Events

Celebrating Resilience and Partnership: Highlights from Our Evening Gala Reception

We are pleased to reflect on the success of our Evening Gala Reception held during Ukraine Day at the Labour Party Annual Conference. This event, organized by CEO Club London in partnership with BGV Group, on the 24th of September was a remarkable gathering of officials and supporters from both the UK and Ukraine, united in a shared commitment to fostering a strong partnership.

The evening began with inspiring opening speeches from both UK and Ukrainian officials. 
Ukraine was represented by: 
🔸Oleksandr Korniienko, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada
🔹Yehor Cherniev, Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's National Security, Defence, and Intelligence Committee, Head of the delegation to NATO PA; 
🔸Halyna Vasylchenko, Ukrainian MP

Ukrainian representatives highlighted the resilience and determination of our people in the face of war. Their heartfelt gratitude towards the UK for its unwavering support resonated deeply with all attendees.

UK was represented by:
🔹David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead
UK officials responded with assurances of continued assistance and solidarity, emphasizing the support and admiration that defines our nations’ relationship. The dialogue underscored the importance of collaboration and the collective strength we derive from standing together during difficult times.

The reception featured an exhibition of Ukrainian wartime photographs showing the realities the Ukrainians live in. We extend a special gratitude to Adam Harlampovich who made the exhibition possible and to the amazing photographers Kostiantyn Liberov and Vlada Liberov whose masterpieces were exhibited. 

The resection itself was a big success; it featured a video showing and live music. Among the guests there were Ambassadors to the UK and representatives of the UK diplomatic corp, MPs and representatives of the House of Lords. All the guests received a souvenir from Ukraine. 

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended and contributed to this vital exchange of ideas and experiences. Together, we are not just allies but friends, committed to a future of peace and prosperity.

We hope that you enjoyed our Ukrainian hospitality and will join us again next year!

'The Defence of the UK Begins in Ukraine' - Chair of the Defence Committee made a powerful statement at our recent event. 

We are thrilled to share insights from our recent panel discussion, "Security and Prosperity – Delivering a Long-Term UK-Ukraine Strategic Partnership," held during Ukraine Day at the Annual Labour Party Conference on the 24th of September. This event, hosted by CEO Club London in partnership with BGV Group, brought together key voices to explore the enduring collaboration between the UK and Ukraine. 

Among the speakers there were: 
🔸Yehor Cherniev, Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's National Security, Defence, and Intelligence Committee, Head of the delegation to NATO PA; 
🔹Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP, Chair, Defence Committee; 
🔸Dmytro Natalukha, Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Economic Development Committee, Co-chair of the UK-Ukraine Parliamentary Group; 
🔹The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair, Business and Trade Committee; 
🔸Serhii Haidaichuk, President and Founder, CEO Club Ukraine/London.
🔹The discussion was moderated by Jade McGlynn, Author and Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London

Our speakers noted that both nations can exchange a wealth of knowledge and innovation. For example, the UK stands to gain invaluable insights from Ukraine's pioneering approaches to military strategy and technological advancements in defence. Conversely, Ukraine can benefit from the UK’s experience in governance and economic development. The speakers emphasized that economic and trade cooperation between the UK and Ukraine has a 150-year history.

A significant theme of our discussion was the importance of solidarity among nations opposing aggression. Strengthening our partnership not only bolsters Ukraine’s resilience but also reinforces the UK’s own security. Together, we can ensure that those who stand against threats are equipped to protect our shared future.

We extend our gratitude to all speakers and participants for their contributions, and we look forward to continuing this critical dialogue.

Classic English humor, a history that truly matters and a relevant discussion is what marked the 17th of September at the CEO Club London. We’ve begun a new season of events with an open discussion “Behind the Scenes at the House of Lords. Strategic and Policy support for Ukraine”. 

Lord Glasman from the Labour Party and Lord Wharton from the Conservative Party came together to be our speakers and represent the House of Lords providing a comprehensive view from the both parties. We’ve discussed the history of the House of Lords and how it formed, the role of the House of Lords in shaping the UK politics, membership of the House. The second part of the discussion covered strategic partnership between the UK and Ukraine, how it can be filled with practical steps to ensure the success, what would be the next steps in cooperation. 

We thank both our speakers for participation and Olyana Gordiyenko for moderating the event!

We had an absolutely thrilling clay shooting session at Bisley Shooting Ground on Tuesday, August 27th! The competition, organized by the CEO Club London, was a fantastic opportunity to test members' skills in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated - you all made the event unforgettable! For those who couldn’t join, don’t worry! We’re planning another session soon, so get ready to practice your shooting skills and join us for the next round of fun and camaraderie. Stay tuned for details!

