Events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

All in One Cocktail

Partner events

Business Košice invites you to the All in One Cocktail - networking evening on 26 November 2025 at 18:30 in the House of Arts. The event brings together actors from business, public administration and academia in cooperation with CIKE and SASK. On the eve of the Art & Tech Conference and Startup Awards, new connections are being made for the future of Košice.

HPC fórum

Other

V Košiciach sa 20. novembra 2025 začala nová éra výpočtovej techniky. Technická univerzita v Košiciach slávnostne uviedla do prevádzky superpočítač PERUN, ktorého výpočtový výkon, dátové kapacity a energetická efektivita ho radia medzi svetovú špičku.

GRADE UP Conference and Entrepreneurship Night

Conference

The GradeUP conference and Entrepreneurship Night will show how public universities in Slovakia support innovation and startups. The €9 million project aims to make schools more competitive, modernise learning and help students turn ideas into successful businesses.

10th CASSINI Hackathon

Opportunities

Join the 10. CASSINI Hackathon in Košice (7-9 November 2025)! Create innovative solutions using satellite data for gaming, sports and tourism. The best teams will advance to the European finals. Registration and more info on the hackathon website and TAIKAI platform.

Business Breakfast – AI for Industry and Business

Opportunities

We invite you to the Business Breakfast Innomeets: AI for Industry and Business (6. 11. 2025, UVP Technicom Košice). Find out how AI increases the efficiency and competitiveness of companies. Inspiration, discussion, networking. Free registration.

Fail Fast, Grow Smart

Partner events

An informal evening for entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups, where mistakes, failures and successes are openly discussed. Come get inspired by real stories, gain new perspectives and connect with people who aren't afraid to grow despite failures.

PROMPT TO PRODUCTION, How to build and manage AI systems

Local communities

The Cassovia Code Meetup will show how to turn LLM from an experiment into a reliable and effective element of complex solutions. Martin Majerníček (Nordics) and Viktor Mitruk (First Line Software) will share their experience.

DAM: Entrepreneurship as a possibility for Data Analysts

Local communities

The talk will show how data analysts can apply business thinking to their work and use their skills to create innovation and value in the organization. The speaker is Ludwig Stendahl, an experienced consultant, entrepreneur and mentor with 40 years of experience supporting startups across Europe.

UX / PIVO #16: Building a UX team

Local communities

UX / Košice invites you to the next community meeting with the topic Building a UX team. Ivana Molnárová from Lighting Beetle* and Ján Višňovský from RBI Design Competence Center will show how successful teams work, what role agility, autonomy and good team culture play.

Magnetize Conference 2025

Conference

Košice needs to keep the talent coming from abroad. The MAGNETIZE 2025 conference will provide solutions for integrating international students, barriers in the labour market and linking education with the needs of practice.

INNOPSIES Poprad

Opportunities

On 9 October 2025, Innopsies will show how AI and digitalization help small and medium-sized businesses grow and be competitive at Coworking Poprad. The evening will be complemented by networking and consultations with EDIH Cassovium specialists.