Dignitas Ukraine: Drones, Impact & Innovation 2025

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ukrainian National Home | New York, NY

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About this Event

Join us for an inspiring evening with Dignitas Ukraine (501c3 nonprofit focused on helping Ukraine win the war), where impact meets innovation. Together, we’ll honor the life-saving work made possible through your support and present our newest initiative: Freedom Sky, the groundbreaking Anti-Shahed Training Program.

Over wine and light snacks, connect with fellow supporters, innovators, and community leaders who share one goal: helping Ukraine defend its skies and shape its victory.


Agenda

đź•‘: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Impact Showcase: Learn about the impact of our charitable programs

Info: Impact Showcase:
See how charitable contributions have powered programs like Victory Drones, Victory Robots, Tech Explorers, Mobile Shower Units, and Flight to Recovery - saving lives, transforming rehabilitation, and redefining resilience.
New Initiatives Launch:
Be the first to experience Victory Robots and Freedom Sky / Anti-Shahed, two initiatives at the cutting edge of defense technology. Learn how these programs help Ukrainians not just withstand attacks—but strike back with precision.


đź•‘: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Technology Innovation in Ukraine Panel Discussion

Info: Discover the minds shaping the future of security and technology!

David Bonfili, former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer, Rhodes Scholar, and CEO of ACME General, bridges government, defense, and private innovation.
Dmytro Kavun, President of Dignitas Ukraine, led life-saving logistics since 2022 and now drives the organization’s tech initiatives.
War journalist David Kirichenko reports from Ukraine’s frontlines and analyzes cyber and irregular warfare.
Lt. Mykola Melnyk, decorated Ukrainian veteran and Commander in Ukraine’s 47th Brigade, brings unique frontline experience and specialized training in the Dignitas Anti-Shahed program.
Moderated by Katya Soldak, Ukrainian-American journalist, documentary filmmaker, and Editorial Director of Forbes Media’s international editions.


đź•‘: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Network with other attendees - community of thinkers, doers, and changemakers.

Info: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with wine, light bites, and meaningful conversations with a community of thinkers, doers, and changemakers. Step into the mission yourself: test a drone simulation, learn how Anti-Shahed technology works, or directly sponsor a drone training module or defensive system. Experience firsthand how your engagement can help save lives.


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Ukrainian National Home, 140 2nd Avenue, New York, United States

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