This digest lists 80 webinars, conferences, expert discussions, and policy events related to Ukraine’s reconstruction between 23 October and 27 November 2025.
23 October — Reconstruction at Risk: Are Changes Needed in Construction Policy?
Format: Hybrid (Kyiv + online)
Host: Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER)
Key Speakers: Oleksandra Betliy; Natalia Kozlovska; Olena Shulyak; Anna Kyriy; Oleksandr Chervak; Ivan Lakhtionov
Summary:
IER presented findings on systemic barriers in Ukraine’s construction sector—including legislative gaps, excessive bureaucracy, and implementation failures—and outlined priority reforms needed to scale reconstruction. Officials and industry leaders discussed readiness for large-scale building initiatives and mechanisms to improve efficiency and governance.
24 October — EIC Support for Ukrainian Tech SMEs and Start-ups
Format: Online info session
Host: European Innovation Council
Summary:
The EIC detailed its new €20M support programme for Ukrainian deep-tech SMEs and start-ups, explaining eligibility, evaluation criteria, and available application tools. Slides and recording shared with participants.
24 October — Environmental Citizen Science in Conflict Zones
Format: Hybrid (University of Copenhagen + online)
Hosts: CEOBS, Lund University, Hamburg University, Odesa Mechnikov University, others
Summary:
Multidisciplinary presentations explored how citizen-generated environmental data can support accountability, damage assessment, and ecological monitoring in conflict contexts—focusing heavily on Ukraine.
25–29 October — Ukraine Action Summit (Fall 2025)
Format: In-person, Washington DC
Host: American Coalition for Ukraine
Summary:
A major advocacy gathering bringing together 600+ participants for five days of panels, NGO exhibitions, and coordinated Congressional outreach on U.S. support to Ukraine.
27 October — Rapid Response: Sanctions on Russian Oil
Format: Online webinar
Host: Columbia SIPA — Center on Global Energy Policy
Speakers: Mitrova; Nephew; Sternoff; Bordoff
Summary:
Experts analyzed new U.S. and EU sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil, and the shadow fleet, implications for global oil markets, and the degree to which sanctions can constrain Russia’s war financing.
28 October — “Whatever It Takes”: Policy Implications of Supporting Ukraine
Format: Online webinar
Host: Mile End Institute (QMUL)
Summary:
Panelists examined how sustained UK/EU support for Ukraine affects defence budgets, taxation, domestic politics, and future relations with the EU, NATO, and the U.S.
28 October — Demining Ukraine: Outcomes from UMAC 2025
Format: Online (CSIS)
Summary:
Officials and demining experts reviewed outcomes of the Tokyo Mine Action Conference, discussing donor commitments and the central role of demining in restoring agriculture and investment confidence.
28 October — Beyond the Emergency: Building Sustainable NGO Capacity
Format: Online
Host: Terre des hommes / ChildHub
Summary:
Ukrainian NGO leaders explored sustainable funding models, donor coordination, digitalisation, and reforms to strengthen long-term civil-society resilience.
28 October — Enhanced Collaboration with Ukraine’s Higher Education Sector (MSCA4Ukraine)
Format: Online
Host: Scholars at Risk Europe / EUA
Summary:
Fellows showcased how MSCA4Ukraine maintains research continuity for displaced academics and strengthens institutional cooperation essential for future higher-education recovery.
29–30 October — Japan–Ukraine Advanced IT Technologies Seminar
Format: Two-day online
Hosts: JDS; BDO Ukraine; supported by JICA
Summary:
Over 400 participants joined sessions on quantum computing, bioinformatics, factory science, and collaborative education models, with a focus on Ukraine–Japan digital cooperation.
29 October — Communities & the Environmental Dimension of Rural Development
Format: Online
Host: Green Dossier
Summary:
Experts reviewed environmental requirements of the EU’s CAP and how Ukrainian communities can integrate biodiversity, climate, and adaptation measures into local strategies.
30 October — IMF Conditionality & EU Assistance Under the Ukraine Facility
Format: Online
Hosts: DiXi Group, CES, IER, IAA
Summary:
Monthly monitoring showed progress and risks in IMF and EU conditionality. The special focus—de-shadowing—outlined how reducing informality could drive investment and growth.
30 October — The New Sanctions on Russia: A Positive Step, But…
Format: Online
Host: U.S.-Ukraine Foundation
Summary:
Former U.S. diplomats assessed the latest sanctions and recommended additional measures to curb Russia’s wartime economic resilience.
31 October — LGBTQ+ Activism and Anti-Gender Mobilization in Wartime Ukraine
Format: Online
Host: Harvard Davis Center
Summary:
An academic discussion on how war has expanded political space for LGBTQ+ rights while also strengthening anti-gender mobilization.
3 November — Excluded from the Table? U.S.–Russia Talks & Ukraine’s Future
Format: Online
Host: Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network
Summary:
Experts warned of risks if U.S.–Russia negotiations exclude Ukraine and European partners, highlighting implications for future security architecture.
