An Interview with Evgenia Paliy, President of the Luxembourg Ukraine Chamber of Commerce asbl.

Evgenia Paliy is the President of the Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, partner of Nexus2050, and a transactional lawyer with extensive experience in trade and export finance, corporate law, and cross-border transactions involving lending and investment in developing countries. Evgenia has graciously agreed to answer our interview questions. Read more about Evgenia here.

What inspired your organization to join Nexus2050 for its first edition?

 The Luxembourg–Ukraine Chamber of Commerce asbl. was inspired to join Nexus2050 for its first edition due to the event's focus on fostering innovation, technology, and international collaboration. Our participation underscores our commitment to promoting economic and technological growth between Luxembourg and Ukraine.

 Despite Russia's devastating invasion causing immense human suffering and infrastructure destruction in Ukraine, businesses there display remarkable resilience. They continue to operate, pay taxes, create jobs, and innovate, presenting unique investment opportunities even amid adversity. We are gratefulto Nexus2050 for providing us with a vital platform to highlight the needs of Ukrainian Tech industries and foster global support during this challenging time.

 At Nexus2050, LUCC is organizing three impactful panel discussions on GovTech, Defense and Miltech, and Cybersecurity to share with you the realities of living and doing business in Ukraine during the war time, you will hear that indeed it is risky to invest in Ukraine right now, but most important you will hear why it is even riskier not to invest to Ukraine now.

Additionally, together with the with Nexus2050, the Seeds of Bravery project, the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) and Luxinnovation, we are proud to facilitate the participation of 17 dynamic Ukrainian startups. This involvement not only highlights the strengths of the Ukrainian tech sector but also aims to forge valuable connections and drive forward the global tech ecosystem.

 By being a part of Nexus2050, LUCC is seizing the opportunity to support and showcase Ukrainian innovation on an international stage, contributing to the event's mission.

Which topics at Nexus2050 are of particular interest to you? And why?

At Nexus2050, the Luxembourg–Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (LUCC) is particularly interested in the topics we are organizing, specifically GovTech, Defense and MilTech, and Cybersecurity.

These topics align with our goal of fostering innovation, enhancing security, and promoting technological cooperation between Luxembourg and Ukraine. By focusing on these areas, we aim to contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies that drive economic growth and ensure national security. Ukraine cannot manage it alone. It can only be achieved by the entire global community, and we are here today to show international support for Ukraine.

 Additionally, we have a keen interest in AI and cybersecurity and look forward to participating in other panel discussions on these subjects. We believe that engaging with a broad range of topics at Nexus2050 will foster more comprehensive collaborations between Luxembourg and Ukraine.

What criteria will you use to gauge the success of Nexus2050?

 For the Luxembourg–Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (LUCC), Nexus2050 represents a pivotal event embodying our commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening bilateral relations between Luxembourg and Ukraine. I am convinced that now is the right moment to begin looking at Ukraine as a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity. The biggest national recovery project in Europe since World War II is already underway and will gain considerable further momentum in the months and years ahead.

 As we prepare for this dynamic platform, our criteria for gauging success are focused on impactful panel discussions, empowering startups, effective networking, and media outreach.

 In essence, Nexus2050 is more than an event; it's a catalyst for forging alliances, driving innovation, and shaping the future of technological cooperation between our nations. We are enthusiastic about the opportunities it presents and look forward to a successful and impactful Nexus2050.