Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference 2022

The Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Business Council of Canada (BCC), Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, Embassy of Canada in Ukraine and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in Ukraine invite you to the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference on November 23rd, 2022 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.

The Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference will showcase investment projects aimed at rebuilding and modernizing Ukraine in the agriculture, energy, construction/infrastructure and digital sectors. It will also highlight the tools and instruments offered by Export Development Canada, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, World Bank, and International Finance Corporation to support Canadian companies interested in investing in Ukraine.

Conversations about rebuilding Ukraine have already started in Europe and the U.S. The time is ripe to start these conversations in Canada to give Canadian businesses the opportunity to be a part of the rebuilding process and to help Ukraine fight on the economic front.

Conference Overview

8:00am - Registration Opens

9:00am – Welcome and Introduction

Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Zenon Potichny, CUCC President
• Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada

A Shared Vision for the Future

• Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine
• Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of Canada
• Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
• Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada
• Larisa Galadza, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine

10:30am – Ukraine's Economic Resistance and Future Rebuilding

Entering the Ukrainian Economy: Macro Picture

• Dmytro Natalukha, MP, Chairman of Economic Affairs Parliamentary Committee

Business Associations Perspective

• Moderator: Zenon Potichny, CUCC President
• Roman Kachur, Alternate Executive Director of the World Bank
• Halyna Yanchenko, Secretary, National Investment Council at the President of Ukraine
• Andy Hunder, President, American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
• Morgan Williams, President & CEO, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council
• Gennadiy Chyzhykov, President, Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce
• Serhiy Haydaychuk, President, CEO Club Ukraine
• Anna Derevyanko, Executive Director, European Business Association

11:30am – Success Stories

DIIA: World's Leading Digitalization Tool

• Gulsanna Mamediieva, Director-General of the Directorate for Strategic Planning and European Integration, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Success Stories & Lessons Learned: Four Thriving Ventures

• Jean Cloutier, VP, International Operations, Fairfax Financial Holdings
• Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and CEO, Horizon Capital
• Roland Thiessen, Director, Westcap Group Inc.
• Sergiy Tsivkach from UkraineInvest

12:30pm – Lunch

1:45pm – The Economic Landscape in Ukraine (Breakout Session)

Agri-food & World Food Security

• Moderator: Katherine Vellinga, Founder and CEO, Zirkova Vodka (CUCC BOD)
• Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of Ukraine
• Oleksandr Haydu, Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy *
• Noam Silberstein, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, AGI
• Rodion Rybchynskyi, Expert, Grain Sector, FAO
• Gordon Bacon, Global Pulse Confederation
• Boris Shestopalov, Co-owner and managing partner, HD Group
• Oleg Biliavets, Founder and Owner, Billigrain
• Ihor Liski, General Manager, Chairman of Supervisory Board, EFI Group

Infrastructure, Construction & Housing

• Moderator: Yuriy Kryvosheya, President, UKST Toronto-Kyiv (CUCC Member)
• Anna Yurchenko, Head, Project Management and Planning Division, Ministry of Infrastructure
• Shemayev Volodymyr, Director of Office for International Projects, JSC Ukrainian Railways
• Yurij Filyuk, CEO, Promprylad
• Taras Demkura, Owner of Atrium
• Maksym Hedzeniuk, Head of International Department, CKS
• Roman Shimonov, CEO, Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles

Energy Resources for Efficiency, Security and Independence

• Moderator: Mario Krpan, Director, Trade Relations - Europe and Central Asia, Government of Alberta
• Nataliia Boyko , Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine
• Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations
• Roman Opimakh, Director General, Ukrainian Geological Survey
• Serhyi Yevtushenko, Managing Partner, UDP Renewables
• Vitalii Kushnirov, Supervisory Board Member, Ukrhydroenergo
• Igor Mazepa, CEO, Concorde Capital
• Marty Wittstrom, CEO, Canadian Global Energy Forum
• Bill Whitelaw, Managing Director, Strategy and Sustainability at geoLOGIC systems

3:30pm – Navigating a New Market: Tools and Support

Key Agencies & Institutions

• Moderator: Michael Gullo, Vice President, Policy Business Council of Canada
• Roman Waschuk, Business Ombudsman of Ukraine
• Leah Gilbert Morris, VP, Public Affairs & International Relations, EDC
• Artem Shevalev, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
• Elena Voloshina, International Finance Corporation
• Andrew T. Price, Sr. VP of Advocacy/General Counsel, World Council of Credit Unions, Inc.
• Brian Kelsall, Partner, Fasken
• Mark Rathbone, Partner, PwC, Lead Relationship Partner for World Bank

• Ihor Markevych, Head of Strategy and Development, Ukrainian Startup Fund

5:00pm – Wrap Up

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

• Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
• Zenon Potichny, CUCC President

5:30pm – Cocktail Networking Reception

Conference Accommodations

There is a hotel block available at the Omni King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9, at a rate of $289.00 + taxes and fees per night. Rooms must be secured by October 25, 2022 to lock in this rate.

To reserve accommodation, please contact Olha Mandyuk at omandyuk@cucc.ca.

FAQ's

How do I get to the conference?

Located at the Omni King Edward Hotel at 37 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5C 1E9, this event is easily accessible by TTC, being a 1-minute walk from the King Subway Station.

If you choose to drive, there are two parking lots nearby:

65 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 - located between Yonge Street & Church Street – to enter; off Church St. laneway just south of King St. drive west down the laneway (look for the Blue P with arrow).

54 Colborne St, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3 – easily accessed by driving west on Colbourne St from Church Street.

What entrance do I use?

Please enter using the main hotel entrance located on King St. East. Look for the large black overhang covering the sidewalk and enter through the revolving doors. Once inside, you will turn left and be directed up a staircase to registration and the main conference room.

Is this event accessible?

Yes, there are elevators within the hotel available for accessing the main conference room and breakout rooms.

When does it start?

The formal program will begin at 9:00pm ET however guests are encouraged to arrive earlier to register and network with other conference attendees.

When does registration open?

Registration will begin at 8:00am ET, on the second floor of the hotel, just outside the Vanity Fair Ballroom. Registration can be accessed via stairs just off the lobby or by the hotel elevators.

What is the schedule?

Conference Overview

8:00am - Registration Opens

9:00am – Welcome and Introduction

10:30am – Ukraine's Economic Resistance and Future Rebuilding

11:30am – Success Stories

12:30pm – Lunch

1:45pm – The Economic Landscape in Ukraine (Breakout Session)

3:30pm – Navigating a New Market: Tools and Support

5:00pm – Wrap Up

5:30pm – Cocktail Networking Reception

Will food and drink be provided?

Yes. Lunch will be provided as well as refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks. Appetizers will also be offered during the evening Cocktail Networking Reception.

Am I able to get a refund for my ticket?

Unfortunately, event tickets are non-refundable.

Are there any measures in place around COVID-19?

This event will follow all provincial guidelines and requirements. As of November 7, 2022, this means that while masks are not required, they are encouraged and celebrated.

In the event that provincial guidelines and requirements change before the event, this policy will be updated accordingly and communicated via email to all registered attendees.

What if I have another question?

For all other inquiries, please reach out to Olha at omandyuk@cucc.ca.