For us, participating in events like this is about more than simply stepping away from our usual working environment for a few days. It is an opportunity to look at familiar processes from a broader perspective, hear insights from industry experts, and discover ideas that can eventually become practical solutions within our company.
Networking That Goes Beyond Making Connections
Above all, IT Arena is about people, their experience, and their ideas. The conference brings together developers, product managers, entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives of technology companies and startups.
Face-to-face communication was one of the most valuable parts of the event for the Galaktica team. We had the opportunity to meet professionals from different fields, discuss working approaches, and learn how companies with diverse backgrounds are adapting to changes in the market.
Yevheniia, TL Recruiter at Galaktica:
"One of the most valuable aspects was talking to people with different backgrounds and seeing how companies and teams are approaching work, development, and the adoption of new technologies in different ways."
Conversations like these help us better understand the job market, current expectations among professionals, and approaches to building effective teams. After all, behind every technology product are people, their expertise, and their ability to work together.
Artificial Intelligence: Technology Accelerates, People Make the Decisions
Artificial intelligence was one of the central topics at IT Arena 2026. It was discussed in the context of product development, business process automation, decision-making, and changing approaches to teamwork.
Our main takeaway was that AI is no longer just an experimental tool. It has become an integral part of the modern business environment. However, the effectiveness of its use depends not only on the technology itself but also on how well people know how to work with it.
Serhii, Flutter Developer at Galaktica:
"It is important to know how to manage AI tools: how to give them instructions, evaluate their output, and understand which user problem we are trying to solve. The key skill is combining AI capabilities with your own expertise and critical thinking."
This is particularly relevant for IT companies. Artificial intelligence can accelerate development, help analyze information, and optimize routine tasks. At the same time, it is the specialist who defines the goal, evaluates the quality of the results, and takes responsibility for the final decision.
That is why the future of the technology industry is not about choosing between humans and AI, but about making them work effectively together.
Product Thinking: From Ideas to Real Solutions
The team also paid special attention to the Product track at the conference. Discussions focused on product development, positioning, understanding user needs, and finding solutions that deliver real value.
We were particularly interested in practical case studies that could be applied to our own projects, as well as our work on products, educational courses, and webinars.
One of the key takeaways was that a successful product starts with more than just an interesting idea or technology. First and foremost, it must address a specific user need.
That is why a product-driven approach involves continuously researching the audience, testing hypotheses, analyzing results, and being ready to adapt. It is an ongoing process where the goal is not simply to build a solution, but to understand who needs it and why.
DefenseTech, Robotics, and the Technologies of Tomorrow
Another important focus of IT Arena 2026 was DefenseTech, robotics, autonomous systems, and the development of unmanned technologies.
These topics are particularly relevant to Ukraine, where technological innovation directly affects security, defense capabilities, and the country's future opportunities.
Some of the areas that caught our attention included:
- DefenseTech and robotics — the development of robotic systems and technologies designed to perform complex tasks.
- Autonomous systems and drones — new opportunities in automation, navigation, and control.
- Artificial intelligence — the use of AI for data analysis, system management, and process optimization.
- Investments and startups — developing technological solutions, securing funding, and scaling promising projects.
The Startup Competition was another highlight, featuring 40 startups showcasing their innovations. The finalists included teams working on wind turbines, AI-powered sensors, and affordable bionic prosthetics.
This once again demonstrated the diversity of today's technology sector and how quickly ideas can turn into solutions with real-world applications.
IT Arena 2026 in Numbers
The scale of this year's conference is reflected in the numbers:
- 3,021 attendees from Ukraine and other countries;
- 5 thematic stages;
- 3 event venues;
- 2 exhibition zones;
- 40 startups featured at the Innovation Stage;
- More than 30 thematic meetups.
Over three days, attendees had the opportunity to listen to industry experts, explore new developments, connect with technology business representatives, and discuss the future of the industry.
Why Is Being Part of the Tech Community Important to Galaktica?
The IT industry is constantly evolving. New tools, development approaches, changes in user behavior, and advances in artificial intelligence all influence how companies build products and organize their work.
Attending professional conferences helps us stay up to date with these changes, gain insights directly from industry practitioners, and discover new opportunities for growth.
For Galaktica, it is also an investment in the professional development of our team. We believe that great products are built by people who are willing to learn, ask questions, experiment, and look for better solutions.
IT Arena 2026 gave us new connections, valuable insights, and inspiration to turn ideas into reality.
Perhaps the most important takeaway from the event is that even in an era of rapid AI development, human expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate remain irreplaceable.
Thank you to the IT Arena organizers for making this experience possible. We will continue learning, growing, and building technological solutions together!
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