Kyiv Impact Entrepreneurs Meetup #3: agenda
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- May 22
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9:30–10:00
Participant Registration
10:00-10:10
Event Opening. Welcome remarks from the organizers.
10:10–10:30
Introductory Lecture:
“The Ecosystem of Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing in Ukraine: Three Years of Growth, Challenges, and Change (2022–2024)”
Moderator:
Anna Gulevska-Chernysh, Co-founder and Chair of the Board, SILab Ukraine
10:30–11:30
Panel Discussion: “Not Alone: Projects and Programs That Drive Business Forward”
Speakers:
Viktoriia Vasylieva, Director of the Employment Policy Implementation Department, State Employment Service of Ukraine
Valerii Maiboroda, First Deputy Chairman of the Board, Entrepreneurship Development Fund
Anna Strakhovska, Head of Diia.Business Bucha
Liudmyla Sizikova, First Vice President, Kyiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Jens Adam, Director, GIZ Ukraine
11:30–12:00
Coffee Break
12:00–13:30
Parallel Workshops:
Room E. Crisis Communication Workshop “Speaking When It’s Hard: How Not to Lose Trust and Reputation During a Crisis” — Oleksandra Lytvynenko, Senior PR Specialist at MacPaw
Room A. “Your Story — Your Superpower” — Tetiana Melnykova, Communications Manager at Zagoriy Foundation
Room B. “Impact in Media: How to Be Visible and Engaging” — Nataliia Olbert-Sinko, Managing Partner at One Health
13:30–14:30
Lunch
14:30-16:00
Parallel Sessions:
Room E. “How Not to Burn Out When Everything’s on Fire: Management in Times of Uncertainty” — Oleksii Gaharinov, consultant in business organization systematization and management
Room A. “How to Reduce Risks and Strengthen Impact: Ukrainian-German Dialogue for Sustainable Development” —
A practical session for experience exchange among R&D representatives, investors, and impact businesses
Room B. “Women Entrepreneurs: Stories That Inspire”. Speakers:
Maryna Tsyhryk, founder of the “Splesk” brand and co-founder of the “Babusia” brand
Olha Royenko, creative entrepreneur, founder and former CEO of Royenko Marketing Agency, co-founder of the spatial development agency Voice of Space and the teen skincare brand teensonly.care
Iryna Savytska, Co-founder & CEO at Bank of Memories
Yuliia Bihun, founder of the social enterprise OHRA HOME and the “Your Love” Charitable Foundation
Nataliia Nevyadomska, managing partner of the French restaurant and catering family “Très Français,” mentor, and business development consultant
16:00–16:30
Coffee Break
16:30–17:30
Open Conversation: “Changed Course: Mistakes That Became Turning Points”
Speakers:
Maria Ksiondzyk, Co-founder and Director of Nesemos Veteran Auto Hub
Nataliia Dresviannikova, Head of Vilna Nytka, Project Coordinator
Anastasiia Bytko, Co-founder and CEO of the social enterprise Vilni, Export Consultant
17:30–18:30
Screening of the Documentary Impact Film “Underseen”. Wrap-Up. Networking
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