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Kryvyi Rih 250: A Regional Pole of Growth in the Context of Ukraine’s Recovery and Reconstruction is an international conference dedicated to advancing Kryvyi Rih Raion as a dynamic center of economic growth. The event brings together representatives of government, business, international organizations, and donors to discuss investment opportunities, build partnerships, and promote innovative approaches that shape a modern, resilient, and competitive regional economy.

The conference is organized at the initiative of the Executive Committee of the Kryvyi Rih City Council and the Kryvyi Rih Raion Military Administration with the support of the project “Support for the Recovery of the Kryvyi Rih Raion”. This project is funded by The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, Proman and the Business Development Fund.

 

The main panel will focus on strategic visions for the development of Kryvyi Rih Raion and new investment opportunities that drive economic diversification, green transition, and strong partnerships for sustainable regional growth.

Speakers and VIP guests

Oleksandr Vilkul
Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council
Yevhen Sytnychenko
Head of Kryvyi Rih District State Administration
Yevhen Udod
First Deputy Mayor of Kryvyi Rih
Sergii Miliutin
Deputy Mayor of Kryvyi Rih
Maria Chervyachenko Burnis
Director of the Institute for the Kryvyi Rih City Development Institute
Oleksandr Svitlychnyi
Deputy Director for Project Management and International Affairs of the Kryvyi Rih City Development Institute
Serhii Shovhelia
Deputy Director for Development of Kryvorizhteplomerezha Utility Company
Manuel Tonnar
Director General, Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (LuxDev)
Max Glesener
Director of Programmes, Expertise and Partnerships, Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (LuxDev)
Paolo CERVINO
Head of Global Programmes Department, Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (LuxDev)
Ihor Leposhkin
Advisor to the project “Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine”, GIZ
Erin Mackie
Program Manager, Socodevi - Canadian Society for International Development Cooperation
Maksym Maksymov
Head of the public organization Dnipropetrovsk Agricultural Advisory Service; Vice President, National Association of Agricultural Advisory Services of Ukraine
Vadym Udovytskyi
Ex-head of the Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration
Stephen Tupper
Deputy Team Leader and Chief Technical Adviser of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Yuriy Tretyak
Senior National Expert in Development Strategy of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Andrii Nahornyi
Governance, MSME and Energy coordinator of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Olena Myronova
National Expert in Agriculture and Rural Development of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Kostyantyn Milyutin
National Expert in Utilities of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Yurii Vlasenko
National Expert in Business and Innovation of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

agenda

Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:30 – 10:00

Opening and Welcome Remarks

10:00 – 10:25
  • Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine
  • Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
  • Representatives of Kryvyi Rih Raion and the City of Kryvyi Rih
Oleksandr Vilkul
Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council
Yevhen Sytnychenko
Head of Kryvyi Rih District State Administration

Strategic Vision for the Development of Kryvyi Rih Raion. Donor Cooperation in Kryvyi Rih: How Transparency Transforms into Real Results.

10:25 – 11:00
Addresses by representatives of the city of Kryvyi Rih and Kryvyi Rih Raion
Yevhen Sytnychenko
Head of Kryvyi Rih District State Administration
Sergii Miliutin
Deputy Mayor of Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih Raion as a Regional Growth Pole for Economic Transformation

11:00 – 11:30
Yuriy Tretyak
Senior National Expert in Development Strategy of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

Coffee Break

11:30 – 11:45

Showcasing the KRYTSIA Project

11:45 – 13:00
Panel Discussion: International Partnerships and Financing for Recovery. Featuring representatives of:
  • Bilateral and multilateral donors
  • International financial institutions
  • Ukrainian banks and investment funds
  • Private sector investors

Networking Lunch

13:00 – 14:00

Thematic Panel #1. Rural Development and Agriculture

14:00 – 16:00
How Kryvyi Rih Raion — a region with strong industrial heritage and vast agricultural potential — can evolve into an investment-ready hub for rural development? The discussion will bring together representatives of government, local communities, business, and international partners to examine effective cooperation models, financing tools, and innovative approaches, including cooperatives and agro-parks. The aim is to redefine agriculture as a driving force for economic resilience, sustainability, and regional recovery.
Erin Mackie
Program Manager, Socodevi - Canadian Society for International Development Cooperation
Maksym Maksymov
Head of the public organization Dnipropetrovsk Agricultural Advisory Service; Vice President, National Association of Agricultural Advisory Services of Ukraine
Vadym Udovytskyi
Ex-head of the Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration
Olena Myronova
National Expert in Agriculture and Rural Development of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

Thematic Panel #2. Energy Security, Infrastructure, and Public Investment

14:00 – 16:00
This section focuses on how Kryvyi Rih Raion is building energy resilience and modernizing critical infrastructure to ensure stable services and community well-being amid ongoing challenges. Discussions will center on restoring energy and utility networks, decentralizing power systems, and advancing the use of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. Participants will explore public investment priorities and partnership models that can drive modernization, improve efficiency, and promote sustainable resource management. It’s a conversation about rebuilding for the future — where security, innovation, and the green transition form the foundation of a stronger, more sustainable Kryvyi Rih Raion.
Serhii Shovhelia
Deputy Director for Development of Kryvorizhteplomerezha Utility Company
Ihor Leposhkin
Advisor to the project “Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine”, GIZ
Kostyantyn Milyutin
National Expert in Utilities of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

Thematic Panel #3. MSMEs and Startup Financing

14:00 – 16:00
This panel will focus on how small and medium-sized businesses can drive the economic recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion. Participants will explore ways to create a business-friendly environment, improve access to finance, and stimulate innovation at the local level. The discussion will bring together representatives of the government, the banking sector, business associations, donor programs, and entrepreneurs to identify effective mechanisms for supporting MSMEs and startups — turning Kryvyi Rih Raion into a hub of new economic momentum.
Stephen Tupper
Deputy Team Leader and Chief Technical Adviser of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

Thematic Panel #4. Innovation and the Circular Economy

14:00 – 16:00
This section explores how innovation and circular economy practices can power Kryvyi Rih Raion’s recovery and long-term sustainable growth. It highlights turning industrial waste into opportunity — reusing slag and iron ore residues to produce new materials and high-value products. Participants will discover how technological innovation can transform traditional industries, attract green investment, and promote environmentally responsible entrepreneurship. The discussion will showcase how Kryvyi Rih Raion can lead by example — evolving into a next-generation industrial region that is smart, sustainable, and resilient.
Oleksandr Svitlychnyi
Deputy Director for Project Management and International Affairs of the Kryvyi Rih City Development Institute
Andrii Nahornyi
Governance, MSME and Energy coordinator of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"
Yurii Vlasenko
National Expert in Business and Innovation of the project "Krytsia: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion"

Conference Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

16:00 – 16:30
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