Olha Vovchuk (moderator)

Olena Skyrta

Anna Oriekhova

Yevhen Kudriavets

Olena Kompaniiets

A galaxy is a giant stellar city, where hundreds of billions of stars shine. Some of them have their own planetary systems, and among those worlds there may be ones that resemble our Earth. How do stars form from enormous clouds of gas and dust? How do planets emerge over hundreds of millions of years within protoplanetary disks, sometimes giving rise to Earth-like worlds? The answers to these questions, along with many more cosmic discoveries, await you on October 11!

Vira Iefremova

Scientists grow and program stem cells for specialisation. What does this mean? The ability to treat a wide variety of diseases – from spinal cord injuries to heart repair. Researchers at pharmaceutical companies are already conducting clinical trials of stem cell-based drugs for the treatment of epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.

But every time science creates new tools, the question arises: who has the right to use them and under what conditions? Stem cells are one of the most promising technologies in modern medicine. There is a lot of controversy and fear surrounding this topic. Embryonic cells, laboratory biology, new types of therapies — all of this raises complex ethical discussions.

At the INSCIENCE Conference 2025, Vira Iefremova, Doctor of Science in Molecular Biomedicine, will talk about what stem cells really are, where they are already being used in therapy — particularly for rare diseases — and what potential they hold for the future.

· Maksym Rabinovych, Healthy Mind

· Roman Havrysh, Anima.ua

· Mykhailo Shuranov, CheckEye

· Yuliia Tkach, Vector media (moderator)

In a discussion with representatives from Anima, CheckEye, and HealthyMind, we will explore how startups at the intersection of science, medicine, and artificial intelligence are transforming prevention and diagnosis, identify the areas of medicine with the greatest potential for advancement thanks to AI, and discuss the risks associated with this development. We will also discuss the future of Ukrainian medical startups and their integration into the healthcare system.

· Yevhen Kudriavets, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine

· Illia Filipov, EdEra

· Polina Limina, Science Kids

· Ruslan Tsyhankov, teacher of physics and computer science at Kyiv Lyceum No. 176 (moderator)

Olena Kompaniiets

Serhiy Konoplytskyi, SPEKA

Curator-led tour of the INSCIENCE Conference exhibition, where you’ll get a closer look at the startup teams and other participants featured in the showcase. The tour will be led by Serhiy Konoplytskyi, Editor-in-chief at SPEKA, at 12:00.

Любомир Демків, SoftServe

Barbara Oakley (US, online)

In times of profound challenge, resilience is not simply a virtue—it is a lifeline. This presentation explores how the latest insights from neuroscience, combined with the emerging power of AI, can help us better understand and strengthen human motivation and endurance under stress. Drawing from research on memory, cognitive load, and reappraisal, Dr. Barbara Oakley shows practical strategies that help the brain reframe adversity, manage anxiety, and sustain focus.

The talk highlights how humor, curiosity, and new learning can provide surprising boosts to resilience, even in dark times. With examples from both science and lived experience, Oakley illustrates how to cultivate mental strength and adaptability without denying reality’s difficulties. The session offers not only knowledge, but also concrete, evidence-based tools to support perseverance, hope, and inner fortitude.

· Bohdana Valigura

· Artur Proydakov

In a film club format, we will analyze scenes from cult films (Dead Poets Society, Detachment, Les Choristes) and discuss how directors portray leadership, group dynamics, and the influence of charismatic figures.

Together, we will examine how these scenes relate to real-life practices and what insights they can offer to those who work with individuals and teams. We will discuss what truly makes a leader influential, how group dynamics are formed, how cinema and society idealize the image of a teacher, and what should be rethought. We will also consider what these scenes would look like in a more realistic interpretation and whether similar situations have occurred in our own experiences.

Olha Vovchuk (moderator)

Dmytro Zhdanov

In this lecture, we will embark on a fascinating journey through 4.5 billion years of Earth’s history—from its very birth to the present day. We will discover what our planet is made of and how its structure influences the natural phenomena we encounter every day. We will also meet real “guests from space”—meteorites—and even get the chance to hold solidified lava in our hands!

