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🔔 Our fourth SMB Knowledge Transfer is less than two weeks away! On 6th November in Kyiv, participants will enjoy two intensive panel discussions in the form of exciting battles and an intriguing case study. What does this format entail? The moderator will pose common questions, and the speakers will take turns sharing their views. A sand timer will manage the response time, ensuring you gain the most practical insights from leading experts! The topic of the first battle: ‘What are the Key Marketing Components that will Generate Leads Instead of Likes on Social Media?’. Андрій Миронюк (founder of Myroniuk Consulting) will moderate the event and the speakers will include Oleksandr Lapko (CEO of RozetkaPay) and Marian Khomyn (Head of Marketing at UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group). Key discussion questions will include: ❔ What should marketing look like to increase margin rather than kill it with discounts? ❔ How to find a unique advantage in the market when "everyone sells the same"? ❔ What are the most common reasons why marketing does not generate revenue? The topic of the second battle: ‘The Future of Media Analytics: How AI Transforms Data Processing’. This discussion will be moderated by Kateryna Gordiienko (VP of Customer Success at YouScan Social Listening ✨) with Kateryna Lyashenko (Head of Marketing Research at Havas Media Ukraine) and Artem Skrypnyk (CEO of Favbet Tech) as speakers.  Key questions for discussion will be: ❔ What are the key benefits and risks of using AI for social media data analysis in marketing? ❔ Why is it worth investing in AI for marketing? ❔ How AI based on media monitoring data can identify trends and predict changes in consumer behaviour to gain competitive advantages? A bonus for participants — case study from Марія Кузьменок, Strategy and Creative Director at Myroniuk Consulting, on five communication mistakes that cost businesses money, as well as: ❔ How to increase sales by 300% through one single channel based on a real-life case study? ❔ How to stay ahead of the competition with a minimum budget but understanding the audience? Ready to change your perspective on marketing? 🎫 Remember, tickets are just a click away: lnkd.in/g8tK84nC Please note: All #ITUMember and #ITUPartner companies participate for free — to receive a 100% discount promo code reach out to N_Shcherbak@itukraine.org.ua ℹ️ SMB Knowledge Transfer is organised by the IT Ukraine Association with UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group as a Bank partner.

🔖 GigaCloud has become the first company in Ukraine to receive the status of VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider. This status confirms that GigaCloud's services comply with the concept of a sovereign cloud, which is especially relevant given the new security challenges. VMware Sovereign Cloud encompasses several key principles: 1️⃣ Data Sovereignty and Jurisdictional Control: All data is stored, processed, and accessible within a single country or region, and is subject to local legislation; 2️⃣ Data Availability and Integrity: Providers must enable clients to store data in at least two locations and ensure backup, disaster recovery, micro-segmentation and more; 3️⃣ Data Security and Compliance: This includes security monitoring, compliance with industry or government standards, a Zero Trust model in cybersecurity and data encryption; 4️⃣ Data Independence and Mobility: This ensures ease of data migration to and from the cloud, the use of modern architectures (e.g., containerization) and the possibility of building hybrid solutions. At the end of 2023, following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, all previous certificates were annulled, and partners were required to reaffirm their competencies. GigaCloud became one of the first in Ukraine to obtain the status of VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) at the Premier Partner level at the beginning of 2024.

📍 On Wednesday, October 23, Tech Unity: UK & Ukraine took place in London and brought together more than 100 representatives of IT ecosystems — government, business, and business communities — from Ukraine and the UK. The event provided a platform for discussing ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen ties within the tech sector. Participants received insights into the future of Ukrainian innovations in the UK tech and discussed global trends in Fintech, AI, inclusivity and the challenges of talent oversupply in the global IT market. The beginning of the event was full of welcoming speeches by: 🗣️ Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on IT Industry development; 🗣️ André Kölln, Deputy Director and Head of the Ukraine Early Recovery and Reconstruction Department (UERRD), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); 🗣️ Maria Shevchuk, CEO at the IT Ukraine Association. More about the topics of discussion and insights of the panelists: https://lnkd.in/g-3WMnx4 📑 The event concluded with a networking, where participants discussed ways to implement new initiatives and partnerships in the UK and Ukrainian tech space. 🇺🇦 The event is conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. 🇬🇧 Tech Unity: UK & Ukraine is one of the activities under the Good Governance Fund project "Business Revitalisation for Sustainable Growth" funded by UK International Development. The project delivery partners are Abt Global and #ITUkraineAssociation.

