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Eco-Industrial Parks Forum 2025 to be held in Kyiv: Ukraine’s post-war recovery through sustainable economy

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 9:30 to 19:00, the second Eco-Industrial Parks Forum will take place in Kyiv, bringing together leading government officials, business and experts to discuss key strategies and solutions for implementing circular sustainable economy models in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery.

The high-level event will be held within the framework of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) project “Global Eco-Industrial Parks Program II – Ukraine: National Component”, which is being implemented with the support of the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.

The forum aims to join forces to accelerate the development of eco-industrial parks in Ukraine, which will become the driving force of the new generation economy, combining industrial development with the principles of a green economy.

The key topics of the forum will include:

  • Policy development in the field of eco-industrial parks in Ukraine
  • Strategic financial mechanisms for sustainable industrial development
  • Global best practices and successful implementation examples
  • Readiness of Ukrainian business to implement the principles of eco-industrial parks

Representatives of the Government of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Embassy of Switzerland, UNIDO and other international organizations, as well as more than 30 leading international and Ukrainian experts and business community leaders will take part in the opening ceremony and discussion panels.

“The rebuilding of Ukraine is a chance to create a new generation economy integrated into the European economic space. Eco-industrial parks can become its driving force, combining industrial development with the principles of the circular economy. However, success depends on the right choice of models and policies, and this is a common challenge for government and business. Only joint efforts will contribute to the creation of industrial ecosystems that will become engines of sustainable growth,” said UNIDO’s Industrial Development Coordinator Christian Susan.

The forum will provide an opportunity to network with key stakeholders who shape the future of sustainable industrial development in Ukraine. The forum will also feature an award ceremony for the most successful eco-industrial parks in Ukraine 2025.

To register for the forum as a media representative, please follow the link: https://forms.gle/WS6Hhks5Gm1qyaDfA

To register as a forum participant: bit.ly/4c3kIsw

Registration is open until 12:00 on April 7, 2024. Upon completion of the registration, registered media representatives will receive a confirmation of registration with the location of the forum and details of the form.

For more information, please contact: office@conferexpo.com or call +380976844142

For reference:

The GEIPP Ukraine project is part of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Program (GEIPP), which is implemented by UNIDO in seven countries and funded by the Government of Switzerland through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The main beneficiary of the project is the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. The project started in 2020.

The main goal of the project is to demonstrate the viability and benefits of eco-industrial park (EIP) model approaches to increase resource productivity and improve economic, environmental, and social performance of businesses, thus contributing to inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Ukraine.

More about the project can be found here: https://geipp-ukraine.org/

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On January 31, Kyiv will host forum for agribusiness managers

On January 31, Kyiv will host Grain Storage Forum, the largest agricultural forum in Ukraine dedicated to storage, processing, logistics and trading of agricultural products.

Organizers: Ukrainian Grain Association, PU “Millers of Ukraine”, Association of Elevators of Ukraine, Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, Agro Marketing Agency, Solar Energy Association of Ukraine, ProAgro Group.

Venue: 16a Parkova Road, Kyiv, CEC “Parkovy”.

The purpose of the forum isto analyze the current state of the industry, identify key problems, develop solutions for stable operation and increase the efficiency of agricultural production, processing, trading and logistics in wartime.

The forum will include:

– 4 conferences:

– Ukrainian Grain Conference

– Conference “Agro-processing: financing and investments”

– Conference “Agro-energy security and agro-energy efficiency”

– Conference “Grain storage and drying”

– Presentation seminars from market leaders;

– Speeches by leading industry experts with cases of effective agribusiness, government officials and experts;

– Exhibition of technological solutions and equipment from leading manufacturers;

– Lounge area, area for business communication;

– Coffee breaks, receptions, live music.

For more information, please visit the official website: https://grain-forum-elevator.com

For partnership and participation in the exhibition, please contact the organizers: +38 096 899 4272 | +38 067 243 3803 | proagro-inform@ukr.net

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President of Ukraine will take part in World Economic Forum in Davos

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is being held in Davos, Switzerland.

@ZelenskyyUa, President of Ukraine, will join the @wef 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland,” reads a message posted on the WEF’s X social media account on Tuesday.

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First Central Asian University Forum to be held in Tashkent

The first Central Asian Universities Forum, organized by Times Higher Education (THE) with the support of the New Uzbekistan University, will be held in Tashkent on October 16-17 this year.

The forum will bring together more than 200 delegates from Central Asia and other countries, including representatives of academia, government policy and industry. Experts will discuss topical issues and innovative solutions that shape the future of higher education in the region.

The key topics of discussion will be:

  • Strengthening the status of young universities as reputable institutions;
  • Bringing curricula in line with labor market requirements;
  • The role of university reputation in attracting and retaining talent;
  • New partnership models for modern educational institutions.

The program of the forum will include lectures, panel discussions, workshops and experience exchange sessions, as well as presentations of the latest achievements in the field of educational technologies.

