The Business Mission, led by Gennadiy Chyzhykov, UCCI President, included leading Ukrainian companies such as MHP, Epicenter, Ministry of Doors, West Berry Ltd and others, representing such sectors as agriculture, food processing, retail, IT, and more. The Roundtable began with opening remarks by Irina Paliashvili, USUBC Acting President & CEO, and featured contributions from Whitney Baird (USCIB), Oksana Shulyar (Deloitte), and Luisa Scarcella (ICC).

The agenda focused on practical aspects of doing business and finding partners in the United States, including financing and insurance (presented by Alex Gordin, Rebuilding Ukraine Agency), communications strategy (Sonya Soutus, APCO Worldwide), and policy advocacy (Declan Daly and Norine Kennedy, USCIB). The event concluded with a Q&A session and networking, fostering valuable connections between U.S. and Ukrainian business leaders.

USUBC is immensely grateful to our member Deloitte for generously hosting the Roundtable in their NYC Offices!

The dinner spotlighted inspiring stories from Ukrainian innovators, showcasing emerging technologies and AI-driven software that integrate drones with traditional battlefield systems.

Attendees gained valuable insights into how Ukrainians are reshaping the character of war and the importance of rethinking modern warfare strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

This prestigious event provided USUBC members with a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and explore the innovative advancements being led by Ukraine on the global stage.

USUBC Executive Director Nadiia Khomaziuk moderated a panel with three Ukrainian businesswomen, "Voices of Entrepreneurs: Opportunities and Barriers to Digital Business Adoption and Growth".

Recordings of all sessions are available here

The next Conference “Access to Capital and Financial Resources for Success in the Digital Economy” will take place on December 3. To register, please follow the link

Co-moderated by Greg Fishman, USUBC Secretary/Treasurer, and Denys Yatsyshyn, USUBC Director of Corporate Relations, the meeting highlighted USAID’s extensive contributions to Ukraine’s development over the past 30 years, including $27.8 billion in assistance since February 2022.

USUBC members actively participated in this significant event, including PwC, Deloitte, DTEK, SPP Development, Helvetas, and General Electric (GE VERNOVA), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and others. USUBC was represented by a delegation led by Secretary/Treasurer Greg Fishman. Key highlights included the National Pavilion “Ukraine and its Communities,” the National Exposition “Energy of Ukraine,” and forums fostering partnerships and sustainable investment. The conference offered a vital platform for collaboration on rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure, industry, energy, and housing sectors.

The event brought together USUBC members, PwC clients, and key representatives from Ukraine's Ministry for Communities and Territories Development and the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure.

Discussions focused on strategic plans and priorities for 2025, investment opportunities in infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, and pathways for international businesses to contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction efforts. The event featured insights from Deputy Minister Maryna Denysiuk and State Agency Head Serhiy Sukhomlyn and was co-moderated by Lev Holubec of PwC and Greg Fishman of USUBC.

The summit featured diverse panels on pressing global topics, including Ukraine and NATO priorities, the Indo-Pacific region, advancements in tech and AI, post-U.S. election implications, and upcoming contracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, Department of State, and USAID. Leadership panels also highlighted strategic insights from industry experts.