On December 5, 2025, the 8th International Forum of Corporate Directors took place in Kyiv at the InterContinental Hotel. The event brought together more than 200 participants, including business representatives, members of supervisory boards, experts, and professionals in the field of corporate governance.
The Forum has traditionally been one of the key professional platforms for discussing the development of corporate governance in Ukraine. This year, the event was held in an offline format and had a special atmosphere — on the eve of the holiday season, the venue was filled with a festive, almost Christmas-like mood, which encouraged open communication and active networking.
The Ethicontrol team joined the Forum and spent the entire day engaging with participants who visited our stand. We demonstrated our case management system and whistleblower reporting channels, and discussed practical aspects of implementing ethical standards within companies.
This year, we also decided to experiment with participant engagement formats. At the Ethicontrol stand, we hosted a small lottery: those who signed up for a platform demo had the opportunity to draw a “lucky ticket” and win branded merchandise.
This approach became a great opportunity for informal dialogue and allowed participants to get acquainted with the platform in a relaxed, friendly way, without excessive formality.
Forum Program
The Forum program covered key issues related to the development of corporate governance in Ukraine and was built around the practical experience of business representatives, supervisory boards, and the expert community.
Session I. Corporate Governance 2025: Key Events, Trends, and Conclusions of the Year
The session focused on changes in corporate governance, the role of boards of directors, and the adaptation of governance models to new conditions.
Participants included:
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Oleksandr Okuniev — Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professional Association of Corporate Governance (PACG);
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Serhii Bilan — Member of the Board of Directors of PACG, corporate governance expert;
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Oleksii Dolhikh — Head of Corporate Governance Development.
Session II. Effectiveness as a Measure of Corporate Governance Value
This session was dedicated to assessing the effectiveness of boards of directors and management decisions.
Speakers included:
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Volodymyr Ihonin — Partner at Vasyl Kisil & Partners, Member of the Board of Directors of PACG;
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Anna Artemenko — Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine;
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Iryna Starodubova — Independent Director, corporate governance expert;
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Oleksii Yeroshenko — Senior Corporate Governance Advisor.
Session III. PACG Creates Opportunities: How Effective Boards Are Formed in Private and Municipal Companies
The discussion focused on practical cases of establishing and developing supervisory boards, as well as the role of professional associations in this process.
Discussion participants:
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Oleksandr Okuniev — PACG;
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Oleksandr Pokushyn — Independent Director, corporate governance consultant;
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Oleksandr Sekevych — Member of supervisory boards of private companies.
On-stage Interview
This live interview format was dedicated to personal management experience and perspectives on the transformation of corporate governance.
Participants:
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Oleksii Dolhikh — Head of Business Development;
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Petro Chernyshov — Top manager, Independent Director, expert in management and transformations.
Session IV. Is There a Place for AI on the Board?
The session focused on the role of artificial intelligence and digital tools in the work of boards of directors.
Discussion participants:
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Volodymyr Bandura — Digital Transformation Expert;
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Nadiia Vasylieva — Independent Director, Visiting Professor at MIT;
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Ilarion Tomarov — Head of Transformation Practice;
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Serhii Bilan — Member of the Board of Directors of PACG;
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Vitalii Yakushev — CEO, 1654.ai.
The Forum concluded with a general discussion and a summary of the day’s outcomes.
General Impressions
For Ethicontrol, the Forum was прежде all an opportunity for live, direct communication with business representatives, members of supervisory boards, and industry experts. It is precisely through personal conversations that the real needs of companies and the challenges they face in the areas of compliance and integrity become most apparent.
The combination of a strong program, a professional audience, and a relaxed, pre-holiday atmosphere made the event particularly valuable in terms of experience sharing and networking.
Conclusion
The 8th International Forum of Corporate Directors once again confirmed its role as an important platform for the development of corporate governance culture in Ukraine. We would like to thank the organizers for a high-quality event and all participants for their interest in Ethicontrol’s solutions and for the meaningful discussions.
For us, participation in such events is not only about presenting a product, but also about being part of a professional dialogue that shapes modern governance practices.
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