Events

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

WRO 2026 SLOVAK CHAMPIONSHIP OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Opportunities

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is one of the largest international robotics competitions for young talent in STEM, programming and robotics. The competition connects education, innovation and technological development for young people aged 8 to 19. In Slovakia, it has been organised by Talentum Cassoviensis in cooperation with Edutus University in Hungary since 2019.

EduScrum for educators

Education, Opportunities

The workshop introduces Scrum and eduScrum as modern agile approaches usable in school environments and team collaboration. Participants will learn about the basic principles of Scrum, roles in a team and the different Scrum ceremonies. Through interactive activities and hands-on exercises, they will experience how an agile team works in practice and experience the benefits of effective collaboration, planning and self-reflection. The workshop offers inspiration on how to respond flexibly to change, manage complex tasks more easily, and support continuous improvement of both the team and individuals.

Spring cybersecurity day

Opportunities

Spring CyberSecurityDay 2026 will bring practical workshops, expert lectures, discussions and competitions in the field of cyber security. The event brings together students, IT professionals and enthusiasts looking to gain new knowledge, experience and contacts in the community.

London Tech Week

For members, Opportunities

Attend London Tech Week 2026 from 8-10 June in London and be part of the global innovation ecosystem. Trends, networking and CZ&SK meet-ups await you. Košice IT Valley members will get VIP entry for free (flights and accommodation individually).

Focus Groups: the future is automotive

Opportunities, Other

In cooperation with Business Košice, we will follow up the discussion with a working meeting after the conference on 9 June 2026, the aim of which is to turn ideas into concrete actions. The format of three facilitated workshops will provide a space for deeper collaboration, exchange of experiences and proposal of solutions for the future of the region.

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.

AI Community meetup

Local communities, Opportunities

Košice IT Valley together with UPJŠ invite you to the second meeting of the AI community in Košice, this time dedicated to the interconnection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity.

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

Education

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

ESG Awards 2026

Opportunities

Košice IT Valley is launching the second year of the ESG Awards, an initiative that recognizes companies and individuals that make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of Eastern Slovakia and deliver exceptional results in environmental, social and governance aspects of business.

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.

SARIO Business Day 2026 in Košice

Opportunities, Partner events

On 28 May 2026, the SARIO Business Day event will take place in Košice, aimed at companies wishing to establish new business partnerships and develop cooperation.

MICE DAY Košice

Opportunities

Visit Košice, invites the professional public to the MICE Day Košice 2026 event, which will open a discussion on the future of the business events sector in Košice and its importance for the development of the region.

Strategic Use of AI in Digital Solutions

Partner events

Join an online meetup focused on the strategic use of AI in digital solutions and discover how artificial intelligence is transforming product development, customer experience, and business efficiency.

CEO Breakfast

For members

At the CEO Breakfast we welcome Hugo Gloss from the DEKK Institute. The discussion will focus on economic uncertainty, entrepreneurship in Slovakia and social trust. The Leaders' Meeting will take place on 27 May at 9:00 a.m. at DKC Veritas.

CODE MEETS INDUSTRY

Local communities, Opportunities

The Code Meets Industry meetup will bring practical insights into the use of AI, machine learning and automation in heavy industry. Speakers from U.S. Steel Košice and M-D-J will present real solutions, their benefits and limitations, and experiences directly from practice.

Seminar: Discover how digitalisation and AI are changing business management in 2026

Opportunities, Partner events

At the seminar, our member company Telegrafia will show you how to have all your key information in one place and make better decisions using the modern ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Region of the Future – Future of the Region is automotive

Conference

The 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.

Business Breakfast – Working Effectively with AI & Social Housing

Opportunities, Partner events

ABB Solutions Slovakia in cooperation with the non-profit organization Social Housing invites you to a Business Breakfast. In addition to a delicious breakfast, we have prepared two timely and valuable topics that have both practical benefits for your work and a positive impact on the community.

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.

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.

PMI Conference

Conference

The aim of the conference is to present the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in project management.

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.

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.

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.

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.