· Vira Iefremova

· Kateryna Terebilenko

· Mirjana Pović

· Anna Oriekhova (moderator)

What does it take to build a career in science? What inspires women to enter STEM fields, and which barriers do they face along the way? How do female scientists contribute today to empowering the next generation of girls and women in science? This panel will be moderated by Anna Oriekhova, co-founder and partner of INSCIENCE, who will also present key insights from the recent research “Women’s careers in STEM: barriers and motivation.”

Олег Місько, SoftServe

Science Kids team

· Oleksandr Avdeev, psychotherapist

· Maryna Shkvyria, zoologist

A conversation about the psychology of humour: how it builds trust and cohesion in communities, why laughter is a tool for social interaction, and what role it plays in the survival of species.

Olha Vovchuk (moderator)

INSCIENCE Team

Curator-led tour of the INSCIENCE Conference exhibition, where you’ll get a closer look at the startup teams and other participants featured in the showcase. The tour will be led by INSCIENCE team, at 14:00.

· Anna Kuzemko

· Vadym Maniuk

· Ivan Moisiienko

· Akim Galimov, Real History

Velykyi Luh (TGreat Meadow) is a unique natural and cultural landscape in southern Ukraine that remained submerged under the waters of the Kakhovka Reservoir for nearly a century. The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2023 was a catastrophe for the region — and at the same time, it raised urgent questions: what has been lost, what is worth restoring, and what does the future hold? During the discussion, we will take a historical look back at the Velykyi Luh, share rare archival footage, and explore the region’s unique ecosystem, culture, and geography. We’ll also examine the current state of the land after the reservoir disappeared: ecological conditions, soil health, biodiversity, and the fate of wells and rivers that once flowed through southern Ukraine. The main focus will be on the future: why rebuilding the dam would be a mistake, and what alternatives exist from the perspective of modern ecology and climate resilience.

Anastasiia Chyhareva

On other planets in the Solar System, unbearable heat or freezing cold, hurricane-force winds, and acid rains prevail. So why has Earth become our home? What is its secret? The answer lies in the climate system. Over billions of years, the climate has changed—but why are today’s changes considered a global threat? What role do the atmosphere and its circulation play? How do the ocean, atmosphere, and cryosphere interact? Which processes form clouds and precipitation—the very “building blocks” of climate? We’ll find out in the lecture!

Ivan Rusev

The Black Sea is ancient and unique. How did it form, and how has it changed over time? What species live in it — and why these ones in particular? What impact is the war having — from sea mines to pollution?

Together with INSCIENCE Conference 2025 speaker Ivan Rusev — Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, and Head of the Research Department at Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park — we’ll explore the history and anthropology of the Black Sea, current scientific research, and the environmental threats it faces today.

Dr. Kateryna Potapova, neurologist

Evidence-based methods for preserving brain function — what really works to maintain cognitive potential. From the role of sleep to the influence of vitamin D, the microbiome, physical activity, and lifelong learning, we will look at systematic approaches that are scientifically proven to help the brain remain flexible and function effectively.

Science Kids team

· Sofiia Shiliak, Kiss My Apps

· Arnaud Castaignet, Skeleton Technologies

· Viktoriia Oliinyk, Open AI (online)

· Borys Drozhak The Borys (moderator)

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from scientific breakthroughs to global-scale applications — transforming industries, shaping policy, and redefining how we live and work. This discussion brings together experts from OpenAI, Skeleton Technologies, and Kiss My Apps to explore how AI innovations transition from the lab to real-world solutions, what opportunities and risks arise along the way, and how Ukraine can position itself in this global transformation. Moderated by Borys Drozhak, the talk will dive into the balance between innovation, regulation, and responsibility in the AI era.

Polina Limina

Access for educators only

· Oleksandr Lysytsia

· Vira Iefremova

Modern life-saving treatments. We will discuss fundamental and applied research, patient stories, prospects, and challenges in transplantology in Ukraine.