👩🏻💻 Maria Shevchuk, Executive Director of IT Ukraine Association, spoke at the international forum "Digitalisation of the New Economy - 2024" and emphasised that one of the most pressing problems of digitalisation today is hostile software. The event brought together experts to discuss digital tools for regional economic development and cooperation between the state and business. Ukraine imposed sanctions on Russian software developers back in 2017. However, experts report that more than 2,000 Ukrainian state companies have since purchased hostile software worth a total of UAH 860 million, with UAH 460 million spent after the full-scale invasion and UAH 91 million since the start of 2024. 💬 “In 2023, the IT Ukraine Association launched the Enemy Software project, which aims to withdraw all software products from the aggressor country from circulation and use. To do this, we created an expert group of EBA members and industry experts and joined the work on the draft law ‘On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions” (Reg. No. 11492), which prohibits the use of hostile software. In addition, the EBA is working as part of the Ermak-McFall group to develop a package of sanctions against Russia that will deny the aggressor access to software products, which is especially important for the oil and gas and banking sectors,” said Mariia Shevchuk at the forum. 🔗 More details: lnkd.in/gHcUe9XB

Join on October 31 the "BUSINESS ANALYTICS DEVELOPMENT" Conference, organized by the Global Business Analysis Community in collaboration with IIBA Ukraine Chapter, to discover the best paths for growth 🤔 In times of rapid change, understanding professional development directions becomes incredibly important. During an incredible journey through the world of business analysis, an intensive and informative format awaits you — 10 sessions, each 30 minutes long. The main topics of the online conference included: 📋 An overview of current trends in business analysis; 📋 New and emerging directions in the field of business analysis; 📋 The crucial role of business analysts in shaping the future of the profession. Registration: lnkd.in/eQfUfA-8 Details: lnkd.in/gVYWRGSu Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the future of business analysis and elevate your professional knowledge to the next level❕

🎧 SupportYourApp, welcome to the #ITUkraineAssociation! SupportYourApp is an international Support-as-a-Service company that has been providing secure technical, customer support solutions and CX services since 2010. The company works with a wide range of tech industries, including SaaS, FinTech, platforms, software products, hardware and more. Today, SupportYourApp has 8 international hubs with 1200 people on a team and provides services in 60+ languages. 💬 “The decision to join the IT Ukraine Association is a logical step in SupportYourApp's development as we continue contributing to Ukraine's growing tech ecosystem. I believe this partnership will strengthen collaboration within the IT community and open up new opportunities for the collective growth of the industry,” comments Daria Leshchenko, SupportYourApp Managing Partner. #ITUMember Card: lnkd.in/guZq7wVe 💙

Less than a week left until the “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: A Regional Dialogue for Responsible Innovation", carried out by StrategEast with the support of RECONOMY as part of the AI Policy Dialogue initiative! 🤖 Join the October 29th discussion on how AI is being regulated on international, regional, and national levels, learn about the latest regulatory trends, consider how ethical AI can be effectively implemented across various sectors, and engage with leaders shaping the future of AI governance! Veronika Myltseva, Senior Associate in the Technology and Investment Practice at #ITUMember Juscutum Legal Engineering and IT Ukraine Association AI expert, will speak at the ‘Ethical AI Development in Regional Contexts and Cross-Country Knowledge Exchange’ discussion panel. This roundtable will feature international experts from organizations like CAIDP, OECD, and the EU, as well as government representatives from Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia. Don’t miss the opportunity—register now: lnkd.in/gYSt4_AC 🔖 For any inquiries: hanna.myshko@strategeast.org 📧

Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs (SUP) Extends an invitation for the second SUP IT DAY! The 2024 large-scale forum will bring together over 300 state representatives and business owners, CEOs and top managers from leading Ukrainian IT companies that are actively implementing innovative scaling solutions. Among the topics of the October 31st event the main one will be “Business. Innovations. The Future” with additional tracks: 🖊️ Current challenges and opportunities in the tech industry; 🖊️ Data and business protection—cybersecurity—in the digital world; 🖊️ Defence technologies—MilTech—for national security; 🖊️ Integrating AI into businesses. Register: lnkd.in/dsA4sPy4 🎫 IT Ukraine Association Member companies are eligible for 25% discount: lnkd.in/gEG7zgxM

On October 29 at 10:30 (Kyiv time) EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine and EIT Digital will hold an info session which will present opportunities for Ukrainian innovators and digital technologies within the European ecosystem. The following EIT Digital experts will be the online meeting’s speakers: 🗣️ Elisabetta Trasatti, unipreneurship lead; 🗣️ Sergio Balassone, head of unipreneurship 🗣️ Mirko Tadic, RIS Venture Program and DeepHack Lead 🗣️ Krisztian Gal, ecosystem lead, East Region During the meeting, the attendees will gain exclusive information about the EIT Digital and Knowledge and Innovation Communities’ opportunities for the Ukrainian IT ecosystem, including the specific requirements for businesses and innovators. Register by following the link: https://lu.ma/asz9rci2 🎫