Last Friday, Kyiv hosted the first UBN Network meeting of 2026: "War & Business: How Businesses Survived This Winter & What 2026 Will Bring." The event at the Parkovy Congress Center brought together over 110 private sector leaders, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps to discuss adaptation strategies and future growth.

Piraeus Bank traditionally served as the General Sponsor of the event. This year, leadership from both the international Group and the bank in Ukraine joined the discussion on key challenges alongside partners and clients: Yannis Kyriakopoulos, Chairman of the Management Board, and Board Members Christos Bougiouklis and Ilias Mouzakis.

The panel sessions focused on critical aspects of business operations:

• Energy infrastructure: Vitaly Butenko, CEO of ECU, presented an overview of the current state of Ukraine's energy network and discussed its recovery prospects. These insights provide the private sector with a better understanding of what to expect from the power system and how to prepare for the upcoming winter season.

• Risks and stability: George Janjalia (Healix International) and Mark McNamee provided an analysis of security risks, including air defense and the impact of PTSD on the labor market. Human capital remains a key factor for the stability of any organization.

• Business experience: During a panel discussion, leaders from Sona Exim, TMF Group, and SAP Ukraine shared best practices that helped B2B and B2C segments maintain efficiency this winter, while also discussing the sentiment among corporate investors.

Supporting such dialogues underscores Piraeus Bank's commitment to being a reliable partner for the private sector, providing the financial foundation for business stability in 2026.