Please note that the below agenda is tentative as we are awaiting on confirmation from some speakers.
Please note that the below agenda is tentative as we are awaiting on confirmation from some speakers.
Master of Ceremonies: Burcu Çetinkaya
Welcome Speeches:
Moderator: Hon. Halyna Yanchenko, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, Secretary of the National Investment Council of Ukraine
Since March 2022, the entire global economy is feeling the effects of slower growth and faster inflation. The war in Ukraine is causing commodity prices to soar, causing logistics and supply chain disruptions, creating high unemployment levels, tightening the financial market and reducing investor confidence.
Panelists:
Moderator: Hon. Dmytro Natalukha, Chairman of the Economic Affairs Parliamentary Committee,
Member of Parliament of Ukraine
Understanding the need for coordinated regional and international re-organization of supply chains and investment priorities, as a result of the war in Ukraine.
This special panel session will provide the audience with deep insights into these complex issues from the perspective of governmental and industry leaders.
Panelists:
Moderator: Achim Hartig, Managing Director, Germany Trade and Invest & Chair of OECD Network of Investment Promotion Agencies
A panel discussion of the current needs and forecasts for international business relocations, and the cooperative approach being adopted internationally to ensure that support is available when needed for businesses already invested in Ukraine and the region.
Speakers are the leaders / representatives of National Government Investment Promotion Agencies.
Panelists:
Volia Agro Food Tech Cluster
A presentation on Ukraine’s most important upcoming infrastructure opportunities, and how international partners can contribute towards the rebuilding of a new Ukraine, and a shared future of economic prosperity.
Projects to be presented include a new industrial park in Ukraine, a recent project of agri-food producers for the value of $300m to $1bn (15 Minutes)
Speakers:
Moderator: Denis Jatsyshyn, Director, Corporate Relations, U.S. – Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)
A panel discussion on US – Ukraine business relations, current and potential projects and synergy between the US and Ukraine busineses. The United States attaches great importance to the success of Ukraine as a free and democratic state with a flourishing market economy. U.S. policy is centered on supporting Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression as it advances reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, fight corruption, and promote conditions for economic growth and competition. The panel is dedicated to infrastructure, agriculture and logistics.
Panelists:
Moderator: Hon. Halyna Yanchenko, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament. and a Secretary in the National Investment Council of Ukraine
Real-world views from business leaders who have invested in Ukraine
Opening Speech:
Panelists:
This presentation will cover the Ukraine “Diia.Business” platform, which is a national online platform for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship support centers all over the country.
Speaker:
Andrii Remizov, Acting Director, Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion and Proprietorship Office, Ukraine
Hon. Haydar Ali Yıldız, Mayor, Beyoğlu Belediyesi
Master of Ceremonies: Burcu Çetinkaya
Welcome Speech:
International Trade as a mechanism to support global economic stability
Moderator: Bahadir Kaleagasi, President, Bosphorus Institute
Discussion of options for financing rebuilding of Ukraine
Panelists:
Moderator: Alfred Praus, President, Austrian-Ukrainian Business Council, and Board Member of the International Council of Business Associations and Chambers (ICBAC) in Ukraine
A round-table discussion about the needs of business in Ukraine, the challenges the chambers of commerce and councils are facing in fulfilling their mandates, what is needed from the international business community, and how working together can benefit foreign businesses, as well as businesses in Ukraine.
Panelists:
As an international social platform eDopomoga helps Ukrainians to survive during the war and supports the economy of Ukraine, business involved in the entire delivery chain and everyone who works in it.
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and UNDP with the financial support of Sweden has created a platform called eDopomoga, which provides prompt collection of applications from all regions of Ukraine for humanitarian needs, as well as efficient and targeted distribution of aid.
The platform brings together the capabilities, resources and strengths of the state, business, NGOs, charitable foundations and volunteers to provide humanitarian assistance to war victims, internally displaced persons and people from vulnerable categories.
This 30-minute presentation will cover the main features of the platform and how you can get involved in supporting social security efforts in Ukraine with this innovative new technology.
Speakers:
Moderator: Olga Trofymova, Cluster Manager, Ukrainian Automotive and Mobility Cluster
How is the war directly affecting logistics in the region and abroad, what are alternative logistics solutions, how long will it take to implement alternative logistics solutions, what can the international business community do?
Panelists:
Moderator: Eser Özdil, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council
Panelists:
Moderator: Howard Beasey, Partner and Co-Founder, 8° East
Many countries rely on Russia and Ukraine for a significant percentage of their wheat, fertilizer, or vegetable oils imports. As the war disrupts global commodity markets and trade flows, the cost of food is increasing in the region.
Panelists:
Moderator: Michael Edgar, CEO, SelectChicago
How are regional chambers of commerce dealing with cross-border business interruptions? What are the major challenges that their constituents are facing? How can governments assist in addressing those challenges? Are there opportunities which will emerge from the crisis and how can those opportunities be harnessed?
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