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SUMMARY:CONEXPO-CON/AGG
DESCRIPTION:The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine invites companies to participate in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 – the largest and most influential trade show for construction machinery\, equipment\, and technologies in North America. The event will take place on March 3-7\, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and additional outdoor venues in Las Vegas\, USA. \n\n\n\nCONEXPO-CON/AGG is held once every three years and brings together leading manufacturers\, developers\, engineers\, contractors\, specialty equipment companies\, and innovators from around the world. In 2026\, approximately 2\,000 exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional visitors are expected\, making this exhibition a key platform for developing international business. \n\n\n\nBenefits for Ukrainian companies: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation of machinery\, equipment\, and technologies to one of the largest professional audiences in the United States and globally.\n\n\n\nExpansion of export opportunities and establishment of partnerships with distributors\, developers\, and construction companies.\n\n\n\nAccess to market innovations in road construction\, earthmoving\, infrastructure\, concrete technologies\, lifting equipment\, telematics\, and automation.\n\n\n\nParticipation in educational programs and demonstration events providing the latest industry knowledge.\n\n\n\nIncreased international recognition of Ukrainian manufacturing and engineering solutions.\n\n\n\n\nWho will benefit most: \n\n\n\n\nManufacturers of construction machinery\, equipment\, and engineering solutions.\n\n\n\nSuppliers of equipment for roadwork\, earthmoving\, quarrying\, and infrastructure.\n\n\n\nCompanies working with concrete\, aggregates\, and engineering technologies.\n\n\n\nDevelopers\, infrastructure firms\, distributors\, and importers of machinery.\n\n\n\nStartups and innovative enterprises offering automation technologies\, sensors\, telematics systems\, or digital construction solutions.\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is an opportunity to showcase your developments and production on the global stage\, strengthen your position in the international market\, and establish new business connections. \n\n\n\nThe Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine will be pleased to provide additional information\, assist with the participation process\, logistics\, and support for Ukrainian companies. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the Ukrainian delegation and present your business at one of the world’s most important construction industry exhibitions. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Stanislav Zavodovskyi from the U.S. Commercial Service in Ukraine via stanislav.zavodovskyi@trade.gov to receive a complimentary invitation and additional information.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/conexpo-con-agg/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Brave1 USA Investment Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:USUBC and its members support the first USA Investment Roadshow organized on 4-17 March by Brave1\, the Ukrainian government’s defense technology coordination platform\, created to accelerate the development\, testing\, and deployment of cutting-edge defense and dual-use innovations. Brave1 works with startups\, investors\, the military\, government agencies\, and international partners to scale technologies that deliver real impact on the battlefield and beyond. \nThe USA Investment Roadshow will visit major American cities – Boston\, New York City\, Washington D.C.\, Dallas\, Austin\, and San Francisco – and will showcase Ukrainian drones and defense tech solutions to U.S. venture capital funds and private equity firms\, investment offices\, strategic partners\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders. Through Demo Days\, featuring panel discussions\, startup pitches\, networking targeted meetings\, and industry visits\, participating teams will have the opportunity to build strategic partnerships and scale their solutions in a key global defense market. \nRegistration is now open for all Invest Demo Days. \nIf you want to present your defense tech innovations in the United States\, register to participate via the link. \nRead More\n 
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/brave1-u-s-investor-roadshow/
LOCATION:United States\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260130T171442Z
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SUMMARY:USUBC Housewarming Party
DESCRIPTION:USUBC is delighted to welcome members\, partners\, and friends to a housewarming reception celebrating the opening of our new headquarters in historic Georgetown. Please save the date for March 5 at 5:30 PM and join us at 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW\, Suite M200\, Washington\, D.C.\, as we mark this next chapter for USUBC and our continued presence in the nation’s capital.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/usubc-housewarming-party/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260305T162317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162412Z
