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An annual interactive conference that brings professionals in public & corporate affairs, business leaders, policymakers, NGOs and communication experts in a multi-stakeholder platform

Introduction to the

What is GR Forum ?

Developed by SIC Group and the Ukrainian Association of Government Professionals and Lobbyists, an annual Government Relations Forum is a platform that gathers key influencers and decision makers to promote and advance ethical principles, networking and creating the basis for cooperat ive , transparent and constructive relations and communications between the private sector and government

Supported by organizations including Forbes, PepsiCo and the European Office of Public Affairs Council, GR Forum provides the best practices, tools and solutions from leading professionals in the private and public sectors

The 2016 International GR Forum organized by SIC Group and UAGPRLLearn more about the co-organizer: www.sic-group.eu

The International Government Relations Forum is a networking conference providing insight on shared value initiatives for governments, businesses and multilateral organizations wishing to network and engage with stakeholders and influencers in Europe

Simply put, it is an essential platform that enhances knowledge and provides sound solutions to important decisions of policy to any organizat ion that is subject to government regulations

Civilized lobbying can influence the law and promote interests of leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. It requires two things: knowledge of the given system of government and contacts

Fortunately, the developing partners of the GR Forum have both, as well as experience in strategic planning, corporate communications, and lobbying of complex inter-disciplinary projects!

What is GR Forum ?

The mission of GR Forum is to connect global organizations and their stakeholders to shape public policy and legislation that helps leaders to promote and protect their interests in Central Europe’s emerging market

The International GR-forum is a special place where the topics are discussed related to modern business tendencies, interaction of business and authority and lobbying the interests for both the native and international markets

What is GR Forum ?

The International GR Forum is established in Kiev, the heart of

Ukraine

The GR Forum provides access for the development of public policies and enables leaders to network. SIC Group, as a co-organizer of the GR Forum, maintains a core network of business leaders, NGOs, public and corporate affairs professionals across North America, Europe and Asia

Where is the GR Forum being held ?

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What opportunities does the GR

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What to expect ?

What are the topics

discussed ?

Who are GR Forum

attendees?

Who should attend ?

Common questions about GR Forum

What to expect

The event is dedicated to the effective interaction with the government, as well as lobbying the interests of global businesses and multilateral organizations in the domestic and international markets

Advantages of GR Forum

•  Equitable access to networking with global decision makers for the development of public policies

•  Protection and promotion of the strategic interests of stakeholders, motivated for innovations and international market development

•  Support of the local legislative and regulatory framework for the civilized lobbying in Eastern Europe

•  Focus on topics such as the implementation of practices of Western countries, methods of correct communication between business and government, the adaptation of GR tools and solutions

•  Sharing experience, knowledge and insight to drive the lasting change for transparent advocacy and proper lobbying initiatives

The GR Forum is tailored to firms and clients of the public & corporate affairs, as well as business leaders,! government & public relations industries, NGOs and government agencies !

Prior attendee of GR Forum Maryna Stavniychuk, Advisor to the President of Ukraine 2011 - 2014

The Ukrainian policymakers speakers at the 2016 International GR Forum

What to expect

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What are the topics discussed ?

Foreign practices and methods for using competitive advantages of the Central Europe in international business development

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Modern business tendencies, interaction between business and authority , regional and international lobbying!

Past lobbyng campaings and successfully implemented cases !

Toolkits to lead business through policy and legal reform in specific business industries in the Central European market!

Areas of Discussion include :

•  Assistance to make the most

of meetings with European

decision makers

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International Market

Development and related

public policies

Development of effective

government relations strategies

Legal and Institutional Aspects for sustainable

development of business

Partnership-based development to promote mutual

interests and advance

cooperation

Economic viability and

sustainability of the Central

European Market

Global demand for civilized lobbying in a

sustainable way

Opportunities

GR Forum maintains a core network of global leaders across North America, Europe and Asia

It is a unique platform to drive awareness of emerging trends, key advantages, strategic solutions and innovative approaches to corporate & public affairs in Central Europe’s emerging market

It is here at GR Forum where the basis for cooperative communications is created and the demand for work with ethics and transparency is met

Left to right: Vadim Rudenko and Viktor Romanyuk – Members of the Ukrainian Parliament together with Kateryna Odarchenko – Managing Partner of SIC Group

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Opportunities

Social Responsibility opportunity to develop democracy in Central and Eastern Europe by contributing to better understanding of professional and high-standard public affairs practices

Restriction of possibilities for government officials to act contrary to the general public interest and increase the capability of the public to protect their interests!

Protection and promotion of strategic interests for development of IT, Agriculture, Building, Banking, Energy, Tax and Import & Export reforms in Central and Eastern Europe

Providing and exchanging knowledge on shared value initiatives and ideas!

Networking opportunity to interact with global stakeholder groups and influencers!

Promotion of the existing methods of interaction between the public and the authorities and proper application of anti-corruption laws!

The main audience of the GR Forum

Who should attend ?

Cooperation opportunities Advice on strategic development and effective interaction with the government

Parnership Development

• Developing of stronger and more productive relationships with the government, helping clients to develop an effective government relations strategy • Providing insight into the inner workings of government and functional solutions for input into government policy, regulatory and legislative processes of Eastern Europe

• Working together to build a case and initiate the correct dialogue with the government to improve, support and protect clients' interests in Central Europe Emerging Market

• Exploring new investment opportunities in foreign markets and providing partners and clients with great avenues for investments in various sectors

• Consulting about grants or financial support for establishing or growing of business in the European Union and the CIS Area

• Assisting to make the most of meetings with European decision makers

• Building and framing investment projects for partners for maximum effect

As an organizer of GR Forum, SIC Group tailors the agenda of conference to the specific requirements of stakeholders and offers

Learn more about SIC Group Consulting : www.sic-group.eu/expertise

Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of the GR Forum

Ryszard CzarneckiPoland

Member of the European Parliament, former

Minister of the European Integration

Christian D. Fouloy Belgium

The president of the Association of

Accredited Public Policy Advocates to the European

Union ( AALEP)

András BanethBelgium

The President of the European Office of

Public Affairs Council

Gawlik MarekPoland

Deputy chairman of International Chamber

of Commerce in Ukraine

Learn more about other GR Forum stakeholders : www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii

Ioan PascuBelgium

Vice President of the European Parliament and

a former Minister of Defense in Romania

Karl IsakssonBelgium

GR Professional, Managing partner at Kreab Brussels

Stanislav PolcakCzech Republic

Vice-chairman of the Committee on regional

development of the European Parliament

Taras KachkaUkraine

The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine

Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum


Vladyslava RutytskaUkraine

Deputy Minister of European Integration,

co-organizer of Malaysia-Ukraine Forum on August 4-6th, 2016

Ruben BelyaevUkraine

Government Relations Manager at Archer Daniels Midland

Tetyana SlipachukUkraine

Head of the Board at the Investment & Trade

Facilitation Center of Ukraine

Andrew MyzovetsUkraine

The President of the Association of Gas Traders in Ukraine



Gennadiy RadchenkoUkraine

Corporate Affairs Director at Nestle

Ukraine, Member of the Boards at Ukrnafta

Maryna StavniychukUkraine

Vice Chairman at the Ukrainian Bar Association,

former advisor to the President of Ukraine

Anna TarantsovaUkraine

Environmental and GR manager at Tetra Pak

Vladyslav RashkovanUkraine

Vice Chairman at the National Bank of

Ukraine



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