The 30th Annual Kyiv Konnection Banquet is here, and you don’t want to miss it!
Our keynote speaker this year is Roman Waschuk, who will be presenting on “Ukraine: Lessons in Societal and Economic Resilience from a Country at War”.
A seasoned Canadian diplomat and former Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine, international policy expert, and Ukraine’s Business Ombudsman – Waschuk has spent decades at the frontlines of diplomacy and resilience. His insights on societal and economic survival in wartime Ukraine are more relevant than ever. He played a pivotal role in strengthening Canada-Ukraine relations, supporting democratic reforms, and expanding Canadian assistance programs during one of Ukraine’s most turbulent times. Fluent in seven languages, he’s been a driving force for anti-corruption, transparency, and economic resilience in Ukraine’s business sector as the country’s Business Ombudsman since 2022.
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
📍 Location: Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex, Edmonton
🍽 Reception: 5:30 PM | Dinner: 6:30 PM | Program: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available through the link – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/30th-kyiv-konnection-banquet-tickets-1264333398229
Or by contacting George Zaharia, a UFCE representative at 780-720-0800, or gnsz@shaw.ca.
The Kyiv Konnection Banquet is an annual banquet organized by the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education (UFCE) in support of URDC programming.