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

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

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.

Startup Awards Meet-up: Košice

Opportunities

Are you interested in the world of startups, technology and entrepreneurship? On 10 June, founders, investors, innovators and all those who move Slovakia forward will meet in Tabačka Kulturfabrik.

UX / PIKNIK #4

Local communities

It's time again for the summer meetup of the Košice UX community - informal, outdoors and in good mood.

CEO Coffee & Cake with Zuzana Čaputová

For members

Our guest in the CEO Coffee and Cake format will be the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová. This format, which we regularly organize in Košice IT Valley, is designed to connect C-level leaders, experts from the economy, public sector and academia.

Accenture SAP Meetup

Opportunities

Less clicks, more automation: get to know SAP EBS. Interested in how to automate and simplify your banking processes in SAP?

Lab IT Creativity Project – 4th Edition – Finale

Education

Lab IT Creativity Finale - Young Innovators present their projects! After two semesters of hard work, the big moment is coming: 14 high schools from all over Slovakia will present 17 technology projects at the LAB IT Creativity finals - projects they have been working on intensively throughout the school year.

Košice Data School

For members

Košice IT ecosystem is looking for experts who can detect hidden patterns in data and master machine learning!

AI and Marketing – Collaboration or Competition?

Opportunities

AI PROMPT connects AI tools with real work in an efficient, understandable and safe way. And with this, we kick off our very first meetup.

Region of the Future – Future of the Region 2025

Conference

The fourth edition of the conference will be transnational. We have invited guests from Hungary and Ukraine to look together at the path to entrepreneurial success in the Carpathian region. The whole conference will be held in English.

Women can be anything

Education, Opportunities

Inspiring discussion and networking for future leaders The British Embassy in Slovakia and Košice IT Valley invite you to an event aimed at supporting young women and girls to encourage them to boldly pursue careers in IT, science, aerospace, energy and other fields traditionally perceived as "masculine".

Project Management Conference

Conference

Dear project management enthusiasts! Partners 2BCognitus, DT IT Solutions Slovakia, IPMA Slovakia, IT Valley Košice and PMI Slovakia Chapter invite you to 7th Project Management Conference in Košice.

Cybersecurity – Day for Educators

Education

An interactive workshop focused on cyber security for educators, organized in cooperation with ESET and the Košice Self-Governing Region, will present current cyber threats and tools for protection in the online environment.

Open Day – Košice Academy of Software Development

Education

Experience the world of IT live! Want to see what the future of technology looks like up close? Come to our Open Day and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of our academy!

Data and IT – A Job Market in Motion

Other

What does the current job market in the ICT sector in Košice look like? What are the latest trends in IT remuneration? Find out more at the Data Breakfast - two expert presentations, a panel discussion and a unique opportunity for networking with industry professionals await you.

Innovation Within Reach – The Digital (R)evolution

Conference

Introducing the conference "Innovation at your fingertips - Digital (r)evolution"! Join us on March 18, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Kulturpark in Košice for a unique conference that will show you how technology trends are changing business.

WOMEN & BUSINESS

Local communities

Looking for new contacts, practical advice and tools to grow your business? Come and be inspired by the stories of successful businesswomen and gain valuable know-how at the WOMEN & BUSINESS event.