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13 NOVEMBER 2026 Conference Hall "ONYX"

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Water rECOVERY FORUM:a key international water forum that brings together the governments of Ukraine and the EU, water utilities, and donors to restore critical water infrastructure. This is where decisions are made that shape the future of the country’s water security.

The goal of the forum is to develop effective solutions for the restoration, modernization, and sustainable development of Ukraine’s critical water infrastructure in line with European standards and today’s challenges.

Water rECOVERY FORUM:a key international water forum that brings together the governments of Ukraine and the EU, water utilities, and donors to restore critical water infrastructure. This is where decisions are made that shape the future of the country’s water security.

The goal of the forum is to develop effective solutions for the restoration, modernization, and sustainable development of Ukraine’s critical water infrastructure in line with European standards and today’s challenges.

200+ PARTICIPANTS

Representatives of Ukrainian water utilities and critical infrastructure

Manufacturers of equipment and solutions for water supply and wastewater treatment

Engineering companies

Intergovernmental organisations and financial institutions

Governmental institutions

Partner regions and municipalities

Non-governmental organisations

Business associations

Institutional investors

Private contractors for the implementation of international development projects

Law and insurance companies

Forum PROGRAMME 2026*The programme is subject to change

10:30 - 10:40

Opening speach

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10:30 - 10:40

Opening speach

Давид Арахамія

DMYTRO NOVYTSKYIPRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION “UKRVODOKANALECOLOGIYA”

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Olena KononenkoProject LeaderReBuild Ukraine

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Paweł Sikorskipresident of Izba Gospodarcza "Wodociągi Polskie"

Давид Арахамія

DMYTRO NOVYTSKYIPRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION “UKRVODOKANALECOLOGIYA”

Давид Арахамія

Olena KononenkoProject LeaderReBuild Ukraine

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Paweł Sikorskipresident of Izba Gospodarcza "Wodociągi Polskie"

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10:40 – 11:40

Water in Ukraine: State Priorities and Conditions for Private Capital

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10:40 – 11:40

Water in Ukraine: State Priorities and Conditions for Private Capital

State framework

priorities, roadmap and portfolio of recovery projects

Game rules

regulatory and institutional conditions, corporatization and public-private partnership

International support

the role of the EU, the World Bank and partner countries

Private equity

market entry conditions, risk sharing, guarantees and investment insurance

Tariff architecture

delimitation of powers of the National Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Utilities and local governments after Law No. 4777-IX; balance between the principle of full cost recovery and social protection of vulnerable consumers

Гармонізація з ЄС

статус транспозиції Директиви 2020/2184 (питна вода), Директиви 91/271/ЄЕС у редакції (ЄС) 2024/3019 (очищення стічних вод) та Рамкової водної директиви 2000/60/ЄС

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ModeratorDMYTRO NOVYTSKYIPRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION “Ukrvodokanalecologiya”

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ModeratorNicholas Osbertindependent expert

Давид Арахамія

Representative of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine

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Representative of theState Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development of Ukraine

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Representative of theEuropean Commission

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Special Envoy of the President of France for Economic Assistance and Reconstruction of Ukraine

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Representative of theNCRECP

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Martin Benedict AlbrechtSenior Water Resources Management Specialist at the World Bank Group

Давид Арахамія

ModeratorDMYTRO NOVYTSKYIPRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION “Ukrvodokanalecologiya”

Давид Арахамія

ModeratorNicholas Osbertindependent expert

Давид Арахамія

Representative of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine

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Representative of theState Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development of Ukraine

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Representative of theEuropean Commission

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Special Envoy of the President of France for Economic Assistance and Reconstruction of Ukraine

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Representative of theNCRECP

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Martin Benedict AlbrechtSenior Water Resources Management Specialist at the World Bank Group

11:40 – 12:00

COFFEE BREAK NETWORKING

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12:00– 13:00

WATER UTILITIES CEO PANEL

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12:00 – 13:00

WATER UTILITIES CEO PANEL

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Practical solutions for sustainability, modernization and partnership

Experience of Krakow Water Company

modernization, financial support, human capital, training

Practical cases

specific models of cooperation between water utilities and technology companies

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Operator experience in enterprise management

13:00 – 13:45

COFFEE BREAK NETWORKING

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13:00 – 13:45

COFFEE BREAK NETWORKING

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13:45 – 15:00

How to finance restoration: from project idea to financial close

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13:45 – 15:00

How to finance restoration: from project idea to financial close

Available tools

grants, loans, blended finance, equity and private equity

Risk reduction

guarantees, war risk insurance, participation of Ukrainian banks and export credit agencies

Project preparation

requirements for financial institutions regarding technical, economic and managerial readiness

Next steps

matching water utility projects with relevant funding sources

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moderatorDmytro VankovychVice-President of the Association, Director of Lvivvodokanal LMKP

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Violaine Silvestro von KamekeHead of Public Sector Operations in Ukraine, Moldova and the South Caucasus, EIB

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Andre FabianFELICITY II Program Manager, GIZ

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moderatorDmytro VankovychVice-President of the Association, Director of Lvivvodokanal LMKP

Давид Арахамія

Violaine Silvestro von KamekeHead of Public Sector Operations in Ukraine, Moldova and the South Caucasus, EIB

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Andre FabianFELICITY II Program Manager, GIZ

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

A purchased ticket is your contribution toward covering organizational expenses and creating conditions for the effective participation of representatives of territorial communities and critical infrastructure facilities from across Ukraine. View information about previous transfers here.

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This ticket provides access to:

    Exhibition of construction and energy solutions

    Official Opening

    European Union – Ukraine Investment Conference

    Energy Conference Energy in Action: Building the Energy System That Works

    Communities Marathon

    Aid & Development MeetUp

    Water Recovery Forum

    National Pavilion "Ukraine and Its Communities"

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This ticket provides access to:

    Exhibition of construction and energy solutions

    Official Opening

    European Union – Ukraine Investment Conference

    Energy Conference Energy in Action: Building the Energy System That Works

    Communities Marathon

    Aid & Development MeetUp

    Recovery Construction Forum 5.0

    Solar BESS GRID Forum

    Water Recovery Forum

    National Pavilion "Ukraine and Its Communities"

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Venue: Expo XXI
Address of the exhibition center:
Ui. Pradzynskiego 12/14, 01-222 Warsaw, Poland
Exhibition schedule for visitors:
12 NovemberStart of registration: 08:30Exhibition is open: 09:30 – 18:00
13 NovemberStart of registration: 08:30Exhibition is open: 09:30 – 17:00