In today's world, where technology plays a pivotal role in security, sustainable development, and industrial transformation, platforms for international dialogue are becoming increasingly crucial. The upcoming webinar on cooperation between Germany and Ukraine in future-oriented industries is one such event.
On 15 May 2025, a landmark online event will take place: the webinar ‘Forging the Future: NRW & Ukraine Connect on DefenseTech, Aerospace & Robotics’. This event goes beyond a typical industry conference – it is a crossroads of strategic interests, where new alliances are formed, ideas for joint growth are conceived, and the cooperation between Ukraine and Germany is strengthened.
- Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
- Time: 10:00-13:30 (CET) | 11:00-14:30 (Kyiv)
- Registration: techukraine.org/events/forging-the-future-nrw-ukraine-connect-on-defensetech-aerospace-robotics
At a time when innovation and sustainability are becoming the primary currencies of the global market, the synergies between Ukraine and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the economic and technological heartland of Germany, are gaining strategic importance. This webinar will serve as a guide to the DefenceTech, Aerospace, and Robotics markets of both countries, where participants will have the opportunity to:
- learn about current trends and breakthrough solutions in both regions;
- discover new investment opportunities and joint R&D initiatives;
- get an overview of the innovation ecosystems and available support in NRW and Ukraine;
- establish connections with key industry players.
Valerii Iakovenko, co-founder and managing partner of DroneUA and Futurology, will participate in the session ‘Series of case studies: Synergies & Opportunities for Joint Ventures’, where he will share practical experience of scaling Ukrainian technology projects through international partnerships and involvement in transnational initiatives.
Influential experts from both countries will also join the discussions to share their own insights, research, and real-life innovation implementation cases.
- Keynotes on NRW's Innovation Landscape: Featuring insights from Stefan Kägebein (DIHK), Dr.-Ing. Harald Cremer (NMWP.NRW Cluster), and Dirk Kalinowski (AeroSpace.NRW).
- Spotlight on Ukraine's Capabilities: With perspectives from Ihor Fedirko (UCDI), Kseniia Semenova (Kyiv Aviation Institute), Olena Shypunova & Artem Moroz (Brave1 Cluster), Alexandre Yurchak (APPAU) and Nataly Veremeeva (TechUkraine).
- Exclusive Funding Insights: Presented by Dr. Lino Schneider-Bertenburg (German Contact Point for the European Defence Fund, VDI).
- Founder and CEO Case Studies: Showcasing synergies with Valeryy Yakovenko (DroneUA, FarmFleet), Anton Skrypnyk (Roboneers, Kindgeek), Misha Rudominski (HIMERA, Promin Aerospace), Pavlo Pikulin (Deus Robotics)
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the dialogue that is shaping the future. We invite you to join this transformational event, which opens new horizons for both Ukrainian and European technologies.
