On 8 May, USUBC organized the panel “AI for Recovery and Demining in Ukraine” during the third AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project as part of the full Ukraine Day program “Innovation Under Fire: Lessons Learned from Ukraine.” The Ukraine-focused programming brought together government officials, technology leaders, innovators, and private sector representatives to showcase how Ukraine’s wartime innovations are driving advancements in AI, drones, cybersecurity, digital governance, infrastructure, and resilience technologies with far-reaching global impact.
The event also featured keynote remarks by Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna, who emphasized Ukraine’s growing role as a trusted innovation and technology partner, noting: “If you are looking for a trustworthy partner, choose Ukrainian one — it is very well tested.”
Reflecting these broader themes of innovation, resilience, and recovery, the USUBC panel, moderated by Nadiia Khomaziuk, USUBC Vice President, explored how AI-driven technologies are helping Ukraine address critical reconstruction challenges — from transparency and compliance to workforce development, infrastructure recovery, risk management, and demining.
Panelists shared practical examples of how Ukrainian organizations are deploying innovative technologies and AI-enabled solutions to support Ukraine’s resilience and long-term recovery:
- Dmytro Ovcharenko, Alcor, discussed the importance of human capital and global talent integration in Ukraine’s recovery, emphasizing that rebuilding the country will require not only infrastructure and investment, but also skilled professionals capable of driving innovation and scaling advanced technologies.
- Yulia O’Connell, Dignitas Ukraine, highlighted technology training programs for defenders, veterans, amputees, and youth, demonstrating how drone operations, robotics, and AI-related education are helping build an inclusive, future-ready workforce.
- Nina Sharaievska, Softengi, presented an autonomous AI agent designed to support compliance and recovery audits through analysis of documents, photos, videos, and regulatory requirements, helping strengthen transparency and accountability across reconstruction projects.
- Oleksandr Vainer, UADAMAGE, demonstrated how AI-powered damage assessment, drone reconnaissance, and risk-mapping technologies can support faster recovery planning, infrastructure assessment, and more efficient landmine contamination analysis.
The discussion underscored how Ukraine is becoming a global testing ground for AI-enabled resilience technologies, autonomous systems, robotics, and digital solutions that can help improve transparency, efficiency, and coordination across recovery and reconstruction efforts.
USUBC thanks all speakers, members, and participants who joined this important conversation on the role of innovation and AI in building a more resilient, modern, and secure Ukraine.
