IT Industry Development & Advocacy Center
is a space for quick solutions and long-term change. By combining advocacy, education, and corporate social responsibility, we act where the industry needs influence: from regulation to human capital and corporate responsibility
ADVOCACY
We speak the language of business with the government.
Objective — to create a predictable and favourable regulatory environment for the technology business.
What we do:
Participate in working groups with committees of the Verkhovna Rada and ministries, promoting key reforms (mobilisation, reservation, digital platform taxation, labour relations, taxation of virtual assets, ban on hostile software, sanctions on the IT sector against the russian federation, lobbying)
Represent the industry in negotiations regarding Ukraine’s EU accession
Cooperate with other associations and regional clusters to form a unified position
We are part of the secretariat of the first self-regulatory organisation in Ukraine in the field of artificial intelligence
Services for Association Members:
- GR Digest — analytical overviews of legislative changes, explanations of regulatory risks, practical infographics, and recommendations (twice a month).
- eSupport! — A free consulting service for members of the Association, providing expert assistance in law, cybersecurity, and M&A. Testimonials from those who have received support within the framework of eSupport!
Expert Events for Association members: A series of meetings with leading lawyers on key challenges, legislative changes, and international practices:
- Legal Talks — Legal aspects of conducting business in Ukraine
- Policy Talks — Response to legislative changes in cooperation with government representatives
- Global Talks — Legal peculiarities of operating a technology business in international markets
Quarterly IT Company Meetings with Oleksiy Uros, ITU VP and Business Development Director at Asters – a closed format for IT Ukraine members: CEOs, lawyers, financiers, and GR professionals. We discuss market challenges and jointly formulate solutions.
Oleksiy Uros
Vice-President for Legal Affairs, Business Development Director at Asters
“Today, the IT sector is not only an economic driver but also a crucial pillar for the country during the war. Our task is to protect the industry’s interests at all levels, from operational issues to systemic regulatory changes. Business needs clear rules, and we are working to ensure that these rules are fair, transparent, and stable”.
EDUCATION
We build a system that addresses market challenges.
Objective — modernising IT education and developing human capital while expanding employment opportunities in the IT industry. We create interaction platforms between business, government, and educational institutions.
Key initiatives:
- Cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Digital Transformation, and higher education institutions.
- Participation in implementing AI in teaching and learning processes.
- Updating the national classifier of professions.
- Education & CSR Community: The Association’s educational community holds bi-annual meetings to discuss ongoing projects, partnerships, and new initiatives.
- Quarterly HR Meetups: A joint initiative of IT Ukraine Association and American University Kyiv that brings together HR leaders from Ukrainian IT companies with the academic community. Each meeting is a platform for inspiration, experience sharing, and building connections at the intersection of business, education, and socially important issues.
Denys Grynov
Vice-President for Educational Affairs, Head of EPAM University in Ukraine
“The mission of the Education & CSR direction of IT Ukraine Association is to coordinate the efforts of business, government, and educational institutions to develop human capital, address systemic challenges in IT professional training, and implement joint projects that transform the educational environment”.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
A business that cares about society and the country.
Objective — to engage IT companies in addressing national social challenges.
Examples of activities:
- Hackathon on cultivating integrity and preventing corruption in Ukraine’s security and defence sector.
- Support for initiatives from the Ministry of Defence, Defence Forces, and partner organisations.
- Implementation of CSR projects in cooperation with government and international institutions.
We are waiting for your ideas!
- Want to change the rules of the game together?
- Need support or want to get involved in educational or CSR initiatives?