{"id":12225,"date":"2022-10-26T08:02:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1391769"},"modified":"2022-10-26T08:02:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T08:02:30","slug":"ukraines-top-it-event-lays-foundations-for-a-post-war-tech-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=12225","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine\u2019s top IT event lays foundations for a post-war tech hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The war in Ukraine extends beyond the front lines. While soldiers risk their lives on battlefields, those left defend the home front \u2014 and the economy.<\/p>\n

The conflict has ravaged businesses, but the tech ecosystem has shone amid the gloom. In the first quarter of this year, the industry generated a record $2 billion in export services. IT Arena 2022<\/a>, an annual conference in the city of Lviv, showcased the sector\u2019s vital role in the war \u2014 and in the peace that will follow.<\/p>\n

The event is the brainchild of Lviv IT Cluster<\/a>, a community of companies, authorities, and universities that\u2019s turning the local region into the tech center of Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s edition faced unprecedented challenges. The organizers had to ensure the safety of every participant, adapt the event format to the wartime situation, and gather international speakers in a country under invasion. Overcoming these obstacles provided further evidence of Ukraine\u2019s strengths.<\/p>\n

\u201cConferences like this show that we\u2019re really resilient,\u201d said Stepan Veselovskyi, CEO of Lviv IT Cluster. \u201cEven during a war, we are able to organize an exciting tech event, bring startups<\/a> here, and attract investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

To ensure a safe and successful event, IT Arena scaled down this year to 1,000 attendees.  There were also fewer entries to the illustrious Startup Competition.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the contenders showed the power of technology in difficult times, with their focus on real-world problems. Notably, five of the ten finalists focused on healthtech services.<\/p>\n

Some of the solutions on display are already saving lives. DonorUA<\/a>, which provides an automated system for blood donation, has connected 7,000 people with donors.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not only lives the teams are saving. Another app, Palianytsia<\/a>, was created to advance the Ukrainian language. The founders believe language is a matter of national security.<\/p>\n

The event commenced with the semi-finals of the startup competitions.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>IT Arena commenced at !Fest Republic, a former glass factory that\u2019s been reborn as a creative space.<\/figcaption>