UA-FI Economic Recovery Business Forum
Organizers
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Overview
On May 7, 2026, the UA-FI Economic Recovery Business Forum – the key event of the Trade Mission REBIRTH OF UKRAINE to Finland, which will take place in Helsinki (Finland) from May 6 to 9, 2026. Organized by the Economy of Trust Ukraine, SWECO and Business Finland, together with the Mayors’ Club and Ukrainian Municipal Economic Development Agency (UMEDA) in partnership with Regional Development Agency of Odessa region, Regional Development Agency of Kyiv region and NAZOVNI, this mission is supported by numerous partners, associations, organizations, and government institutions.
This forum focuses on actionable solutions for Ukraine’s economic recovery, connecting local officials with Finnish counterparts through mutually beneficial partnership.
The Ukrainian delegation will include decision makers from all of Ukraine – 20-25 mayors and representatives of Ukrainian municipalities, up to 30 Ukrainian business representatives, representatives of agencies, associations and government bodies.
The UA-FI Economic Recovery Business Forum will serve as a unique platform for presenting investment projects, discussing public-private partnership opportunities and reinforcing economic ties between our countries. It is an unprecedented opportunity for Finnish businesses and investors to explore new collaboration prospects with Ukrainian municipalities and enterprises committed to mutual growth.
Subtopics
Expanding bilateral trade, improving market access, and strengthening supply chain cooperation between Ukrainian and Finnish companies. Target group of participants: Manufacturers interested in entering new markets, logistics and transportation companies, chambers of commerce and industry
Modernization of food production facilities, advanced processing technologies, packaging solutions and cold chain development. Target group of participants: Agricultural producers and food processing plants, suppliers of processing equipment, packaging manufacturers
Upgrading medical infrastructure, supplying modern equipment and implementing digital health solutions. Target group of participants: Medical equipment manufacturers, clinics and healthcare networks, pharmaceutical companies
Vocational training initiatives, higher education collaboration, digital learning tools and workforce development programs. Target group of participants: Universities and technical colleges, EdTech companies, coach training academies
Smart city solutions, cybersecurity systems, digital public services and technologies applicable for civilian purposes. Target group of participants: IT companies and startups, developers of smart city solutions
Expanding bilateral trade, improving market access, and strengthening supply chain cooperation between Ukrainian and Finnish companies. Target group of participants: Manufacturers interested in entering new markets, logistics and transportation companies, chambers of commerce and industry
Modernization of food production facilities, advanced processing technologies, packaging solutions and cold chain development. Target group of participants: Agricultural producers and food processing plants, suppliers of processing equipment, packaging manufacturers
Upgrading medical infrastructure, supplying modern equipment and implementing digital health solutions. Target group of participants: Medical equipment manufacturers, clinics and healthcare networks, pharmaceutical companies
Vocational training initiatives, higher education collaboration, digital learning tools and workforce development programs. Target group of participants: Universities and technical colleges, EdTech companies, coach training academies
Smart city solutions, cybersecurity systems, digital public services and technologies applicable for civilian purposes. Target group of participants: IT companies and startups, developers of smart city solutions
Agenda
Among the speakers at the business forum will be the CEO and members of the Advisory Board of Economy of Trust Ukraine, the CEO of SWECO Finland, the Director of Business Finland, representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland and Embassy of Ukraine in Estonia, government agencies, associations, financial institutions, Ukrainian mayors and business leaders, as well as representatives of leading Finnish companies in sectors relevant to the key themes of the business forum.
*A detailed agenda is under development.