Intersectoral Dialogue for Sustainable Development
Cooperation of education, science, government, business, civil society and international partners to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Dialogue that brings sectors together
Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University promotes intersectoral dialogue, bringing together representatives of education, science, state and local authorities, business, civil society and international organisations around shared challenges and priorities of sustainable development.
The university organises and takes part in conferences, forums, round tables and expert discussions, creating opportunities to share knowledge and experience, align approaches to current problems and develop intersectoral cooperation.
This work helps to build partnerships, spread innovative approaches and jointly seek solutions in education, science, the economy, energy efficiency and the sustainable development of territorial communities.
Related goals: SDG 17 «Partnerships for the Goals», SDG 4 «Quality Education», SDG 7 «Affordable and Clean Energy», SDG 11 «Sustainable Cities and Communities».
Events and initiatives in 2025
International Scientific and Practical Conference «Business Ecosystems: Sustainable Development» (BESD–2025)
3–7 February 2025
Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University organised the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Business Ecosystems: Sustainable Development» (BESD–2025), which became a platform for discussing sustainable development, innovation and cooperation between science, education, business and government.
The conference brought together representatives of the academic community, the business environment and the public sector. According to the published materials, more than 500 people registered, and 344 authors contributed to the research papers.
One of the key events of the conference was the round table «Development of Business Ecosystems: Integration of Business, Education, Science and Government», held on 5 February 2025. Its participants discussed mechanisms of intersectoral partnership, the role of education and science in innovative development, state policy and the prospects for building sustainable business ecosystems.
On 6 February 2025 the panel discussion «International Project Activities and Academic Mobility for Sustainable Development» was held, devoted to international cooperation, joint projects, knowledge sharing and the contribution of academic mobility to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
BESD–2025 confirmed the university’s role as an organiser of intersectoral dialogue aimed at developing cooperation between the academic community, business and government.
- Role of the university: host and organiser of the conference.
- Sectors involved: education, science, business, government.
- Main focus: partnerships and innovation for sustainable development.
Sources: publication of the Department of Economics and Customs about BESD–2025 (in Ukrainian); conference page.
All-Ukrainian Forum «Days of Educational Leadership — 2025»
10–11 June 2025
Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University organised the All-Ukrainian Forum «Days of Educational Leadership — 2025», which brought together representatives of state authorities, educational institutions, business, employers and civil society to discuss current issues of education development and partnership.
The forum addressed educational transformation, cooperation of universities with businesses and territorial communities, the development of civic initiatives, international partnerships and the involvement of young people in public life.
In particular, the discussion platform «University and Business: From Practice to Partnership» focused on cooperation between higher education institutions and employers, the development of practice-oriented training and aligning educational opportunities with the needs of the economy.
The platform «Education through Action: On Civil Society, Projects, Partnerships and Impact» discussed civic engagement, project activities and cooperation of educational institutions with civil society organisations and local communities.
Participants included representatives of the Zaporizhzhia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, businesses, the NGO «Prohresylni» and the Zaporizhzhia City Development Institute.
The forum became a venue for sharing experience and developing intersectoral dialogue on the role of education in social transformation, community development and building partnerships, in line with the targets of SDG 4 «Quality Education» and SDG 17 «Partnerships for the Goals».
Source: forum page «Days of Educational Leadership — 2025» (in Ukrainian).
Round table on developing the network of Energy Innovation Hubs for Ukraine’s recovery
3 July 2025
Representatives of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University took part in the round table «Developing the Network of Energy Innovation Hubs for Ukraine’s Recovery: Results of the Half-Year and Planning Further Work», held at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
The university was represented by Vice-Rector Andrii Ivanchenko and Iryna Nazarenko, who represented the Energy Innovation Hub of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic.
The event brought together representatives of the academic community and partner organisations involved in energy efficiency and Ukraine’s recovery, in particular with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Participants discussed the results of the hub network, experience of working with territorial communities and priorities for further cooperation.
The university’s participation demonstrates its involvement in intersectoral dialogue on energy-efficient recovery, the spread of professional knowledge and the development of partnerships with communities and international organisations.
This area of activity relates to SDG 7 «Affordable and Clean Energy», SDG 11 «Sustainable Cities and Communities» and SDG 17 «Partnerships for the Goals».
Source: news about the round table of the Energy Innovation Hubs.
Why intersectoral dialogue matters
Intersectoral dialogue is an important part of the work of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic aimed at supporting sustainable development and strengthening cooperation between the university and various actors in public life.
Organising international conferences, all-Ukrainian forums and thematic discussions, as well as taking part in partnership initiatives, creates opportunities to share knowledge, discuss common challenges, develop professional contacts and find agreed approaches to solving them.
The university continues to develop cooperation with public authorities, businesses, civil society organisations, research and educational institutions and international partners, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and promoting the sustainable development of territorial communities.
