GLOBAL CULTURE FORUM II

Culture as the architecture of the future

A space for international dialogue where culture serves as the foundation for statehood, diplomacy, and the economy.

September 28 – October 4, 2026 / KRAЇNA EDEM
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7 days / 7 sectors / 1 conversation

a space for meaningful dialogue between different sectors of society

forum panel sessions

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Who it's for

The forum brings together those who shape decisions, create new meaning, and are responsible for what society will look like tomorrow.

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EXECUTIVES AND INVESTORS

For those who make decisions regarding business development, investments, and new projects.

What will you gain?

A community of high-impact connections, new partnerships, interdisciplinary ideas, and access to the people driving change.

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DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS AND GOVERNMENT BODIES

For those representing states, cities, and institutions who work with international engagement.

What will you gain?

Cultural diplomacy in action: joint initiatives, institutional contacts, international dialogue, and new opportunities for Ukraine.

Culture thrives where business, government, and education sit at the same table
Memory as part of a shared future
Artificial intelligence changes how we think
The culture of quality longevity
Longevity as a new stage of human development
Architecture as a model of society
Private initiative becomes an institution
Business as a partner to culture
Education shapes civilization
Art as a language of public dialogue
Art is ahead of politics
Culture as a long-term state investment
Culture creates civilization
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CULTURAL LEADERS, CURATORS, GALLERISTS, AND COLLECTORS

For those who create, support, and develop the modern cultural landscape.

What will you gain?

New professional connections, collaborations, access to the Ukrainian cultural scene, and dialogue with representatives from other sectors.

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RECTORS, RESEARCHERS, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

For those who shape knowledge, education, and the intellectual foundation of the society of the future.

What will you gain?

Interdisciplinary dialogue, new professional connections, and the opportunity to translate ideas from an academic environment into social practice.

Decisions about the future are made by those who are in the same conversation today
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ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNERS, DEVELOPERS, AND CITY BUILDERS

For those who define what the spaces, buildings, and cities of the future will look like.

What will you gain?

A dialogue on architecture, the urban environment, technology, and quality of life — in contact with business, culture, government, and society.

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LEADERS IN WELLBEING, CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, AND NEW SOCIAL PRACTICES

For those working with quality of life, the body, the environment, creativity, and new models of interaction.

What will you gain?

Ideas and connections at the intersection of wellbeing, culture, science, business, and design to create new life practices.

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Participants

The speaker lineup is still growing. The full list and daily schedule will be published soon.

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Founder & Visionary of GCF

Igor Kryvetskyi

Philanthropist. Founder of PARK3020, Ukraine's first contemporary sculpture park.

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CEO and Head of GCF

Olena Matvieieva

Hotelier & Restaurateur. CEO, KRAЇNA EDEM (Kyiv, Lviv). CEO, Global Culture Forum. PhD in Political Science

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Curator of Culture as Capital

Maksym Vityk

Geologist and business leader, member of CEO Club Ukraine.

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Founder of Osvitoria

Zoya Lytvyn

Educator and impact entrepreneur, founder of the Novopechersk School.

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Dermatologist

Inga Voloshyna-Andrashko

Owner of Villa Estimed clinic, scientific director of the EstyDerm platform.

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Dermatovenereologist

Yuriy Andrashko

Professor, founder of Asclepius clinic and the School of Practical Dermatology.

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Film Producer

Oleksiy Makukhin

Film producer, cultural figure, and producer of international art projects.

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Biologist

Petro Chornomorets

PhD in Biology, co-founder of Zminotvortsi, lecturer at kmbs and the Maybutni school.

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Chief AI Officer at Reface

Oles Petriv

Co-founder and Chief AI Officer at Reface, a Ukrainian company with ten AI products.

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Cultural studies scholar, political scientist

Taras Vozniak

Founder and editor-in-chief of the Independent Cultural Journal "Ї", Director General of the Borys Voznytsky Lviv National Art Gallery.

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CEO

Yevhen Nyshchuk

General Director and Artistic Director of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre, former Minister of Culture of Ukraine, People's Artist of Ukraine, and combat veteran.

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Philanthropist

Stella Beniaminova

Philanthropist, collector, and founder of the Stedley Art Foundation—an institution that supports Ukrainian art and artists, promotes the preservation of cultural heritage, and showcases Ukrainian art to the world.

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Public figure

Rostyslav Yunyk

Head of the Lviv Regional Center for Leadership Development at the Ukrainian Leadership Academy, PhD, and civic leader specializing in youth policy, culture, non-formal education, and leadership development.

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Co-founder of the IRON cluster

Volodymyr Cherniuk

Co-founder and Executive Director of the IRON defence company cluster, director of the ALARM charitable foundation.

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Advocacy Manager at Osvitoria

Anna Smolko

Advocacy Manager at the Osvitoria non-profit union and a Fulbright scholar.

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Civic leader

Andriy Prokhorchuk

Headed the Lviv branch of Ukrainian Students for Freedom in 2024 and 2025.

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Founder of Potrib

Ilona Shevchuk

Graduate of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy. Potrib makes backpacks, belt bags and totes from fabric offcuts.

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CEO of Good Cells

Alona Zlatska

CEO of Good Cells, director of a bank of umbilical cord blood, other human tissues and cells, biotechnologist.

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Pathophysiologist, geneticist

Viktor Dosenko

Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, head of the department of general and molecular pathophysiology at the Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

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Physician

Andriy Prymak

Specialist in functional and anti-aging medicine, founder of Ukraine’s first Centre for Anti-Aging Medicine, Active Longevity and Quality of Life.

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Physician, endocrinologist

Valentyna Zolotarova

PhD in Medicine, physician, endocrinologist, dermatovenereologist and specialist in integrative medicine.

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CEO of Asclepius Group

Khrystyna Yaremkevych

Co-founder of Esty Derm, CEO of Asclepius Group, MBA.

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Art historian

Andriy Taranenko

Writer, journalist, art historian and photographer. Curator of contemporary art exhibitions in Kyiv, Toronto, London, Warsaw and Budapest.

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Microbiologist and virologist

Olha Karvatska

Microbiologist and virologist, founder of the Karvatska wellness&beauty Center and Karvatska prevent-age boutique aesthetic medicine clinics.

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Obstetrician-gynaecologist

Liudmyla Shupeniuk

Physician of the highest category, founder of the Shupeniuk Medical Club in Kyiv, KOL at ALFA Development.

Memory as part of a shared future
Artificial intelligence changes how we think
The culture of quality longevity
Longevity as a new stage of human development
Architecture as a model of society
Private initiative becomes an institution
Business as a partner to culture
Education shapes civilization
Art as a language of public dialogue
Art is ahead of politics
Culture as a long-term state investment
Culture creates civilization
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Tickets

29.09 – 02.10

Each ticket is valid for one day. Quantities are limited.

GCF DAY

Full official program for one selected day of the forum:
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Official part of the day;

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Panel discussions;

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The final part of the day.

Price per day:
3 000
UAH
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GCF Full Experience

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Includes everything from GCF DAY;

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Speaker Lunch that day;

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Speaker Dinner that day;

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Festive dinner atmosphere;

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Additional arts and cultural program;

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Opportunity for informal networking with speakers and forum participants.

Price per day:
10,000
UAH
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GCF DAY + Lunch

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Includes everything from GCF DAY;

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Full lunch included.

Price per day:
4,000
UAH
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GCF Speaker Lunch

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Includes everything from GCF DAY;

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Lunch with speakers in a dedicated speaker/VIP area.

Price per day:
6,500
UAH
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ADDITIONAL SPEAKER DINNER

Gala dinner with forum speakers and attendees, featuring an arts and cultural program.
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5,000
UAH
03.10

Package discounts do not apply to this day. Limited availability.

GCF SIGNATURE DAY

EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM DAY with speakers and specially invited guests.
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Panel session day;

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Lunch with speakers;

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Gala Dinner;

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Cultural and artistic program;

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Networking with speakers and special guests.

Daily price:
20,000
UAH
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MULTI-DAY DISCOUNT

Multi-day forum discount package

5%
2 days
10%
3 days
15%
4 days
request a discount
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GCF 2025

Over a thousand guests, diplomats from fifteen countries, the third President of Ukraine, and foreign ambassadors.

Partnership

SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SHAPES THE FUTURE

Partnering with the Global Culture Forum is an opportunity to invest in the development of culture, international dialogue, and new social connections.

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Organizers

Founder & Visionary of GCF

Igor Kryvetskyi

CEO and Head of GCF

Olena Matvieieva

GCF Executive Director

Veronika Hovorova

Partnerships Manager

Anna Feshchenko

Memory as part of a shared future
Artificial intelligence changes how we think
The culture of quality longevity
Longevity as a new stage of human development
Architecture as a model of society
Private initiative becomes an institution
Business as a partner to culture
Education shapes civilization
Art as a language of public dialogue
Art is ahead of politics
Culture as a long-term state investment
Culture creates civilization
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KRAЇNA EDEM grounds

PARK 3020 was established in 2020 to promote Ukrainian sculpture and support artists.

Kraina Edem
1 Kraina Edem Park St.

KRAЇNA EDEM is a space where dreams become reality. A place where beauty, service, and experiences are created, making guests fall in love from the very first minute.

inclusivity
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Barrier-free access to halls and exhibition spaces
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Wheelchair-accessible seating in every hall
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On-site assistance available upon request
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Transportation within the park
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Simultaneous interpretation of sessions
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