{"id":62560,"date":"2025-12-02T10:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/?p=62560"},"modified":"2025-12-02T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:43:22","slug":"it-arena-warsaw-how-polands-tech-industry-could-get-a-major-boost-from-ukraines-leading-tech-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/it-arena-warsaw-how-polands-tech-industry-could-get-a-major-boost-from-ukraines-leading-tech-event\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Arena Warsaw: how Poland\u2019s tech industry could get a major boost from Ukraine\u2019s leading tech event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IT Arena, known as Ukraine\u2019s biggest tech event, is launching a new edition in Warsaw, set to take place on May 15-16. Evolving from its flagship event in Lviv, the Warsaw edition marks IT Arena\u2019s first international expansion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in Lviv, IT Arena has welcomed nearly 40,000 attendees since 2014 and today brings together around 6,500 participants annually from more than 40 countries. Over the years, IT Arena has hosted standout speakers \u2014 from globally notorious figures like Alexander Nix, now under investigation, to media personalities such as Oobah Butler, Mike Butcher, and Maye Musk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Warsaw edition is expected to welcome about 3,500 attendees from 20 countries and will be held at the Palace of Culture and Science, one of Warsaw\u2019s historic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOver the past 12 years, IT Arena has grown from a tech event into a platform connecting industry leaders, startups, and businesses from across the globe. We\u2019ve always been global at heart, with a lineup and audience that reflect that mission. Ukrainians have incredible tech and innovation to share with the world, and we\u2019re thrilled to bring IT Arena to Warsaw \u2014 this is just the beginning,\u201d<\/em> says Stepan Veselovskyi<\/strong>, founder of IT Arena. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

IT Arena has grown into one of the most influential tech events in Eastern Europe, earning the title of Best Tech Event three times according to DOU, Ukraine\u2019s largest developer community. A key focus of the event is the showcase of cutting-edge dual-use and defense technologies, reflecting Ukraine\u2019s growing leadership in this sector. IT Arena also hosts an annual Startup Competition \u2014 a pitch battle for early-stage tech teams \u2014 and this year\u2019s investment fund has reached a record $15 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on this success, the Warsaw edition will bring together industry leaders, professionals, startups, investors, government representatives, and media for two days of insights and innovation. Like its Lviv counterpart, the Warsaw edition will focus on bringing the global tech community together in one place and showcasing Ukraine\u2019s leading expertise in dual-use technologies, alongside expo zones and other signature IT Arena formats. Networking and a festival-like atmosphere are hallmarks of IT Arena, with many of the best conversations happening after hours. The first speakers for 2026 have already been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining the 2026 lineup are: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n