On December 11–12, Bucharest will host the forum “Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investments,” organized by the Center for New Strategies under the patronage of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This event, which is being held for the second time, brings together officials, representatives of international organizations, the private sector, international financial institutions, and experts from various fields, such as defense, finance and banking, energy, infrastructure, digitalization, cybersecurity, and agriculture. The conference will be attended by numerous representatives of Ukrainian regional authorities who are directly involved in the planning and implementation of recovery projects.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Romania’s role in the recovery process in Ukraine, especially in the southern regions of the country located near Romania, as well as in issues related to connectivity, energy, and cross-border cooperation projects that have a positive economic impact on communities in both Romania and Ukraine. Over the course of two days, the event will feature more than 30 panel discussions and parallel sessions with guests from Europe, North America, and Asia. The discussions will address key elements of Ukraine’s reconstruction: security and defense, infrastructure, communications, financing and investment, green transition, energy security, digitalization, human capital, agriculture, and cross-border cooperation.
The panel discussions will address important topics such as:
● Regional security architecture and possible diplomatic developments;
● Lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and how they can be applied by Ukraine’s allies;
● Cooperation for the development of projects in the defense industry;
● Connectivity projects between Romania, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova;
● Financial instruments, guarantees, investments, and the role of the private sector;
● The strategic role of the Danube in Ukraine’s reconstruction;
● Black Sea ports;
● Energy sustainability, rare minerals, and the future of the green transition;
● Cloud infrastructure, advanced digitalization, and cybersecurity;
● Reintegration of displaced persons, veterans, and community recovery;
● Ukraine’s integration into the EU and necessary reforms;
● The role of local communities and minorities in cross-border cooperation.
The conference provides a unique platform for establishing links between decision-makers and the business community, financial institutions, local authorities, and experts from various fields, facilitating the creation of concrete partnerships and sustainable solutions for Ukraine’s recovery. Simultaneous interpretation in Romanian, Ukrainian, and English will be provided during the conference, as well as online streaming.
Media partner of the forum: Interfax-Ukraine news agency
Event website: https://reconstruct-ukraine.ro/
On November 19, Deloitte Ukraine will hold its 10th anniversary Conductors of Change Forum in Kyiv, an event that has been bringing together leaders from business, government, the public sector, and culture for ten years to jointly seek solutions that will shape the country’s future.
The theme of the Forum is “10 Years: Retrospective/Perspective.”
The discussions will focus on
Retrospective shaping the future
What has changed in Ukrainian society, the economy, and state institutions over the last decade? How can the experience of past years become the foundation for development in the next decade?
Moderator: Serhiy Kulyk, Managing Partner, Deloitte Ukraine
The power of culture: a nation that has redefined itself
Can our time be called a true cultural renaissance? How is a new Ukrainian identity being formed and what role can business play in this process?
Moderator: Andriy Bulakh, Deputy Chairman of the Board, MHP
The future through our own eyes
What challenges do Ukraine and Europe face—security, energy independence, demographics, technology—and what innovative solutions can form the basis of a sustainable economy?
Moderator: Yegor Grygorenko, Partner, Deloitte Ukraine
The architecture of new leadership—a thousand-step journey
What kind of leadership is needed to take responsibility for the reconstruction, modernization, and integration of Ukraine into the global world?
Moderator – Roman Bondar, CEO of Korn Ferry Ukraine
Speakers at the event include: Serhiy Chernenko, Chairman of the Board of PUMB; Oleksandr Bogutsky, CEO of Starlight Media; Natalka Vorozhbit, playwright, screenwriter, and director; Aivaras Abromavicius, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Corporate Governance Academy (UCGA); Vladislav Rashkovan, Deputy Executive Director of the IMF; Serhiy Zhadan, writer and musician; Oleksandr Khomenko, director, co-founder of the MUR cultural association; Oksana Syroid, officer of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter,” associate professor at the Kyiv School of Economics, and others.
For more information about the program, visit the Forum website: https://delo.tt/61827GWIk.
Event partners: MHP, FUIB, Squad, Korn Ferry, Maison Castel, and the social enterprise POI “Inclusively Friendly,” which helps organize the event space to maximize accessibility.
Social component: 10% of the cost of tickets and partner contributions will be directed to the Children of Heroes Charitable Foundation, which provides assistance to children who have lost one or both parents as a result of the war.
Media accreditation is open until November 17. Please send your requests to Anastasia Pratsyuk, PR specialist at Deloitte Ukraine (apratsiuk@deloittece.com).
