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Publication date: 21.05.2024
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Business union Diia.City United and FutureTech: Shaping the future of the technological industry of Ukraine
On May 16, a key event of cooperation between the Diia.City United business union and government officials took place, aimed at solving the key problems of the technological industry of Ukraine. This meeting, chaired by Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, brought together industry leaders and politicians for a frank discussion about the challenges and prospects of technological development. The event also introduced a new quarterly meeting format called FutureTech: Today We Create Tomorrow, designed to foster ongoing dialogue and innovation.
Voices of the technical industry
The first FutureTech event featured prominent tech entrepreneurs who shared their ideas and challenges:
- Dmytro Dubrovsky, partner and co-founder of Uklon, emphasized the constant nature of challenges in the industry: "We have many challenges - when one ends, another begins."
- Roman Prokofiev, co-founder of Jooble, emphasized the importance of vocal advocacy: "If we remain silent, the state itself will not change!"
- Nazarii Kurochko from GIGAGROUP emphasized the need for constructive criticism: "But if you criticize, then offer?"
- Natalia Mykolska, resolutely answered: "And we will offer!"
In addition, industry leaders such as Artem Borodatyuk (Netpeak Group), Oleg Horohovskyi (Monobank), Dena Dmytrenko (Roosh), Oleksandr Konotopskyi (Ajax Systems), Oleksandr Kosovan (MacPaw) and Volodymyr Mnogoletniy (Genesis) joined the active discussion. Text
Government participation
From the government, the following took an active part in the discussion:
- Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Tax and Customs Policy
-Dmytro Natalukha, head of the committee on economic development
- Oleksandr Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development
These officials provided valuable insight into government perspectives and policies affecting the technology industry, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape. Текст
Key points of discussion
A number of important issues were discussed during the two-hour discussion, including:
1. Economic reforms: Prospects for economic reforms were discussed, focusing on economic reservation and the creation of a white business club to promote ethical business practices.
2. Tax policy: The interaction between technology companies and the tax authorities has been a major point of contention, with calls for more transparent and favorable tax policies to promote growth.
3. Development of Diia.City: Plans for the development and expansion of the Diia.City initiative were highlighted, emphasizing its role in creating an enabling environment for technology businesses.
4. Business-Government Engagement: The need for improved communication and cooperation between businesses and government agencies was a constant theme, with participants advocating for more frequent and structured dialogues.
FutureTech: a new era of collaboration
The launch of the FutureTech series means commitment to continuous cooperation and active problem solving in the technological sector of Ukraine. The next event is scheduled for July, continuing the momentum created by the constituent assembly. These quarterly meetings aim to create a sustainable and innovative technology ecosystem that encourages the active participation of all stakeholders.
Apologies and plans for the future
Despite the success of the event, the blackout prevented the planned online broadcast. To compensate, the organizers will be sharing a series of posts featuring quotes and insights from the speakers, ensuring that the wider community remains informed and engaged.
Cooperation between Diia.City United and representatives of the authorities, embodied in the FutureTech initiative, is a significant step forward for the technological industry of Ukraine. By promoting open dialogue and collaborative problem solving, these events aim to create a robust and innovative technology ecosystem. As discussions continue and more stakeholders join the conversation, the future of Ukraine's tech sector looks promising and full of potential. Stay tuned for the next FutureTech meeting and join the movement to shape the technology industry of tomorrow today.
