On September 1, 2025, Ukraine’s Law on Lobbying came into force, marking a milestone in reforming public policy and aligning the country with European transparency standards. At the same time, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) launched the Transparency Register — an open online platform ensuring
SIC Group USA, Bay Atlantic University, and the Global Policy Institute are pleased to invite you to the presentation of The Game of Campaigns, a new book by Kateryna Odarchenko, dedicated to the art, strategy, and technologies of modern political campaigns. Published on Amazon (view the book
In the United States and Europe, no serious political campaign begins without opposition research — a professional process of political due diligence. Contrary to the common belief, it’s not only about “digging up dirt.” True opposition research means gathering verified, legal facts about candidates, parties, and stakeholders.
SIC Group, a leading international consulting firm specializing in political consulting, public relations, government relations (GR), and crisis communications, is proud to announce its partnership with the 11th International Political Campaign & Government Relations Forum and the International GR & Political Campaign Awards Ceremony 2026. The event
The worst time to build your crisis plan is during the crisis. Yet 70% of mid-size companies lack a structured, tested communication response framework. What a Crisis Comms Plan Must Include • Crisis scenarios specific to your industry • Pre-assigned response teams (exec, legal, comms, ops) •
Social media is a double-edged sword. It’s where the crisis can erupt — and also where it can be defused. That’s why companies need a real-time digital protocol. User Intent Examples “Should I post during a PR scandal?” “How to manage Twitter crisis response?” What To Do
On January 14, 2025, one of the most significant international events took place — the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. According to Fox News, the event brought together 700 leaders from political, religious, and business circles for a joint prayer supporting Donald Trump’s peace initiatives regarding Israel, Iran, and
The International Government Affairs Professional Association (IGAPA) is pleased to announce that video recordings from the 10th International Government Relations Forum are now available on YouTube. This milestone event, held in Washington, D.C., brought together over 600 government relations professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and public affairs experts
Washington, D.C. – The 10th International Government Relations Forum successfully brought together top policymakers, thought leaders, and experts from nine countries to address pressing global challenges in governance, security, and economic development. This high-level event featured distinguished speakers, including Kateryna Odarchenko, Paolo von Schirach, Duvi Honig, Maryna Ovtsynova, Serhii Kolisnyk, Sebastian Bonneau, and Robert
Date: March 27, 2025 Location: Bay Atlantic University, Washington, D.C. To register: https://forms.gle/RFt5bK4yzs8QECuf6 Step into the premier gathering of professionals in Government Relations, lobbying, advocacy, political communications, and regulatory strategy. The 10th Annual International Government Relations Forum, organized by IGAPA (International Government Affairs Professional Association), brings together
To register: https://forms.gle/f7fSzzrswfPeQDRJ6 Join history in Washington! In January 2025, the United States will celebrate the inauguration of a new president. This is more than just an event — it’s a unique opportunity to become a part of world history, learn about the mechanisms of the U.S. political system,
Attending the Aspen Security Forum in Washington, D.C., proved to be an invaluable experience, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and the world. Among the attendees was Kateryna Odarchenko, CEO of SIC Group USA LLC, who engaged with prominent speakers
SIC Group USA made a strong impression at the prestigious J-Biz Expo, where CEO Kateryna Odarchenko highlighted the company’s cutting-edge services to an international audience of business leaders, government officials, and global economic experts. Key Highlights of SIC Group USA’s Showcase: The J-Biz Expo serves as a
On October 11, 2017, the Third International GR Forum was held in the “Parkovy” shopping center in Kyiv, which brought together company managers, representatives of state authorities, industry organizations, Government Relations (GR) specialists, PR, and marketing specialists. The program of the forum was devoted to the issue
On June 5, Kyiv hosted the inaugural International GR Forum, organized by SIC Group Ukraine under the leadership of Kateryna Odarchenko. The event served as a crucial platform for dialogue between business and government representatives, focusing on modern business trends, effective interaction between business and government, and