Dear Members,

We are pleased to share with you an invitation from the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC), the Belgian Development Agency Enabel, and Business Finland to participate in the event:

“Leveraging Circular Economy Expertise in the Construction and Energy Sectors for Ukraine’s Recovery".

In the context of Ukraine’s recovery, the circular economy presents major opportunities to rebuild in a more sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient way — especially in the construction and energy sectors. By rethinking how materials and resources are used, circular approaches can drive innovation, reduce dependency on raw materials, and generate long-term economic value.

This peer-to-peer exchange and networking reception is co-organised by the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC), the Belgian Development Agency Enabel, and Business Finland, within the framework of the Rebuild Ukraine Conference and Exhibition.

The event will bring together businesses, trade and industry organisations, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, policymakers, and public sector representatives engaged in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

 Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 15:00–19:30 CET
Venue: Mercure Warszawa Grand Hotel, Krucza 28, Warsaw
Languages: English & Ukrainian (simultaneous interpretation)
Registration (before 7 November): [HERE]

• 15:00 – Coffee and registration
• 15:00 –  Welcome address by Mr. Dirk Deprez, Country Director, Ukraine, Enabel
• 15:35 –  Opening remarks by H.E. Luc Jacobs, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Ukraine
• 15:40 – Keynote speech: Circular Economy in Ukraine’s Construction Recovery: Opportunities and Challenges, by Mr. Oleksandr Chervak, Director General of the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine (CBU)
• 15:50 – Keynote speech: Conducive business environment for circular construction: a perspective from the EU, Mr. Kjetil Tonning, Chairman of the the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) Task Force on Ukraine.
• 16:00 – Circular Solution in Action: perspective from a Ukrainian Community, by a Representative of a Ukrainian community
• 16:10  – Circular business pitches: showcasing EU and Ukrainian circular solutions and technologies.
  • Mr. Maciej Chrzanowski, Technical Sales Manager Remagin, ETEX Group, Belgium
  • Ms. Tarja Korhonen, Solutions Sales Manager at Valmet Technologies, Valmet, Finland
  • Additional speakers to be announced
• 16:40 –  Financing for green and circular economy, by a Representative of a financial institution
• 16:55 –  Peer-to-peer business exchanges
• 17:25 –  Closing remarks, Mr. Jyrki Härkki, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
• 17:30 : 19:30 –  Networking reception

About EU CERC

EU CERC is a five-year project funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and implemented by the Sitra, Finnish Innovation Fund and Enabel. The Centre aims to increase the uptake of sound and inclusive circular economy policies and business models, based on peer-to-peer exchanges and partnerships between EU and partner’s country stakeholders.

About BE-Relieve

BE-Relieve Ukraine is a four-year programme funded by Belgium and implemented by Enabel. It addresses urgent reconstruction needs while fostering long-term systemic change to strengthen Ukraine’s foundation for EU accession. The programme focuses on energy and circular construction, health and social protection, as well as education and employment, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable recovery for the country.

About Business Finland

Business Finland is a public organization under the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Its activities are providing funding for research, development and innovation; support commercialization and internationalization; creating networks and ecosystems; attracting investments; and promoting tourism and talent.

We warmly invite all interested companies - especially from the construction, energy, and green innovation sectors - to join this event and explore opportunities for sustainable collaboration.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at bbc@belgium.pl.