The 4th annual Ukrainian Infrastructure Forum

CMS law offices, London

29th October 2025

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The 4th annual Ukrainian Infrastructure Forum

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Speakers

Elleanor Robins

Elleanor Robins

Ukraine Infrastructure Lead,
International Finance Corporation

Robert Mariner

Robert Mariner

Senior Transportation Advisor,
Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine

Yuliia Sirko

Yuliia Sirko

Deputy Head, Transport & Infrastructure Committee,
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Anthony Pollak

Anthony Pollak

Country Representative, Ukraine,
US International Development Finance Corporation

Alex Sobel MP

Alex Sobel MP

UK Trade Envoy to Ukraine

Sven Röben

Sven Röben

Head of Private Sector & Blending, Ukraine Investment Team,
European Investment Bank

Nadiia Kaznacheieva

Nadiia Kaznacheieva

Chief Investment Officer,
umgi

Colin Ross

Colin Ross

General Director,
Gleeds Ukraine

Tetyana Dovgan

Tetyana Dovgan

Partner,
CMS

Volodymyr Omelyan

Volodymyr Omelyan

Member of the Board, Blue Sky Tech Solutions /
Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine (2016 – 2019)

Olena Rybak

Olena Rybak

Managing Director,
iC consulenten Ukraine

Philip Sweens

Philip Sweens

Managing Director,
HHLA International

Niko Gachechyladze,

Niko Gachechyladze,

Director,
PPP Agency of Ukraine

Bart Gruyaert

Bart Gruyaert

Project Director, Ukraine,
NEO-ECO

Igor Storchak

Igor Storchak

Regional Head, Infrastructure Financing,
EBRD

Francois-Xavier Basselot

Francois-Xavier Basselot

Managing Director, Energy & Sustainable Cities,
Egis

Rob Goodall

Rob Goodall

Associate Director,
Arup

Artem Tanasiienko

Artem Tanasiienko

Deputy CEO, Corporate Affairs & Strategic Projects,
KAN Development

Dominykas Tuckus

Dominykas Tuckus

Investment Asset Management Director,
Amber Infrastructure

Suha Canatan

Suha Canatan

Country Representative, Ukraine,
Dogus Construction

Ievgen Baranov

Ievgen Baranov

Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure,
Dragon Capital

Emma Foley

Emma Foley

Head of Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction,
UK Department for Transport

Dr Stergios Mitoulis

Dr Stergios Mitoulis

Associate Professor, BSSC,
University College London

Justin Morey

Justin Morey

Government Partnerships Lead,
BDP

Paul Hammond

Paul Hammond

Senior Director – Economics,
Jacobs

Crispin Ellison

Crispin Ellison

Partner, Marsh McLennan group lead for Ukraine
OliverWyman

William Greene

William Greene

Investment Director,
Norfund

Pauline Deschryver

Pauline Deschryver

Senior Corporate Finance Manager,
DTEK

Kateryna Chechulina

Kateryna Chechulina

Counsel,
CMS

Natalia Kushniruk

Natalia Kushniruk

Partner,
CMS

Olga Shenk

Olga Shenk

Partner,
CMS

Partners

Official Partner

Information partners and supporting organisations

Introduction

Rebuilding Ukraine is a monumental task requiring unprecedented levels of financing, expertise and coordination. The process has been set in motion by a broad coalition of partners committed to redeveloping the country – multinational organisations, individual countries, international financial institutions and, of course, the private sector.

The 4th annual Ukrainian Infrastructure Forum returns to provide an independent platform to bring together all stakeholders for a timely discussion of what the requirements and opportunities are in the reconstruction process.

Just some of the critical and timely issues to be covered are:

  • Outlining the Framework For Project Preparation as a key means to improve coordination between the Ukrainian government, IFIs, donors and the private sector
  • The availability of state support guarantees and defined risk structures for critical national projects
  • Sourcing the levels of finance and investment required for the rebuild and implementing mechanisms to deliver world-class infrastructure projects in Ukraine
  • Ensuring that private sector experience and expertise in project management and financial discipline can be utilised in Ukrainian infrastructure projects
  • Ukraine’s importance as a central logistics hub on the EU-Eastern European axis and the opportunities this is creating to grow exports and speed up the import of essential materials
  • The role of International Financial Institutions – the IFIs’ and DFCs’ contribution to the reconstruction process in terms of advisory, oversight and financial support
  • Utilising the PPP and concession models to channel investment into the restoration and modernisation of Ukraine’s transport infrastructure

Our team has been holding Ukrainian investment conferences for over 25 years and held their first Ukrainian infrastructure conference over a decade ago. The Ukrainian Infrastructure Forum has to date attracted over 500 attendees from 20+ countries.

Programme

  • 08:30   Registration and morning refreshments

  • 09:30   Session 1: Initiatives From The Government And International Partners To Achieve An Efficient And Coordinated Reconstruction Effort – Progress Report And Key Priorities

    • Current estimates of damage caused, the rebuild cost and where to find the resources
    • Highlighting key initiatives to accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects
    • Outlining the Framework For Project Preparation as a key means to improve coordination between the Ukrainian government, IFIs, donors and the private sector
    • Overview and summary of key donors and funds
    • The role of International Financial Institutions – the IFIs’ and DFCs’ contribution to the reconstruction process in terms of advisory, oversight and financial support
    • The availability of state support guarantees and defined risk structures for critical national projects

  • 11:00   Morning refreshments

  • 11:30   Session 2: Sourcing The Levels Of Finance And Investment Required For The Rebuild And Implementing Mechanisms To Deliver World-Class Infrastructure Projects In Ukraine

    • The availability of political and war risk insurance cover to support and de-risk investment into the reconstruction effort in Ukraine
    • The provision of accurate technical assistance including feasibility studies, environmental assessments, cost estimates and procurement plans
    • Ensuring that private sector experience and expertise in project management and financial discipline can be utilised in Ukrainian infrastructure projects
    • Harnessing all available PPP and concession models for the rebuild
    • The role of national export credit agencies in facilitating FDI in Ukraine’s reconstruction

  • 13:00   Lunch

  • 14:00   Session 3: Case Studies Of Key Private Sector Investment Projects Already Moving Ahead

    • Ukraine’s importance as a central logistics hub on the EU-Eastern European axis and the opportunities this is creating to grow exports and speed up the import of essential materials
    • The development of industrial parks as a catalyst to drive economic development and attract FDI into much-needed domestic manufacturing capacity
    • Opportunities to expand the production of building materials domestically to ensure Ukraine is well-positioned to meet reconstruction requirements
    • Highlighting key areas where investment is most required. Spotlight on urban and social infrastructure and real estate, both housing and commercial

  • 15:30   Afternoon refreshments

  • 16:00   Session 4: Opportunities For Private Sector Involvement In Major National Infrastructure Projects

    • The outlook for further port concession tenders. Update on the tender process for Chornomorsk
    • Preparations for the resumption of air traffic. Opportunities for private sector participation in airport infrastructure
    • Progress report on the transition to a decentralised energy system based on multiple small-scale sources close to the point of consumption
    • Improving the quality and capacity of the state road network and potential PPP and concession projects – motorways, bridges, tunnels, a national tolling system

  • 17:30   Evening reception

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