On October 4, 2024, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design celebrated the 94th anniversary of its foundation by holding the VI International Scientific and Practical Conference “Problems of Integration of Education, Science and Business in the Context of Globalization”. The event was held at the initiative of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and with the support of Erasmus+ as part of the University's implementation of the Erasmus+ grant project КА2 -ERASMUS-EDU-2021-VIRT-EXCH “International Network of Virtual Youth Business Hubs” and organized by the Faculty of Management and Business Design.
The conference, which was held in a mixed format, was attended by more than 200 participants, including representatives of the executive authorities of Ukraine, self-governing organizations, scientists, business representatives, representatives of public organizations, teachers and students of both domestic and foreign higher education institutions. The conference was also attended by representatives of the scientific and educational community from more than 10 countries, including the Republic of Italy, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, Georgia, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Slovak Republic, Croatia, etc., namely, Mingachevir State University (Republic of Azerbaijan), Akakiy Tsereteli State University (Republic of Georgia), University of Foggia (Italian Republic), European Institute for Innovative Development (Ostrava, Czech Republic), Academy “Higher School of Business” (Dąbrowa Górnicza, Republic of Poland), FINRA University (Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Ondokus Mayis University (Republic of Turkey), RISEBA University of Applied Sciences (Republic of Latvia), International Academy of Applied Sciences (Republic of Poland), Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice (Czech Republic).
The plenary session of the conference was opened by the moderator, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Business Design, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor Mariana Shkoda, who introduced the conference presidium to the participants and handed the floor to the Rector of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design Ivan Gryshchenko, Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Honored worker of education of Ukraine, Laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology.
Opening the conference, Ivan Gryshchenko emphasized that this conference is not just a forum for the exchange of scientific achievements, but also a platform for effective dialogue between representatives of education, science, business and executive authorities to strengthen their interaction and jointly address the urgent problems of their integration in the context of globalization to form a common vision of Ukraine's future. After all, in a time of war, when every minute counts, it is necessary to mobilize all possible resources to counter the enemy and ensure the vital activity of the state.
Congratulating the conference participants on the beginning of the work, Ivan Gryshchenko thanked the honored guests who, in a difficult time for our country, found the opportunity to visit the University and speak at the plenary session.
In his further speech, Ivan Gryshchenko noted that today the key globalization challenges facing Ukraine are not only the victorious end of the war with russia, but also the reconstruction and restoration of the country, the post-war transformation of society, bringing the economy to a peaceful order, and the restoration of democratic infrastructure, which plays a huge role in the harmonious development of the state and society. One of the main tasks facing Ukraine today, in the face of a declining economy, dilapidated infrastructure, and huge human and financial losses, is to make a civilizational leap that will not only help preserve the achievements but also help it become one of the world's leaders in economic and social development,” Ivan Gryshchenko emphasized.
He also noted that such a civilizational leap is possible thanks to the integration of education, science and business, and despite all the difficulties, national science and education continue to develop, as evidenced by the success of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, which is confirmed by both Ukrainian and international rankings. Ivan Gryshchenko spoke about the University's work in the difficult times of the full-scale war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, the problems and challenges faced by the staff and students. “Education is the most powerful weapon that can change the world,” quoting Nelson Mandela, Ivan Gryshchenko emphasized the importance of education in the process of modern youth upbringing as a tool for the formation of a personality and a citizen, and emphasized the role of educating an ‘economic person’ and the importance of economic education in the development of society. The results of the conference should become a catalyst for large-scale changes, uniting the efforts of the participants to develop strategies that will further contribute to the transformation of Ukraine into a world leader in innovation and sustainable development, summarized Ivan Gryshchenko in his speech, wishing all participants a fruitful discussion, and most importantly, the adoption of jointly agreed positive decisions.
Oksana Sakhnatska, State Secretary of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine addressed the participants and guests of the conference with a sincere greeting. Oksana Sakhnatska addressed the conference participants and expressed her greetings to the Rector and the entire University staff, as well as to the conference participants. She emphasized the importance of the event and wished all those present effective work.
The next speaker was Pavlo Sheremeta, Professor of Practice at the Kyiv School of Economics, founder of the Kyiv Mohyla Business School (KMBS), former Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine (2014). Continuing Ivan Gryshchenko's thought, Mr. Pavlo noted that the concept of an “economic person” is gaining a new meaning, and productivity is becoming one of the key factors of survival for our country, which is fighting an existential war. He emphasized that the main goal of integrating education, science and business is to increase productivity, which reflects current trends in economic development and emphasized the importance of developing entrepreneurial thinking. Based on Edmund Phelps' doctrine of the “economic man”, Pavlo Sheremeta identified 5 social values, including trust, desire to succeed at work, willingness to take initiative, education to be independent, positive attitude to competition and the sixth factor - economic freedom. In conclusion, Pavlo Sheremeta thanked for the invitation and wished success and fruitful work to all the participants of the conference.
