IT Arena

This September, Arnaud Castaignet will speak at IT Arena. An unwavering supporter of Ukraine, he has been backing the country since the start of the full-scale invasion and initiated the Adopt a Drone initiative. Arnaud is the VP of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Skeleton Technologies, a European leader in high-power energy storage and fast-charging technologies 🦾🤝🏻 Arnaud discussed Skeleton Technologies’ operations, expansion strategy, his role, and trends in energy-efficient batteries. Swipe through the carousel for key takeaways from the interview. For the full interview, visit our blog 👩🏻💻👨🏻💻

✨ Unlocking memories from #itarena2023. Did you connect with anyone at last year’s IT Arena that you’re still in touch with? Tag your IT Arena bestie and share the partnerships or collaborations that blossomed from the event. Looking to expand your network? Grab your tickets to this year’s IT Arena and mingle with cool investors, innovative startups, top tech professionals, and like-minded peers 💥

Get ready for an epic #itarena2024! We're bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the globe. 🌍 Here’s the next batch of our incredible speakers: ✔️Sam Newman: Author of best-sellers Building Microservices and Monolith to Microservices. 20+ years in tech, now consulting for startups and global enterprises. ✔️Daria Leshchenko: Managing Partner at SupportYourApp, co-founder of Label Your Data and Outstaff Your Team. Expert in tech support and customer experience. ✔️Andreas Flodström: CEO of Beetroot. Pioneering people-centered tech team extension. Beetroot Academy has trained 12,000+ students, placing them in 700+ companies worldwide. ✔️Ivan Kaunov: Co-Founder and CEO at Buntar Aerospace. Tech entrepreneur turned soldier, now developing defense tech. Also launched Defence Builder, a Ukrainian accelerator for defense startups. 👉🏻 Check the link in the comments for more speakers 🔗 📆 Save the date and get ready to be inspired by these and more speakers at #itarena24.

In 2019, Stas Matviyenko, CEO and Co-Founder of Allset spoke from the IT Arena stage, sharing tips on how to get an investment. Five years and multiple investment rounds later, the Ukrainian-founded startup has been acquired by SoundHound AI! 🇺🇦🤝🏻🇺🇸 This acquisition combines Allset's restaurant ordering platform with SoundHound's cutting-edge voice AI. Imagine ordering your favorite meals just by talking to your car or TV! With Allset's founders continuing their roles and an impressive $26M funding history, this collaboration promises to revolutionize voice commerce in the food industry. Read more about the news on our blog. Link in the comments 👇🏻

Qudi, a participant in the 2019 Startup Competition, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new product: an LED mask that reacts to human voice and movements. The team has already sold thousands of the first version, and the second one is now in production. Read more on our blog via the link in the comments 👇🏻

IT Arena Tech Track is the go-to place for geeks and tech specialists and a source of inspiration on the future of technology. AI? Cloud architecture? Low code/no code technologies? You name it! Make sure to pop into some of the Tech Track’s talks to: 💥Discover new opportunities: Learn about cutting-edge advancements and how they can benefit your projects. 💥Gain practical knowledge: participate in hands-on workshops to deepen your expertise and skills. 💥Find inspiration: connect with like-minded individuals and tech enthusiasts who share your passion for innovation. Pro tip: Tech Track talks are always packed! 🔥 Highlight your favorites in advance. Don’t have a ticket yet? Grab yours now at itarena.ua 🎟️

IT Arena's third day has long been the event's crown jewel – an informal yet knowledge-packed finale that brings the tech buzz right into the heart of Lviv 🏙️💡 On this last day, IT Arena spreads its wings across 50 meetups held in the city's quirkiest cafes, coziest restaurants, and most vibrant pubs. Get ready for an exhilarating wrap-up at #itarena2024, designed to boost your expertise, forge valuable connections, and immerse you in Lviv's irresistible charm! ✨🤝 What's in store at IT Arena meetups? 📋 🧠A golden chance to expand your horizons 👥Connect with brilliant, like-minded souls 🚀Dive into diverse themes: business, product, tech, startups 🏛️Brainstorm cutting-edge ideas in Lviv's historic, atmospheric venues But hurry! Each venue has limited spots. Once meetup registration opens, secure your place ASAP🏃♀️💨 Pro tip: Add your chosen meetups to your calendar so you know exactly when and where the magic happens! 📅

Ready to craft products that not just look cool, but have users obsessing over them? Then you need to be at the Product track of #itarena2024. This year, we’re bringing top-tier expertise from industry leaders: 👉🏻Joel Semeniuk, Chief Strategy Officer at Communitech 👉🏻Ivan Kaunov, Co-Founder and CEO at Buntar Aerospace 👉🏻Andreas Flodström, social entrepreneur & CEO at Beetroot 👉🏻Andrew Wrobel, Founding Partner at Emerging Europe 👉🏻Daria Leshchenko, Managing Partner at SupportYourApp Join to connect with the best in the industry and explore speaker talks, panel discussions, real-world case studies on successful product strategies.💡All while networking with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential partners. 👥 📆 Mark your calendars for September 27-29 #itarena2024 More information via the link in the comments 🔗

The ongoing war has amplified the risks startup founders face. In these turbulent times, their ventures can either skyrocket to success at warp speed... or crash and burn 💥 But our Startup Competition alumni are built differently! We've got a proven track record of propelling startups to major achievements. Wanna see how our startup winners from 2019-2023 leveled up? Read the article via the link in the comments.

We continue to introduce you to the #itarena2024 speakers. These seasoned experts are at the top of their respective games, and they’re already gearing up to share invaluable insights from their wealth of experience and knowledge with you🔥 ✔️ Rick Rasmussen is an Industry Fellow at UC Berkeley who has guided three startups from zero revenue to billion-dollar acquisition exits totaling $12B in value. His expertise lies in nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems on a global scale. ✔️ Dan Herman, PhD, CEO of Intellectual Property Ontario, is the director and producer behind Magnetic Cities, an 18-part docuseries exploring innovation hubs worldwide, premiering on News Forum in May 2024. ✔️ Gauthier Vasseur leads the Fisher Center for Business Analytics as Executive Director. He optimized operations for tech giants like Hyperion (acquired by Oracle) and Google. Gauthier co-chairs the Berkeley Alliance for Inclusive AI and authored “Become a Data Pioneer.” ✔️ Rhonda Shrader heads the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program. An entrepreneur herself, she was an early employee at biotech firm Organogenesis, spun out of MIT. Rhonda has founded or joined founding teams across biotech, behavioral health, nonprofit, retail, and AI startups. ✔️ Andrew Wrobel, Founding Partner at Emerging Europe, is a modern renaissance man – entrepreneur, coach, adviser, host, author. His wheelhouse includes technology, innovation, global business services, FDI, digital transformation, nation branding, and bridging cultural divides. 📆 Mark your calendars for September 27-29 to be inspired by this incredible array of speakers at #itarena2024 More information via the link in the comments 🔗