3 November — Russia’s War Against Ukraine: How Does It End?
Format: Public lecture online (Maastricht University)
Speaker: Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges
Summary:
Hodges argued Europe must assume greater responsibility for Ukraine’s defence and outlined scenarios for Ukraine’s victory or Russian escalation.
4 November — Ukraine Is Open for Business (Dutch Investment Workshop)
Format: Online
Hosts: Ministry of Economy; UkraineInvest; KSE; Dutch Government
Summary:
Officials presented investment opportunities and reforms in logistics, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology for Dutch businesses.
4 November — Discover Opportunities in Trade & Investment in Ukraine (RVO)
Format: Online
Host: Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Summary:
Overview of procurement tools, priority sectors, and financial instruments for Dutch investors.
4 November — Navigating Peacebuilding in Times of Conflict
Format: Online
Host: UNESCO-linked network
Summary:
Speakers discussed storytelling, language, and community initiatives as tools for peacebuilding amid ongoing war.
4–5 November — Japan–Ukraine Two-Day IT Seminar (JDS/BDO/JICA)
Format: Online
Summary:
A parallel entry to the 29 October seminar highlighting the full two-day collaborative agenda and training opportunities for Ukrainian universities.
5 November — Non-Financial Reporting Webinar (BDO Ukraine)
Format: Online
Summary:
Clear guidance on EU-aligned ESG reporting requirements and why Ukrainian companies should prepare early to meet investor expectations.
6 November — War & Business: Investing in Ukraine
Format: Online
Host: UBN + Danish Industry Council
Summary:
Yuri Sak provided a winter-scenario defence update and assessed security and political risks relevant for foreign investors.
6 November — Vector Global Logistics: Delivering Hope in Wartime
Format: Podcast/webinar
Summary:
Dariya Mykyta discussed sustaining logistics operations under fire and the dual humanitarian/commercial role of robust supply chains.
6 November — Black Sea Grain & Oilseed Markets Update
Format: Online
Host: AgManagerInfo
Summary:
Antonina Broyaka offered a detailed analysis of wartime export conditions and market volatility.
7 November — Investing in Ukrainian Business: Risks & Opportunities
Format: Online
Host: Crowe Mikhailenko
Summary:
Experts explained investment structures, tax reforms, DFC tools, and wartime protections for foreign investors.
7 November — Why Investing in Ukraine Means Investing in the Future
Format: Video interview (Kyiv Post)
Speakers: Yuriy Kryvosheya; Canadian Ambassador Natalka Cmoc
Summary:
A conversation on economic renewal, resilience, community-led revitalization, and why reconstruction aligns with global security.
10 November — Dismantling the Petrostate: Moment of Truth for Russian Oil?
Format: Online
Hosts: EIES / SAFE
Summary:
A high-level debate on whether coordinated sanctions can meaningfully weaken Russia’s oil-dependent economy.
10 November — Non-Financial Reporting: Deadline Extension Still Requires Action
Format: Online
Host: BDO Ukraine
Summary:
Experts clarified compliance obligations under CSRD-aligned rules and the strategic value of early ESG adoption.
10 November — German Startup Rebuilding Ukraine (Crowd Ukraine)
Format: Video interview (BerlinBiz)
Summary:
Crowd Ukraine founder Alexander Tebbe explained why German investors see Ukraine as Europe’s top emerging market and how Crowd Ukraine builds co-living/innovation hubs with support from UkraineInvest and German guarantees.
11 November — War in Ukraine: The Battleground for Europe’s Future
Format: In-person research conference (Chatham House)
Summary:
A major event exploring Ukraine’s reforms, military innovation, demographics, and EU-integration trajectory.
12 November — U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Roundtable
Format: In-person, Warsaw
Host: USUBC / Sigma Software
Summary:
DFC and EIB detailed priorities in minerals, energy, infrastructure and innovation financing.
12 November — CFR Expert Webinar: Ukraine, Russia & European Security
Format: Online
Speaker: Charles Kupchan
Summary:
Analysis of how the war reshapes Europe’s long-term strategic planning.
13 November — Civilian–Military Medical Interoperability
Format: Online
Host: WADEM
Summary:
Medical experts assessed coordination models for LSCO settings based on Ukraine’s experience.
13 November — Investing in Ukraine’s Recovery (PwC + USUBC)
Format: In-person (Warsaw)
Summary:
Discussion on investment incentives, insurance instruments, transparency tools, and successful wartime investment cases.
13 November — Transparency & Accountability in Reconstruction (BDO)
Format: In-person (Warsaw)
Summary:
BDO presented auditing and transparency mechanisms essential for building donor and investor trust.
13–14 November — ReBuild Ukraine Construction & Energy Expo
Format: Hybrid (Warsaw)
Summary:
One of the year’s largest reconstruction events, showcasing energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects and facilitating cross-border partnership building.
