This session will examine how the Ukraine Investment Framework can finance technologies and industries, fostering defence and resolve both in Ukraine and the rest of Europe.

Panelists will explore how to encourage European companies entering the Ukrainian market to engage with dual-use and other strategic sectors.

The discussion will highlight the European Union’s capacity to de-risk loan financing, unlock private equity investment, and provide blended finance grants for areas such as drone manufacturing, advanced communications, and high-precision metallurgy.

The panel will explore concrete investment opportunities that are vital to strengthening Ukraine’s innovative potential and Europe’s collective security.

Ukraine’s recovery and modernisation on the way into the EU require massive investments into municipal infrastructure, enabled by smart planning, EU financial support and institutional reforms.
Panelists will discuss how to build back better, deliver reliable public services to residents and increase energy efficiency, including in district heating, water and wastewater management.
This will unlock business opportunities for suppliers and investors in construction and energy and boost local economic growth thanks to modern, resilient infrastructure.

The development and modernisation of transport and logistics infrastructure for connectivity between the EU and western Ukraine will be a key to Ukraine’s further integration into the Single Market.
This panel will consider future transport trends, the role of Lviv to connect EU and Ukrainian rail networks, and the development of multimodal hubs to bundle traffic and ensure smooth shipment.
Speakers will detail available EU support, identify key challenges and opportunities for private investments, and explore synergies.