Ukrainian American Forum

05.2023

The Ukrainian-American Forum held its inaugural conference in Kyiv on May 19, bringing together influential individuals from Ukraine and the United States to foster dialogue, collaboration, and partnership directed at the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Ukrainian American House has partnered with American University Kyiv, the U.S - Ukraine Business Council, Kyiv School of Public Administration Named After Serhiy Nyzhnyy, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine to host the first Ukrainian-American Forum in Kyiv. Since the start of the war, there has been an increased interest in establishing business partnerships between Ukraine and the U.S. Along with our partners, we have created a networking platform for these organizations.

The Ukrainian-American Forum brings together experts, stakeholders, and policymakers from Ukraine and the United States to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Ukraine's war and post-war environment. The forum will focus on two main topics: War Time Economy and Ukrainian-American Partnering. Through the exchange of ideas and building relationships, the forum will provide a platform for participants to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges facing Ukraine and the world. By promoting cross-sectoral collaboration, the forum aims to create a better future for both Ukraine and the world.

Special guests

Meet the event Speakers

Christopher W. Smith

Deputy Chief of Mission in Ukraine

Prior to this assignment, Chris served as the Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus at the National Security Council.

Kurt Volker

Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador to NATO

An American diplomat who served as Donald J. Trump's U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and has high expertise in Ukrainian issues.

Morgan Williams

Chairman U.S.- Ukraine Business Council

Almost thirty years experience in the field of international economic and business development.

Andy Hunder

President of American Chamber of Commerce

President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, representing more than 600 US and international corporate members.

MG David S Baldwin

46th Adjutant General of the California National Guard

More than 40 years of military experience. One of the leaders of the Ukrainian American State Partnership Program. Demining expert.

Dan Rice

President of American University Kyiv

Special Advisor to the Commander in Chief Ukraine Armed Forces General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi

Roger West

United Stars, Inc Chairman & President

Businessman, the Chairman and CEO of United Stars, Inc., a group of manufacturing companies

Igor Pasternak

CEO of Worldwide Aeros Corp

He is an American aviation entrepreneur, inventor and engineer specializing in designing and building airships.

John Fleming

Senior Vice President of Acuity International

Former senior IC leader and current SVP at Acuity International

Anthony Connell

Country Director for Fondation suisse de Deminage

He has spent 24 years involved with humanitarian mine action, both commercial and NGO. He has worked in Northern Iraq, Albania, Sudan, Switzerland, Angola, Syria, Denmark, Somaliland, Colombia, and Ukraine.

Roman Sheremeta

Founding rector of AUK, Co-chair of UA House

Professor of Economics at Case Western Reserve University, Participant of Lugano’s Ukraine Recovery Conference

Oleksandr Kubrakov

Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine

Ukrainian economist, civil servant, and politician. Since 20 May 2021, he has served as Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine

Oleksiy Reznikov

Minister of Defense of Ukraine

A Ukrainian lawyer and politician who has served as the Minister of Defence of Ukraine

Oleksandr Kamyshin

Minister of Strategic Industries

Ukrainian politician. Нe was the CEO of state-owned Ukrainian Railways from August 2021 to late February 2023

Serhii Kruk

Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine

He has been the Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine since February 16, 2022. Has the rank of Major General of the Civil Defense Service.

Yuriy Gusev

General Director, Ukroboronprom State Concern

Ukrainian politician, public figure, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine (2014-2016)

Anatoliy Amelin

Co-founder – Ukrainian Institute for the Future

Expert in strategic and crisis management, investment banking and investment management

Vitali Klitschko

Mayor of Kyiv

A Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer who serves as mayor of Kyiv and head of the Kyiv City State Administration

Vitalii Kim

Head of Reginal administration of Mykolayv

Ukrainian businessman and politician, a head of the Mykolayiv Regional Military Administration

Maksym Timchenko

DTEk CEO, chairman of the management board

Timchenko is a member of the Electricity Governors community, which brings together business leaders and partner organizations from the World Economic Forum