14 November — Inside the Dangerous Work of Deminers
Format: Video interview (Kyiv Post)
Speakers: Lesya Granger; Ambassador Cmoc
Summary:
Insights into the human and operational challenges of demining and the crucial role of international volunteer support.
17 November — Kyiv Connection: Lessons of Ukrainian Resilience
Format: Online (Harvard Davis Center)
Summary:
Experts reflected on the resilience foundations built in 2022 and their relevance for European defence planning.
18 November — How Ukraine Can Win the Cyber War
Format: Online (CSIS)
Speaker: Dr. Greg Rattray
Summary:
A review of Ukraine’s cyber defences, Russian offensive tactics, and allied assistance priorities.
18 November — Economic Security Bureau & Business
Format: Online (AmCham)
Summary:
Legal experts outlined enforcement trends, risk areas, and compliance expectations for companies in Ukraine.
19 November — Leadership, Resilience & Recovery
Format: Online (United Help Ukraine)
Summary:
A discussion on military rehabilitation, leadership lessons, and community resilience programmes.
19 November — Energy Leverage in the Russia–Ukraine War
Format: Hybrid (CSIS)
Summary:
U.S. senators and experts assessed sanctions, energy security, and winter escalation dynamics.
19 November — Maintaining Ukraine’s Battlefield Edge
Format: Online (RAND Europe)
Summary:
A look at Ukraine’s rapid technological adaptation and what is needed to sustain innovation under fire.
19 November — Intent to Destroy: Confronting Russia’s Genocidal Campaign
Format: Full-day hybrid (Atlantic Council)
Summary:
Legal and policy experts evaluated evidence of genocidal intent and tools for international accountability.
19 November — Youth Visions for Kyiv’s Recovery
Format: Online (EDYN)
Summary:
Young leaders discussed democratic renewal and priorities for Ukraine’s next-generation reconstruction.
19 November — U.S.–Ukraine Mineral Deal: Risks & Disputes
Format: Hybrid (New York Arbitration Week)
Summary:
Legal specialists analysed dispute risks in critical-minerals agreements under Ukraine’s cooperation with the U.S.
20 November — Accessible Tourism for All: Focus on Ukraine
Format: Online (UN Tourism & partners)
Summary:
Discussion on inclusive tourism as a human-rights obligation and economic opportunity for Ukraine.
20 November — Labour Mobility & Integration: Ukraine–Poland
Format: Online (IER + WEI)
Summary:
Experts reviewed qualification recognition, integration challenges, and labour-market alignment.
21 November — EU External Relations & Enlargement: Implications for Ukraine
Format: Online (Verkhovna Rada Research Service + INTER PARES)
Summary:
Parliamentary-focused analysis of EU foreign policy, enlargement mechanisms, and Ukraine’s institutional readiness.
21 November — Attracting Investment to Municipalities
Format: Online (BDO Ukraine)
Summary:
A hands-on training for municipalities on preparing investment proposals, using AI tools, improving donor communications, and adopting PPP best practices.
21 November — Ukraine–Italy Agro-Industry Cooperation Workshop
Format: Online
Host: Ministry of Economy, CDP, SACE, SIMEST
Summary:
Ukrainian and Italian stakeholders reviewed agro-sector recovery needs (≈$55B) and explored investment and B2B cooperation.
21 November — How to Save Resources and Support Your Team in Wartime
Format: Online mental-health meetup
Summary:
Practical psychological strategies for stress, burnout prevention, and workplace resilience.
22 November — Documenting Crimes Against Libraries & Archives
Format: Online symposium (San José State University)
Summary:
Experts examined the destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage and international mechanisms for accountability.
24 November — European Partnership Principle & Multilevel Governance
Format: Online
Hosts: CEE Bankwatch; Polaris Programme
Summary:
Exploration of how EU partnership and monitoring-committee models can strengthen transparent, inclusive management of Ukraine’s public investments.
25 November — Is Donald Trump Right on Belarus?
Format: Online (Chatham House)
Summary:
Experts assessed implications of easing sanctions on Belarus, potential shifts in Western policy, and impacts on Russia’s war strategy.
26 November — Urban Inclusion Strategies for IDPs
Format: Online (UNECE + IOM + UNHCR + UN-Habitat + GIZ)
Summary:
Technical guidance for municipalities on integrating IDPs into long-term urban planning and housing.
27 November — How Corruption Threatens Ukraine’s War Effort
Format: Online (Chatham House)
Summary:
Analysis of the Energoatom corruption scandal, its effects on domestic trust and external financing, and needed reforms to reinforce accountability.
27 November — Successful Tenders and Procurement in Ukraine (AWE & AHK Ukraine)
Format: Online seminar (Teams)
Summary:
A practical briefing for companies seeking to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction tenders. Participants receive insights on upcoming procurements across energy, water, infrastructure, and health, as well as contacts and tools for entering the Ukrainian market.
