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Innovation Under Fire: A Roundtable Discussion with Serhiy Prytula

Roundtable
Serhiy Prytula joins the Council to discuss the military technology shaping the Russia-Ukraine war.
A manufacturer demonstrates a Ukrainian made drone at a Ukraine Defense Innovations exhibition for military clients in Ukraine on April 11, 2025.
Sep
22
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Speakers
Serhiy Prytula
Leslie Vinjamuri
Date and Time
Doors Open: 10:45 am
Location
Chicago Council Conference Center, 130 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Who Can Attend

REGISTRATION

This event is invitation-only and will take place at the Council's downtown office. Invites are non-transferable. For further information, please reach out to info@globalaffairs.org.

About This Event

The war in Ukraine has sparked a revolution in military innovation, with crowdfunding campaigns raising millions for advanced defense systems while entrepreneurs quickly turn civilian technology into battlefield solutions. Serhiy Prytula has emerged at the forefront of this movement, mobilizing public support to fund everything from medical equipment and bomb shelters to satellite networks. How is this crisis reshaping the future of warfare and blurring the lines between civilian innovation and military capability? Join Prytula as he discusses the powerful intersection of grassroots support, technological creativity, and the rapidly changing nature of modern conflict.

This roundtable will be held in partnership with Prytula Foundation USA and Razom for Ukraine.

About the Speakers
Serhiy Prytula
Founder, Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation
Headshot of Serhiy Prytula.
Serhiy Prytula is a former Ukrainian actor, radio host, and the founder of the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation.
Headshot of Serhiy Prytula.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Leslie Vinjamuri headshot
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.
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