I Investment Forum of the Ukrainian Bar Association, June 6-7, 2024
The Ukrainian Bar Association invites you to the I Investment Forum – a platform for discussing prospective investment opportunities and addressing legal challenges in sectors crucial for the sustainable development of Ukraine.
This event aims to bring together key stakeholders (government officials, business leaders, legal professionals, and foreign investors) on a single platform to highlight significant legal aspects influencing business and investments in Ukraine. It includes an in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s investment climate, dispelling common myths about conducting business in our country, preparing Ukrainian businesses for European Union integration, and focusing on recent legal improvements in sectors such as agriculture, extractive industries, energy, and defense. Identifying existing legal issues and presenting practical solutions is also a key focus.
Date, time, and venue:
June 6, 2024, 3:00-6:00 PM Kyiv time – Online (Zoom).
June 7, 2024, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Kyiv time – Dallas Hall, Hilton Kyiv Hotel, 30 T. Shevchenko Blvd., Kyiv / Online (Zoom).
To receive a 10% discount on participation, write a letter to the event coordinator – Tetiana Osaulenko at the e-mail address: [email protected], specifying the promo code: UBAIF-10.
The detailed program of the event is available at the link.
You can register for the event by following the link.
See you at the Forum.
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