Step into the untold stories of courage and resilience of four strong women fighting for Ukraine’s victory in the war. This poignant conversation centers on women veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war, paramedics, volunteers, and humanitarian activists, shedding light on their sacrifices and triumphs. During the panel, you can learn from first-hand experience about what women face during war, the specifics of their role, and what international donors and supporters can do to back women on the front. Join us as speakers share their experiences, redefining strength and resilience during wartime.

The world is in a period of severe turbulence, with countries across the globe facing large-scale challenges such as increasing military aggression from rogue states and terrorist groups, the climate crisis, and a range of other new disruptions. We cannot expect these challenges to subside anytime soon. Are the nations of the world equipped to address these threats, ensure safety and security for their citizens, protect their sovereign rights and foster their prosperity? The key will be digital transformation and embracing the technologies that will drive the future. Thanks to Ukraine’s digital transformation, our nation has been able to repel the aggressor on the battlefield and in cyberspace while continuing to provide a high level of digital services for its citizens. How can other governments utilize digital technology to prepare them for crises of the future? What lessons can they learn from Ukraine?

Momentum is building for the seizure of Russia’s frozen assets to meet Ukraine’s rising financing needs to fund relief, recovery and reconstruction. Lord David Cameron’s call to action “extraordinary times requires extraordinary measures” is resonating through G7 capitals around the globe and strongly supporting by Ukrainians. This panel explores the path to releasing circa $350 billion in assets that are urgently needed now.

Economic resilience and laying the foundation for a future where resilience fuels prosperity is central to Ukraine’s story. From SMEs to large companies, businesspeople are driving Ukraine’s war-time economy, paying taxes and salaries of Ukraine’s heroic defenders with backing from international financial institutions and private capital. Ukraine and its allies are already preparing for a post-war, victorious Ukraine, which will ignite a new economic engine powered by infrastructure revival, tech-driven innovation, and a dynamic landscape ripe for investment. This panel will amplify leading voices calling to engage now to reap the benefits of the future rebuild. 

International World Order. Global Security. The Future of Democracy. European Independence. Rising Totalitarianism and Dictatorship. Cybersecurity and Hybrid Warfare…in short, the World as We Know It. Our esteemed panel of speakers explores the consequences of the world turning its back on Ukraine and what must be done to revert course now.