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Kyiv Investment Forum 2023:
Brussels Platform

Building upon the success of its previous editions, the 8th Kyiv Investment Forum continues to be an influential platform where international and local experts convene to address the most pressing issues facing the Ukrainian capital.

This year's forum, hosted by Philippe Close, Mayor of the city of Brussels, and Vitaliy Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv, titled "Brussels Platform: Sustainable Revival of Greater Kyiv" aims to synergize efforts in addressing challenges emerging from the war.

This year’s event will take place on November 16th, 2023, at the city hall of Brussels.

KIF 2023 Agenda

KIF 2023: Brussels Platform Sustainable Revival of Greater Kyiv

The Kyiv Investment Forum (KIF) serves as a platform for top European and Ukrainian government officials, along with prominent representatives from public and private sectors, to come together and address the challenges facing Greater Kyiv. The forum focuses on both the current challenges and the sustainable recovery of the city post-war. It aims to unite global financial institutions and private investors to develop efficient multi-sector investment tools, leading to the recovery and modernization of the Kyiv metropolia.

Our goals

Accelerate the growth of the investment ecosystem by uniting global investors to modernize and recover the infrastructure of Greater Kyiv.

Foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop and implement solutions for economic and social recovery in the Kyiv metropolia.

Showcase the advantages of the social impact economy and innovation for the broader public good, contributing to the restoration of Ukraine and sustainable economic development for EU integration.

Facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges among metropolises on urban investment challenges and solutions.

Join us at KIF 2023 to be part of the transformative dialogue, forge meaningful partnerships, and contribute to the sustainable revival of Greater Kyiv!

Key topics

Geopolitical Landscape and Metropolitan Development

War-Affected Communities and Resilient Cities

City-to-City Cooperation for Equitable and Sustainable Development

Decentralization as a Key Contributor to Regional Development

Investments in Sustainable Transformation

Transparency and Accountability in Investment Processes

Building Sustainable People-Centered Metropolis

Urban Health and Wellness for a Healthy City

Food Security and Diversifying Food Supply Chains

Impact Investments for Inclusive and Sustainable Economy

Agenda

08:00-09:00 Registration. Morning coffee

09:00-10:10 KEYNOTE SESSION: Addressing the Challenges of the War and Advancing Sustainability

10:10-11:20 Panel #1: City-to-City Cooperation

11:20-11:40 Signing ceremony of memorandums / Media Outreach

11:40-12:20 Lunch

12:20 - 12:30 Setting the Investment Agenda: Inaugural Reflections

12:30-13:30 Panel #2: Decentralization as a Key Contributor to Regional Development"

13:30-14:30 Panel #3: Investments in Sustainable Transformation

14:30-15:15 Breakout Session #1: Macroeconomic forecast for Ukraine & Kyiv recovery 2023-2030 including transparency and other post-war risks

14:30-15:30 Coffee break

15:30-16:30 Panel #4: Building Sustainable People-Centered Metropolis: Empowering Post-Conflict Communities

16:30-17:15 Breakout Session #2: Mobilizing Impact Investments for Inclusion and Sustainable Growth

17:00 -17:15 Artistic integration “Peace, please ", Film by Chris Christoffels and José Roland

17:15-18:30 Networking. Cocktails

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Kyiv Investment Forum: Facts & Figures

KIF 2022

KIF 2021

KIF 2020

Theme:

Resilience. Innovation. Sustainability

Attendance:

Reached 350 attendees, among them 16 Mayors’ delegations, 26 Ambassadors and Heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Belgium, 7 partner organizations and international institutions, 21 media, 54 business representatives, industry associations, non-profit organizations, and think tanks

Place:

the city of Brussels, Belgium

Data:

28 November 2022

Brussels declaration: The city of Kyiv, and thirteen European cities (Brussels, Paris, Rome, Helsinki, Poznań, Podgorica, Berlin, Lyon, Riga, Sarajevo, Bergamo, Vilnius and Dublin) signed a joint declaration of understanding to support the recovery and sustainable development of the Ukrainian capital and its surrounding territories.
Nearly €1,1 billion of investment committed to strengthening the resilience and contributing towards faster post-war reconstruction of Ukrainian capital
12 investment projects pitched to international investors
Over 1500 people watched KIF's live stream

Theme:

Creative Transformation

Attendance:

3000+ online participants

Place:

Kyiv, Ukraine

Data:

10 September 2021

3000+ online participants
14 countries
53 media outlets

Theme:

Go local. Think global

Attendance:

1000+ offline participants from 11 countries, including government officials, business leaders, investors, financial institutions, real estate developers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industry associations, local community representatives, alongside an additional 3000+ participants who joined the event online

Place:

Kyiv, Ukraine

Data:

10 September 2020