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Introduction
The Ukrainian IT sector has performed remarkably since the start of the full-scale invasion in February of last year. It is the one industry to actually grow its export revenues during this time, thanks to the implementation of business continuity plans, timely relocation of teams and the diversification of development centres throughout Ukraine and abroad.
Incredibly Ukrainian companies have been launching and implementing new projects, services and products, paying much-needed taxes, expanding to new international markets and attracting new clients. Undoubtedly the IT industry will play a central role in Ukraine’s post-victory development.
The Ukrainian Tech Forum has been convened as a platform to bring together all the key participants and stakeholders in the Ukrainian tech and IT ecosystems with their international counterparts and the CIOs of major international companies for a timely discussion of the opportunities being created as Ukraine’s IT companies become further integrated into global markets.
Just some of the business-critical and key topics to be covered are:
- The Ukrainian tech sector in figures: charting the growth in the number of companies, IT professionals and exported services and products
- Charting the ongoing transformation of Ukraine from being Europe’s back office to becoming an innovation centre in its own right
- The role of government in the digital transformation of Ukraine
- What are the major growth services and products? Spotlight on robotics, AI & ML, IOT, cybersecurity, Big Data & analytics, mobility, enterprise software
- Financing growth and the importance of the Venture Capital ecosystem for the Ukrainian tech sector
- Are cross-border M&A deals involving Ukrainian IT firms (both as the acquirer and the target) on the rise? Case studies of successful deals to date
- Spotlight on the rollout and goals of the UK-Ukraine TechBridge. Harnessing opportunities for collaboration and innovation
Our team has been holding Ukrainian investment conferences for over 25 years and the leading Ukrainian tech and VC firms are regular speakers at our Ukrainian Investment Roadshow and sector-specific conferences. Just some of the recent speakers, sponsors and participants at our recent events include: UVCA, IT Ukraine Association, Intellias, Horizon Capital, N-iX, Flashpoint VC, ICU Ventures, Sigma Software, Softserve, SAP Ukraine, iTelligence, Intel Ukraine, Kyivstar, Wallet Factory, Cyklum, Vodafone Ukraine, Energame, Ukrainian Association of FinTech & Innovation Companies, TechoSystem.
Our registration fees have been frozen from last year and Ukrainian companies whose activities and revenue have been impacted by the full-scale invasion are encouraged to contact us directly and we will extend to them the best possible discounts to enable their participation.
Programme
08:30 Registration and refreshments
09:30 Session 1: An Overview Of The Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem And Its Contribution To The National Economy
- The IT sector’s contribution to the national economy during the full-scale invasion and how it has remained resilient and achieved growth. Mapping out its participation in the country’s recovery following victory
- The role of government in the digital transformation of Ukraine
- The macroeconomic outlook for Ukraine and to what extent it impacts the tech sector
- Advantages of Ukraine as the core geographic location, particularly for R&D. Greater capital efficiency through international revenues but Ukrainian costs
- Spotlight on the rollout and goals of the UK-Ukraine TechBridge. Harnessing opportunities for collaboration and innovation
- The Ukrainian tech sector in figures: charting the growth in the number of companies, IT professionals and exported services and products
11:00 Morning refreshments
11:30 Session 2: Identifying the most promises sectors and services for growth for the Ukrainian IT sector
- Measuring the growth of Ukrainian IT exports. Is it sustainable and what is the growth forecast for the short and medium term?
- Charting the ongoing transformation of Ukraine from being Europe’s back office to becoming an innovation centre in its own right
- Ukraine’s role as an R&D hub for both international and domestic companies alike
- Accelerating international expansion through both organic growth and acquisitions
- What are the major growth services and products? Spotlight on robotics, AI & ML, IOT, cybersecurity, Big Data & analytics, mobility, enterprise software
- In which sectors are Ukrainian tech companies proving to be most competitive globally? DefenceTech, DeepTech, HealthTech, GovTech, FinTech, Big Data, AgriTech
- Ensuring competitive advantage is achieved not only through cost but quality, innovation and flexibility
- Client case studies of successful projects with Ukrainian IT companies
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Session 3: Financing Growth And The Importance Of The Venture Capital Ecosystem For The Ukrainian Tech Sector
- Charting the growth rates of VC investments into Ukrainian IT companies
- When will we see the first international listings of Ukrainian IT companies?
- Are cross-border M&A deals involving Ukrainian IT firms (both as the acquirer and the target) on the rise? Case studies of successful deals to date
- Identifying founders who want to build companies to compete and disrupt industries globally. Creating the necessary ecosystem, regulatory framework and investment climate to support them
- How broad is the international investor and LP base?
15:30 Afternoon refreshments
16:00 Session 4: Panel Discussion - The Outlook For The Ukrainian Tech Sector, Key Challenges To Overcome And Most Promising Areas For Growth
- What challenges does the industry face: focus on intellectual migration and the outflow of the labour force
- Cooperation between business, government and higher education to further improve and develop STEM education and ensure the ongoing availability of suitably qualified graduates
- Business continuity planning as a key component in the continued growth of the sector. Diversifying development centres in Ukraine and abroad
- Is there a concern that the volume and value of Ukrainian IT services exports has peaked?
- Case studies of the current crop of most promising start-ups
17:30 Evening reception
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Location
- CMS HQ, Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AF
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