Ukrainian
Renaissance
The Ukrainian Students for Freedom, European Students For Liberty and Operace Kyseláč by Institut liberálních studií are inviting you to the third edition of the Ukrainian Renaissance conference in Lviv!
Over the course of this three day international event, we will speak with Ukrainian and foreign experts, and explore the topics of Ukrainian resilience, reconstruction, and reforms the country can make to boost its economy and its place in Europe.
Besides hearing from insightful speakers, there will also be ample opportunities for networking and interacting with famous Ukrainian and international politicians, journalists, economists, and businessmen, as well as both Ukrainian and international students, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Be part of the Ukrainian Renaissance — the three-day international conference about the rebuilding of Ukraine and the role of the youth in its future! Stay tuned for upcoming speaker and program announcements.
What is the Ukrainian Renaissance?
The conference first took place in 2023 in Ivano-Frankivsk, inspired by a collaboration between Vít Samek, the founder of the Operace Kyseláč humanitarian mission, which has shipped several million dollars’ worth of aid to Ukraine, and Štěpán Kovář, our Regional Coordinator for Central Europe, who previously worked together on a range of projects.
The choice of Ivano-Frankivsk was deliberate, given that the First Voluntary Surgical Hospital run by Stanislav Onyshchuk, a long-term partner of Kyseláč, is located there. Additionally, Ivano-Frankivsk hosted a strong chapter of the Ukrainian Students For Freedom, chaired by Max Bryksa, who became the key local organiser of the project.
The goal of the conference was to look beyond the current conflict and engage in discussions about the reconstruction of Ukraine, focusing on both physical infrastructure and institutions. Over two days and eight thematic blocks, the attendees engaged with activists, volunteers, doctors, politicians, economists, psychologists, and historians from Ukraine, as well as from the Czech Republic and other countries in the region. The discussions centered on envisioning the future of Ukraine as an integral part of the European community.
The 2023 edition of the event was the first Students For Liberty in-person event in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. Later on, the conference received the global Event of the Year award, earning this recognition among the over 3000 events organised by student volunteers that year.
Have a Look at Ukrainian Renaissance 2024
As it became clear that the invasion will not be completely repelled soon, the conference transformed in 2024 to become a forum for the Ukrainian and international pro-liberty communities to meet, and exchange ideas and strategy on facing the external threat of the invasion, as well as the threat of authoritarianism and populism in other countries in the region, and to build connections to form a more resilient coalition against these challenges.
The conference moved to Lviv, the birthplace of Ludwing von Mises, famous for his motto tu ne cede malis – do not give in to evil. And resilience in the face of adversity indeed became the main theme of Ukrainian Renaissance 2024.
Planning Your Trip
The event takes place in Lviv, which is easily reachable from several international airports in Poland (such as Rzeszow, Krakow or Warsaw), and by trains and buses from other countries in Central Europe.
The city of Lviv is in western Ukraine very far from the frontlines. We however take safety precautions seriously, and all registered attendees will receive timely communication both on travel recommendations for getting to Lviv, as well as safety tips.
Following the guidelines and instructions from the organisers should minimise potential risks.
Last Year’s Speakers
We will soon start announcements of speakers and agenda for 2025. In the meantime, have a look at some of the speakers who joined us last year.
