Institute for Strategic Solutions (ISR), in collaboration with SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport, and the Embassy of Ukraine, invites you to join us at the upcoming business forum, where we will explore opportunities for Slovenian businesses to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.
The business forum will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Nordic Center in Planica.
The reconstruction of Ukraine will require an unprecedented synergy between governments and the private sector. While Ukraine continues its unwavering resistance, the groundwork for post-war recovery is already being laid. With the support of the European Union and other international partners, concrete plans are taking shape. The Ukrainian government has introduced extensive reforms to streamline procedures and ensure the efficient allocation of reconstruction funds, creating a business-friendly environment poised for investment. As Ukraine moves toward EU accession, the European Commission has announced a comprehensive package of support measures, including risk mitigation guarantees, grants, and technical assistance, which will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s post-war economy.
The conference will feature discussions with esteemed experts from both Slovenia and Ukraine, providing valuable insights and perspectives on future cooperation.
The event will be held in English.
Online registration is open until Tuesday, March 25, 2025, or until all available spots are filled.
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PROGRAM
9:30 – 9:45
Opening speeches
- Tamara Zajec Balažič, acting director, SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency (tbc)
- Tine Kračun, CEO, ISR
- Tanja Fajon, Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia (tbc)
- Matjaž Han, minister of Economy of the Republic of Slovenia
- Yulia Svyrydenko, the First Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of Ukraine (tbc)
10:15 – 11:15
1st Panel: What You need to Know
The Legal and Business Landscape
- Gašper Jež, Head of Project and Export Financing, SID bank
Managing Risk: Finding the right partner
- Agency for recovery of Ukraine / UkraineInvest
- Tomaž Mencin, Special representative of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia for Recovery in Ukraine
- Vera Savchenko, CEO, BDO International Agency
11:15 – 12:00
2nd Panel: Round table: Where to start?
- Miha Prebil, CEO, Rem-power – confirmed
- Mihajlo Bizilia, Head of Renovatsia Foundation
- Andrej Tisnikar, Head of purchasing, Bijol
- Space.si (Rodic) and Space Agency of Ukraine (online)
12:00 – 13:00
NETWORKING & OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL CONSULTING FROM A TO Z.
13:00
Lunch – standing buffet
