This year, Odesa IT Family celebrates its first big milestone — 5 years of growth and collaboration. During this time, we have become the center of the IT ecosystem of the South, uniting companies, experts, educators, government, and the financial sector.

The anniversary conference will bring together those who are shaping the technological future of Ukraine. Expect discussions on key challenges and opportunities, open debates on product vs. outsourcing, a strategic vision for Ukrainian IT up to 2030, and a dialogue on the role of Diia.City for the regions.

Among the participants are representatives of the Odesa City Government and Regional Administration, IT Ukraine Association, leading companies, and financial partners.

This event will be about the past, present, and future of Odesa IT — in the format of live dialogue, strategic discussions, and celebrating our shared five-year history.

This is not just a conference, but a meeting of those who are creating the IT future of the South. Join the discussions and the celebration with us!

IT Wave is an annual IT conference organized by Odesa IT Family that brings together businesses, experts, educators, and government around the key topics of industry development.

Here we talk about technology, management, marketing, international markets, and the future of Ukrainian IT.

It is a platform for dialogue, partnerships, and new ideas that shape the IT ecosystem of the South and the whole country.

He has over 20 years of experience in IT. Skilled in building teams from 3 to 100 people, and has taken part in managing teams of more than 1,000 employees. Experienced in both service and product companies

Board member of IT Dnipro Community and Odesa IT Family. A leader with over 17 years of experience in a global IT company

AUTODOC is Europe’s leading online retailer of car parts. She has been with the company since 2020. Her team includes over 800 professionals who support customers from 27 countries in 23 languages. Yuliia has more than 15 years of experience in customer service and process transformation. She implements AI solutions and omnichannel strategies that help AUTODOC deliver simple, clear, and high-quality experiences to millions of customers. Before joining AUTODOC, Yuliia managed Kyivstar’s contact center in Cherkasy, specializing in fixed-line customer service and technical support

A tax and business expert. Dmytro specializes in tax planning and optimization at both national and international levels. His expertise helps companies reduce tax burdens, navigate constantly changing legislation, and scale to international markets. With extensive experience working with IT companies, he deeply understands the legal and financial challenges innovative businesses face. He assists startups and tech giants in structuring operations, protecting their interests, and growing in highly competitive environments

An expert with over 13 years of experience in media and brand positioning. She specializes in developing and executing PR strategies for companies across education, energy, and product industries, as well as government and political institutions. She has worked with SHABO, DTEK, PTRK television, and others. Host of the YouTube podcast “This Time”, which explores rules, advice, stereotypes, myths, and challenges in IT and digital careers, business, and startups.

He completed legal, economic, and management studies in Ukraine, Germany, and Switzerland. His 22-year career began in 2003 with legal practice and later expanded to senior roles in law, compliance, and project management across FMCG, investment projects, agribusiness, and energy. He has extensive knowledge and experience as a project, crisis, and compliance manager in the energy and industrial sectors. Before joining Autodoc, he spent almost 10 years as Legal and Compliance Director and later Head of ABB’s representative office in Ukraine. He joined Autodoc in 2020 as Head of Legal Operations for Eastern Europe and has been Managing Director of Autodoc Ukraine since 2022.

Serhii has worked across various areas of the IT industry, leading financial services development projects in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. He has managed teams of up to 1,000 specialists, giving him a deep understanding of managing large teams and complex projects. In addition to technical expertise, he is also responsible for client acquisition and communication with defense sector agencies, making him a unique expert in strategic partnerships and business development.

As Managing Director of Capgemini Engineering Eastern Europe GEC, Vlad leads a team of over 2,000 highly skilled professionals in Ukraine, Romania, and Poland. Since its establishment in 2022, Capgemini Engineering Eastern Europe GEC has successfully partnered with more than 100 clients in software product engineering, embedded automotive systems, semiconductors, and industrial operations. Under Vlad’s leadership, Capgemini Engineering Ukraine entered the top 20 largest IT companies in Ukraine and is among the top 10 largest taxpayers in the country’s IT sector.

Her career spans transformational management to operational efficiency in product and engineering. She specializes in building scalable processes, ensuring cross-team collaboration, and driving strategic execution at AUTODOC. As one of the few female leaders in AUTODOC’s technology division, she heads the #Women-in-Motion ERG, supporting women in tech and leadership. Her passion lies in building teams, data-driven decision-making, and developing high-performing organizations with measurable impact.

Finalist of the Red Kalyna Award 2024. She has 17+ years of management experience in business and the public sector, and holds an MBA from the Open University in London. Under her leadership, Kharkiv IT Cluster has united 630+ members, 60 universities, and supervises 485 bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs for tech business. She has successfully implemented 75+ transformation projects focused on tech business development. Notably, Kharkiv IT Cluster is the official contact point of the European Enterprise Network, coordinator of Eastern Ukraine EDIH, holder of the Bronze ECEI label, and was an active contributor to the launch of Diia.City alongside key IT stakeholders.

She oversees the company’s operations in the South-Eastern region of Ukraine, where more than 800 professionals are employed. With over 10 years of experience in IT — from small teams to large-scale service organizations — she has gained a deep understanding of how to scale a business, adapt to change, and manage effectively in uncertain conditions. Olena also mentors women in IT and actively contributes to building a sustainable IT ecosystem in the region by fostering partnerships between business, government, and education.

In his role, Oleksandr’s main objective is to integrate Ukraine into the EU Digital Single Market and align the country’s digital policy with European standards. He is currently focused on creating the world’s best legal framework for AI development in Ukraine, launching and expanding the virtual assets market, scaling robotic solutions, and shaping fair regulation of digital markets. Oleksandr has more than 15 years of experience in the technology sector. He was one of the visionaries and architects behind the Diia.City and Brave1 projects and is now driving the development of Ukraine’s venture ecosystem through the Diia.City Invest initiative. He holds an MBA from the University of New Brunswick and an MPA from Columbia University, as well as more than 10 years of experience in IT management. He has founded and managed several successful companies and startup incubators, including the U.S.-based video monetization platform Adtelligent and the outsourcing company Intersog, which was ranked among the Top 5 App Developers in Chicago by Clutch

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a Master’s degree in Innovation Management. He has 10 years of experience in commercial lending, 7 years in credit product development, and 4 years as a product owner.

He has 15 years of management experience, over 10 of which have been dedicated to the development of IT education. He specializes in implementing innovative teaching methods for both students and businesses