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Kyiv Post Capturing New Markets conference in partnership with KSE

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WHEN: March 29, 2016

WHERE: Hilton Kyiv, Ukraine

Amid the decline in trade with Russia, the need for diversifying export destinations has become a priority for Ukrainian business.

On March 29, the Capturing New Markets conference will explore Ukraine’s export potential in EU, Turkey, and Middle East and Northern Africa. The event will gather 200 participants: business executives from Ukraine and abroad, government officials, diplomats, market entry experts and academia.

Among confirmed speakers:

  • Irina Mirochnik, President of Ukrplastic;

  • Andrii Pyvovarskyi, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine;

  • Barlas Balcioğlu, Managing Partner at Dentons’ Istanbul office;

  • Yönet C. Tezel, Ambassador of Turkey to Ukraine;

  • Yuriy Kosyuk, Chief Executive Officer at Mironivsky Hliboproduct

  • Yuriy Sydorov, Ambassador of ICC Ukraine in the Persian Gulf States and others.

The discussion panels will be moderated by:

  • Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Capital;

  • Elena Voloshina, Head of Representative Office of the International Finance Corporation;

  • Jaroslawa Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western NIS Enterprise Fund.

Register now at markets.kyivpost.com to join interactive discussion, get practical advice from export pioneers and meet potential business partners.

Key questions for discussion

  • What is Ukraine’s export potential?

    • sectors: agriculture and food, chemicals, mining, machinery, pharmaceuticals, IT

    • thinking ahead: moving up the value chain

    • small and medium enterprises vs. big business

  • What are the main challenges for Ukrainian exporters and how to tackle them?

    • export financing

    • lack of government support

    • competing with local producers

  • How to enter the new markets and compete?

    • legislation and certification

    • logistics

    • cultural peculiarities and local business customs

    • approaching the customer: marketing strategy and distribution channels

Learn more and get your ticket at markets.kyivpost.com.

Discount for KSE members – 10% (contact Vitalii Zaiets at [email protected] to get the promo-code).

For questions, contact the conference organizers at [email protected]

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March 29

Registration