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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the 14th annual Aspen Security Forum, with CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria moderating the conversation. The Aspen Institute (USA) organized this interview with the Aspen Institute Kyiv. Key topics of President Zelensky’s speech: Ukraine is making efforts to unblock the operation of the grain corridor, which is crucial for …

Business revival through inter-sectoral collaboration, precise planning, and the development of local identity. Since 2017, the Ideas Festival has been held in Odesa, bringing together theorists and practitioners to seek solutions to current challenges. However, due to the security situation, Aspen Institute Kyiv and Impact Hub Odessa, and its co-founder Yegor Grebennikov found a new …

War demands quick decisions and actions, as people’s lives depend on them. However, speed in governance can yield immediate results and have negative consequences in the long term. Core constitutional values – democracy, justice, human rights, and the rule of law – help compensate for and rectify potential mistakes. During wartime, these values should remain …

National and local-level security, city development, and enhancing innovation were the focal discussion topics during the Ideas Day on July 20. Regarding safety, this year, the traditional Ideas Festival is being held in three cities across Ukraine in a new format called Ideas Days. The second Ideas Day took place in Dnipro. Speakers of the …

The collaboration of leaders, Ukrainians’ internal resilience, economic development, the advancement of domestic education, volunteering and patronage, and the strengthening of national identity were the main topics of discussion during the Ideas Day on July 17! This year, the traditional Ideas Festival is being held in three cities across Ukraine in a new format called …

A creative meeting for members of the Aspen community took place at the Museum of Books and Printing of Ukraine. Following a meaningful and unique tour, where participants explored fascinating exhibits. Moreover, community members engaged in a creative and poetic gathering. The meeting was unique, as everyone had the opportunity to recite poems from their …

Chairperson of the Aspen Institute Kyiv Supervisory Board, Natalie Jaresko, participated in the conference “The Future of the West in a fragmented world.” The event was organized by Aspen Institute Italia in cooperation with The Aspen Institute and the US Chamber of Commerce in Italy. On the eve of the NATO summit in Vilnius, the …

The Ideas Days will be held on July 17, 20, and 22 to promote cooperation and synergy among national and local leaders. Please note that you still have the opportunity to register here. On July 17, speakers will discuss the transformation of Ukrainian identity and the importance of collaboration to achieve a common good. Oksen …

On July 7-8, 2023, a seminar titled “Leadership and Values in the Context of Modern Challenges” took place in the Kyiv region for business leaders within the MTI Group of companies. During the event, participants discussed challenges faced by Ukrainian businesses in contemporary conditions, particularly those of large corporations and their leadership during wartime. Throughout …

Ukraine is currently facing complex challenges on its path to development. However, discussing possible rules of coexistence and its future is necessary now. On July 5th, Aspen Institute Kyiv held a Dialogue, “Ukraine and the World After the War: Visions and Concepts,” for the community. Based on visionary texts by contemporary intellectuals (“Manifesto of Sustainable …