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SUMMARY:UBN Q1-2026 Live Event “War & Business: How Businesses Survived This Winter and What 2026 Will Bring”
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by UBN\, will convene senior executives and industry leaders to assess how companies navigated sustained attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and adapted their operations during the harsh winter months. Discussions will also include a geopolitical outlook\, macroeconomic forecasts\, investor sentiment\, and scenarios for 2026 – including developments in the peace process\, US–EU relations\, and the broader regional security environment.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/ubn-q1-2026-live-event-war-business-how-businesses-survived-this-winter-and-what-2026-will-bring/
LOCATION:Kyiv\, Ukraine
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260226T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T205506Z
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SUMMARY:Ukraine Tech Conference: On the Battlefield and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by the Ukrainian Institute of America\, will convene technology innovators\, defense experts\, investors\, and policymakers to examine how Ukrainian wartime innovation is reshaping modern warfare and influencing global security. Discussions will explore real-time battlefield technologies\, AI and drone development\, and emerging investment opportunities within Ukraine’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. The program features expert panels and a fireside chat with prominent international and Ukrainian leaders\, followed by a networking reception.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/ukraine-tech-conference-on-the-battlefield-and-beyond/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
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SUMMARY:An Evening Soirée in Support of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by BRAVE1\, America-Ukraine Strategic Partners (AUSP)\, and Art Shield\, will bring together leaders from defense tech\, capital markets\, media\, and the arts to highlight Ukraine’s innovation and cultural resilience amid war. Guests will hear from Ukrainian entrepreneurs developing battlefield-tested technologies\, alongside a curated art exhibition and live classical music celebrating Ukraine’s creative renaissance. Attendance is limited and subject to approval.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/an-evening-soiree-in-support-of-ukraine/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
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SUMMARY:Business Roundtable with the Brave1 USA Investment Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Washington\, D.C. program for the Brave1 USA Investment Roadshow\, USUBC will host the in-person Business Roundtable and Networking Reception on Monday\, March 9 in Washington\, D.C. \nRegistration and welcome drinks will begin at 5:30 PM\, the Business Roundtable starts at 6:00 PM\, and the Networking Reception follows at 7:15PM. \nThe event will feature a high-level delegation of leading Ukrainian Defense Tech companies\, and will convene USUBC members\, U.S. government and congressional representatives and partner organizations for a focused discussion on Ukraine’s rapidly evolving defense sector and tangible transatlantic business opportunities in combat-tested innovations. \n  \nProgram:\n5:30 – 6:00 PM \nRegistration & Welcome Drinks \n​ \n6:00 – 6:15 PM \nIntroductory and Welcome Remarks \nAmb. Olga Stefanishyna\, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States\nAmb. John Herbst\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine; Senior Director\, Eurasia Center\, Atlantic Council\nIrina Paliashvili\, President & CEO\, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) \n  \n6:15 – 7:15 PM\n \nBusiness Roundtable: In Support of the Brave1 USA Roadshow \n\nHow Ukraine’s Strategic Emerging Technologies market is evolving: immediate priorities\, expectations and challenges\nEmphasis on international cooperation: new export opportunities for Ukrainian companies; entering U.S. and EU markets; co-production\nAdvantages for the U.S. partners to work with and invest in Ukrainian companies; cooperation opportunities in Ukraine: R&D\, testing\, co-production\, rapid product deployment\, scaling.\nVision for the future.\n\n  \nModerator:\nDebra Cagan\, Senior Advisor\, Eurasia Center; Distinguished Fellow\, Transatlantic Leadership Network\, Atlantic Council \nSpeakers:\n \nKimberly Kagan\, President\, Institute for the Study of War (ISW)\nOleksandr Kokhanovskyy\, Managing Partner\, Aero Center\nOleksii Markhovskyi\, Co-founder & CPO\, Frontline Robotics\nIryna Zabolotna\, Deputy Director\, Innovation Development Fund & Brave1\nVolodymyr Zinovskyi\, CEO\, TAF Industries \n  \n7:15 – 8:30 PM \nNetworking Reception \n  \nSpeakers\n         \n  \nParticipation is limited to USUBC members and partners. Due to space constraints\, we can accept no more than two representatives per company. The registration will be carried out on a first come\, first served basis and will be closed when we reach capacity. \nFor questions and sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Nadiia Khomaziuk\, Vice President\, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council at nkhomaziuk@usubc.org
