Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future
International Forum III
March 30-31, 2009
Brussels, Belgium
Day 1
Venue: UA Mission to the EU, 99-101, Avenue Louis Lepoutre, 1050, Brussels
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening Opening Ceremonies
- Hosted by UA Mission to the EU
Featured Remarks:
- Ranking Representatives of EU/NATO/UA/US/CA
Day 2
Venue: European Parliament Eastman Building, room EAS300, rue Belliard 135, 1040 Brussels
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Conference First Word
Theme: Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future – Pondering the Benefits to Ukraine
Opening Remarks:
- Henrik Kröner [EMI]
- Ihor Sagach [UA-NATO]
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Conference Plenary Session I
Theme: Taking Measure of Ukraine’s Relations with the European Union
Moderator:
- Oleksandr Biletsky [EMU]
Panelists:
- John Kjaer [EC-ER]
- Andriy Veselovsky [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Conference Plenary Session II
Theme: Taking Measure of Ukraine’s Relations with NATO
Moderator:
- Oleksandr Sushko [IEAC]
Panelists:
- Robert Pszczel [NATO]
- Vladyslav Yasniuk [UA-NATO]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Conference Plenary Session III
Theme: Assessing Ukraine’s Relations with the Countries of the Baltic Council & Nordic Forum
Moderator:
- Vasyl Filipchuk [UA-EU]
Panelists:
- Vytautus Landsbergis [LT-EU]
- Andrij Shevchenko [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Conference Working Lunch
Theme: Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future – Pondering the “Russian Question”
Chair:
- Amanda Akçakoca [EPC]
Featured Speaker:
- Yuri Scherbak [ISD]
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Conference Plenary Session IV
Theme: Assessing Ukraine’s Relationship with the Countries of the Visegrad Forum
Moderator:
- Jan Pieklo [PAUCI]
Panelists:
- Janusz Onyszkiewicz [PL-EP]
- Serhiy Shevchuk [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Conference Plenary Session V
Theme: Assessing Ukraine’s Relationship with Canada
Moderator:
- Ihor Kozak [LUC]
Panelists:
- Daniel Caron [CA-UA]
- Ihor Ostash [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Conference Plenary Session VI
Theme: Assessing Ukraine’s Relationship with the United States
Moderator:
- Walter Zaryckyj [CUSUR]
Panelists:
- James Pettit [US]
- Oleh Shamshur [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Conference Plenary Session VII
Theme: Assessing Ukraine’s Relationship with the Countries of the Weimar Triangle
Moderator:
- Nico Lange [KAS]
Panelists:
- Michael Gahler [DE-EP]
- Oleh Rybachuk [UA]
Suggested Topics:
- Speakers’ Choice
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Conference Final Considerations
Theme: Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future – Pondering the Benefits to the Euro-Atlantic Community
Closing Remarks:
- Pirkka Tappiola [EU-EC]
- Krzysztof Bobinski [U/P]
Venue: Cercle Royal Gaulois
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Conference Reception
Sponsor:
- KAS/Brussels
Featured Remarks:
- Ranking Representatives of EU/NATO/UA/US/CA