Events

We offer you an overview of past and upcoming events organized by the Košice IT Valley cluster and its members.

Clubhouse for gifted children

Education

The Kempelen Community is a community that brings together intellectually gifted children and young people and creates a space for them to develop, meet and inspire each other.

DAM: How to build a startup as a student

Local communities

Students are able to build a real company already during their studies. At the Data Analytics Meetup, learn the story of PhD students who created a startup, gained experience in C-level roles, and show that entrepreneurship starts with initiative, not ideal conditions.

European Day for Women and Girls in ICT

Partner events

The European Day for Women and Girls in ICT is an event aimed at promoting girls in technology. It brings lectures, workshops and inspiring stories from female practitioners. The aim is to motivate young women to study IT and show them the career opportunities in the digital world.

HACK KOŠICE 2026

Education, Opportunities

Hack Košice 2026 is the largest hackathon in Slovakia (18-19 April in Košice), where more than 150 participants create innovative solutions to real challenges. The event connects talents, companies and experts. It is also partnered by the INVESTech project, promoting innovation and digital skills.

PMI Conference

Conference

Lab IT Creativity Talent Camp 2026

Education, Other

The Talent Camp within the Lab IT Creativity program is an exclusive two-day event for the 5 most active high schools that have been involved in the program for a long time. It will take place on May 4-5, 2026 in Klimaparks Kysak.

Region of the future – automotive conference

Conference

The FUTURE REGION conference brings a look at the automotive industry as a key sector for Eastern Slovakia. We will discuss the impact of AI, automation and new demands on talent. Join us and discover the opportunities that are shaping the future of the region.

KASV: Final presentations of student projects

Education

We invite you to the final presentations of the projects of the students of the 1st year of the Košice Academy of Software Development (KASV) programme, which will take place on 15 June 2026.

KASV: Diploma Ceremony

The graduation ceremony for the graduates of the Košice Academy of Software Development (KASV) programme will take place on 19 June 2026.

Summer Night Out with IT Valley Košice

For members

Business Inspiration Mission: Boston & New York (USA)

For members, Opportunities

Košice IT Valley in cooperation with SAPIE is organizing a Business Inspiration Mission to Boston and New York (28 September - 2 October 2026). The program offers inspiration from top innovation ecosystems, visits to MIT or Cornell Tech and networking. For academics, public sector and SMEs.

AI Community Meetup

Opportunities

We invite you to the AI Meetup, which will take place on 9 April 2026 in Tabačka Kulturfabrik in Košice. The event is organized by Košice IT Valley in cooperation with AT&T and is intended for all AI enthusiasts - from students to professionals from practice.

General Assembly

For members, Partner events

At this year’s 20th General Assembly of Košice IT Valley, we will review our achievements, plan ahead, and discuss the future direction of our cluster.

Košice in the Cloud vol. 8

Education

Time for Vol. 8 of Košice in the Cloud, your local tech community’s meetup that brings together professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Join us for an evening packed with insights, learning, and friendly networking.

Eastern Slovakia Powered by Digital Age

Partner events

The event Eastern Slovakia Powered by Digital Age will take place on 24 March 2026 from 9:00 to 12:00 at KONGRES Hotel Roca in Košice.

From Idea to Impact: Building with AI

Education

How can an idea turn into real impact? And what role can artificial intelligence play in that process?

Club for Gifted Children

Education

The Kempelen Community brings together intellectually gifted children and young people, creating a space for their development, interaction, and mutual inspiration.

Zborovňa 4 – conference for STEM educators

Conference

The conference for STEM educators will take place on 19 February 2026 at UVP Technicom Košice (9:00-15:30). The free event will offer a keynote on AI and innovation in education as well as practical workshops usable directly in teaching.

UX / PIVO #17

Local communities

UX / Košice invites you to a traditional community meeting full of inspiring lectures and networking. Together with experts we will look at how accessibility in UX works in real practice. The event is for everyone who works or studies in the field of UX design, wants to learn more, meet new people and make contacts. Entrance: free / Fabrik Space

DataDay 6

Education

DataDay 6 is an educational event for high school students focused on data science, artificial intelligence and technology. It will offer lectures, workshops and interactive activities. The event is organized by the Institute of Informatics at UPJŠ in cooperation with Košice IT Valley.

Final of the 11th edition of Live IT Projects

Education

The final of the 11th edition of the Live IT Projects will take place on 4 February 2026 in the Aula Maxima TUKE. Student teams will present IT solutions from 65 projects in front of the jury and the public. INVESTECH Skills and international participation are also part of the event.

MedTech Day 2026

Conference

MedTech Day 2026 is a professional conference that connects medicine, technology and innovation. It brings together healthcare professionals, companies, startups, research and the public sector to develop modern healthcare in Eastern Slovakia.

AI & digital security – practical and easy to understand

Education

An interactive workshop for engineering students focused on generative AI and digital security. Participants will learn about AI tools, creative uses of AI, cyber threats and protection in the online space.

ACADEMIC DAYS OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Education

An educational event for high school students focused on digital competences, cybersecurity, AI and digital identity. The event is part of the Košice IT Valley at CG St. John the Baptist in Trebišov with the support of AT&T.

Christmas networking

For members

The Košice IT Valley Christmas Party will take place on 4 December 2025 at the Bankov Hotel in Great Gatsby style. Two representatives from each member company are invited. It will also include a fundraiser in support of the Sisters of Congregatio Jesu in Jarovnice. Registration by invitation only.

Startup Awards 2025 Final

The final of Startup Awards Slovakia 2025 (27 November, National Theatre Košice) will bring 9 top startups, investors and a keynote from Uri Levin, founder of Waze and Moovit. The teams will compete for €250,000 from the Seed Starter Fund. Inspiration, networking and energy of the Slovak startup scene in one place.