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/business-roundtable-with-the-brave1-usa-investment-roadshow/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260116T184520Z
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SUMMARY:European Defence Fund 2026 Info & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by the European Commission\, will bring together industry\, innovators\, investors\, and public-sector stakeholders to explore upcoming European Defence Fund funding opportunities and collaboration pathways. Participants will gain practical insights into EDF 2026 calls\, engage in international networking to build defence R&D consortia\, and take part in investor-focused sessions and pitch discussions.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/european-defence-fund-2026-info-networking-event/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T113000
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CREATED:20260209T152246Z
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SUMMARY:Brave1 Invest Demo Day Washington
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by Brave1\, showcases Ukraine’s rapidly growing defense tech ecosystem\, featuring startups and scale-ups with combat-proven technologies across UAVs\, AI\, robotics\, electronic warfare\, and air defense. Participants gain direct access to high-ROI investment opportunities\, first-hand battlefield insights\, and curated pitches from companies already scaling solutions in real operational conditions. Attendees can connect with founders\, investors\, and defense experts driving innovation in modern warfare.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/brave1-invest-demo-day-washington/
LOCATION:Arlington\, Virginia\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T181500
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260305T203642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T123237Z
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SUMMARY:Business Roundtable with Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)\, in partnership with Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)\, will hold an in-person Business Roundtable with the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) featuring its Director\, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi\, and Deputy Director for Digital Development\, Digital Transformation\, and Digitalization Yurii Bielousov.\n \nNatalia Otel Belan\, Director for the Europe and Eurasia Division\, CIPE (Washington\, D.C.)\, will deliver welcome remarks. The discussion will be moderated by Irina Paliashvili\, President & CEO\, USUBC. \nThe ESBU leadership will provide an overview of the Bureau’s mandate\, core functions\, and current priorities. The presentation will be followed by a discussion on advancing economic security and promoting fair business practices in Ukraine\, with particular focus on key instruments that support a transparent and resilient business climate. The conversation will also address efforts to protect investment through strengthened economic security and accountability. A Q&A session will conclude the program. \nParticipation is limited to USUBC members and partners. Due to space constraints\, we can accept no more than two representatives per company.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/business-roundtable-with-economic-security-bureau-of-ukraine/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260312T194206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T194206Z
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SUMMARY:Free Charity Concert — Stand with Ukraine: Supporting Ukrainian Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by the US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)\, will bring together 15 distinguished performers from the Musicians for Ukraine initiative for an inspiring musical program featuring beloved Ukrainian songs alongside classical masterpieces by composers such as Mozart\, Chopin\, and Ravel. Proceeds from the concert will support the Ukrainian Veterans Aid program\, helping veterans with rehabilitation through sports and participation in international races.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/free-charity-concert-stand-with-ukraine-supporting-ukrainian-veterans/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260226T095434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121606Z
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SUMMARY:“THE WORLD I LIVE IN” an Exhibition by the Renowned Ukrainian Artist Vasyl Korchynskyi
