14 years ago, striving to jointly create a favorable environment for the IT industry in Ukraine, SoftServe took part in the founding of the “IT Ukraine” Association. During this time, the Association undoubtedly became the voice of the industry not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. I am extremely pleased to see how each and every year the community is becoming an increasingly powerful platform for IT companies in Ukraine, and legislative changes and projects initiated on this platform have a positive impact not only on our field, but also on other areas of economic and social life. Despite the great potential and rapid development of Ukrainian IT, we still face many issues to improve the working conditions and development of the industry, which require national level solutions. Members of the Association are united by a common belief that the products and services we create can significantly improve Ukraine’s competitiveness. I am sure that with joint efforts, in synergy and dialogue, we will strengthen the foundation for the further development of the Ukrainian IT industry.