On July 11, 2025, a forum organized by MC-Bauchemie was held in Kyiv.
It brought together experts in the production, design, testing, and certification of concrete and reinforced concrete products, as well as representatives of other interested organizations: large contractors, manufacturers of cement, crushed stone, laboratory equipment; consulting companies, and even the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The program was packed, and the discussions were focused and insightful, revolving around the adaptation of European standards, the durability of structures, and the introduction of the latest technologies in Ukraine. The event was opened by Artem Pryimachenko, Director of the Ukrainian branch of MC-Bauchemie, who emphasized the importance of synchronizing Ukrainian standards with European norms—not only as a step towards harmonization, but also as a tool for improving the quality and durability of infrastructure facilities.
One of the key topics of the forum was the conformity assessment of concrete products in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Provision of Construction Products on the Market,” which implements the provisions of European Regulation 305 and lays the foundation for the free movement of construction products on the market. Lyudmila Kripka, Executive Director of the Ukrcement Association, spoke on this topic. In her presentation, she shared the cement industry’s experience in implementing EN standards and preparing manufacturer’s declarations. Lyudmila outlined in detail the challenges faced by Ukrainian manufacturers in adapting to the requirements of the Regulation, in particular regarding labeling, conformity assessment, and the implementation of a system for assessing the technical characteristics of products.
Lyudmila Kripka paid special attention to the targeted use of different classes of cement according to EN in road construction, namely the introduction of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) technology in Ukraine.
During the forum, participants had the opportunity to delve into technical aspects:
All these issues are critical in post-war reconstruction, where reliability, durability, and compliance with modern requirements are paramount.
The final chord was a panel discussion that brought together leading industry experts. They discussed pressing issues facing concrete product manufacturers, including:
During the discussion, it was repeatedly stated that the reconstruction of Ukraine is not only a question of materials, but also of a systematic approach to standardization, conformity assessment, and technical support.
The forum clearly demonstrated that the Ukrainian industry is ready for change, but needs support in terms of standardization, training, and systematic interaction with government agencies.
MC-Forum 2025 was yet another confirmation that Ukraine’s cement and concrete industry is not only flexible to innovation but also active in European integration processes. Thanks to players such as the Ukrcement Association, MC-Bauchemie, and specialists with technical backgrounds, the sectoral transition to European standards is taking place systematically, with an understanding of all the technical nuances.
On June 18-19, 2025, Kyiv will host InnoTechEnergy, an exhibition and forum for innovative solutions in thermal and alternative energy, according to Energoreforma.
As noted in the event announcement, the exhibition will showcase the latest equipment, technologies, and solutions for modernizing heating systems, decentralized generation, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and digital transformation in the energy sector.
The exhibition will feature the Future Energy Forum, an innovation forum on the future of thermal and alternative energy.
The forum will serve as a platform for discussing key issues and finding effective solutions to today’s challenges.
The main focus will be on the following key areas:
The event organizers plan to bring together Ukrainian and international companies, representatives of municipalities, communities, relevant ministries, experts, and businesses to demonstrate and discuss the challenges and prospects for the development of key trends in the energy sector.
Registration for exhibition events: https://ite.ticketforevent.com/
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On April 24, Bila Tserkva Industrial Park hosted the international forum “Industrial Evolution: Production turns on the economy” was held in Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The event brought together more than 1000 participants – representatives of Ukrainian manufacturing companies, the government, international partners and investors – to discuss how to restore Ukraine’s industry, attract investment and launch a new industrial economy.
In four panel discussions, leading experts discussed key issues of industrial development in Ukraine: prospects for industrial growth, the role of industrial parks, investment mechanisms, innovation, and effective interaction between the state and business.
The first panel discussion “The Road to a Strong Economy” was attended by Mykhailo Fedorov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Viktor Mykyta, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the State Tax Service, and Kostiantyn Yefymenko, President of Biopharma Plasma.
“If we want to see Ukraine among the top 30 countries in the world in terms of GDP, we must develop technologies and innovations: microelectronics, chips, drones and other breakthrough areas. That is why we have created the WINWIN Strategy for Digital Development of Innovations in Ukraine until 2030, which unites 14 areas – from fintech to AI. We are already working on various tools to create conditions for the development of innovations in Ukraine: incentives, regulatory fast tracks, access to financing, and mechanisms for opening new markets. After all, digitalization, technology, and innovation should become the foundation of our economic development,” said Mykhailo Fedorov.
