On December 12, 2024, the CEC Parkovy hosted the III International Export Forum “Innovative Impulse: Launch Your Business in the EU and Beyond.” This unique platform brought together over 500 participants, including Ukrainian export‑oriented enterprises, innovative companies, startups, business associations, and government representatives.
The forum took place in the
Big Exhibition Hall on the first floor of the complex. The organizers installed a stage for speaker presentations and panel discussions and arranged theatre‑style seating for attendees.
“Over time, the forum has become a stable platform for effective dialogue between business and government. This year’s event is dedicated to discussing export support mechanisms and emerging trends in export operations under the motto ‘Innovative Impulse: Launch Your Business in the EU and Beyond,’” remarked Hennadiy Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during the opening ceremony.
Guest speakers also included:
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology — Minister of Digital Transformation (TBC)
- Andriy Teliupa, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
- Jakub Boratynski, Director, DG GROW (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs)
- Martin Kern, Director, EIT
- Henrik Huitfeldt, Head of Public Finance, Business Support, and Social Policy, European Commission
- Frederik Søndergaard, Policy Officer, DG RTD (Ukraine Unit)
A highlight of this year’s forum was the award ceremony for the finalists of Ukraine’s first startup training program, the EIT Founders2Founders project, which united entrepreneurs and startups from across Europe to exchange experience, knowledge, and innovations. Competing projects focused on energy efficiency, digital platforms, and applications.
The primary goal of this initiative is to create favorable conditions for young companies through innovation support, investment, and collaboration.
Parkovy Team extends its gratitude to the organizers for their trust and dedication in delivering this event.
