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

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 Forum organized by SIC Group and UAGPRL
Learn more about the co-organizer: 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
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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’s
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 for both
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-organizer of the GR
Forum, maintains a core network of business leaders, NGOs, public and
corporate affairs professionals across North America, Europe and Asia
Where is the GR Forum being held ?
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since January 1, 2016
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FreeTrade Agreement with Canada
since July 11, 2016!
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connect East and West
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6. Ukraine at a glance
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What
opportunities
does the GR
Forum provide ?
What to
expect ?
What are the
topics
discussed ?
Who are GR
Forum
attendees?
Who
should
attend ?
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,Advisor to the President of Ukraine 2011 - 2014
The Ukrainian policymakers speakers at the 2016 International GR Forum
What to expect

10. Opportunities for economic development
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What are the topics discussed ?
Foreign practices and methods for using competitive advantages
of the Central Europe in international business development
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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!
produc5ve!
rela5onships!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’s 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 andViktor Romanyuk – Members of the Ukrainian Parliament
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!
Protection and promotion of
strategic interests for development
of IT,Agriculture, Building, Banking,
Energy,Tax and Import & Export
reforms in Central and Eastern
Europe
Providing and exchanging
knowledge on shared value
initiatives and ideas
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Networking opportunity
to interact with global
stakeholder groups and
influencers
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Promotion of the existing methods
of interaction between the public
and the authorities and proper
application of anti-corruption laws!

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

15. Cooperation opportunities
Advice on strategic development and
effective interaction with the government
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 CIS Area
• Assisting to make the most of meetings with
European decision makers
• Building and framing investment projects for
partners for maximum effect
As an organizer of GR Forum, SIC Group tailors the agenda of conference
to the specific requirements of stakeholders and offers
Learn more about SIC Group Consulting : www.sic-group.eu/expertise

16. Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of the 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
Learn more about other GR Forum stakeholders : www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii

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 Forum stakeholders : www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii

18. Vladyslava Rutytska
Ukraine
Deputy Minister of
European Integration,
co-organizer of Malaysia-
Ukraine Forum on
August 4-6th, 2016
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
Andrew Myzovets
Ukraine
The President of the
Association of Gas
Traders in Ukraine
Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Learn more about other GR Forum stakeholders : www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii

19. Gennadiy Radchenko
Ukraine
Corporate Affairs
Director at Nestle
Ukraine, Member of the
Boards at Ukrnafta
Maryna Stavniychuk
Ukraine
Vice Chairman at the
Ukrainian Bar Association,
former advisor to the
President of Ukraine
AnnaTarantsova
Ukraine
Environmental and GR
manager atTetra Pak
Vladyslav Rashkovan
Ukraine
Vice Chairman at the
National Bank of
Ukraine
Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum
Learn more about other GR Forum stakeholders : www.grukraine.com.ua/otrasli-kompetentsii

20. Prior Attendees and Stakeholders of GR Forum

21. Join us at the 2017 GR Forum
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GR Forum Inquiries
forum@sic-group.eu
+19299998319
Partnership Communications
cooperation@sic-group.eu
+19299998319
Learn more about the organizer:
www.sic-group.eu
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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