The forum will be preceded by a series of lectures by such world-renowned scientists as Jean Tirole (Nobel Prize in Economics), Luciano Recolla (one of the leading experts in theoretical astrophysics), and Eric Grimson (Chancellor and Vice President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

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On September 18-20, forum “Grain and Processing: Development Despite War” will be held

For more than 2 years of war, Ukraine’s agricultural sector has suffered losses of $80.1 billion (according to the World Bank), with direct losses reaching more than $10 billion. Therefore, the entire agribusiness and grain processing industry continue to work, recover and develop to restore our industries and strengthen the country as a whole.

Accordingly, the main issues today are: how to make the country’s agricultural sector profitable in the face of war; how to boost grain processing; how to build energy-efficient and energy-independent production; and opening and entering new markets. We will try to find answers to these and many other pressing questions during the discussion panels and individual presentations at the conference “Grain and Processing: Development Despite the War , which will be held on September 18-20, 2024 in Kyiv and will be dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Union “Millers of Ukraine”.

The event is organized by the Union “Millers of Ukraine”, Trend&Hedge Club and Agro Marketing Agency. The general partners are Alviva Group and Kyivmlyn. General sponsor – Bueller Ukraine. Exclusive sponsor – SocTrade. Sponsor – OLIS.

Grain and Processing: Development Despite the War 2.0 Forum will include two days of information intensive, panel discussions with experts, practitioners and analysts of the agricultural market, unlimited communication with current and potential partners, exchange of ideas and experience.

The event will also feature an exhibition of equipment and technologies for grain handling and processing, quality determination, bakery technologies, packaging equipment and other material and technical innovations for the industry.

Main topics for discussion:

  • Global trends: the world and Ukraine
  • Current state of the Ukrainian economy and agricultural market
  • Export of grain products: challenges, opportunities, support
  • New grain products. What are the prospects for processors?
  • Trends in Agri Food and Grain Food
  • Marketing, sales, promotion: domestic and foreign markets
  • Food industry views on state support
  • Energy efficiency and independence
  • What is the profit in processing. What areas to invest in?
  • Modern technological solutions for the grain and processing industry

The event will be interesting for:

  • Companies engaged in the cultivation, storage and processing of grain and agricultural products
  • Producers of flour, bakery products, pasta, cereals, etc.
  • Suppliers of flour and cereal products, food additives and feed, packaging, raw materials, equipment and technologies
  • Retail representatives
  • Traders and logisticians
  • Government and business representatives
  • Other participants of grain, grain processing and related markets

To see how it was last time, please follow the link

Terms of participation in the conference by the link

DISCOUNTS and SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

20% – for members of the Union “Millers of Ukraine” and Trend&Hedge Club

20% – for three or more participants from one legal entity

Discounts are not cumulative!

AUDIENCE OF THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

Owners and top management of agribusiness; agricultural producers; grain traders; producers of flour, cereals, pasta, mixed fodder and other grain processing companies; representatives of elevator complexes, logistics, financial companies and retail; suppliers of inputs, equipment and technologies; government officials and other participants of the agro-industrial and related sectors.

More than 300 delegates are expected to attend theconference Grain and Processing: Development Despite the War.

Follow the updates on the conference website

For participation, advertising, and presentation, please contact the coordinators:

AGRO MARKETING AGENCY

Svyatoslav Tkachenko

+38(063)357 73 59

market@agromarketing.com.ua

TREND AND HEDGE CLUB

Kateryna Konashchuk

+38(050)394 46 03

kkonashchuk@outlook.com

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All Reconstruction is Local: forum on the eve of Ukraine Recovery Conference

On June 11 and 12, the German government, in partnership with the government of Ukraine, will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) with the aim of supporting Ukraine’s economic and social recovery from Russia’s war of aggression.

On the day before URC2024 begins, GMF will convene 200 representatives from Ukraine’s municipalities, cities, and regions, as well as civil society actors, philanthropists, and business and media representatives from Ukraine and its partner countries to explore the local dimension of reconstruction, recovery and reform. Under the theme All Reconstruction is Local, the pre-conference aims to investigate the following questions: What are the benefits and limitations of city and state twinning as well as regional cooperation models? How can improved cooperation be fostered between national and local reconstruction plans rather than competition? What are the human capital and project management needs at the local level? How will access to finance and insurance be distributed at the local level? How can EU regulations, sustainability and the highest transparency standards be ensured locally?

The agenda will feature discussions looking at concrete partnership models aiming to support Ukrainian cities and regions but will also dive deeper into specific policy areas including rebuilding the local energy sector, anti-corruption efforts and the question of local ownership vs. wartime centralization. Speakers at the event will include both policy makers from the United States, Europe, and Ukraine, as well as civil society and private sector representatives. Some of the sessions of the event will be live-streamed and therefore also available to an online audience, while other sessions will take place under Chatham House rules to enable an open and honest discussion among participants.

https://www.gmfus.org/all-reconstruction-local-forum-eve-ukraine-recovery-conference

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