Dmytro Khutkyy, UTARTU PI and Head of the University of Tartu Ukraine Centre, participated in three major events in Gdańsk, Warsaw and Karpacz. The gatherings brought together discussions on topics of critical importance to both Ukraine and Europe: science, public administration and technology.

On 22–23 June in Warsaw, at the conference Ukrainian Studies in a Changing Europe: New Paradigms, Networks, and Research Agendas, Dmytro spoke about the development of Ukrainian Studies. Since 2022, universities across Europe have supported Ukrainian researchers in creating new courses, programmes and projects. Yet these initiatives often remained localised or were short-lived. In his presentation, Dmytro discussed how to connect them and embed Ukrainian Studies durably within European university programmes.

"The conference 'Ukrainian Studies in a Changing Europe: New Paradigms, Networks, and Research Agendas' helps scholars move beyond their individual university silos, exchange research findings, and foster stronger collaboration," said Dmytro.

On 24–26 June in Gdańsk, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, one key discussion centred on the capacity of Ukraine's public service. The full-scale war has left it severely understaffed. Simultaneously, motivated young professionals are joining ministries as advisers and staff. Creating conditions for them to remain in public service is essential.

The conference also hosted the first steering committee meeting of the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine, and the Gdańsk Declaration on Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine was signed, advancing three pillars: sustaining and strengthening Ukrainian science, research and innovation; reforming and recovering Ukrainian science, research and innovation; and leveraging Ukrainian science, research and innovation for Ukraine's modern and sustainable recovery.

"URC2026 is a major annual event that mobilises substantial effort, broad participation, and considerable media attention in support of Ukraine," said Dmytro Khutkyy.

On 8–10 September in Karpacz, at the 35th Economic Forum, Dmytro contributed to a discussion on AI Made in Europe: A Chance for a Technological Breakthrough or a Lost Decade? The conversation centred on Europe's readiness to deploy AI at scale in the public sector and industry.

Dmytro illustrated this with Diia.AI, demonstrating that successful AI implementation depends not only on the technology itself, but also on digital identity infrastructure, state registries and institutional capacity. The widespread adoption of Diia and its services exemplifies how such solutions can operate at scale for millions of people.

The broader discussion also addressed how to scale AI deployment while maintaining control over critical systems, ensuring accountability and building resilience.

These three events reflect an emerging trend: Ukrainian experience is increasingly becoming part of European discussions on how to develop science, public institutions and technology.