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The Security Situation in Ukraine: Lessons for Foreign Investments
16 September @ 12:00 - 14:00
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Since the start of this year, BIGS has been a partner in the Horizon Europe project CEDAR, which aims to provide “Common European Data Spaces and Robust AI for Transparent Public Governance”. One of the three case studies of the project deals with the “Transparent Management of Foreign Aid for Rebuilding Ukraine” and serves as the occasion for our next PizzaSeminar.
We look forward to welcoming our Ukrainian project partners from SK Security, YouControl and Save Ukraine 2030 to Berlin on 16 September. In addition to insights into their work at CEDAR, they will present the current security and political situation in Ukraine and talk about the challenges and potential for foreign investment. Legal aspects and the security of investments will also be discussed. Following the presentations there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
As usual, the PizzaSeminar will take place on the premises of IABG at Friedrichstraße 185 in Berlin Mitte. The event will be held in English. If you are interested, please register via the link above.
About the Speakers:
Olena Sukmanova, Supervisory Board Member of Safe Ukraine 2030 and Partner at Sayenko Kharenko
Olena Sukmanova heads Sayenko Kharenko’s litigation practice and has over 20 years of experience in resolving complex legal disputes and conflicts. Her specialties include anti-raiding and the protection of business and foreign investments. Before joining Sayenko Kharenko, Olena held senior positions in major banks and industrial holdings and served as the First Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine. In this role, she worked on EU integration, negotiated EU macro-financial assistance, and developed proposals in the areas of justice, freedom, and security. Olena is also a member of the Supervisory Board of Safe Ukraine 2030, an NGO focused on developing capacities and capabilities for security and justice and promoting the implementation of EU standards in the Ukrainian security sector. An active speaker and participant in professional and business events, Olena is recognized as an influential opinion leader.
Daniel Globa, Deputy Director for Legal Affairs, YouControl
Daniel Globa is an accomplished legal professional with over two decades of experience in commercial and civil law, tax law, intellectual property law, and labor law. He currently serves as the Deputy Director for Legal Affairs at YouControl, Ukraine’s leading provider of open data analytics solutions. Previously, Daniel held various positions in business associations and government agencies, focusing on drafting and monitoring legislation and providing legal advice. His previous roles include Head of Department at the Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine and Head of the Legislative Drafting Department at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Daniel is also a war veteran who served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces after 2022. He holds a Master’s Degree in Foreign Affairs from the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine, a Master’s Degree in Law from the National Academy of Management, and a Specialist’s Degree in Law from Kyiv National University. His extensive legal background and diverse experience make him a valuable asset in any defense and security-related discussion.
Viktor Drobotenko, CEO, SK Security
Viktor Drobotenko is a retired police colonel and seasoned security professional with extensive experience in both the public and private security sectors. He spent a significant part of his career in international peacekeeping operations under the UN umbrella and concluded his law enforcement career by coordinating international cooperation in the prevention and investigation of transnational organized cybercrime with the Ukrainian Cyberpolice. For the past five years, Viktor has been leading SK Security, a prominent Ukrainian security consulting company specializing in security situation monitoring and forecasting, corporate intelligence, and investigations. With a deep knowledge of the latest developments in information technologies, Viktor is passionate about modern technology applications in security. His extensive network of contacts in defense, public/private security, and business sectors provides him with a comprehensive understanding of Ukraine’s security situation and insights from the ongoing conflict. Viktor shares his expertise at various business and professional events, discussions, and awareness training sessions.