Online and offline meetups series

How to Become
Great CTO

Ukraine

How to Become Great CTO is a series of meetups for tech professionals seeking career growth. It is an opportunity to communicate directly with top CTOs in an in-person format. The meetings are held online and offline, creating a space for open dialogue and sharing experiences.

Upcoming events

Technical Leadership in Defence

Explore how tech leaders overcome challenges in defence tech Before 2022, there were about 20 companies in Ukraine in this sector. Today, this number has grown to over 1,500, collectively developing 3,300 innovations. Ukraine now has a real opportunity to become a global leader in defence startups.

April 3, 2025

Offline

Artem Romaniukov

Head of the Directorate of Digital Transformation @ the Ministry of Defence

Pavlo Kosolapkin

CTO & Со-Founder @ Frontline Robotics

Oleksiy Oliynyk

CTO & Со-Founder @ Himera Tech

Volodymyr Sveredyuk

CTO @ DEV Challenge

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Conference | How to Become Great CTO

In the last days of May, DEV Challenge, in collaboration with UNIT.City, will bring together Ukraine’s tech leaders, entrepreneurs, company and startup founders, CTOs and managers to discuss the most pressing and essential topics in technology, business, and leadership.

29 May

150 seats

Оffline

Alex Kovalchuk

Co-founder & CTO @ Cargofy

Yana Mykhailenko

Director of Engineering @ Turnitin

Volodymyr Sveredyuk

CTO @ DEV Challenge

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Why is it worth attending?

The "How to Become Great CTO" meetup series is designed for technical specialists aiming to take their careers to the next level.

The meetups bring together experienced leaders who will share real-life stories, solutions, and approaches to tackling challenges. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and explore new career prospects.

Networking and new opportunities

A CTO is not just a technical expert but also a leader who builds connections, finds partners, and inspires the team. Each meetup is a great opportunity to network with other tech specialists, exchange ideas, receive feedback, and discover new career opportunities.

Real experience of a top-level CTO

Transitioning to a CTO role is not just a job change — it’s a step up to a new level of responsibility. At the meetup, you’ll learn about the key skills required, how the role of a technical leader evolves, and the challenges you’ll need to overcome. Speakers will share their personal career growth experiences, discuss common mistakes, and provide insights on avoiding them.

Skills for career growth

Being a CTO is not only about technology, but also about strategy, business processes, and people management. You'll learn how to build effective teams, make complex technical decisions, balance technology with business expectations, and what tools can help automate and improve processes in your company.

DEV Challenge

DEV Challenge is the largest IT championship in Europe. Over the previous 21 seasons, more than 29,000 specialists participated in it.

The competition aims to develop Ukraine's IT market by enhancing the quality of technological products and improving specialists' skills.

UNIT.City

UNIT.City is Ukraine’s first innovation park — a place where unique infrastructure and a comprehensive ecosystem enable high-tech, innovative, and creative businesses to thrive.

UNIT.City has become the home of the "How to Become Great CTO" meetup series and will continue to be the place where this story unfolds.

Media partners

Every ticket purchased is a contribution to supporting the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade "Black Forrest"

"Black Forest" is a unique and one of the most technologically advanced units in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, specialising in artillery reconnaissance.
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The brigade focuses on detecting and eliminating high-value enemy targets, including Grad multiple rocket launch systems and Buk surface-to-air missile systems.
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The unit actively recruits motivated professionals eager to bring Ukraine closer to victory with their knowledge, skills, and expertise.“Black Forest” Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine