Webinar: Team Sweden Talks: Nefco’s Programmatic Activities in Ukraine – Opportunities for Swedish Companies in Municipal and Construction Sector

Background

This webinar aims to provide Swedish companies with insights into Nefco’s ongoing and upcoming activities in Ukraine, focusing on opportunities in the energy-efficient construction and municipal infrastructure sectors. It will also highlight how companies can engage in Nefco’s programs, understand the competitive selection process for contractors, and learn about specific upcoming opportunities, such as the international procurement of a prefabricated nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) school building. Additionally, the webinar will introduce the Rebuild Ukraine Conference in Warsaw, scheduled for November 2024, and announce the release of a new guide on Municipal Infrastructure. 

Agenda

10:00 am – 10:05 am: 

Welcome and Introduction 

• Speaker: Andreas Giallourakis, Trade Commissioner of Sweden in Ukraine, Country Director of Business Sweden in Ukraine 
• Overview of the webinar’s objectives, introduction to Team Sweden Talks, and the significance of energy-efficient construction in Ukraine. 

10:05 am – 10:15 am: 

Presentation: Nefco’s Programmatic Activities in Ukraine 

• Speaker: Ulf Bojö, Vice President, Green Transition Eastern Europe, Nefco 
• An overview of Nefco’s ongoing and planned projects in Ukraine, focusing on sustainable development and energy-efficient construction. 

10:15 am – 10:25 am: 

Facilitating Swedish Company Involvement in Nefco’s Activities in Ukraine & Upcoming International Procurement: Prefabricated nZEB School Building 

• Speaker: Jyrki Rautamäki, Senior Consultant, Nefco 
• Discussion on opportunities for collaboration between Ukrainian and Swedish companies in Nefco’s projects, focusing on joint ventures and partnerships. 
• Introduction to the upcoming procurement for a prefabricated nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) school, based on a Finnish concept, and the potential for Swedish companies to participate. 

10:25 am – 10:35 am: 

Introduction to the Rebuild Ukraine Conference 

• Speaker: Peter Davidson 
• A brief presentation on the Rebuild Ukraine Exhibition and Conference in Warsaw, scheduled for November 13-14, 2024, highlighting its importance and relevance for companies in the construction sector. 

10:35 am – 10:50 am: 

Q&A Session 

• Moderated by: Andreas Giallourakis, Trade Commissioner of Sweden in Ukraine 
• Open floor for participants to ask questions to the Nefco representatives about the programmatic activities, procurement processes, and collaboration opportunities. 

10:50 am– 10:55 am: 

Closing Remarks & Announcement of the Municipal Infrastructure Guide 

• Speaker: Andreas Giallourakis, Trade Commissioner of Sweden in Ukraine 
• Summary of the key points discussed, encouragement to engage with Nefco’s upcoming opportunities, and an announcement about the release of a guide on Municipal Infrastructure for Swedish companies, informing other events.