Ukraine’s premier technology gathering, IT Arena 2025, has commenced at Lviv Arena Stadium, running from September 26-28, 2025. This annual event serves as a central hub for technology professionals, business leaders, investors, and startup founders from across the globe.
The conference organizers anticipate more than 6,000 attendees representing nearly 40 countries worldwide. IT Arena 2025 features five distinct stages covering various aspects of the technology sector: Business, Technology, Product, Startup, and a newly introduced Defense stage focusing on military technology innovations.
Attendees can visit the Made in Ukraine Showcase, which displays business solutions developed by Ukrainian companies. The event includes a Startup Competition offering a prize pool worth $60,000, alongside an investment pool exceeding $12 million for promising ventures.
Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of Lviv Regional Military Administration, emphasized the conference’s significance. He stated that IT Arena 2025 represents a crucial platform for generating new ideas, innovations, and partnerships that influence both Ukraine’s future and global technological progress. The event demonstrates that Ukraine’s technology community possesses both the capability and determination to lead on the international stage.
The speaker lineup features prominent figures from various sectors. Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will address attendees. Other notable speakers include independent journalist Terrell J. Starr and Glovo Co-Founder Sacha Michaud, among other industry leaders.
The conference takes place as Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry advances the AI Factory project, which aims to create national infrastructure for state artificial intelligence services. This initiative represents part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to strengthen its technological capabilities.
IT Arena 2025 continues to establish itself as a significant event in the international technology calendar, bringing together diverse participants to discuss innovation, investment opportunities, and technological advancement despite ongoing challenges in the region.
