IX Kyiv International Economic Forum 2023 will be held in Kyiv

On October 12, 2023, the ninth Kyiv International Economic Forum, an annual event that brings together representatives of the Ukrainian government, business, and society for open dialogue, exchange of experience, creation of a space of trust, and effective strategies for economic development, will take place.

For the second time, the forum will be held in Kyiv under martial law. The theme of this year's KIEF is "People. Business. Economy. The Price of Freedom".

Key topics of KIEF 2023:

"In times of the most difficult historical challenge for the country, its economy, business, society, and for each of us personally, we must unite, combine our efforts and experience to make complex, bold, and pragmatic decisions. The goal is to become co-authors not only of the Victory, but also of the future of an independent, innovative, and prosperous Ukraine that our descendants will be proud of. It all depends on us," commented Vasyl Khmelnytsky, initiator of the forum and founder of UFuture holding.

70+ speakers will share their experience and vision, including:

"Last year, we discussed the topic of restoring the Ukrainian economy after the victory. But life turned out to be much more complicated and the challenges much more serious. KIEF 2023 is dedicated to finding solutions to the most pressing ones that need to be addressed here and now. The high price of Ukraine's freedom and independence must be justified. This is a task for each of us," said Yuriy Pyvovarov, CEO of the Kyiv International Economic Forum.

"Despite the war, Ukrainian business continues to operate, supporting the army and humanitarian initiatives. This year's KIEF is an opportunity to discuss the problems, solutions and tools for integrating veterans into