IT Arena is a tech conference that annually brings together more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, and thinkers in Lviv for three days of discussions, business networking, and inspiration.
Having emerged over ten years ago, IT Arena has consistently set the pace for the technology industry in Ukraine, uniting global tech enthusiasts in Lviv. Despite the challenges of war, IT Arena continues to bring together a tech-savvy crowd for three days of networking, inspiration, and business opportunities. In 2024, IT Arena is poised for a new chapter.
On the last weekend of September, IT Arena 2024 will make a comeback to the historic center of Lviv, featuring insightful tech talks, enhanced networking opportunities for the tech community, and afterparties known for their festival spirit and friendly feel. The 2024 event is expanding, focusing on new possibilities for startups and local companies, making it bigger and better than ever.
If you are a UK-based company interested in attending, please email [email protected]
Day 1 - Opening Day:
The IT Arena opening day, will include a sequence of in-person events – Opening Ceremony, followed by an inspiring keynote speech, and two offline afterparties – Tech Lounge and Networking Party.
It will give the attendees great networking opportunities alongside the chance to talk to people who are setting the rules and changing the tech industry.
Day 2 - Full Conference Day:
The speakers in the Day 2 lineup will debate and highlight the key themes, trends, and current practices, and present visions on tech development from several angles – local and foreign entrepreneurs, tech companies’ top management, startup founders, and influencers.
Day 2 will bring together over 100 speakers to share experiences and insights in four tracks – Business, Tech, Product, and Startup. And in the evening the Startup Competition Finals and Awards, followed by an afterparty.
Day 3 - Meetup Day:
On the final day of the conference, attendees will have a unique opportunity to learn and relax simultaneously.
IT Arena will transition from a more formal setting to over 15 venues located in the historic center of the city, providing visitors from other cities and countries with the chance to do some sightseeing while attending 50 meetups covering a range of topics related to business, product development, technology, and startups. These meetups will take place in some of the city’s most well-known or quirky cafes, restaurants, and pubs, among other locations. As seating is limited in each venue, advance registration is mandatory.
If you are a UK-based company interested in attending, please email [email protected]
Daniel Clarke
Daniel Clarke
Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.
Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.
Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.
Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs.
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Oliver Alderson
Oliver Alderson
Oliver is the team assistant for the Policy and Public Affairs teams, joining techUK in November of 2023. He assists the teams admistrative support, communication, and event production.
Prior to working at techUK, Oliver studied at Swansea and Bristol universities, attaining a masters in Policy Research. During this time he competed in debating competitions around the country where he discussed and deliberated various policy issues. Between his studies Oliver acted as a student assistant in mental health research for the SMaRteN student network.
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- 07505 890 596
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- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180
