💙💛 Chernivtsi IT Cluster joined the first All-Ukrainian Forum of Technology Clusters "Cluster Model of Development of the Technology Industry in Ukraine", which took place on June 16 in Odessa as part of TECH WEEK IN ODESA.

The forum became a platform for discussing the future of the Ukrainian technology ecosystem and the role of the cluster movement in its development.

One of the key topics was cooperation between regional technology ecosystems. Today, competition between regions is gradually giving way to partnership, because only by combining experience, resources and opportunities can we strengthen Ukraine's competitiveness in the global market.

During the forum, CEO of Chernivtsi IT Cluster Dmytro Shkilniuk shared his experience in developing the regional technology ecosystem and presented the key areas of the cluster's work. In particular, the topic was the development of international cooperation through partnerships with sister cities, the modernization of educational programs together with universities and business, as well as the need for large-scale implementation of artificial intelligence and robotics in Ukraine to maintain competitiveness in international markets.

The participants paid special attention to the challenges facing the technology industry today: the future of Diia.City, the staff shortage, the energy sustainability of business, regulatory changes and European integration.

Also during the forum, the Tech Synergy Alliance presented joint initiatives for 2026–2027:

🔹 coordination of the industry's position on regulatory changes;
🔹 international PR campaigns to promote the Ukrainian tech sector;
🔹 BizDev programs for Ukrainian companies to enter EU markets;
🔹 development of cluster team competencies and exchange of best practices between regions.

For the Chernivtsi IT Cluster, participation in Tech Synergy is an opportunity not only to represent the interests of the regional technology community, but also to participate in the formation of a common vision for the development of the Ukrainian technology industry.

We thank the Tech Synergy team, Odesa IT Family and all participants of the forum for the meaningful dialogue, new ideas and concrete steps towards the development of the Ukrainian technology ecosystem.

Together we build a strong, innovative and competitive technological Ukraine 🇺🇦

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