Dmytro Shymkiv is a top executive, entrepreneur, and respected professional with over 20 years of experience in innovative industries (high tech, software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medicine) across Ukraine, Europe, and North America. He was born in Lviv and has been involved in programming and innovation since the age of 14. He served as the General Manager of Microsoft Ukraine (2009-2014), Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine (2014-2018), and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at Darnytsia Group (2018-2022).
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DownloadFor a long time, Ukraine has been known for its significant human resources in IT, but the ongoing aggression has changed priorities, putting the development of defense technologies at the forefront. What used to be out of the spotlight has now become a leading area for the Ukrainian IT sector. The question is how Ukraine can use this potential to become a world leader in Defense Tech and what successes have already been achieved in this regard.
This panel discussion will highlight how Ukrainian companies, government agencies, and international partners could combine their efforts to create innovative defense solutions. We will discuss what has already been done to reinforce Ukraine's position on the global stage and what remains to be done to ensure that Ukraine can claim the role of a global leader in Defence Tech.