Tune in at 3pm CT for a conversation with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, an event co-hosted by @UChiPolitics, @IHouse_Chicago, and @UChiGlobal , with opening remarks from Polsky's very own Managing Director @chicagosamir. youtube.com/watch?v=MNlqmw…
@UChiPolitics @IHouse_Chicago @UChiGlobal @chicagosamir Opening remarks with @chicagosamir are underway!
@UChiPolitics @IHouse_Chicago @UChiGlobal @chicagosamir Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is now making his introductory remarks.
@UChiPolitics @IHouse_Chicago @UChiGlobal @chicagosamir Up next: a conversation moderated by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
"Thanks to the Polsky Center for facilitating the meeting today. The Center’s name sake, Michael Polsky, is a UChicago alum with Ukrainian roots. His journey began in Kiev, and I’m pleased to see...the results of creative energy of Chicago and Ukrainian innovation."
"Hundreds of new companies and startups have emerged during this time. The state works as a partner by coordinating and creating conditions for innovation through things such as incentives for small and medium businesses, which stimulates demand for Ukrainian product."
The Prime Minister is now doing a Q&A with @UChicago students