On November 17, 2026, Kyiv will host the forum 'Dialogue of Power, Civil Society and Business – Economic Resilience and Competitiveness'. The event, organized by the Ukrainian Business Council (UBC) with the support of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), is designed to serve as a platform for direct interaction between government officials, the business community, public organizations, and the expert environment. RBC-Ukraine reported on the start of registration and the forum program, citing the organizers.
Program and Key Discussion Topics
The forum will begin at 10:00 AM and will focus on discussing key tax, customs, and economic reforms, as well as specific measures to enhance the country's economic resilience. Among the main topics announced by the organizers are the minimization of shadow schemes in the economy, investment attraction mechanisms, entrepreneurial risk insurance, and the liberalization of labor legislation. Each section provides time for questions and answers, allowing business and civil society representatives to directly voice their proposals to speakers from the Cabinet of Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada.
Composition of Participants and Speakers
The event is expected to gather about 150 participants, including representatives of business, government, parliament, and analytical centers. Among the announced speakers are representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada. The format involves panel discussions: several experts speak on stage simultaneously, while a moderator coordinates the dialogue and passes the floor to the audience. As seen in photos from the venue, the panel consists of five participants — a moderator and four speakers sitting in white armchairs in front of a large screen displaying the logos of organizers and partners.
Organizational Structure and Partner Network
The general organizer of the forum is the Ukrainian Business Council. The strategic partner of the event is the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), and the analytical partner is the Economic Expert Platform. Information support for the forum is provided by FinClub, Interfax, RBC-Ukraine, the 'Price of the State' publication, and the 'Den' newspaper. The large screen behind the speakers also displays the logos of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, indicating broad institutional support for the initiative.
Participation Format and Online Broadcast
In-person registration is available for business, NGO, and expert community representatives. A separate registration form is available for media representatives. In addition, the organizers offer the opportunity to join the online broadcast of the forum: the corresponding link is provided after filling out the registration form. This format allows expanding the discussion audience beyond the hall and ensuring transparency of the discussion for those who cannot attend in person.
The 'Dialogue of Power, Civil Society and Business' forum continues a series of regular events aimed at building a constructive dialogue between the state and the economic sector in conditions where issues of tax burden, customs administration, and investment climate remain at the center of attention of the entrepreneurial community.
