Lecturers and students of the Department of International Economic Relations at Sumy State University took part in a large-scale business event – the Exporters Summit 2026, which brought together leading entrepreneurs, top managers, and experts focused on expanding Ukrainian businesses into global markets.
The participants from the department included:
- Liudmyla Khomutenko – Associate Professor, Deputy Director of the Educational and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management for Academic Affairs
- Viktoriia Shcherbachenko – Senior Lecturer
- Hanna Filatova – Senior Lecturer
Students of the department:
- Sofiia Kyselova (IER-41)
- Mariia Tverezovska (IER-51)
- Anna Lunika (IER-51)
The summit served as a platform for discussing key challenges and opportunities for international business in the context of global competition. Among the central topics were the transformation of companies from local to global players, integration into international markets, scaling strategies, and cross-cultural communication in business.
Particular attention was paid to practical case studies of Ukrainian companies successfully operating abroad, as well as strategies for entering the markets of Europe, the United States, and Asia. Speakers emphasized that modern global business is not only about the product itself, but also about the ability to think globally, adapt to diverse cultural environments, and build long-term partnerships.
The event brought together more than 300 participants and over 30 speakers who shared real experience in business expansion, competition challenges, and tools for increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian companies in the international arena .
Participation in the summit became a valuable opportunity for both lecturers and students to deepen their knowledge of international economics, gain practical insights, and establish new professional connections.
Such events not only broaden professional perspectives but also help shape a modern vision of Ukraine’s role in the global economy, which is especially important for future specialists in international economic relations.