In his speech, Vasyl Khmelnytsky, the initiator of the forum and founder of UFuture holding, emphasized that industrial parks are the key to economic growth and the return of Ukrainians home.
“It is possible to bring our people back from abroad. We need to create competitive opportunities in Ukraine – quality education, jobs, decent wages, living standards and services. An industrial park is just such a point of economic growth and a magnet for innovation, investment and talent. The support of industrial parks by the state and local communities is an investment. Last year, we transferred UAH 18 million in taxes to the local budget, this year – UAH 25 million, and next year – UAH 50 million. In 20 years, we will have paid more than a billion. And this is only the local level. Today, we are laying the foundation for the future 15-20 years ahead,” Vasyl Khmelnytsky said.
The forum also saw the opening of a new plant by Peikko Group (Finland), a leading European manufacturer of solutions for monolithic and prefabricated construction. The enterprise, built on the territory of the industrial park, is an example of foreign business confidence in the potential of Ukrainian industry. The launch of the plant means new jobs, technology transfer and an additional impetus for the development of the production cluster in Bila Tserkva.
“We are investing in Ukraine because of your talent and excellent engineering skills. You have a lot of good know-how and production, a lot of demanding consumers, which is good. And you have a sales market that functions in such a difficult environment, but still works. And this is enough for us to open our production here. It was a risk worth taking. The question was not “why in Ukraine?” but “why not in Ukraine?” And I could not find any reasons why not. That is why we, a European company, are here today. And I would like to emphasize that Ukraine’s place is in Europe,” said Topi Paananen, CEO of Peikko Group, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the plant’s opening.
In addition, Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Kuleba and Viktor Mykyta met with business representatives from different regions during the forum. The conversation was dynamic and constructive.
The event featured a Made in Ukraine expo zone, which presented modern technologies and innovations that are already changing production, urban infrastructure and industrial logistics. Among the solutions presented were automation equipment, construction and infrastructure equipment, machinery for the utility sector, systems for electric mobility, welding, ventilation and material processing, as well as components for industrial and automotive electronics.
The forum showed that despite the war, the Ukrainian industry is not stopping, but is looking for ways to develop and partner. The event has become a space for networking, presenting solutions and finding common ground between business, investors and the government.
On April 24, 2025, the international forum “Industrial Evolution. Production turns on the economy”. The event will bring together more than 1000 leaders of the manufacturing sector, government and local authorities from all over Ukraine, investors, bankers and international partners to discuss the future of Ukrainian industry, its scaling, investment attraction and innovation.
With the war having destroyed one-third of Ukraine’s industrial potential, the country needs not just a restoration, but a complete reboot of its manufacturing sector. Industrial parks, accelerators, international investments, modern production ecosystems and innovations are what determine the vector of Ukraine’s industrial development.
“For economic success, Ukraine needs powerful innovative industries. We see how other developed countries, such as Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania, have achieved this through industrial development. My team and I have already implemented an industrial park in Bila Tserkva, and this is an experience we are ready to share so that hundreds of new growth points appear in the country. That is why we have created a platform for business, the state and investors to find effective solutions for the development of production in Ukraine – today, without waiting for better times,” says Vasyl Khmelnytsky, founder of UFuture holding and initiator of the forum.
The program includes 4 panel discussions on the key challenges and prospects for the development of Ukraine’s industrial sector. The discussions will focus on state incentive tools, regional support programs, tax policy, access to finance, technology and innovation. They will also discuss the transformation of vocational education to meet the needs of the new industry, the development of industrial parks, attracting foreign investment, and the practical experience of international companies that are already setting up production in Ukraine.
The forum will feature a Made in Ukraine exposition area for equipment for industry and urban infrastructure.
Ukrainian companies from all over the country will present innovations in the areas of industrial automation, construction, transportation, and electronics. The exhibits will include robotic solutions, industrial 3D printers, high-speed charging stations, ventilation systems, construction and specialized machinery, innovative welding systems, electronics components, etc.
The event will also feature the opening of a new plant of the Finnish corporation Peikko Group, a world leader in the production of thin interfloor structures and connection technologies for prefabricated and monolithic construction. The plant, located in the Bila Tserkva Industrial Park, will be an important step in Ukraine’s reconstruction. Forum participants will be the first to get acquainted with its production facilities and technologies.
Organizers:
Participation is free of charge. Detailed information about the program, speakers and registration is available on the website: https://industry.forumkyiv.org/
Media accreditation is open until April 20: https://bit.ly/4co8ISn
Interfax-Ukraine is a media partner
