Business Evolution
On April 18, Kyiv will host the Business Evolution 2024 forum: “Business in the Age of Change. A game of advance” – a platform for discussing key issues related to business development in the modern industrial environment.
150+
entrepreneurs offline
15+
specialized speakers
∞
business opportunities
100%
efficiency
Topics of discussion
Products of the future: expanding markets and diversifying products. Case studies, strategies and company experience
- Creating value for customers in various industries.
- Product line transformation strategies, private label, effective positioning and promotion.
- Adapting existing business models to new realities.
- Profitable niche products and innovative production technologies.
- E-commerce and online sales.
Business in an era of change: new technologies to create competitive advantages
- The most promising technologies for implementation in various industries.
- How to use Big Data and AI to optimize business processes.
- Predicting customer and market behavior using AI.
Advantages of AI in the development of new products and services.
Strategies for implementing new technologies to increase competitiveness, trends, and opportunities.
Financing and investment: sources, opportunities and diversification. Tools for development
- European opportunities and partnerships: navigating the world of business tools.
- Resources from the state, associations and financial institutions to support business: grant and loan programs, platforms for access to international markets.
- Factors affecting the investment attractiveness of business.
- Investment diversification and risk insurance.
Modern business challenges: building an effective team in today's environment
- How to attract and retain the best specialists in the face of a staff shortage.
- Successful team building and development in companies in various industries.
- Flexibility and adaptability: work formats, conditions for balancing work processes, support for self-development and employee training.
- Team needs and motivation.
Key players are creating new innovative tools that can change standard business strategies. Amid fierce global competition, companies are looking for ways to adapt to new realities and successfully enter global markets.
Audience
- Business owners
- Entrepreneurs
- Exporters
- Investors
- Government officials and politicians
- Board members and top management
Value
- Business Scaling into new markets
- Project financing opportunities
- Expanding business network
- Seeking potential clients and partners
- Competitive success tools
- Investment strategies
- Business transformation
Speakers
Borys Shestopalov
Co-owner and managing partner of HD-group holding, vice president of the Ukrainian Association of Bakers, member of the board of directors of the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs and the Union of Millers of Ukraine
Vyacheslav Lysenko
Businessman, investor, shareholder of Meest China, co-owner of CEO Club Ukraine
Andrii Dligach
Doctor of Economics, founder of Advanter Group and international business community Board. Co-founder of the Center for Economic Recovery. Coordinator of the development of the National Economic Strategy. Chairman of the Board of the Coalition of Business Communities for the Modernization of Ukraine
Daria Didkovska
Founder of the Ukrainian-European Business Hub, business mentor, CEO of the agricultural export company Golden Crop Ltd, co-owner and CEO of the agricultural brand APK-Resurs
Anton Zhemerdeev
Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of TAS AGRO with experience in public administration, international trade (CHS), infrastructure (Maxigrain terminal) and production (Astarta, TAS Agro)
Denis Marchuk
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Agrarian Council
Yulia Kosenko
Chief Operating Officer of Ribas Hotels Group
Olesya Arkhipova
Business strategist, founder of Arkhipova Advisory. Works with businesses and their owners in the area of strategic advising, including Red Bull ETT, google, ItUA, Cosmotech, MAZ.
Lina Nevolia
CEO at the Ukrainian-Korean Association, CEO at UBPR UkrBudProjectRestoration
Kateryna Vaidych
Director of MHP Trend Foods
Iryna Semenyuta
Co-owner of the asset management company Capital Management Group, financial advisor in business structuring and investment attraction
Olena Stakhova
Expert in investments in financial markets, author of the course "Investments from A to Z", speaker of the Ladies Invest Club community, Lady Boss
Daria Kaplunenko
Founder of IRK (IPK) LLC, member of the Board of the National Association of Patent Attorneys of Ukraine (NAPA), 15 years of experience in the field of intellectual property
Zhanna Kapitsa
Founder and CEO of the *ZMIST ecosystem (startups, international charitable and social projects), founder and CEO of the full-cycle HR agency 4TEAM
Olena Vykhrystyuk
Investor, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ukrainochka supermarket chain
Dmitro Mikhailenko
Managing partner of Crowe Mikhalenko
*Our goal is to gather the best speakers with interesting topics to make the event a true source of effective knowledge and practical advice
How to use new technologies to stay ahead of the competition
How to build a future-oriented business model
How to create products that will be in demand tomorrow
How to create a sales funnel that will bring customers 24/7
How to enter new markets or increase your share in an already conquered market
