Networking event "Rebuilding Ukraine: opportunities for the private sector"

This event will bring together key stakeholders involved in Ukraine’s economic recovery and reconstruction, including representatives from the Ukrainian government, international financial institutions, and private businesses from across Europe. 

Date: 12 November, 2024 (Tuesday).
Time: 16:30-20:30.
Location: Warsaw (exact location will be communicated upon registration).
Participation is free of charge. Registration is subject to confirmation.
  

Participants will have the opportunity to: 

• Gain insights into Ukraine's current situation and reconstruction efforts. 
• Explore financial opportunities in rebuilding projects. 
• Engage directly with high-level representatives from the Ukrainian government, international institutions, and businesses already active in or considering entry into the Ukrainian market. 
    

Agenda: 

1. Check-in and coffee break (16:30 - 17:00)

2. Official part (17:00 - 18:40):

Mistress of ceremonies: 
Diana Sidko, Public affairs and international cooperation advisor, Ukraine's Reconstruction Project Coordinator, Forvis Mazars

• TOPIC 1: Ukrainian Government's strategies and local initiatives to rebuild Ukraine – Key priorities for reconstruction, including sectoral and financial needs. 
  Moderator: Grégoire Dattée, Managing Partner, Forvis Mazars in Ukraine
  Speakers: 
  - Oleksii Sobolev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
  - Maryna Denysiuk, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine
  - Yuliia Kyian, Director General for Strategic Planning and European Integration, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine 
  - Rehina Kharchenko, Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia 
   
• TOPIC 2: Financing Ukraine’s economic recovery and reconstruction – Available financial instruments and challenges for funding entities. 
  Moderator: Eric Cloutier, Group Head of Banking Regulations, Forvis Mazars UK, Senior Adviser to EBRD under the Vienna Initiative
  Speakers: 
  - Pierre Heilbronn, French Special Envoy for Ukraine's relief and reconstruction 
  - Arvid Tuerkner, Managing Director for Ukraine and Moldova, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 
  - Katarzyna Kowalska, Vice President of Polish Credit Export Agency (KUKE), PFR Group
  - Ary Naim, Country Manager for Poland, World Bank Group
  
   
• TOPIC 3: Rebuilding Ukraine – Sharing experiences from private sector investment and public projects. 
  Moderator: Adam Zohry, Executive Manager, Financial Advisory / M&A, Forvis Mazars in Poland
  Speakers: 
  - Pavel Pilipenko, Head of Industry and Utilities Department, Sales Director Schneider Electric Ukraine
  - Adam Wolszczak, M&A Business Development Director, ASEE Group
  - Jakub Bińkowski, Board Member and Director of the Law and Legislation Department at ZPP (Union of Polish Employers)

3. Networking and coctail (18:40 - 20:30)

  
If your travel arrangements align, we welcome you to join us in Warsaw for this engaging discussion.

Senior management and business representatives involved in developing their business in Ukraine or exploring the Ukrainian market are welcome to register*. To secure your place, please register using the following link:

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We look forward to welcoming you in Warsaw on November 12th! 

_{*The number of places is limited, and only confirmed participants will be admitted. We reserve the right to decline registration without explanation.}

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