On 8 April, USUBC in partnership with the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), will host a webinar focused on business opportunities and partnerships in Ukraine’s rapidly evolving demining sector. The discussion will bring together representatives from the U.S. and Ukrainian governments, international organizations, and private sector companies to explore strategic priorities for 2026, as well as approaches to investment and risk mitigation in areas affected by explosive hazards.
Speakers:
- Erin Atkinson, Deputy Program Manager and Senior Project Manager, Tetra Tech
- Ihor Bezkaravainyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
- Cenk Olcay Seran, Director of International Development, ECC
- Michael Tirre, Program Manager for Europe, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (WRA)
- Michel Weis, International Operations Manager, Deminetec
- Chris Whatley, Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA
Ginny Maycock, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) and Irina Paliashvili, President & CEO, USUBC will deliver welcoming remarks. Nadiia Khomaziuk, Vice President, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council and Dmytro Filonenko, Director, Programming & Business Development, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) will co-moderate the discussion.
The program will cover U.S. government support mechanisms, market challenges and opportunities, the role of international NGOs, and emerging technologies in demining. Designed for a broader circle of U.S. businesses operating in Ukraine that need support in demining, as well as companies operating in or considering entry into the demining sector, the webinar aims to facilitate practical collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and support the development of a safer environment for Ukraine’s economic recovery.
The attendance is limited to USUBC and ISOA members and partners.
