Events

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

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.

AIčko+, a free practical workshop for teachers and school digital coordinators

Education

Pupils are already using AI. The question, therefore, is not whether to address it in school, but how to teach it in such a way that they understand it and know how to use it responsibly.

Live IT projects: Companies can submit their projects

Education

Entries are now open for the 12th edition of the ‘Living IT Projects’ competition. Companies can submit their own project briefs or provide a technology mentor to a non-profit organisation. Help students create a solution that will have real-world applications and a positive impact.

IT Pub Quiz

Local communities

The Košice IT scene has its own quiz. Come and test your skills against colleagues from other companies, whilst helping where it’s needed most.

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.

Confessions of an Agile Coach Who Became a Delivery Manager: What 10 Years’ Experience Has Taught Me About True Agility

Partner events

A candid and pragmatic look at integrating agile coaching with project management. Find out how the SAFe and Nexus frameworks work under the pressures of a real-world environment, and what true agility means across the entire organisation.

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.

DAM: Quality Matters

Local communities

How can data and AI make IT services more efficient? At the DAM partner meetup, Robert Kostka from Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions will show how analytics, automation and AI can identify improvement opportunities, increase service quality and unlock the potential of IT professionals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.