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Foreign Investment Congress RE_OPEN UKRAINE.

Foreign Investment Congress is an investment platform that brings together key stakeholders to attract international and private capital for Ukraine's recovery. The Foreign Investment Congress is a permanent communication platform that unites key stakeholders to foster economic transformation, strengthen capacity, and promote the sustainable and smart recovery of Ukraine. THE PLATFORM THAT UNITES:
• Foreign investors and international business
• Representatives of local communities and regional businesses, including veteran-owned enterprises
• International financial institutions and private financial providers
• The Government of Ukraine and diplomatic missions representing foreign governments

MISSION OF THE CONGRESS:
To unite global capital and key stakeholders in order to mobilize the private sector to support the recovery, modernization, renovation, and reconstruction of Ukraine based on equal opportunities, transparent rules, fair competition, protection of private property, and the rule of law. To strengthen the capacity of communities and increase the competitiveness of both regional and veteran-owned businesses to preserve human capital and ensure the successful reintegration of defenders returning from the frontline. CONGRESS GOALS
For foreign investors and businesses
To help effectively and securely achieve investment and business goals in Ukraine through:
• Access to verified investment projects
• Direct communication with the government and local communities
• Understanding investor rights protection and security guarantees

For local communities and regional as well as veteran-owned businesses
To provide an opportunity to present investment projects and ensure:
• Space for meetings with potential investors
• Networking with international financial providers
• Access to effective financial instruments
• Support for veteran entrepreneurship

For international financial institutions
To provide an opportunity to:
• Attract global capital for Ukraine's reconstruction
• Present conditions for access to capital
• Showcase effective financial instruments and solutions
• Establish direct partnerships with local communities as well as regional and veteran-owned businesses

For the Ukrainian government
Provide space for:
• Presenting Ukraine's investment attractiveness
• Showcasing the map of regional investment opportunities and infrastructure projects
• Conveying information about security guarantees, transparency, equality, and predictability in the business process
• Confirming the rules of law and the protection of private property, as well as investors’ rights and interests

18/09/2026

“From Construction Site to Investment Magnet: Does a Community Have a Development Strategy That Attracts Capital, Creates Value for Investors, and Transforms It into Community Development and Prosperity?” moderated by Yaroslav Romanchuk, Managing Partner of EUCONLAW Group.

The discussion covered national regional policy and practical approaches to developing investment propositions. Ukraine is progressing through the European integration process in regional policy, including screening under Chapter 22 and implementation of the principles of EU Regulation 1060. The government is also preparing a new Regional Development Strategy for 2028–2034, tailored to different types of territories, from frontline communities to regional growth centres.

Participants stressed the importance of institutional capacity, noting that many projects in regional portfolios do not generate sufficient economic added value to attract international financing.

Regional investment models were also presented. Odesa Region focuses on logistics, agriculture, tourism, winemaking, and international infrastructure and social projects; Kharkiv Region on engineering, IT, defence, agricultural processing, and energy; Vinnytsia Region on foreign direct investment, industrial parks, and scientific initiatives; Sumy Region on cluster-based development, waste processing, agriculture, and export-oriented projects; while Dnipropetrovsk Region remains a key industrial centre with a strong industrial base and international manufacturing presence.

Participants also discussed grant mechanisms for feasibility studies in infrastructure, energy, transport, and social services. Well-prepared and professionally structured projects were identified as essential, while some frontline regions still face institutional and insurance-related barriers to financing.

The discussion concluded that effective capital attraction requires transparent project pipelines, stronger investment promotion practices, and more active engagement with international partners.

Participants in the discussion included: Vitalii Protsenko, Director of the Department of Regional Policy and Reintegration of Territories, Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine; Serhii Kononenko, Director, Odesa Regional Development Agency; Bohdan Senchuk, President of SBA, Advisor to Swedfund PA; Yevhenii Lukianenko, Director, Kharkiv Regional Development Agency; Yelyzaveta Savchuk, Director, Vinnytsia Regional Development Agency; Vitalii Rastorhuiev, Director, Sumy Regional Development Agency; Alim Molodan, Deputy Director, Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency.

Another important step toward building a stronger and more modern recovery system for Ukraine. 🇺🇦At the RECOVERY 360 For...
15/09/2026

Another important step toward building a stronger and more modern recovery system for Ukraine. 🇺🇦

At the RECOVERY 360 Forum, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Euconlaw Group , organizer of the Foreign Investment Congress, represented by Managing Partner Yaroslav Romanchuk, and the Ukrainian Association of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Balneology, represented by its President Iryna Sysoienko.

