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IV Ukrainian Construction Congress 2025: Architecture of Future and New Rules of Game

5 May , 2025  

June 4, 2025 | Parkovy Exhibition Center, Kyiv

The IV Ukrainian Construction Congress is back — bigger, more ambitious, and more relevant than ever. This event, which has already become a landmark for the entire market, will bring together over 6,000 participants, 350 experts, 60 partner stands, and will host 30+ discussions that will determine the direction of the development business and the architectural industry in Ukraine.

This year, the Congress is being held under the slogan “WE MUST BE THE CHANGE.” In the context of the country’s recovery, developers, architects, investors, officials, and experts will come together to speak candidly about the challenges, breakthroughs, markets, politics, values, and meaning of new Ukrainian urbanism.

The event is organized by DMNTR Media Group, a team that has been creating large-scale business events for 25 years, bringing together leaders in the construction business, government officials, investors, and public figures to discuss strategic directions for the development of Ukraine’s construction industry.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2025 PROGRAM

This year, a number of key discussions and presentations have been added to the main topics, which have already been published on the website:

  • Real estate market analytics from LUN:
  • An exclusive report by Olena Unanyan, Business Development Director at LUN.
  • Panel discussions:
    • Staff shortages in construction: How to retain and train specialists?
    • Housing — the state’s investment in recovery.
    • Industrial parks as a new economic ecosystem.
    • State support for significant investments.
    • City of change: new development philosophies.
    • Chief architect of the city — civil servant or architect?
    • Multifunctional complexes: trend or risk?
    • Preserving historical heritage: authenticity + innovation.
    • Frank talk: government and society in the new Ukraine.

All topics are not just words, but practical vectors of change. We don’t discuss — we design a new reality.

UBC 2025 SPEAKERS: voices shaping the future

The IV Ukrainian Construction Congress will feature leading figures from the real estate, architecture, development, and urban planning markets. Their ideas, experience, and projects are shaping the context for Ukraine’s recovery. Among the invited speakers are:

Igor Guda — founder of Kreator-Bud; Oleksiy Baranov — founder of A Development; Artur Mkhitaryan — founder and CEO of the development company Taryan Group; Roman Davymuka — CEO of Avalon; Igor Nikonov — founder of KAN Development; Rostislav Melnyk, CEO of RIEL Real Estate Corporation; Andriy Vavrysh, founder of SAGA Development; Vasyl Bumburas, CEO of construction company Gefest; Valeriy Kodetskyi, president of City One Development; Dmytro Kovalchuk, owner and CEO of Alterra Group, developer of Formatsia. Lviv; Anna Laevska — Commercial Director of Intergal-Bud; Boris Goldenstein — Founder and CEO of ZEZMAN HOLDING; Mark Marchenko — Founder and CEO of SENSAR Development; Igor Ilchishen — Founder of the development and investment company Aha Group; Oleksandr Seleznyov — founder of investment company MIND CAPITAL PRO; Serhiy Odarych — founder of ODA DEVELOPMENT; Ivan Molchanov — CEO of Stolitsa Group, DIM9000; Anna Popruga — head of marketing at KAN Development; Oleksandr Novytskyi — head of the State Architectural and Urban Planning Inspection of Ukraine; Yevgeny Favorov — Chairman of the Ukrainian Association of Developers; Igor Lisky — Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EFI Group; Arseniy Nasykovsky — Junior Partner at DIM Group; Maksim Odintsov — Business Developer Manager at the construction company Dva Akademika; Mark Kestelbaum — CEO of WELL-BE! NG, CONTECH, BUDOVA; Pavlo Somov — developer, founder of the Edem Building Group; Valery Kirilko — owner and CEO of Industrial Parks of Ukraine; Igor Didyk — co-founder of Dzen Residence and AI Development; Andriy Babula — co-founder of Dzen Residence and AI Development; Gleb Kuznetsov, owner and CEO of APGRADE; Yevgen Amirov, CEO of the PHOENIX group of companies; Oleksiy Voloshin, CEO of the management company Edem Family, and many others.

HIROKI MATSUURA — SPECIAL GUEST OF THE CONGRESS

This year, we are honored to welcome world-renowned urbanist Hiroki Matsuura, architect and urban planner, founder of MADMA urbanism+landscape (Japan/Netherlands). His presence is a unique opportunity for professionals to learn firsthand about global trends, new urban visions, and European integration in urban planning.

CREATOR OF THE YEAR 2025

The highlight of the event will be the award ceremony for the winners of the II All-Ukrainian competition for architects, builders, and developers “Creator of the Year 2025.”

The competition includes over 600 submitted projects, 60 stands, 250 speakers, and an audience of 6,000 guests.

Key dates:

  • Submission of works — until May 20
  • Qualifying selection — May 21
  • Jury selection — May 28
  • Award ceremony — June 4 during the Congress | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

All details and application submission: www.ubc-ua.info/конкурс-творець-року

CONGRESS WITHIN THE CONGRESS — content partners who expand the boundaries of discussion

As part of the IV Ukrainian Construction Congress, a series of partner sessions will be held by key expert organizations, each of which is a separate professional platform with a unique focus. This is a chance to deepen the dialogue, discuss specialized topics, and bring together professional communities.

– Mayors’ Club — A nationwide public organization that brings together current and former city leaders in Ukraine. They will talk about:

  • Housing development and its development at the community level. Experience from European countries and around the world.
  • Industrial parks — a new driver for Ukraine’s economic recovery

– Ukrainian Cluster Alliance – This is an association of hundreds of clusters from all over Ukraine that are creating a new economy. The topic of their panel discussion:

  • Circular and sustainable construction – waste, resources, new materials

– Kyiv School of Development – An educational platform for development professionals.

– UkrInvestClub – A platform for investors and startups that promotes investment in Ukrainian projects. They will discuss the topic:

  • Investing in suburban real estate

– Board International Business Community – A community for entrepreneurs and C-level executives.

– Union of Real Estate Professionals of Ukraine – The main voice of the market of realtors, consultants, and development analysts.

– Kolayder Educational Space – An innovative platform that combines education, urbanism, and entrepreneurship. They will share their thoughts on the topic:

  • Are we ready for an “investment rain”? What should we do …

“Congress in Congress” is a new level of interaction between professional communities that complements the central program and creates depth, breadth, and a human face for the future of construction in Ukraine.

This will allow us to focus on specific issues, increase the practical value of discussions, and expand the audience of speakers and guests.

Location: Parkovy Exhibition Center, Kyiv (3rd floor)

Time: 09:00–21:00

Format: Live event

Organizer: DMNTR media group, with 25 years of experience in hosting top business events in Ukraine.

Organizer contacts: +380444619128

Registration: www.ubc-ua.info

UBC 2025 is not just an event. It is a place where a new Ukraine is being built. Join us in creating the future together!

Interfax-Ukraine — information partner