The Forbes CEO Summit 2025 became a key meeting point for the strongest leaders of Ukrainian business, innovators, and top managers, who gathered to discuss what it means to be an effective CEO in times of constant change. The event brought together strategic thinking, practical cases, and inspiration for those shaping the future of Ukraine’s economy.
During the summit, participants explored the major challenges facing today’s executives, rethought the leadership trajectory as a cycle of seasons, and exchanged practices that help move forward even when the horizon remains uncertain. Discussions focused on resilience, adaptability, business model transformation, and leadership in turbulent environments.
Representatives of the marketing community and the academic environment of Sumy State University also took part in the summit, including students Daria Andriienko (MK-51), Anna Akhtyrtseva (MK-51), Viktoriia Yevtushenko (MK-41) and faculty members Oleksii Lyulyov, Tetyana Pimonenko, and Olena Chygryn. Their participation reinforced the importance of synergy between education and business in preparing a new generation of leaders.
The Forbes CEO Summit 2025 proved to be a powerful platform for shaping future leadership, opening new horizons for young specialists, and strengthening cooperation between the business sector and the university community.