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On 5 November 2026, Olga Karpova, Executive Director, and Olena Korniienko, MBA Program Director, represented KROK Business School at the Ukrainian Building Congress (UIBC 2026), held at Hyatt Regency Kyiv. The event brought together business leaders, government representatives, investors, developers, industry experts, and educators to discuss key issues shaping the future of Ukraine, including the development of the construction sector, post-war reconstruction, international partnerships, and the creation of a new national economy.
A highlight for KROK Business School was the participation of Olga Karpova in the panel discussion “Business Education 2030: How Business Education Creates the Ukraine of the Future.” Together with representatives of Ukraine’s leading business schools, she explored major trends in business education, the transformation of leadership competencies, and the role of educational institutions in the country’s recovery and long-term development.
In her remarks, Olga Karpova emphasized the importance of developing adaptability, change management, and mediation skills among future leaders. She highlighted mediation as a vital tool for resolving conflicts in business, education, and society. In times of continuous uncertainty and crisis, the ability to engage in constructive dialogue, build partnerships, and reach sustainable solutions becomes an essential competency for modern leaders.
One of the most insightful messages of the discussion was the idea that Ukraine is already capable of exporting its unique experience in doing business, managing economic processes, adapting to crises, and maintaining resilience during a full-scale war. Ukraine’s experience demonstrates to the world a powerful example of agility, responsible leadership, and the ability to continue growing and innovating under extraordinary circumstances.
The event also provided an excellent opportunity to establish new professional connections and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation. Several meaningful meetings were held with representatives of the Ukrainian business community to explore potential joint initiatives in leadership development, change management, and mediation.
KROK Business School’s participation in UIBC 2026 once again confirmed the significant role of business education in shaping Ukraine’s future. Despite today’s challenges, the Ukrainian educational community continues to create new opportunities for the development of business, society, and the country as a whole.
We sincerely thank the organizers of the Congress for the opportunity to participate in this professional dialogue, and we extend our deepest gratitude to Ukraine’s defenders for making it possible for us to work, teach, and build the future of Ukraine.