Science Kids team

Olha Vovchuk (moderator)

Liubomyr Demkiv, SoftServe

Space has already become a testing ground for key technologies we refer to as Physical AI. Digital twins, agentic AI, GN&C, physics-based simulation, and sensor fusion are the fundamental components used in space missions to enhance the autonomy and reliability of systems.
 In collaboration with NASA, the SoftServe team, led by Lyubomyr Demkiv, develops simulations of lunar environments and models of robotic behavior on regolith to reduce risks and accelerate preparation for real missions.
This simulation-first approach enables the creation of systems that not only follow instructions but also adapt, learn, and make decisions in dynamic environments. This is how a new paradigm of robotics is emerging — one where Physical AI becomes the foundation for both space exploration and industrial automation on Earth.

Oleksii Kovalenko

In the lecture, we will learn what Earth was like in the distant past and how life first emerged on it. We will explore the earliest organisms, their behavior, and the mark they left on the planet’s history. We will also uncover the mysteries of extinctions and discuss the modern threats facing the bluest planet in the Solar System.

Illia Kabachynskyi and Anton Polieskov, "Zakryv raund"

Curator-led tour of the INSCIENCE Conference exhibition, where you’ll get a closer look at the startup teams and other participants featured in the showcase. The tour will be led by Illia Kabachynskyi and Anton Polieskov, hosts at “Zakryv raund” podcast, at 16:00.

Ilya Bachurin, psychologist

We are used to working ourselves to exhaustion. But daily recovery is a strategy for long-term endurance. This lecture covers simple techniques for calming the nervous system, including breathing exercises, micro-breaks, and restoring your resources.

Любомир Демків, SoftServe

Oleksii Kovalenko

· Khrystyna Hnatenko

· Viktoriia Kravchenko

· Evheniia Prekrasna

· Vasyl Baydak (host)

On the main stage of the INSCIENCE Conference 2025, comedian Vasyl Baydak and 10-year-old Varya, a girl who loves science and Science Kids lectures, will interview Ukrainian scientists —Khrystyna Hnatenko (physicist), Viktoriia Kravchenko (neurobiologist) and Evheniia Prekrasna (microbiologist, Antarctic researcher). Together, they will explore the human side of science: from everyday life in the laboratory and moments of “eureka” to funny children’s questions.

Olha Vovchuk (moderator)

Oleh Misko, SoftServe

The medical field no longer needs new chatbots — it needs evidence-based workflows. What opportunities does generative AI already offer in clinical practice, research, and operations: converting speech into structured documentation, searching for evidence in medical records, rapid research and analytics support, supplier and component selection, as well as services for HR and customer support.

Dmytro Danylchenko

We invite you on a journey through time—from the first technological inventions to the innovations shaping our future. We will explore how ancient mechanisms worked, what amazed engineers of the Middle Ages, and which discoveries made the Renaissance era so remarkable. You will learn fascinating facts about electricity, computers, and the digital world we live in today. Through examples, we will see how technologies have transformed human life, supporting both the economy and culture.

Vasyl Baydak

Олег Місько, SoftServe

Mirjana Pović (Spain/Ethiopia)

When we look up at the night sky, we see planets, stars and galaxies glowing faintly in the darkness. But some galaxies stand out as truly extraordinary: they host active galactic nuclei (AGN) at their centres, which are so bright that they can outshine all the stars in them combined. These are active galaxies, powered by supermassive black holes millions or billions of times more massive than our Sun. As matter falls into these supermassive black holes, it releases large amounts of energy across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to X-rays and gamma-rays. Active galaxies are not only fascinating sources with very complex and unique physics, but they are also natural laboratories that help us understand the history of our Universe. By studying their physics and incredible diversity, from quasars billions of light-years away to nearby AGN, we can reconstruct how galaxies form, grow, and interact with their environment. They also provide clues about how supermassive black holes influence the galaxies around them, regulating star formation and shaping the large-scale structure of the Universe. In this talk, we will take a journey through the fascinating world of AGN, exploring how astronomers use active galaxies to uncover the history of the evolution of the Universe using the best scientific data, and why the physics of AGN remains one of the most exciting frontiers of modern astronomy.

Olha Vovchuk (moderator)