Ukrainian Construction Congress 2026: the event attracted 4,260 participants, with spatial planning taking centre stage in the sector
This year, the focus of the event has shifted from discussions of the property market as such to a broader framework: space, strategy, capital, trust and people as components of reconstruction. According to participants, the sector is moving away from discussions of individual properties towards planning the environment and the city as a whole.
The congress was attended by representatives of central and local government, including Natalia Kozlovska, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine; Oleksandr Novitskyi, Head of the State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Planning; Oleksandr Zakusylo, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation; Ihor Reva, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development for Digital Transformation, and Oleksandr Svistunov, Chief Architect of the City of Kyiv. Leaders of leading property development companies also took part in the discussions — notably Ivan Molchanov (Stolitsa Group, DIM 9000), Andriy Semenov (UDP), Andriy Vavrysh (SAGA Development), Mark Marchenko (Sensar Development), Anna Laevska (SIGMA+) and Dmytro Vasilyev (‘Arhimatika’).
Key topics
The programme covered several strategic areas of the sector. The ‘Capital for Recovery’ session focused on how to launch large-scale investments in construction and infrastructure by engaging banks, government programmes and international financial institutions. The discussions ‘The Evolution of the Developer 2027’ and ‘Development Models for Property Development Companies’ focused on scaling, flexibility and a tailored approach in the new market conditions.
Particular emphasis was placed on the rules of the game: the panels ‘The New Regulatory Reality’ and ‘The Strategic Factor in Development’ addressed urban planning documentation, project approvals and the transparency of procedures. The discussions ‘Ukraine 2035’ and ‘Cities of the New Ukraine’ focused on the emergence of a new middle class and on who actually shapes the urban environment of the future. The ‘Industrial Parks as the Foundation for Reconstruction’ session highlighted areas of economic growth for local communities.
The Voice of the Market
The congress clearly demonstrated that the sector is shifting from discussing individual projects to designing the built environment.
The key message emerged from participants’ feedback:
“A city is no longer just a collection of buildings, but a strategy for living space” — Anna Murashchenko, CEO of construction company RB Development
“Reconstruction begins with transparent rules, open pricing and proactive change” — Andriy Semenov, Head of the property development company UDP
“Energy self-sufficiency has become a necessity, not an option” — Sviatoslav Yakov, LogicPower
“Staff determine the pace of reconstruction — people are the main asset” — Kostyantyn Saliy, President of the Ukrainian Association of Building Materials Manufacturers.
Key takeaways from the congress
1. Spatial planning — a new framework for development.
Value is created not by square metres, but by an environmental strategy: functions, lifestyle scenarios, and the integration of the city into the economy.
2. Development = a tool for the country’s reconstruction.
The focus is no longer on individual projects, but on the systematic renewal of infrastructure, communities and cities.
3. Capital is becoming large-scale.
Reconstruction requires new funding models — ranging from banks and government programmes to international institutions.
4. Transparency is the market’s new currency.
Urban planning documentation, fair competition and transparent pricing are becoming prerequisites for trust.
5. Sustainability and autonomy are the new standard.
Energy independence, BESS, modular and rapid solutions are becoming critical to recovery.
6. People — the key resource.
Teams, expertise and talent management are becoming the foundation of companies’ development.
‘Creator of the Year’
The evening session of the congress concluded with an awards ceremony honouring the winners of the ‘Creator of the Year’ competition — an accolade for those who set new industry standards. The organisers note that the award has confirmed the market’s shift towards quality, systematic approaches and professional selection.
Who is the organiser
The Ukrainian Construction Congress is organised by DMNTR Media Group — a Ukrainian media group specialising in architecture, urban planning, design and property development, which organises industry events, awards and video projects.
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