DESCRIPTION:The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)\, in partnership with Asters\, invites you to our traditional joint event celebrating Ukrainian art at the ArtAsters Reception. The event will feature “THE WORLD I LIVE IN”\, an exhibition by renowned Ukrainian artist Vasyl Korchynskyi. \nVasyl Korchynskyi is a Ukrainian artist\, painter\, graphic artist\, and master of vytynanky whose work reflects the world he lives in – shaped by history\, memory\, and lived experience. Drawing on folk imagery and spiritual symbolism\, he explores themes of identity\, dignity\, war\, and resilience. His art offers a deeply personal yet universal vision of Ukraine\, rooted in tradition and mindful of present realities. \nThis special event will take place on Wednesday\, 18 March 2026\, from 18:30 to 21:00 at Asters’ office in the Leonardo Business Center\, Kyiv.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/the-world-i-live-in-an-exhibition-by-the-renowned-ukrainian-artist-vasyl-korchynskyi/
LOCATION:Kyiv\, Ukraine
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260306T162512Z
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SUMMARY:XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by Messe Düsseldorf with the support of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)\, a USUBC partner\, brings together the international uncrewed systems and robotics community to explore the latest advancements in autonomous technologies across air\, land\, maritime\, and space domains. The program features keynote discussions\, expert panels\, live demonstrations\, and networking opportunities focused on robotics\, AI integration\, sensors\, and next-generation mobility solutions. The 2026 edition also introduces a dedicated defense focus area highlighting innovations in autonomous systems for security\, surveillance\, and military applications.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/xponential-europe-2026/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Kyiv:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Kyiv:20260324T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260305T203925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153821Z
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SUMMARY:Second URIF Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) will host the Second URIF Industry Day on U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) welcoming the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) visiting delegation and focusing on private sector engagement with the U.S. Government and the Government of Ukraine. The event will be held on Tuesday\, 24 March 2026\, from 9:00 to 14:30 in Kyiv. \nThe below Program and Speakers of the Second URIF Industry Day reflect the key sectors selected for URIF’s investment portfolio.  It will also incorporate discussion on project preparation facility\, bankability\, financing and attracting private capital\, and will conclude with the Networking Lunch. \nThe first URIF Industry Day was hosted by USUBC in Washington DC on 16 December 2025 in partnership with the Atlantic Council\, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and International Stability Operations Association (ISOA). \n \n  \nProgram:\n9:00 – 9:30 AM \nRegistration\, Welcome Coffee and Networking  \n​ \n9:30 – 10:30 AM\n \nPanel One: Innovation-Driven Recovery and Development\n \n\nU.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) – an innovative bespoke mechanism; latest developments and deployment of equity investments in 2026\nProject preparation facility\nBankability and financing – co-investment with IFIs and crowding in private capital\nURIF’s role in de-risking investments\nKey sectors in URIF’s investment portfolio: minerals\, energy\, infrastructure\, transportation\, logistics\, telecoms and innovation\n\n​ \nModerator:\nIrina Paliashvili\, President & CEO\, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) \n​Speakers:\nPeter A. Briggs\, Managing Director\, Alvarez & Marsal\nLesya Kuzmenko\, Associate Director\, Deputy Head of Ukraine\, ICA (Industry\, Commerce and Agribusiness)\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)\nYegor Perelygin\, Deputy Minister\, Ministry of Economy\, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine\nArtem Rybchneko\, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine\nJonathan Taylor\, Associate General Counsel\, Private Equity & Investment Funds\, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) \n  \n10:30 – 11:00 AM \nKeynote Opening Remarks \nAmbassador Julie S. Davis\, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv \n  \n11:00 – 11:30 AM \nNetworking Coffee Break  \n  \n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n \nPanel Two: Strategic & Emerging Technologies  \n\nKey sectors of Strategic & Emerging Technologies: defense tech\, uncrewed systems and autonomous technologies\, robotics\, dual use\, defense IT\, AI-driven systems\nThe role of DFIs\, IFIs\, venture capital and strategic investors in financing and development of Strategic & Emerging Technologies\nCooperation opportunities in the defense tech sector\, scaling defense innovation\, testing\, and rapid product deployment\nDual use and demining\n\n\n​ \nModerator:\nAnna Kovalenko\, Senior Advisor\, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) \n​Speakers:\nAndrii Hrytseniuk\, CEO\, Brave1\nAnthony Pollak\, Country Officer\, Ukraine\, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)\nYuriy