This partnership is focused on creating new opportunities for Ukraine’s health resort and rehabilitation sector, attracting domestic and international investment, strengthening international cooperation, and fostering direct dialogue between experts, businesses, financial institutions, and potential investors.

Ahead are joint projects, B2B meetings, expert discussions, and presentations of promising investment initiatives at the international level.

When expertise, partnership, and a shared vision come together, they create the foundation for meaningful change. 🤝

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15/09/2026

“From the Battlefield to the Global Market: Ukrainian Defence Startups and Veteran Entrepreneurs”
Discussion 7.1 explored Ukraine’s wartime defence transformation, the role of veterans and military personnel as key innovators, and the challenges of scaling defence technologies to international markets. The discussion was moderated by Artem Pyndyk, Brand Ambassador, DECPT (Ukraine).

Speakers noted that Ukraine has effectively become a unique testing ground for defence solutions in real combat conditions, where development cycles have accelerated dramatically: the period from concept to battlefield deployment can be as short as three to five months.

Particular emphasis was placed on the role of veterans and military personnel as key sources of practical innovation. Their experience enables the rapid creation and adaptation of solutions to frontline conditions, particularly in the fields of robotic systems and unmanned technologies. At the same time, participants noted the challenges of integrating veterans into business activities due to limited time availability, the specifics of military service, and the complexities of commercialising innovations.

Among the key challenges identified were intellectual property issues and investment uncertainty. Speakers stressed that patent registration timelines of 9–12 months do not correspond to the pace of defence technology development, while legal risks related to intellectual property remain a significant barrier, particularly for innovations created during military service. At the same time, growing interest from international investors was noted, although some still require companies to be registered outside Ukraine.

Participants also discussed regulatory barriers, particularly the absence of a unified and transparent export control framework. Speakers cited examples of differing interpretations of permits for exporting product samples, creating uncertainty for companies and complicating cooperation with international partners. The need for a clear and consistent set of rules applicable to all market participants was emphasised as a means of reducing regulatory uncertainty.

In conclusion, participants agreed that Ukraine’s defence sector is already shaping a new innovation model based on speed, practical combat experience, and close cooperation between military personnel, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Transparent rules, effective interaction between the state and innovators, and the establishment of a clear investment framework for international capital remain essential conditions for further development.

Panel speakers: Ryan Grant Little, Chairman and Co-Founder, Invest in Bravery (Canada); Taras Ostapchuk, Director, Ratel Robotics (Ukraine); Jānis Bordāns, Lawyer and Expert in Governance and Institutional Risk Control (Latvia); Myroslav Riabyi, Chief Designer, National Aviation University of Kyiv Aviation Institute.

10/09/2026

“Ukraine’s Agricultural Sector as a Driver of Economic Recovery and a Guarantor of Global Food Security: Investments in Resilience, Recovery, and Modernisation” Panel 6.2 focused on the role of Ukraine’s agricultural sector in economic recovery, prospects for attracting investment, and the key challenges facing the industry under wartime conditions. The discussion was moderated by Inna Meteleva, Senior Project Manager for Ukraine, TheCityUK (United Kingdom).

Participants highlighted the agro-industrial sector as a key pillar of Ukraine’s economy, supporting employment, foreign exchange earnings, and global food security despite wartime risks, damaged infrastructure, and logistical constraints.

A central focus was the shift from raw material exports to higher value-added production, especially through processing, livestock, and biotechnology. Experts estimated that pig farming alone could generate EUR 6–12 billion in added value annually, while Ukraine also benefits from production costs below EUR 1 compared with more than EUR 2 in EU countries.

The discussion also covered production modernisation, processing capacity, irrigation restoration, innovative technologies, demining, war-risk insurance, and access to financing. Participants concluded that the sector’s future depends on a more technologically advanced, sustainable, and competitive model that can support long-term growth and strengthen Ukraine’s position in global markets.

Panel speakers: Bahrat Akhidzhanov, Director of the Department of Agricultural Development, Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine; Mykhailo Hranchak, Senior Investment Banker; Yaroslav Honcharenko, Investment Analyst, Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund; Wesley Jordan, CEO, VisionFund Ukraine; Oleksii Parkhomchuk, Investment Director, Impact Fund Denmark; Mykola Babenko, Executive Director, Association of the Meat Industry of Ukraine; Vitalii Ilchenko, CEO, UKRAVIT; Bohdan Senchuk, President of SBA, Advisor to Swedfund PA; Oliver Gierlichs, General Manager of Bayer Ukraine.

08/09/2026

The technologies shaping the future of governments and business were at the centre of Panel 6.1, “Future Technologies and Investment: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Space.”

