Rebuilding Ukraine will become a major economic and social task for Europe in the coming years. The symposium on October 12, 2026 in Graz highlights the opportunities and the potential contribution of the Austrian economy. Experts from politics, academia, and business will provide insights into current developments, Ukraine’s EU accession, and economic participation opportunities in the reconstruction. In addition to the expert input, the event offers an opportunity for personal exchange and networking.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:

Talk on Ukraine’s EU accession: Gain insights into the current status and prospects of Ukraine’s further European path.
Talk on rebuilding Ukraine: Learn about opportunities and the potential contribution of the Austrian economy.
Panel discussion with experts from politics, academia, and business: Explore key questions around economic participation opportunities in the reconstruction.
Musical programme: Enjoy performances by musicians from the Jerusalem Quartet, the Alban Berg Quartet, and the Austrian-Ukrainian Youth Quartet.
Networking with catering: Use the subsequent exchange for personal conversations and networking.
Photo exhibition featuring works by Serhiy Mykhalchuk: Engage with the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine through selected photographic works.

Target audience:

Representatives from politics, academia, and business
Austrian companies interested in rebuilding Ukraine
Individuals interested in Ukraine’s economic and European prospects

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Registration

Registration deadline: October 5, 2026

Registration is by email to clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at.

Program

Monday, October 12, 2026 | Meerscheinschlössl, Mozartgasse 3, 8010 Graz

5:00 PM – Welcome: Rector Dr. Peter Riedler, University of Graz; President Eng. Josef Herk, Styrian Chamber of Commerce; Honorary Consul Mag. Friedrich Möstl
5:15 PM – Opening remarks: Provincial Councillor for Economic Affairs DI Willibald Ehrenhöfer
5:30 PM – Talk “Europe’s Gateway: Status and Prospects of Ukraine’s EU Accession”: Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Paul Gragl, Institute for European Law
6:00 PM – Talk “Rebuilding Ukraine – Opportunities and the Contribution of the Austrian Economy”: DI Wolfgang Anzengruber, Government Coordinator for Ukraine Reconstruction
6:45 PM – Panel discussion “Opportunities, options and economic contribution to participation in the reconstruction”: Moderated by Mag. Karl Hartleb, ICS; with DI Wolfgang Anzengruber, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Paul Gragl, Ambassador Dr. Vasyl Khymynets and Commercial Counsellor Mag. David Bachmann
7:15 PM – Music
7:30–9:00 PM – Networking with catering

In addition to the expert input, the symposium offers space for personal exchange and networking.

The musical programme will be provided by Alexander Pavlosky of the Jerusalem Quartet and Valentin Erben of the Alban Berg Quartet, together with the Austrian-Ukrainian Youth Quartet.

At the subsequent buffet, selected exhibits from the photo exhibition by the internationally renowned Ukrainian photographer Serhiy Mykhalchuk will also be shown. His images document the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.