Gdańsk to Host Fifth Ukraine Recovery Conference, Adding Security Focus

Gdańsk, Poland, is set to host the fifth Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), a crucial international forum dedicated to supporting Ukraine's reconstruction efforts following Russia's full-scale invasion. This initiative, evolving from the Ukraine Reform Conference launched in London in 2017, now encompasses comprehensive actions for the country's rebuilding alongside its ongoing reform agenda aimed at European Union membership.

The URC has transformed from a platform for political declarations into a vital tool for mobilizing capital, building coalitions, and initiating tangible infrastructure and economic projects. The 2026 conference will maintain a broad agenda, concentrating on four key areas: economy and investment, human capital, regional development, and Ukraine's European integration. Notably, this year's URC will introduce 'Security and Defense' as a central theme, a move initiated by Poland, recognizing that sustainable recovery is intrinsically linked to a stable security environment.

Discussions on security and defense will explore the development of Ukraine's defense industry, investments in dual-use technologies, and closer cooperation with Europe's security architecture. The two-day conference will feature 27 panels, two plenary sessions, and three high-level dialogues covering Ukraine's EU membership, economic cooperation, and energy platform collaboration. Special attention will be given to sectors heavily impacted by the war, such as energy, critical infrastructure, and logistics, where investment needs are greatest.

Poland's selection as host underscores its significant role as a key political and economic partner for Ukraine since the war's outset, serving as a natural bridge to the EU market. "The fifth edition of URC is not just a symbolic gesture of solidarity, but above all a strategic signal: Ukraine's reconstruction remains one of the most important challenges for Europe and the entire world," stated Eliza Zeidler, Secretary of State in the Ministry of State Assets, who is coordinating the conference preparations. The event presents a real opportunity for Polish businesses to engage in large-scale infrastructure projects and establish valuable partnerships.

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The fifth edition of URC is not just a symbolic gesture of solidarity, but above all a strategic signal: Ukraine's reconstruction remains one of the most important challenges for Europe and the entire world.