Events

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

A Drop of Blood – Let’s come together for a good cause

Local communities, Opportunities

Our community has the power to help. This time, we’re coming together to give blood – for people who need it.

From retail to manufacturing

An event organised by our members

Our member company, Telegrafia, a.s., invites you to a free online webinar entitled ‘From Sales to Production’, which will demonstrate how to effectively integrate sales, warehousing and production within a single system.

Mitsubishi Electric’s Industry 4.0 Showroom: Innovation, automation and the future of industry

Other

Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Industry 4.0 Showroom in Kraków and discover the latest solutions in automation, robotics, digitalisation and smart manufacturing. The visit will also include a discussion on innovation, education and collaboration with businesses and universities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.