Clusters and Regional Development: From Local Practices to National Policy

Conference on the role of clusters in the development of communities, regions, and the national economy

DATE

June 30, 2026

CITY

Lviv

FORMAT

Conference

LANGUAGE

Ukrainian

- About the conference

From Local Practices to National Policy

The conference in Lviv will bring together representatives of communities, city councils, central government bodies, regional military administrations, regional development agencies, clusters, businesses, and international partners around a common goal – the development of cluster policy in Ukraine.

Lviv has unique experience in this field: it was here that one of the first cluster policies in Ukraine was launched back in 2008. Today, the city is one of the national leaders in cluster development and uses them as an effective tool for economic, innovative, and social development.

The conference will serve as a platform for exchanging experiences, discussing practical solutions, and establishing cooperation among all levels of government – from local communities to national institutions.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about best Ukrainian and European practices, join expert discussions, and discuss how clusters can contribute to regional economic development, innovation, and Ukraine’s recovery.

2008

the year of the launch of one of the first cluster policies in Ukraine - in Lviv

- Who is this conference for?

Who will gather at the same table?

Representatives of central government agencies

Representatives of regional state administrations and regional development agencies

City councils and local communities

Business clusters

Entrepreneurs and business associations

Donor organizations

International partners

Regional development experts

- Key Conference Topics

What will we talk about?

Cluster policy in Ukraine

Regional cluster development programs

Innovative regional development

The experience of Lviv

European clustering practices

New models of cooperation between government and business

- Conference Program

Daily schedule - June 30

09:30–10:00

Registration

10:00–10:15

Conference opening

10:15-10:30

Presentation by a representative from Catalonia

Speaker: Alberto Pezzi, Senior Manager of Clusters, ACCIÓ, Government of Catalonia

10:30–11:30

Panel Discussion “The Role of Ukrainian Clusters in Regional and Innovation Development”

Main topics of discussion:

Current status of national, regional, and local cluster development programs
How to integrate urban initiatives into regional programs
Best practices and experiences from the regions

11:30–11:50

Coffee break, networking

11:50–13:00

Panel discussion “15 Years of Lviv’s Cluster Policy: What Actually Works and What Should Be Scaled Up”

Main topics of discussion:

Experience in developing policies for SMEs and clusters
The contribution of clusters to local economic development
Shared Value—a new perspective on development

13:00–13:45

Lunch

13:45–15:00

Presentation and discussion of the Lviv City Council’s project “New Cluster Support Program”

15:00–17:00

Best practices of Lviv clusters—How clusters address the challenges of regional and innovation development

17:00

Closing

- Event organizers

Who is hosting the conference?

Media Partners

- Registration

Join us in shaping Ukraine’s new cluster policy

Register for the conference and become part of a professional community that is shaping the future of regional development