VIII International Economic Forum "INNOVATIONS. INVESTMENTS. KHARKIV INITIATIVES!" which is due to be held on September 23, 2016, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is focused on the development of international economic integration, demonstration of existing opportunities and prospects of leading industrial clusters, development of an effective system of public-private partnerships, improving competitiveness of regions, consideration of the Strategy of the reform of local self-government and territorial organization of government in Ukraine.

The Forum, which will take place in Kharkiv for the eighth time, has become one of the largest investment projects in Ukraine. In 2015 there have been met more than 500 participants from 16 countries.