The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce was born only nine months ago, and we are already celebrating a major milestone. On 4 September 2025, we hosted our very first Chamber event at Občanská Plovárna, Prague – and what a day it was!
With more than 125 guests in attendance, the event far exceeded expectations and created an atmosphere we will never forget.
📖 Publication Launch
The premiere of our flagship book “Invest in Ukraine – An Inspirational Guide”. Written in just three weeks, this 130-page guide showcases practical steps to enter the Ukrainian market alongside real Czech success stories.
🎤 Policy & Finance Panel
Timely insights into new Czech government programs for Ukraine – approved only one day before the event. Speakers included Mgr. Martin Pospíšil, Petr Gandalovič, Karolina Vorzová (EGAP), David Havlíček (National Development Bank), moderated by Tomáš Kopečný, Government Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.
💼 Czech Business in Ukraine Panel
Moderated by Petr Krumphanzl (Ukraine Recovery Fund) with contributions from Jana Hamršmídová (MND), Jakub Kučera (RSJ Investments), Maria Abdullina (OLX), and Markus Ciupek (Time & Space Group).
🤝 Ukrainian Delegation
With support from the Ministry of Industry & Trade of the Czech Republic (MPO), we welcomed a delegation from 13 Ukrainian regions and companies, who presented their opportunities in Prague and at MPO the following day.
🎶 Cultural Forces Performance
For the first time in the Czech Republic, the Cultural Forces – musicians from the frontline – performed, bringing unforgettable energy and emotion to the evening.
We were honored to welcome H.E. Vasyl Zvarych (Ambassador of Ukraine), Senator Pavel Fischer, Jiří Borcel (newly appointed Consul in Lviv), Andrii Levkovych (Honorary Consul in Ivano-Frankivsk), Tomáš Nidetzký, and representatives of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic.
From the very first guests who arrived before the gates opened to the very last who stayed until after 23:30 – your presence made this evening both enjoyable and meaningful.
We extend our gratitude to all who joined us and supported us in these early months of our journey. Together, we are building a strong Czech-Ukrainian business community.
And finally – thank you to Občanská Plovárna for hosting us so professionally. We look forward to coming back soon!
"Building Bridges: Our First Czech-Ukrainian Chamber Event in Prague"
