The GR Forum is an annual conference that brings together professionals in public affairs, business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and communications experts. It aims to promote ethical lobbying and networking between the private sector and government. Prior attendees include members of European and Ukrainian parliaments, heads of business associations, and corporate affairs directors. The forum discusses topics like developing relationships with government, international market opportunities, and legal frameworks. It provides a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge and ideas to influence public policy decisions in Central and Eastern Europe.

1. An annual interactive conference that brings professionals in public & corporate affairs, business
leaders, policymakers, NGOs and communication experts in a multi-stakeholder platform
Introduction to the

2. What is GR Forum ?
Developed by SIC Group and the Ukrainian
Association of Government Professionals and
Lobbyists, an annual Government Relations
Forum is a platform that gathers key
influencers and decision makers to promote
and advance ethical principles, networking and
creating the basis for cooperative, transparent
and constructive relations and communications
between the private sector and government
Supported by organizations including Forbes,
PepsiCo and the European Office of Public
Affairs Council, GR Forum provides the best
practices, tools and solutions from leading
professionals in the private and public sectors
The 2016 International GR Forumorganized by SICGroup and UAGPRL
Learn more about the co-organiser:www.sic-group.eu

3. The International Government Relations
Forum is a networking conference
providing insight on shared value
initiatives for governments, businesses
and multilateral organizations wishing to
network and engage with stakeholders
and influencers in Europe
Simply put, it is an essential platform that
enhances knowledge and provides sound
solutions to important decisions of policy
to any organization that is subject to
government regulations
Civilized lobbying can influence the law
and promote interests of leading
organizations across the private, public
and social sectors. It requires two things:
knowledge of the given system of
government and contacts
Fortunately, the developing partners of
the GR Forum have both, as well as
experience in strategic planning,
corporate communications, and lobbying
of complex inter-disciplinary projects
What is GR Forum ?

4. The mission of GR Forum is to
connect global organizations and
their stakeholders to shape public
policy and legislation that helps
leaders to promote and protect their
interests in Central Europe emerging
market
The International GR-forum is a
special place where the topics
are discussed related to modern
business tendencies, interaction
of business and authority and
lobbying the interests of on the
native and international markets
What is GR Forum ?

5. The International GR Forum is
established in Kiev, the heart of
Ukraine
The GR Forum provides access for the development of public policies and
enables leaders to network. SIC Group, as a co-organiser of GR Forum,
maintains a core network of business leaders, NGOs, public and corporate
affairs professionals across Western and Eastern Europe
Where is GR Forum being held
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since January 1, 2016
Free Trade Agreement with Canada
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6. Ukraine at a glance
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Who
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Common questions about GR Forum

8. What to expect ?
The event is dedicated to the
effective interaction with the
government, as well as
lobbying the interests of global
businesses and multilateral
organizations in the domestic
and international markets

9. Advantages of GR Forum
• Equitable access to networking with global decision
makers for the development of public policies
• Protection and promotion of the strategic interests
of stakeholders, motivated for innovations and
international market development
• Support of the local legislative and regulatory
framework for the civilized lobbying in Eastern
Europe
• Focus on topics such as the implementation of
practices of Western countries, methods of correct
communication between business and government,
the adaptation of GR tools and solutions
• Sharing experience, knowledge and insight to drive
the lasting change for transparent advocacy and
proper lobbying initiatives
The GR Forum is tailored to firms and
clients of the public & corporate affairs,
as well as business leaders, government
& public relations industries, NGOs and
government agencies
Prior attendee of GR Forum
Maryna Stavniychuk, Advisorto the President of Ukraine 2011-2014
The Ukrainianpolicymakers speakers at the 2016InternationalGR Forum
What to expect ?

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What are the topics discussed?
Foreign practices and methods for using competitive advantages
of the CIS Area in international business development
Modern business tendencies, interaction between business
and authority , regional and international lobbying
Past lobbyng campaings and successfully implemented cases
Toolkits to lead business through policy and legal reform in
specific business industries in the Central European market

11. Areas of Discussion include
• Assistance to
make the most
of meetings
with European
decision
makers
Developing
of
stronger
and
more
productive
relationships
with
the
government
International
Market
Development
and related
public policies
Development of
effective
government
relations
strategies
Legal and
Institutional
Aspects for
sustainable
development of
business
Partnership-based
development to
promote mutual
interests and
advance
cooperation
Economic
viability and
Sustainability of
the Central
European Market
Global demand
for civilized
lobbying in a
sustainable way

