The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce organised the Defence & Security Panel at the U-Nation Conference, held alongside the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk. Chamber Vice President Markus Ciupek also co-moderated the discussion.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce organised the Defence & Security Panel at the U-Nation Conference 2026, a side event of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland.
The conference took place at DOK in Gdańsk, providing an inspiring venue for discussions about Ukraine’s recovery, European security and future international cooperation.
As Ukraine’s reconstruction moves forward, one message is becoming increasingly clear: without security, there can be no sustainable investment, infrastructure development or economic recovery.
The panel was co-moderated by Markus Ciupek, Vice President of the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce, together with Markéta Řeháková.
The Chamber brought together distinguished representatives from government, international affairs, infrastructure, defence, technology and security:
The central question of the discussion was:
How can Ukraine’s battlefield experience and Europe’s industrial capabilities be transformed into practical defence cooperation that strengthens both Ukraine’s recovery and Europe’s security?
The discussion focused on:
Ukraine is no longer only a recipient of international support. It has become one of Europe’s most important sources of defence innovation, technological expertise and operational experience.
By combining Ukraine’s knowledge with European policy, financing and industrial capacity, Europe has a unique opportunity to create stronger, faster and more resilient security capabilities.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce would like to thank Yan Shapiro, the U-Nation team, all speakers, participants and partners for contributing to this highly relevant discussion.
By organising the panel and bringing together experts from different sectors, the Chamber once again demonstrated its role as a platform connecting business, government, security experts and international partners.
The discussion confirmed that Ukraine’s recovery and Europe’s future security are closely connected. Strong cooperation between governments, businesses, experts and the defence industry will be essential for transforming shared experience into practical solutions.
"Security as the Foundation of Recovery: Chamber Organises Defence Panel at U-Nation 2026 side event at URC2026"
