On June 13, 2024, Qubit Labs and our project, Women in Tech Ukraine, organized the “Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem Track Meetup: Now and Tomorrow” at the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024. This meeting was full of professional presentations covering the Ukrainian tech ecosystem’s current state, women in tech prospects, and insightful discussions with attendees.
Highlights from Keynote Speeches
During this event, we explored the Ukrainian tech ecosystem through the lens of women’s perspectives on education, career, and investment.
Open event: current situation Women in Tech in Ukraine speech, Iva Kozlovska, Co-founder Qubit Labs, Women in Tech Ukraine.
Iva shared her insights on the current situation regarding Women in Tech.
Programs for Women in Tech from Ukraine – Perspektywy, Joanna Lisiecka, COO, Perspektywy Women in Tech.
Joanna presented various educational programs for women in technology.
Inclusion: best practice 2024, Olga Novik, CEO at MoreThan
Olga provided insightful information on the importance of inclusion, its benefits, “golden standards” for business from the DEI perspective, and how to implement DEI practices in your business process to foster an inclusive workplace environment that supports all employees.
Build Your Startup: 2024 Edition, Anna Shchehula. Growth @ tech startups, mentor
Anna gave the best tips and strategies on finding cool and unique ideas, partnering with co-founders and investors, launching a startup in one week using high-end tech tools, and sharing one golden rule for first-time founders.
International internship programs: prospects and opportunities, Anna Panchenko, Project Manager Women in Tech Ukraine
Anna discussed the main advantages of internship programs, their challenges, essential things to consider when choosing a program, and how to make the most of the internship experience for professional advancement.
“Career prospects for 2024-2025: New expectations for juniors”, Viktoria Nalyvaiko, CEO & Co-Founder BazaIT.com
Viktoria shared the leading job market trends in 2024-2025 and explained how young people can adjust their career plans based on these trends and where they should invest their time.
Networking + WiT UA gifts
Networking gave attendees cutting-edge insights and helped them connect with mentors and explore new business opportunities. Also, WIT Ukraine gave the participants wonderful gifts: anti-stress balls and shopper bags.
Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit & Meetup Results
This event exceeded its goals and expectations and became a testament to our collective success.
- The number of Summit attendees is over 14,000, and over 200 people attended our Ukrainian track.
- 100% of attendees provided positive feedback, highlighting the Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem Track Meetup’s entertaining method of presenting the information, its value, and technical smoothness.
- 100% of attendees made valuable connections and extended their network, a significant step towards their professional growth and development.
- Summit awarded 5,000 student grants for free participation in the Summit.
- Guests represented 104 countries.
- There were five stages, 26 side events, 11 pre-events, and 63 technology, career, and soft-skill workshops.
- Seven hundred speakers, mentors, and trainers conducted presentations, workshops, and lectures.
- The Summit offered 590 mentoring sessions.
- We have witnessed one Pride Parade and got an endless supply of good vibes.
