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In partnership with the Kultnastup Initiative
National identity serves as the cornerstone upon which state unity, security, economic development, and a country’s global influence are built. The current war is, above all, a war for identity, with language, culture, and cultural products acting not only as the building blocks of a nation but also as powerful weapons. The cultural and informational space is a crucial battlefield, and an assertive cultural policy is an essential prerequisite for our victory. Ukraine possesses all the tools for such a policy to succeed; the key lies in recognizing this and transitioning to decisive and consistent actions.
Speakers:
– Ivan Malkovych, Poet and Publisher, A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA Publishing House
– Oles Sanin, Film Director, Actor, Producer, Vice President of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
– Serhiy Zhadan, Writer, Poet, Public Activist, and Serviceman of the Khartia Brigade (online)
– Taras Topolia, Lead Singer of the Band “Antytila,” Volunteer
– Olena Kovalska, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (TBC)
– Taras Shamayda, Co-coordinator of the “Prostir Svobody” Movement, Coordinator of the “Kulturnastup” Initiative
Moderator:
Anastasiia Rozlutska, Founder of the Educational Platform “E-Mova,” Head of NGO “Ukrainian World”
In partnership with UNDP in Ukraine
How can we maintain a sense of unity without avoiding difficult topics for discussion? How polarized are we, and how do destructive informational influences affect us? How does rethinking the informational and cultural space help counter external influences and strengthen resilience?
Speakers:
Representative of UNDP (TBC)
– Ana Lukatela, Head of Area-Based Recovery, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine
– Olha Aivazovska, Head of the Board, Civil Network “OPORA”
– Tetiana Troshchynska, Journalist, Media Manager, Laureate of the Gongadze Prize 2024
– Tamila Tasheva, Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (2022-2024)
– Anastasiia Obraztsova, Executive Director, Ukrainian Cultural Foundation
– Dmytro Zolotukhin, Executive Director, NGO “Institute of Post-Information Society”
Moderator:
Taras Liutyi, Philosopher, Writer
– United Nations Development Programme, Viktoriia Demidova, Project Manager for “Support to Civil Society and Youth”
– International Visegrad Fund, Yelyzaveta Kushyk, Project Manager
– USAID and UK International Development Program “Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector” (Pro-Integrity), Yuliia Yesmukhanova, Deputy Chief of Party
– International Renaissance Foundation, Inna Pidluska, Deputy Executive Director
– EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI), Iryna Shyba, Deputy Program Director
– Veterans’ Reintegration Program (IREX), Yana Voitovska, Program Manager
– Rapid Response Fund (IREX), Viktoriia Klymchuk-Dluhach, Senior Program Manager
– House of Europe, Daria Kostiuk, Alumni Community Manager
– East Europe Foundation, Vira Nedzvedska, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
– USAID/Harvest, Iryna Ivanova, Team Lead for Market Systems Support
– European Endowment for Democracy, Nataliia Klochun, Program Consultant in Ukraine
– Ukrainian-Danish Youth House, Danish Cultural Institute Office in Ukraine, Andrii Marushchak, Program Manager
– Program «Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT)», Rachel Kean, Head of Social Recovery and Inclusion, British Embassy Kyiv
– ISAR Ednannia, Anna Ostrikova, Manager of Grant and Development Programs
In partnership with Ukraїner
A discussion with Ukrainian intellectuals about the resilience of Ukrainian society and the role of the civic sector in the ongoing struggle. Participants will discuss the strategic challenges Ukraine faces in the context of war, as well as ways to overcome social and economic difficulties. Over the past year, Ukraїner has been exploring issues of identity and visions for the future through in-depth interviews with Ukrainian intellectuals. This event will serve as a platform for discussion, exchanging ideas, and finding new solutions to strengthen Ukraine.
Speakers:
– Vitaliy Portnikov, publicist and journalist
– Lyubov Shypovych, founder and director of the Dignitas Charity Foundation
– Yevhen Holovakha, director of the Institute of Sociology at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
– Ella Libanova, director of the Ptukha Institute of Demography and Social Studies at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
– Yevhen Hlibovytsky, director of the “Frontier Institute,” member of the Supervisory Board of Public Broadcasting
Moderator:
Yulia Tymoshenko, host at Ukraїner
Drum circle. Welcoming remarks by distinguished guests. Keynote speech by Maksym Butkevych
