U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), Mercy Corps Ukraine and Diia City Union, jointly with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, are pleased to invite you to the in-person Roundtable Reception “Smart Investment and Partnerships in Ukraine’s Agro Sector: Driving Growth Through AI & Technology” on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome.
The event will be held on July 9 (Wednesday) at 18:00-19:30. The venue, located in central Rome, will be shared with registered participants.
The Roundtable Reception will bring together senior executives of USUBC member companies from the agricultural, IT/Tech, food processing and logistics sectors, alongside representatives of international development organizations and financial institutions.
Speakers:
- Vitalii Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine (Bio)
- Taras Kytsmey, Member of the Board, SoftServe (Bio)
- Mykhailo Bno-Airiian, Special Representative for Trade, Chairman of the European Integration Committee at the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (Bio)
- Vicki Aken, Ukraine Response Director, Mercy Corps (Bio)
- Valeria Kushnerchuk, CEO, Diia City Union (Bio)
The attendees will be invited to participate in the follow up discussion.
The event will be moderated by Irina Paliashvili, President & CEO, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) (Bio).
The Roundtable Reception aims to foster strategic dialogue around two central themes:
- Public–Private–NGO Partnerships in Agriculture
Exploring collaborative frameworks between business, government, and international organizations to support the reconstruction and long-term growth of Ukraine’s agri-food economy.
- Investment Opportunities and Agri-Tech Innovation
Identifying high-impact areas for private investment and international engagement, with a focus on emerging technologies such as precision farming, remote sensing, supply chain digitization, and agri-fintech – all offering scalable and sustainable solutions for the sector’s future.
The discussion will also highlight innovations already being deployed by leading Ukrainian agri-producers and examine how Ukraine’s IT sector can accelerate their impact through strategic partnerships, digital infrastructure, and targeted R&D.
The attendance is limited to USUBC members and partners, as well as guests of Mercy Corps Ukraine and Diia City Union. The space is strictly limited, so we can only accept up to two representatives per USUBC member. The registration will be carried out on a first come, first served basis and will be closed when we reach capacity. If you would like to join the event, please complete the registration form.
We are deeply grateful to event’s Premium Partner MHP for their generous support.
For inquiries regarding this event, registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dmytro Filonenko, Director, Programming & Business Development at dfilonenko@usubc.org
