U-Nation conference in Washington, D.C.

Schedule

Wed May 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

George Washington University – Elliott School of International Affairs | Washington, D.C., DC

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Discover Ukraine’s recovery projects and connect with partners, investors, and innovators in Washington, D.C.
About this Event

U-Nation is going to Washington, D.C. on May 6th!


We are inviting technology leaders, public sector representatives, institutions, ecosystem organizations, investors, funds, and companies to join an impactful event right in the center of Washington, D.C.


The conference focuses on the reconstruction of the Ukrainian economy through building global partnerships and integrating innovations and advanced technologies into recovery projects in the following sectors:

  • Construction & Smart City
  • Energy & Minerals
  • Agri & Food
  • Manufacturing & Logistics


🔹 What to expect:

  • Panel discussions with American experts, investors, and Ukrainian companies & projects
  • Networking and partnership opportunities
  • Delegation of Ukrainian companies joining the event for direct matchmaking


📍 Location: George Washington University – Elliott School of International Affairs

1957 E Street NW, Washington, D.C.


👥 Capacity: 150+ guests

🕐 Start: 1:30 PM


🔹 First wave of speakers:

  • Dr. Steven V. Melnik - Chairman, United World Leaders: Lives Amplified
  • Jean P. Froley — Minister, Head of Economic and Financial Affairs Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., Federal Foreign Office Germany Head of the Ukraine Recovery Conference Task Force
  • Michael Druckman — Managing Director of Trident Forward and advisor to the German Marshall Fund's Ukraine Cities Partnership Program (UCP)
  • John Moran - Principal Westport Advisors, former Senior Advisor to Chief Operating Officer - Ukraine Recovery Initiatives U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
  • Margo Deckard — Co-founder of Lynk Global
  • Kristi Shalla - Innovation Commissioner Swiss Business Hub USA
  • Featuring 7 Ukrainian companies & projects — to be announced


With the support of the Petrach Program on Ukraine.


This marks the 10th U-Nation conference in our international series.

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George Washington University – Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street NW,, Washington, D.C., United States

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