To participate in the event, please fill out the registration form
For our partners, we offer not only ample opportunities at the event, but also a special brand status in the presentation of discussion sessions
Program
13:30 - 14:20
Registration
14:20 - 14:30
Welcome speech of the organizers
14:30 - 15:00
Special speakers
Wilhelm P. Stadtler
Atinum Investment
Senior strategic advisor at Atinum Investment, managing director and head of sales and project development
“Keys to successful investments: a roadmap of Asian investment philosophy”
Gunther Fehlinger
SME Development
Austrian economist, consultant for SME management and development, consultant EU37 and NATO42, president of the Austrian NATO Membership Committee
“EU Integration of Ukraine”
15:00 - 16:00
Discussion session 1
Investment horizons: growth strategies and risk management
A balanced approach to investing, opportunities to combine different assets to minimize risks and maximize returns, the role of real estate in achieving financial stability
Moderator
Abdurakhman Shaihalov
stepMONTE, stepINVEST
Investor, real estate expert. Founder and co-owner of stepMONTE and stepINVEST companies
Andrii Pomazanov
VIGO
Partner at VIGO group of companies: law firm "VigoLex" (Ukraine) and real estate agency "VigoImmobilien" (Austria)
“Інвестування у нерухомість в Австрії”
Anastasiia Hubanova
Ribas Hotels Group Europe
Manager at Ribas Hotels Group Europe
“Scaling the company in international markets. Diversification of risks. Ribas Hotels Group cases”
Serhii Makarov
INVERSA Development
Owner of the construction and investment company INVERSA Development (Spain)
“Investment in construction in Spain”
Alexander Sarzhan
DOMOVA
Attorney at law, managing partner of the investment law firm FINTEK, founder of the online platform DOMOVA
“Creating a new market: old houses – new investment opportunities”
Special speakers
Sergiy Seider
Immo-Pro-Invest GmbH
Founder of Immo-Pro-Invest GmbH, a market leader in residential real estate construction in southern Germany
“The construction revolution and related investment opportunities”
Mariya Spartalis
Spartalis Capital
An international financial expert, investment and crypto speaker, representing Spartalis Capital specializing in investments, business development, and lobbying. Zurich, Switzerland
“Reliability of real estate and venture capital investments”
16:00 - 16:10
Technical break
16:10 - 17:10
Discussion session 1
Financial strategies for business evolution
Discussion of financial instruments and strategies that can ensure sustainable business growth and development in a changing economic environment. Export financing and domestic resources for development
Moderator
Viktoria Mykhailo
ICF
Consultant on finance, corporate governance. ICF coach. Vice President of Women Leaders for Ukraine. Chairman of the Board of Alfa-Bank (Ukraine) until December 2021
Iryna Kuzmichova
PRIME GROUP ESTRO
Founder of financial company PRIME GROUP ESTRO, financial consultant, crisis manager
“Optimal choice of banking partners in Europe for effective business financial management”
Oksana Gunda
Law Office of Oksana Gunda
Human rights activist, civic activist, owner of the Law Office of Oksana Gunda, lawyer
“Ukrainian investors in the international arena, foreign investors in Ukraine. What you need to know about legal instruments of protection and how to prevent mistakes in advance”
Daria Kaplunenko
ІРК
Founder of the patent and law firm IRK, specializing in the protection of intellectual property in Ukraine, the European Union, England, Spain and other jurisdictions
“Protecting intellectual property when entering international markets”
Tetiana Melnykova
ICF
Certified ICF Business Coach with 15 years of experience in the banking sector
“How to increase sales: creating and strengthening customer relationships”
17:10 - 17:50
Break, networking
17:50 - 18:50
Discussion session 3
Ukrainian projects in Europe, strategies for integration into new markets
Challenges in reorienting or scaling projects to international markets, experience of successful business transformation, cross-industry experience, ways of adaptability and search for new markets
Moderator
Iryna Adonina
United for freedom
Founder of the United for freedom charity foundation, influencer
Daria Didkovska
UaEuHub
Founder of Ukrainian-European Business Hub, CEO of the agricultural exporting company Golden Crop Ltd., business mentor
“Ukrainian business in Europe: Development, scaling and efficiency of business processes”
Viktor Kvachan
EHOSS
Founder of EHOSS, a pioneering manufacturer of technology for the farming and horse industry
“On the experience of re-locating production from Ukraine to Slovakia, integration into the European business and financial ecosystem, and relations with European state institutions”
Yevhen Galin
AgriDeal Ltd.
CEO of AgriDeal Ltd
“Overview of the agricultural market in the EU and Hungary”
Oleg Kristyuk
Capital System s.r.o.
Founder of Capital System s.r.o., owner of TM ColorWay, senior partner at "Kristyuk and Partners" company
“Safe ways to enter the European market”
Special speaker
Dr. Eitan Lasri
Etgar
Strategy & Business Development Consultant, CEO Etgar, the Former Israeli P.M senior consultant, expert in government and public sector systems
“The benefits of Israel’s technological innovations and the promotion of global cooperation”
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