On April 21, 2026, a Preparatory Meeting dedicated to the organization of the Fifth Foreign Investment Congress (FIC 2026) took place in Warsaw. The event brought together representatives from the economic departments of over 20 diplomatic missions to discuss investment cooperation prospects and the strategic development of the Ukrainian market.
The primary objective of the Preparatory Meeting was to provide diplomatic missions with comprehensive information regarding the program and format of FIC 2026, present Ukraine’s current investment landscape, and establish a dialogue on mobilizing investment delegations. Special attention was given to addressing the questions and concerns of the international business community regarding investing in Ukraine.
SESSION I. RE_OPEN UKRAINE: A Diplomatic Bridge from Warsaw to the Investment Congress in Kyiv
The session was opened by Andrii Romanchuk, Senior Partner at EUCONLAW Group and Co-Chair of the FIC 2026 Organizing Committee. He presented the strategic goals and architectural plan for the upcoming Congress (May 28–29, Kyiv), outlining key thematic panels and the main pillars of the program. The Co-Chair also invited the participants to engage leading experts and thought leaders from their respective countries as speakers, emphasizing the value of international expertise for the event’s agenda.
In her presentation, Maryna Khlystun, Executive Director of UkraineInvest and Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee, provided a thorough overview of Ukraine’s investment environment. She focused on strategic opportunities within priority economic sectors: energy, infrastructure, and the agro-industrial complex. Ms. Khlystun paid particular attention to existing business support tools, detailing state investment incentives and current war-risk insurance programs, which remain critical factors for attracting foreign capital in the current climate.
The session continued with an address by Artem Snopkov, First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland. He emphasized the critical importance of engaging the diplomatic community in Ukraine’s recovery and highlighted the significance of international initiatives aimed at the country’s reconstruction and support.
SESSION II. Barriers and Drivers for Capital in Ukraine
The second part of the event featured an expert panel discussion involving representatives from the economic departments of leading diplomatic missions, moderated by Katarzyna Udd, Founder of Explore Markets.
The discussion included representatives from the economic and trade departments of embassies, who presented their countries’ perspectives on developing business partnerships:
- Mr. Nobumitsu Kamio, Head of the Economic Section of the Embassy of Japan;
- Mr. Alexander Auböck, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of Austria;
- Mr. German Carboni, First Secretary and Head of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Italy.
The panelists analyzed the genuine interest of foreign companies in the Ukrainian market and the factors directly influencing investment decisions. Particular focus was placed on existing barriers to capital, growth drivers, and the potential of the Polish-Ukrainian corridor for launching joint international initiatives.
In his closing remarks, Andriy Romanchuk thanked all participants for their attendance and expressed hope for continued fruitful cooperation between diplomatic missions and Ukrainian institutions. He underscored the importance of synergy and invited participants to join the formation of the Congress’s expert community by recommending speakers and partners whose participation would enhance the substance and impact of V Foreign Investment Congress.
This Preparatory Meeting marked a significant milestone in coordinating efforts between the organizers and diplomatic missions. The discussion of practical steps for mobilizing investment delegations and the clarification of key issues raised by international investors helped establish a shared approach to capital mobilization, essential for the recovery and long-term modernization of the Ukrainian economy.