Syvytsky\, Advisory Board Member\, Intecracy Group\nDaria Yaniieva\, President\, Defence Builder Ecosystem\n \n  \n12:30 – 1:30 PM\n \nPanel Three: Unlocking Ukraine’s Energy and Minerals Potential  \n\nStrategic investors and available projects \nRoadblocks and needed improvements of the legal and investment regime; available legal instruments (PSAs\, Concessions\, PPP)\nJoint projects: what can a U.S. partner and a local partner offer on a joint project \nInvestment-readiness in energy\, mining and related sectors\n\n​ \nModerator:\nMykola Stetsenko\, Managing Partner\, AVELLUM \n​Speakers:\nNiko Gachechyladze\, Director\, State Organization “Agency on Support of Public-Private Partnership”\nArtem Petrenko\, Executive Director\, Association of Gas Producers of Ukraine\nNadiia Petruchenko\, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer\, SPP Development Ukraine Group of Companies\nZain Shamim\, Director at the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)\nSergii Voitsekhovskyi\, Board Member\, BGV Group Management \n  \n1:30 – 1:40 PM \nKeynote Closing Remarks \nOleksii Sobolev\, Minister of Economy\, Environment\, and Agriculture of Ukraine \n  \n1:40 – 2:30 PM \nNetworking Lunch \n  \nSpeakers\n                   \n  \nThe attendance will be limited to USUBC members and partners. For questions and sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Olha Andrieieva\, Director of Member Services and Marketing at oandrieieva@usubc.org
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/second-urif-industry-day/
LOCATION:Kyiv\, Ukraine
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260324T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
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SUMMARY:BRAVE1 Briefing: Test\, Partner\, Invest – Entering Ukraine’s Defense Innovation Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:On 24 March\, the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) will support a “BRAVE1 Briefing: Test\, partner\, invest. Entering Ukraine’s defense innovation ecosystem” during XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 (24–26 March) in partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)\, the BRAVE1 delegation is being implemented GIZ\, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK)\, and NRW.Global Business\, reflecting strong institutional support behind this initiative. \nThe session will present concrete pathways for international companies to engage – including the Test in Ukraine platform\, UNITE – Brave NATO\, Brave Norway\, and co-investment opportunities – and will feature pitches from five leading Ukrainian defense tech companies.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/brave1-briefing-test-partner-invest-entering-ukraines-defense-innovation-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Düsseldorf\, Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Kyiv:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Kyiv:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:USUBC Meeting with Taras Vysotskyi\, Deputy Minister of Economy\, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:USUBC\, in partnership with American University Kyiv (AUK) and Mercy Corps\, will host a working lunch with Taras Vysotskyi\, Deputy Minister of Economy\, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine in Kyiv. The discussion will focus on the Ministry’s strategic priorities for 2026\, wartime agricultural logistics and grain exports\, key sector challenges for 2026-2027\, and the role of innovation and technology in strengthening resilience. \nThe meeting aims to foster practical cooperation between the Ministry and USUBC member companies across agriculture\, food processing\, technology\, and logistics\, with participation from leading international partners. \n \nParticipation is limited to USUBC members and partners. Due to space constraints\, we can accept no more than two representatives per company.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/usubc-meeting-with-taras-vysotskyi-deputy-minister-of-economy-environment-and-agriculture-of-ukraine/
LOCATION:Kyiv\, Ukraine
CATEGORIES:USUBC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T005442
CREATED:20260328T221514Z
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SUMMARY:Defending the Skies: Ukraine’s Lessons for Allies
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organized by the Snake Island Institute together with the Ukrainian Institute of America\, will convene experts and military practitioners to examine operational insights from Ukraine’s air defense experience. Drawing on findings from the “Holding Back the Sky” report\, the discussion will feature active-duty Ukrainian personnel sharing firsthand perspectives on countering missile and drone threats. The program will also include a panel discussion and networking reception\, offering participants an opportunity to engage on evolving aerial defense challenges.
URL:https://usubc.web-dev.top/event/defending-the-skies-ukraines-lessons-for-allies/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Members and Partners Events
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