Conference on "Building Peace and Democracy in Ukraine: Civil Society, Institutions, and Economic Reconstruction"

12/05/2026

EUniWell-Event

Join the Building Peace and Democracy in Ukraine conference on 12–13 May 2026 in Kyiv and Kalmar or online Organised by EUniWell’s Thematic Arena 2: Social Equality and Well-Being, it brings together experts to exchange knowledge and explore pathways to Ukraine’s democratic and sustainable future.

Two flags are shown waving in the wind against a blue sky: the Swedish flag on the left and the Ukrainian flag on the right. Over the background, a blue box with white and pink text reads: “euniwell European University for Well-Being Save the Date 12 & 13 May 2026 Conference on Building Peace and Democracy in Ukraine Hub Conference in two locations: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv & Linnaeus University, Kalmar.”

The Building Peace and Democracy in Ukraine conference will take place on 12–13 May 2026 at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, Ukraine, and at Linnaeus University, Kalmar campus, Sweden. The event is organised by EUniWell Arena 2: Social Equality and Well-being. We warmly invite contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners – especially from our EUniWell partner institutions.

Ukraine stands at a critical historical juncture. In the face of ongoing aggression, territorial violations, and the trauma of war, the path to long-term peace and democratic stability lies not only in military resilience but also in the strengthening of institutions, the engagement of civil society, and the reconstruction of a just and inclusive economy. This conference provides a platform for coordinating expertise, exchanging experiences, and fostering collaboration across the domains most essential to Ukraine’s sustainable and democratic future.

Conference themes

  • Diplomacy as a Tool for Ensuring Peace and Justice
  • EU Law and Security
  • Building Democratic Peace through Civil Society
  • The Political Economy of Peace and Security in Ukraine
  • ”Truth matters” - Academic Freedom for Sustainable Democracy

The conference will be organised as a Hub Conference, bringing participants together in two locations – or “hubs”: one at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv and one at Linnaeus University in Kalmar. Participants may choose to travel to the hub they prefer; neither hub is considered the main location of the conference. All presentations will be accessible both in person and via real-time video link. This means participants can attend sessions either physically – in the room where the presentation is taking place – or virtually, synchronously across both hubs. While it is possible to participate entirely online, the conference strongly encourages physical presence to enable networking, collaboration, and social activities that enrich the overall experience.

Further information

Find further details on the Linnaeus University website: https://lnu.se/en/PeaceU

Contact

For questions, please reach out to Charlotte Silander and Linus Karlsson.

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