Participants discussed the key technological areas that will determine competitiveness in the coming years, as well as the conditions necessary to attract investment into high-tech projects. The panel was moderated by Kateryna Chernohorenko, Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Transformation (2023–2025), Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

Ukraine was highlighted as a unique environment for testing and deploying innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defence technologies. Participants emphasised that a strong innovation ecosystem requires government support, private capital, and international partnerships. Particular attention was given to the state’s role as the first customer of innovative solutions, as well as to intellectual property protection and technology commercialisation.

Nearly 5,000 defence innovations have already been registered on the Brave1 platform, while total investment attracted to such projects has exceeded USD 200 million. Among the technologies expected to have the greatest impact are autonomous systems and drone swarms, AI-powered real-time decision-making solutions, next-generation cyber resilience, agentic artificial intelligence, software development automation, quantum technologies, and quantum security. Participants also stressed that the adoption of new technologies must be accompanied by investment in human capital, as people remain the key driver of successful digital transformation.

Panel speakers: Eugene Kaganovskiy, Country Manager, Microsoft Ukraine & Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) (Ukraine); Jane Klepa, Expert, Brave1 (Ukraine); Tetiana Sventozelska, Partner, EUCONLAW Group (Ukraine); Maksym Vasylchenko, CEO, TENCORE (Ukraine); Miro Popovych, Miro Popovich Senior International Affairs Manager, Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry (Ukraine); Yurii Kryvosheia, Vice President, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (Ukraine); Christian Schnedler, CEO, Rilian Technologies (United Arab Emirates).

28/08/2026

Human Capital: The Market of Veteran Talent Through Employment and Entrepreneurship

Panel 5.3, moderated by Viktor Berlin (President of the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine), addressed the integration of veterans into the civilian economy as carriers of unique human capital shaped by wartime experience. Participants noted that military competencies—leadership, decision-making under pressure, resilience, and adaptability—are often insufficiently understood and poorly translated into business terms, creating a gap between market demand and veteran potential.

Employment barriers stem from both internal and external factors. Internal issues include professional self-identification, misjudging one's experience, and the need for reskilling. External barriers include a lack of preparedness among employers and HR professionals, absent feedback mechanisms, and low awareness of support programmes.

With over 70% of veterans requiring reskilling, speakers highlighted the need for flexible, practice-oriented learning, including internships and employer-based training centres with direct pathways to employment. Key solutions discussed included platforms that "translate" military experience into civilian competencies and direct connection initiatives between veterans and employers. Participants concluded that effective veteran integration demands a systemic approach combining labour market development, accessible reskilling, and strong partnerships among business, government, and civil society.

Panel speakers: Anastasiia Rozlutska, Head of the Nazustrich Project, Work.ua (Ukraine); Serhii Pozniak, President of the Association of Veteran Entrepreneurs of Ukraine; Dmytro Hrytsuta, Chairman of the Management Board, Kniazha Vienna Insurance Group (Ukraine); Halyna Soloviova, PhD, Professor at O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University, President of the Academy of Internal Medicine (Ukraine); Viktoriia Kalyniuk, Head of Veteran and Family Reintegration Projects, Superhumans (Ukraine); Olha Rukavishnikova, Veteran and Grenadier, Armed Forces of Ukraine; Olena Bidovanets, Head of the NGO “The Space of Your Growth” (Ukraine).

26/08/2026

🗓️ On 10 September 2026, the First Forum ‘RECOVERY 360’ will take place in Kyiv, marking the start of an international expert discussion on the future of Ukraine’s health resort sector and its role in the country’s recovery.

At the Forum, we will discuss the prospects for transforming the industry, its investment potential, mechanisms for attracting foreign capital, and opportunities for international partnerships.

A dedicated panel will focus on the investment potential of the industry. It will be moderated by Yaroslav Romanchuk (Ярослав Романчук), Managing Partner of Euconlaw Group and Co-Chair of the Organising Committee of the Foreign Investment Congress.

The discussion will focus on the modernisation and transformation of health resort infrastructure, natural resources as an economic asset, financial instruments and grant opportunities, as well as the role of resorts in the development of territories and local communities.

The discussion will continue on 27–28 May 2027 as part of the VI Foreign Investment CongressForeign Investment Congress, where the health resort and sanatorium industry will be presented as a dedicated thematic track featuring a series of panel discussions on investment, modern management models and practical development tools.

We look forward to welcoming you to the First International Forum ‘RECOVERY 360’!

Forum details and registration👉: recovery360.com.ua

25/08/2026

Financing Defence Innovation: Insights from Panel 5.2

The discussion, moderated by Kate Turska (Founder of Mahi for Ukraine and Vice President of the New Zealand–Ukraine Business Association), focused on securing large-scale financing for defence technologies at a time when innovation is significantly outpacing existing financial and regulatory mechanisms.

