The Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC), SINTEF, and the City of Kharkiv invite you to a conversation about urban resilience, innovation and the future of cities under pressure.
Representatives from Kharkiv, SINTEF, the Norwegian Government and Norad will share first-hand experiences and discuss how lessons learned in Ukraine can inspire smarter urban development far beyond its borders.
The discussion will also highlight the work of SFI CISU – the Research Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Underground Use, demonstrating how underground infrastructure can support transport, energy systems, climate adaptation and societal security.
Speakers include
- Åsmund Aukrust – Minister of International Development
- Jorunn Nossum – Director, Nansen Programme, Norad
- Ihor Terekhov – Mayor of Kharkiv
- Alexandra Bech Gjørv – CEO, SINTEF
- Sindre Log – Research Manager, SINTEF
- Anastasia Antonyk – Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce
Why attend?
This session brings together policymakers, researchers, city leaders and businesses to explore how collaboration across sectors can strengthen urban resilience. It offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from those managing one of Europe's most resilient cities and to discuss how today's challenges can shape safer, smarter cities for tomorrow.
Photo: SINTEF
