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During the conference "The Future of District Heating: International Experience, Innovative Technologies, and Digital Solutions," held in May at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, a joint event organized by the university and the ReWarm project of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) focused on discussing key issues related to the modernization of district heating systems. Particular attention was given to the application of heat pump technologies, including those based on geothermal energy sources, as well as the implementation of digital solutions for the intelligent management of district heating networks.

One of the most pressing issues facing Ukraine's defense industry was the focus of the forum "Transforming Management in the Defense Industry," held at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in late May. The urgency of the discussion was dictated by the realities of war itself: modern warfare has become highly technology-driven, and according to some estimates, technologies on the battlefield are now evolving almost every three months.

🤝 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) will work on the RE:LinkHUB social project—an initiative for the professional reintegration of veterans and people with disabilities. The project will combine engineering solutions, VR technologies, professional training in the transportation sector, and employment support.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute hosted the All-Ukrainian scientific conference “The Chernobyl Disaster: Medical, Environmental, and Social Consequences 40 Years Later”—one of the key events the university organized in memory of the Chernobyl tragedy.

🔥 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and the “Reforming the District Heating Sector in Ukraine” / ReWarm project signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

📌 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) participated in the “Mil Tech Innovations” forum, organized by the Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers in collaboration with the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Forces.

The Faculty of Sociology and Law (FSP) at Igor Sikorsky KPI hosted a workshop titled “The Human Factor in Accessibility: The Psychology of Perceiving Diversity.” ⚖️ The event was dedicated to protecting the rights of people with disabilities, the right to dignity, and the development of accessibility in the field of public administration.

At the Information and Analytical Situation Center of Igor Sikorsky KPI, the latest stage of training for female specialists within the large-scale “She Is a Deminer” program has been successfully completed. This practical workshop is being held for the second time, which attests to the high effectiveness of the chosen training methodology and the critical importance of training qualified personnel for the field of mine action.

The first international MSCA Lviv 2026 competition, organized by the Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator (MSCA), was successfully held in Lviv, bringing together innovators, investors, experts, universities, and companies from around the world.

IEEE Kyiv Polytechnic Week brought together two international technical conferences — ELNANO and STEE — and over 400 participants from 23 countries around the world.