On behalf of the staff of the Academy of Financial Management, Oleksandr Liubich, Vice President of the Academy, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honored Economist of Ukraine, addressed the participants of the meeting, congratulated everyone on the successful start of the scientific event and presented a video with words of greeting from the President of the Academy Tetiana Yefymenko, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honored Economist of Ukraine.
Ms. Yefymenko's video organically complemented the previous discussions she emphasized that human capital is the most valuable resource that needs to be developed even in times of war, stressing that investing in people is an investment in the country's future. She emphasized that the topic of the conference is extremely relevant and responds to the challenges of today, as the integration of education, science and business is a key factor for the development of human capital and the country's recovery after the war. At the end of the video, Ms. Tetiana thanked all the participants of the conference for continuing to develop science for the benefit of Ukraine's future in the face of war.
The participants and guests of the event were also greeted with the opening of the conference by Mykhailo Nepran, First Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Nepran continued Pavlo Sheremeta's discussion on the role of the state in economic processes and business processes based on his practical experience, he emphasized the importance of the role of the state in economic processes, stressing the relevance of business support programs in various fields. Mykhailo Nepran emphasized the relevance of the conference topic, the need to address the main problems and identify current trends in the integration of education, science and business, and also stressed the importance of training future highly qualified specialists in the field of light industry, as the need to meet the needs of the army in military uniforms, including for women, in special clothing for wounded soldiers, unfortunately, is growing day by day and will be in demand during the post-war reconstruction of the country. In conclusion, Mr. Nepran thanked all the participants and wished them a fruitful discussion.
Vitalii Venger, Head of the Department of Sectoral Forecasts and Market Conditions at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, delivered a welcoming speech and a report on the topic: “Development of the Ukrainian steel industry in the context of digitalization” was delivered by Vitalii Venger, Head of the Department of Sectoral Forecasts and Market Conditions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher. Mr. Venger emphasized that digitalization of the metallurgical industry in Ukraine is not just a trend, but a necessity to increase competitiveness and efficiency of production, and the combination of significant titanium deposits with advanced digital technologies opens unique opportunities for Ukraine to develop high-tech industries, including rockets. Mr. Vitalii wished all the participants fruitful work and thanked them for the invitation.
The international event was also attended online by foreign colleagues and partners of the University, in particular, the conference participants were greeted and expressed their best wishes by Dr. Ireneusz Żuchowski, Rector of the International Academy of Applied Sciences in Lomza, (Poland); Sanja Gongeta, PhD, Associate Professor, Vice Rector of the University of Applied Sciences “Lavoslav Ružička”, Vukovar (Croatia); Alexander Bujčík, Vice President for Science, European Institute for Innovative Development, Czech Republic, Doctor of Economics, Candidate of Social and Political Sciences; Peter Plavčan, CSc, Ing. professor at Danubius University in Sladkovicovo, Slovak Republic; Marek Vohozka, Rector of the Institute of Technology and Business, MBA, PhD (Economics) (Czech Republic), Aleksander Sapinski, researcher at the University of Finance and Law, Bielsko-Biala, (Republic of Poland) and others.
We would like to highlight a congratulatory letter sent by Giorgi Gavtadze, Professor Emeritus of KNUTD, Head of the Interdisciplinary Scientific Cluster of Doctoral and Master's Students, Professor of Akakia Tsereteli State University (Kutaisi, Georgia), in which he sincerely expresses his support for Ukrainians in times of unheard-of trials. In his congratulatory letter, Mr. Professor expressed his sincere support for the Ukrainian people: “Only in the conditions of this terrible and unjust war, I realized what heroic, tireless, brave friends I have who are infinitely in love with their homeland,” - a quote from Mr. Gavtadze's letter. Mr. Gavtadze noted that the future of Ukraine is not created only on the front lines of war, he is convinced that the University administration, teachers and students undoubtedly influence the process of recovery and create a new Ukraine - strong, independent, dignified.
The VI International Scientific and Practical Conference “Problems of Integration of Education, Science and Business in the Context of Globalization” was held at a high scientific, organizational and practical level. The plenary session was addressed by: Ivan Skorokhodov, Director of Research and Innovation at SOFTORG, with the report “Transformation of Marketing Education in the Context of Light Industry in the Digital Age: Requirements and Prospects”; Natalia Vdovenko, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honored Worker of Agriculture of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Global Economics (National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine), with the report “Agricultural Business Management in the Global Economic Space Using Artificial Intelligence and Robotics”; Alexander Sapinski? researcher at the University of Finance and Law, Bielsko-Biala, (Republic of Poland), with the report “Development of Modern Higher Education in the Context of Globalization” and others.
The high level of scientific presentations, lively discussions and constructive cooperation were a vivid confirmation of the relevance of the conference topic and the need to further develop the integration of education, science and business in the context of globalization.
As a result of the conference, a detailed resolution was developed, which outlines specific steps to strengthen the interaction of education, science and business in the context of globalization. A collection of abstracts reflecting the most relevant scientific research on overcoming economic challenges and ensuring sustainable development of Ukraine has been published.
We sincerely thank all participants for their active participation in the conference and for your invaluable contribution to the development of our country!
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