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13 november 2026 | 09:30-11:00conference hall "B"

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Key Discussion Points:

    Strengthening the protection of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure against evolving threats

    Practical solutions for actively protecting energy grids, ports, railways and border crossings

    The role of defence manufacturers and technology companies in safeguarding essential services

    Preparing critical infrastructure for the coming winter

    New opportunities for companies to deploy private defence systems under Ukraine’s recently adopted legislation

    Financing mechanisms for implementing active infrastructure protection solutions

    Cooperation between Ukrainian infrastructure operators, EU and Ukrainian defence and technology companies, and financial institutions

workshop PROGRAMME* THE PROGRAMME MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ADDITIONS

Introductory remarks

Volodymyr Shemaiev

Volodymyr ShemaievDeputy Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine

Maryna Denysiuk

Maryna Denysiuk Adviser, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Lukáš Veselý

Lukáš VeselýDeputy Head of Unit, Ukraine Service, DG ENEST, European Commission

Introductory remarks

Volodymyr Shemaiev

Volodymyr ShemaievDeputy Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine

Maryna Denysiuk

Maryna DenysiukAdviser, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Lukáš Veselý

Lukáš VeselýDeputy Head of Unit, Ukraine Service, DG ENEST, European Commission

Infrastructure perspective

Serhii Nazarenko

Serhii NazarenkoHead of the Office for Identification and Countering Threats to Critical Infrastructure Facilities, Ukrenergo

Oleksiy Povolotskiy

Oleksiy PovolotskiyHead of the Office for Energy Infrastructure Recovery, DTEK

Defence industry perspective

Andrea Riganti

Andrea RigantiCaptain (Ret.), Vice President, Fincantieri

David Reinhard

David ReinhardCTO, MITS Industries

Andrii Oliinyk

Andrii OliinykSenior International Affairs Manager, General Cherry

Dmytro Kostarev

Dmytro KostarevCEO, Panoptes AI

Defence industry perspective

Andrea Riganti

Andrea RigantiCaptain (Ret.), Vice President, Fincantieri

David Reinhard

David ReinhardCTO, MITS Industries

Andrii Oliinyk

Andrii OliinykSenior International Affairs Manager, General Cherry

Dmytro Kostarev

Dmytro KostarevCEO, Panoptes AI

Financing opportunities

Matteo Rivellini

Matteo RivelliniHead of Ukraine Investment Team, European Investment Bank

Katarina Kertysova

Katarina KertysovaPolicy Officer, NATO

Important: Participation in the workshops is open to all attendees of the ReBuild Ukraine Expo. However, to access the on-site conference sessions, participants must hold a valid entrance ticket to the fair.

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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 November Start of registration: 08:30Exhibition is open: 09:30 – 18:00
13 November Start of registration: 08:30Exhibition is open: 09:30 – 17:00