Bukovel, Ukraine 18–20 September 2026

Carpathian 8 Summit

One region. Connected nations.

About the Summit

The founding summit of a new regional initiative

CARPATHIAN 8 SUMMIT is the founding summit of a new regional initiative that will bring together eight countries of the Carpathian region, EU institutions, global partners, local communities, businesses, and investors.

C8 SUMMIT aims to transform this shared geography into a joint space of security, economic development, investment, and cross-border cooperation — from political dialogue to project implementation.

8 countries
Heads of state
EU institutions
500+ business participants
International investors
Dozens of joint projects and partnerships
Investment Lab
Business Fair

When 18–20 September Three days of the forum program

Where Bukovel The Carpathians, Ukraine

Who 8 countries Heads of state, EU institutions, business and investors

Registration

Choose your registration track

Pick the category that matches your participation. Applications are reviewed after submission.

Registration is open until 16 September 2026

01 Government and Regions Officials of state and regional institutions 02 Business Company delegates and entrepreneurs 03 Young Leaders The youth track of the Summit 04 Media Media accreditation for the Summit 05 Expo Exhibitors of the Summit expo area 06 Speakers Speakers and moderators of the program

Venue

Bukovel, the Carpathians

The Summit takes place in Bukovel — a resort in the heart of the Carpathians at about 1,000 m above sea level, in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The exact venue and programme details are sent to confirmed participants by the organizers.

Where: Bukovel, Polianytsia
Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
Landmark: Resort centre, Ferris wheel
48.36951, 24.40035
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How to get there

By special train to Tatariv station

Przemyśl (PL) – Lviv – Tatariv ≈ 320 km
Košice (SK) – Uzhhorod – Tatariv ≈ 400 km
Uzhhorod (UA) – Tatariv ≈ 365 km
Budapest (HU) – Chop – Tatariv ≈ 600 km
Valea Vișeului (RO) – Tatariv ≈ 74 km

Travel time excludes border and customs procedures.

Transfer

Tatariv station → Bukovel, ≈ 20 min by car ≈ 15 km

By car from the airports

Baia Mare airport (RO) ≈ 255 km
Suceava airport (RO) ≈ 315 km
Debrecen airport (HU) ≈ 340 km
Košice airport (SK) ≈ 370 km
Iași airport (RO) ≈ 380 km
Rzeszów airport (PL) ≈ 410 km
Lublin airport (PL) ≈ 450 km
Chișinău airport (MD) ≈ 510 km
Budapest airport (HU) ≈ 535 km
Kraków airport (PL) ≈ 575 km
Warsaw airport (PL) ≈ 650 km

Road distances from the airport to Bukovel; border time not included.

Distances are approximate. Transfer details for participants will be announced by the organizers.