Events

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

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE

Opportunities

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE 2026 recognises the fastest-growing technology companies in Central Europe. The programme offers international recognition, visibility and new business opportunities for both start-ups and established companies. Companies from various technology sectors, including AI, fintech and cybersecurity, are eligible to apply.

Companies vs. Gen Z: The Battle for Talent

For members

Exclusive data on students’ expectations, benefits and the future of work in the Eastern Slovakia region.

EASTMED 2026: Where Science Meets Business

Conference

EASTMED 2026 brings together science, medicine, technology and business. It will demonstrate how research is transformed into products with a real-world impact, what determines their success in the market, and what role collaboration between universities, companies and other stakeholders plays in shaping the future of healthcare.

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.

Local Roots, Global Opportunities

Other

Is it possible to build a successful career, work for international companies, and contribute to exciting projects without leaving your region? The discussion will bring inspiring stories to students showcasing people who prove that a fulfilling career and high quality of life can go hand in hand outside major cities.

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

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.

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.

The SASK Meetup is coming to Košice

Opportunities

The SASK Meetup is coming to Košice! Join us on 16 June at 5.30 pm at Tabačka for an evening packed with startup stories, tips from investors, inspiration and networking. The event is organised by Startup Awards Slovakia. Entry is free, but registration is required.

UX/Picnic

Local communities

The UX community is set to meet again at the summer UX meetup at KC PONQ. You can look forward to networking, the popular UX quiz, a barbecue and a friendly atmosphere amongst designers and UX enthusiasts. Bring your own speciality dish or a book for the community library and enjoy an evening full of inspiration. Entry is free.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.