Participants explored the transformation of financing models for Ukraine’s defence sector—from traditional international assistance to private and venture capital, as well as hybrid investment instruments. Ukraine was highlighted as one of the world’s most dynamic defence innovation hubs, where technological solutions move from battlefield deployment to scaling in exceptionally short timeframes. The primary challenge identified was not a lack of capital, but systemic barriers to sector access: legal and contractual uncertainty, export restrictions, intellectual property issues, and the absence of unified investment standards. Speakers emphasised a gradual shift from grant-based models toward market-driven mechanisms, including venture capital, public-private partnerships, and joint international projects.

Special attention was given to developing a legal and institutional framework offering investor predictability, contract protection, effective risk management, and scaling opportunities for defence companies. Participants concluded that long-term sector development relies on combining private capital, international institutions, and flexible financial models capable of matching the pace of wartime innovation.

Panel speakers: Dan Kucherenko, International Partnerships Manager, Serhii Prytula Charity Foundation (Ukraine); Violeta Moscalu, Founder and CEO, Global Ukraine (France); Mark Voyger, Advisor, Raincloud Group (USA); Alan Reagan, Chief Information Officer and Partner, UAID Fund LP (USA); Andriy Kolodyuk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Ukraine); Andrii Romanchuk, Senior Partner, EUCONLAW Group (Poland).

21/08/2026

🌐 Building Ukraine’s Investment Ecosystem: Panel 5.1 Overview

Speakers discussed the development of a comprehensive investment ecosystem in Ukraine and practical tools for investor entry into the market. The discussion focused on creating a clear “investment navigation” system from first contact to project implementation and scaling. The panel was moderated by Maryna Khlystun, Executive Director of UkraineInvest. Ukraine’s investment ecosystem consists of interconnected instruments: government programmes, industrial parks, privatisation opportunities, public-private partnerships (PPP), grants, loans, and international support mechanisms.

Particular attention was paid to the “Made in Ukraine” policy for industry and the processing sector. Its implementation is based on localization requirements in public procurement, compensation programmes for Ukrainian machinery and equipment, grant support, and incentives for investment projects. Simplifying regulatory procedures, particularly in land use, reduces launch timelines. Industrial parks provide ready-made infrastructure, land plots, utility connections, tax incentives, and support from management companies acting as investment facilitators. Financing instruments include state-backed lending, modernisation grants, portfolio guarantees, and access to international donor funding via banks. PPPs serve complex infrastructure and social projects, while privatisation revitalises brownfield assets with existing infrastructure and reduced entry timelines.

Panel speakers: Dmytro Kysylevskyi, Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Economic Development; Andrii Hapon, Chairman of the Management Board, National Development Institution; Niko Gachechyladze, Director, Public-Private Partnership Support Agency; Vladyslav Danylyshyn, Director of the Privatisation Department, State Property Fund of Ukraine; Rostyslav Korobka, Vice-President, Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

19/08/2026

⚡Modernising and Restoring Ukraine’s Energy System served as the central focus of Panel 4.3 “From Crisis to Opportunity: The Transformation of Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Energy Security and Investment Potential.” Participants discussed wartime energy recovery, investment attraction, renewable energy, and technological solutions to strengthen resilience, with Yuriy Kryvosheya, Vice President of the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (Ukraine), serving as moderator.

🏗️ Reconstructing the sector must extend beyond restoring damaged infrastructure to build a modern, decentralised, and competitive system. Speakers emphasised that private capital must drive this transformation, supported by favourable government and IFIs policies to mitigate risks. Renewable energy, storage systems, microgrids, and energy efficiency remain critical priorities for enhancing security against attacks.

🌐 Cooperation with international partners, particularly Japan, offers significant potential in sharing advanced energy security technologies. Combining international expertise, innovation, and private investment creates the foundation for Ukraine's new energy model. While international investors view Ukraine as a promising market, predictable business rules, transparency, corporate governance, and risk insurance mechanisms remain essential for attracting capital.

Panel speakers: Serhii Porovskyi, Special Adviser to the Head of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine; Burak Pehlivan, Member of the Board, Inventerra Energy (Türkiye); Jacques Lafitte, Co-Founder, Infinitix (France); Paul Vosbeek, Founder and CEO, QuinteQ Energy (Netherlands); Olena Smyrnova, Director and Head of the Ukraine Office, Swedfund International (Sweden); Tetiana Honcharenko, Consultant, CastGlobal Group, International Investment Projects (Japan).

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