EU-Ukraine Investment Conference: towards recovery and closer integration

The conference aimed to mobilise private investment towards Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation. The event showcased first results of the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework, foster EU-Ukraine business partnerships and take stock of Ukraine’s integration into the EU Single Market and business environment reforms.

One of the panels focussed on municipal recovery, connectivity and public-private partnerships. The recording is available here. 

Speakers: 

• Maryna Denysiuk, Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories, Ukraine
• Anna Jarosz-Friis, Director, Ukraine Service, European Commission (DG NEAR)
• Philippe Chantraine, Head of Unit for Transport Investment, European Commission (DG MOVE)
• Rafał Rybacki, Head of Lending Operations in Eastern Neighbourhood, European Investment Bank
• Mateusz Szczurek, Member of the Management Board, BGK Polish Development Bank
• Tomáš Kopečný, Czech Governmental Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine
• Vladyslav Skalskyy, Deputy Mayor of Vinnytsya, Ukraine 

More information

The conference brought together over 5,000 participants, including companies, banks, and investors from Ukraine, the EU, and beyond, to mobilise private investment towards Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction, and modernisation. During the conference, the EU launched a Call for Expression of Interest to mobilise private EU investment in critical areas to support Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts.

As part of the conference, the European Commission organised several workshops, including on logistics of EU-Ukraine trade via the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes.

More information and photos are available on the event website.