The ReinforceUA forum, a highlight of MIM Business School's global initiative, attracted more than three hundred participants at the InterContinental Hotel on October 6. It marked the culmination of the ReinforceUA international education project, running online from June 2022 to June 2023. Esteemed speakers, including Harvard Business School's Christian Ketels and the visionary Anders Indset, transitioned from virtual to live engagements.
Other global thought leaders, such as labor economist Guy Standing and Christian Sarkar, joined the vibrant discussions online. New contributors like Mark Siegel and Matthew Siemens enriched the dialogue with diverse perspectives.
Iryna Tykhomyrova, President of MIM Business School, opened the forum with gratitude to partners and a moment of silence for fallen heroes. Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, emphasized the event's significance for the nation's transformation.
Danilov stated, "It is very, very important for our country to hold such events. Today, it is on our territory that it is being decided what civilization will look like in the next 20, 30, or 40 years."
The forum featured a compilation of ReinforceUA lectures in a bilingual book, a testament to international collaboration. Iryna Tykhomyrova expressed pride in the project's uniqueness and announced its continuation.
MIM's Impact Report showcased the school's achievements and how graduates adapt to challenges, even expanding their businesses globally in the face of wartime conditions.
In the spirit of knowledge and collaboration, the Facing the Future forum emerged as a condensed yet enriching source of wisdom, setting the stage for ongoing dialogue and innovation.