We are sharing the highlights of our recent CEO Club Members meeting, which marked the most significant event before the start of our new season.

During this event, we had the pleasure of unveiling exciting news and sharing our strategic vision for the future. We introduced our upcoming impact project on saving the kidnapped Ukrainian children. This is a key initiative that aligns with our commitment to making a positive difference in our community and industry.

The discussions centred around the trajectory of our club's growth. Together, we explored how we will seize the opportunities ahead, ensuring that our club continues to grow and thrive.

We want to thank all the members who attended and contributed to the dialogue. 

Morning Coffee Online Event

This morning was especially productive for the CEO Club Members as we held a Morning Coffee online event and had the pleasure of hosting two esteemed speakers:

Denys Demko - 1st Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Ukraine in London
Daniel Carden - British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton

The event focused on the future of economic relations between the UK and Ukraine, offering valuable perspectives on:
- The prospects and challenges post-elections for both nations
- Expectations surrounding the signing of a new bilateral agreement
- Updates on the implementation of existing economic, investment, and business initiatives
- Strategies for enhancing UK-Ukraine business cooperation

Key takeaways included the need for stronger collaboration in the investment and business sectors, with both countries committed to fostering closer economic ties.

A big thank you to our speakers and participants for contributing to such a productive and forward-looking dialogue. Let's continue building on these discussions to strengthen the economic partnership between the UK and Ukraine.
 

On July 16th, CEO Club London hosted an exclusive Business Breakfast, bringing together our esteemed members for a deep dive into the world of angel investments.  

At this engaging event, our distinguished speaker, Rinat Abdrasilov, a renowned Strategy and Digital Transformation Management Consultant and Non-Executive Director, shared his invaluable insights. With over 25 years of experience across executive and non-executive roles in diverse industries, Rinat has been instrumental in guiding organizations from start-ups to FTSE100 companies.

Rinat's presentation covered the role of Angel Investors and improved our understanding of how they provide crucial early-stage capital to startups and the strategic value they bring beyond just funding. We also covered some trends in Angel Investing and sectors attracting the most attention, and strategies for both investors and entrepreneurs to ensure mutual growth and success, highlighting case studies from Rinat’s extensive career. We thank Andrii Zhahlov for moderating the session, asking topical questions and contributing to the discussion based on his extensive knowledge.

This event was a fantastic opportunity for our members to gain insights into the nuances of angel investment and network with like-minded leaders in a dynamic and interactive setting. Stay tuned for more exciting events from CEO Club London, where knowledge meets opportunity!

CEO Club London was honoured to sponsor the Hertford Literature Festival, a remarkable event that celebrated literary excellence and fostered vibrant discussions. This year, the festival highlighted a pressing global issue – the Ukrainian children kidnapped by russia.

The festival featured a series of thought-provoking discussions dedicated to raising awareness and exploring actionable solutions to reunite these children with their families. The conversation also focused on the critical need to hold putin and the russian state accountable for their actions.

We are proud to have supported a festival that champions both literature and justice. Thank you to everyone who joined us in amplifying these vital voices and contributing to making a difference.

CEO Club London hosted an AI expert Volodymyr Bandura at our recent event! Many of you may recognize Volodymyr for scripting robot Sophia’s first appearance in Ukraine back in 2018. But his accomplishments extend far beyond that. As the head of Innolytics Group, Volodymyr leads the way in AI solutions and technological competitive research. He’s also a global ambassador for Singularity University, co-founded by Ray Kurzweil.

During his presentation, Volodymyr highlighted that the AI revolution is here, with tools that are already revolutionizing businesses and offering unprecedented opportunities. He showcased practical examples of this impact and emphasized that AI solutions have become significantly more powerful and practical than last year, thanks to enormous investments in this field. Looking ahead, he discussed the future generations of AI models, specifically mentioning GPT-5, which is expected to be a substantial improvement over GPT-4, similar to the leap from GPT-3 to GPT-4. Volodymyr explained what this means for practical applications and explored potential outcomes with Universal AI and Superintelligence, including scenarios where AI systems reach or surpass human expertise combined with advanced robotics. Additionally, he discussed the significant changes these AI advancements could bring to politics and geopolitics.

A huge thank you to Volodymyr Bandura for sharing his insights, Antonina Iermeichuk for moderating the event and to everyone who joined us. Let’s continue to explore the power of AI to drive innovation and growth!