12. Opportunities
GR Forum maintains a core
network of global leaders
across North America, Europe
and Asia
It is a unique platform to drive
awareness of emerging trends,
key advantages, strategic
solutions and innovative
approaches to corporate &
public affairs in Central
Europe emerging market
It is here at GR Forum where
the basis for cooperative
communications is created
and the demand for work
with ethics and transparency is
met
Left to right: Vadim Rudenko and Viktor Romanyuk – People’s Deputies of Ukraine
together with Kateryna Odarchenko – Managing Partner of SIC Group

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Opportunities
Social Responsibility opportunity to
develop democracy in Central and
Eastern Europe by contributing to
better understanding of professional
and high-standard public affairs
practices
Restriction of possibilities
for government officials to
act contrary to the general
public interest and increase
the capability of the public
to protect their interests
Providing and exchanging
knowledge on shared value
initiatives and ideas
Networking opportunity
to interact with global
stakeholder groups and
influencers
Promotion of the existing
methods of interaction between
the public and the authorities
and proper application of anti-
corruption laws
Protection and promotion of
strategic interests for development
of IT, Agriculture, Building, Banking,
Energy, Tax and Imort & Export
reforms in Central and Eastern
Europe

14. The main audience of the GR Forum
Who should attend ?

15. Cooperation opportunities
Advice on strategic development and
effective interaction with the government
Learn more about SIC Group: www.sic-group.eu/expertise
Parnership Development
• Developing of stronger and more
productive relationships with the
government, helping clients to develop an
effective government relations strategy
• Providing insight into the inner workings
of government and functional solutions for
input into government policy, regulatory
and legislative processes of Eastern Europe
• Working together to build a case and
initiate the correct dialogue with the
government to improve, support and
protect clients'​ interests in Central Europe
Emerging Market
• Exploring new investment opportunities
in foreign markets and providing partners
and clients with great avenues for
investments in various sectors
• Consulting about grants or financial
support for establishing or growing of
business in the European Union and the
CISArea
• Assisting to make the most of meetings
with European decision makers
• Building and framing investment projects
for partners for maximum effect
As an organisator of GR Forum, SIC Group tailors the agenda of conference
to the bespoke requirements of stakeholders and offers

16. Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Ryszard Czarnecki
Poland
Member of the European
Parliament,former
Minister of the European
Integration
Christian D. Fouloy
Belgium
The president of
the Association of
Accredited Public Policy
Advocates to the
European Union ( AALEP)
András Baneth
Belgium
The President of the
European Office of
Public Affairs Council
Gawlik Marek
Poland
Deputy chairman of
International Chamber
of Commerce in
Ukraine

17. Ioan Pascu
Belgium
Vice President of the
European Parliament and
a former Minister of
Defense in Romania
Karl Isaksson
Belgium
GR Professional,
Managing partner
at Kreab Brussels
Stanislav Polcak
Czech Republic
Vice-chairman of the
Committee on regional
development of the
European Parliament
Taras Kachka
Ukraine
The President of the
American Chamber of
Commerce in Ukraine
Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Learn more about other GR Forumstakeholders :www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii/

18. Oleksandr
Sugonyako
Ukraine
The President of the
Association of Ukrainian
Banks
Ruben Belyaev
Ukraine
Government Relations
Manager at Archer
Daniels Midland
Tetyana
Slipachuk
Ukraine
Head of the Board
at the Investment &
Trade Facilitation
Center of Ukraine
Vadym Tryuhan
Ukraine
Head of Executive
board at the
European Movement
for Ukraine
Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Learn more about other GR Forumstakeholders :www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii/

19. Gennadiy
Radchenko
Ukraine
Corporte Affairs
Director at Nestle
Ukraine
Maryna Stavniychuk
Ukraine
Vice Chairman at the
Ukrainian Bar Association,
former advisor to the
President of Ukraine
Myhailo Sokolov
Ukraine
Vice Chairman at the
Ukrainian Agrarian
Association
Vladyslav
Rashkovan
Ukraine
Vice Chairman at the
National Bank of
Ukraine
Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Learn more about other GR Forumstakeholders :www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii/

20. Prior Attendees & Sponsors of GR Forum

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22. An annual interactive conference that brings professionals in public & corporate affairs,
business leaders, policymakers,NGOs and communication experts in a multi-stakeholder
platform