Fwdays IT Summit

The conference is dedicated to marketing, sales, and the growth of product and outsourcing IT companies.
Fwdays IT Summit

Fwdays IT Summit is more than just a conference. It is the premier platform for strategic dialogue in the IT business. The event is designed for Sales, Marketing, and Growth managers, department heads, company owners, startups, and professionals shaping the future of the industry.

At its core — real cases, proven strategies, survival insights, business growth, and scaling experiences in times of uncertainty.




  • 500+ participants

    Offline + online

  • 3 parallel tracks

    Sales & Marketing, Growth & Leadership, Remote & Global

  • 20+ top speakers

    Experts from EPAM, SoftServe, Petcube, DataArt, Awesomic, and more

  • Quality networking

    Join our Telegram channel and become part of the community.

Speakers

Key Topics & Vectors

  • Sales & Marketing
    • GTM strategies in the new reality

    • Product sales vs service sales

    • AI in marketing: practical scenarios

    • Sales as a product: building sales structures

  • Growth & Leadership
    • From KPI to OKR: how modern CEOs think

    • Growth strategy in times of uncertainty

    • Leadership through trust and environment

    • Cultural transformations in teams

  • Global & Innovations (Online)
    • Building international teams

    • AI and process automation

    • Sales enablement in B2B

    • Work-life systems for founders

  • Networking
    • Professional connections

    • Industry side events (stay tuned for announcements on social media)

    • Pre-party & after-party with like-minded people

    • Q&A with speakers and experts

Program

Talks may be rescheduled. The final conference program will be finalized by April 21.

Sales & Marketing
Growth & Leadership
Global & Innovations (Online)
09:15
Registration & morning tea/coffee
45 min
10:00
Opening
10 min
10:10
Scaling Smart: GTM Strategies that Fuel Growth for Service IT Companies
[Intermediate]
Victor Shulga
Founder at B2B Global - GTM systems for service IT
How to build leadership circles for business stability amid chaos and uncertainty
[Advanced]
Natalia Renska
Director of Delivery, Swarmer
B2B Sales & Product Workshop
[Intermediate]
Ilya Lukach
Head of B2B & Partnerships @ Headway, B2B GTM Expert
10:55
Break
30 min
11:25
Pushy Sales Don’t Work: How to Sell Without Driving People Crazy
[Intermediate]
Aliona Katsemba
Lead Marketing Specialist at EPAM, Public Speaking and Communication Trainer
Leadership in the Age of Instability: Adaptive Approach for the BANI World
[Intermediate]
Olena Korsun
Head of Region, SoftServe
Must-have AI-tools for cost-efficient marketing
[Intermediate]
Irina Smirnova
CMO at ZONE3000
12:10
Break
20 min
12:30
Client Partnership — the Path to Exponential Growth for Companies Sized 50-500
[Intermediate]
Artur Fedorénko
Founder / CEO at Wiseboard

To be announced

13:15
Lunch break
60 min
14:15
Demand Generation: How a Founder’s Brand Turns Content into Leads
[Intermediate]
Alex Hermann
CEO / Co-founder at Content Chameleon

To be announced

How to Build an International Team and Develop a Personal Brand: Key Principles for Success
[Intermediate]
Iryna Begma
Head of Sales at MLex (LexisNexis)
15:00
Break
15 min
15:15
Product sales vs IT services sales: prospecting, presales and deals negotiation from SMB to Enterprises
[Advanced]
Daria Prylipko
Sales Director at Petcube, Founder IT Sales Hub
From KPI to OKR: How to Align Sales, Marketing, and Product for Real Business Growth
[Intermediate]
Artem Bykovets
Founder at Simplesense. and Agile & Org Coach at mono
Rebranding for Growth
[Advanced]
Anna Velykoivanenko
Brand & GTM strategy, corporate communications, employer brand at DataArt
16:00
Break
15 min
16:15
Panel discussion: Marketing on the edge: trends, hype and bullshit 2025
[Intermediate]
Julia Petryk
*In case of an air raid alarm, the discussion will take place in the shelter.
Panel discussion: Money, metrics, illusions: what's behind business scaling
[Intermediate]
Stepan Tanasiychuk
*In case of an air raid alarm, the discussion will take place in the shelter.
17:00
Closing
10 min
17:10
Networking
60 min

Why Join?

🎯 Actionable Insights

Talks focused on solutions, not just theory.

🧠 Expert Speakers

CEOs, founders, and VPs with real-world growth experience in turbulent times.

📈 Trending Topics

From AI tools to building global teams for product, service, and B2B companies.

🌍 Global Context

Ukrainian and international case studies relevant post-2022.

🔗 Community

Networking, new connections, and a curated audience.

💬 Hybrid Format

Join from anywhere in the world.

Tickets

Full Ticket

Offline participation (Kyiv)

Access to online streaming (Online + Offline Tracks)

Access to recordings of all talks after the event

Access to speaker presentations

Live networking with speakers and participants

Electronic certificate of conference participation


Part of the profit will be donated to humanitarian funds or trusted volunteers
3 900 UAH ≈€88
100 tickets
50 tickets — 3400 UAH≈€77
next 100 — 4500 UAH≈€101
next 100 — 5200 UAH≈€117
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Online Ticket

Online participation

Access to online streaming (Online + Offline Tracks)

Access to recordings of all talks after the event

Access to speaker presentations

Chat communication with speakers and participants

Electronic certificate of conference participation


Part of the profit will be donated to humanitarian funds or trusted volunteers
2 700 UAH ≈€61
till 7 April 3 days left
20 tickets — 2200 UAH≈€50
till 14 April — 3200 UAH≈€72
till 21 April — 3700 UAH≈€83
Buy ticket
−10% for participants of previous conferences 
It will be added automatically to account where you made a purchase previously
−30% for students of full-time education 
Fill out the form to receive a discount.
Discounts for military officers, 100% for online participation, 50% for in-person participation 
To receive a promo code for a discount, fill out the form
Group discounts are available for companies 
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FAQ

Where and when will the conference take place?

The conference will take place on April 26, 2025, both offline (Kyiv) and online (in the personal account on the website).

Who will find it interesting to participate?

Marketers, sales managers, business developers, team leaders, and business owners. Also, those interested in these topics and planning to grow in IT.

I want to attend the conference but cannot afford it. What should I do?

We strive to make Fwdays conferences accessible to everyone, so we offer the opportunity to attend for individuals underrepresented in the IT community and those in need of financial assistance.

10 participants will be able to attend the conference for free. To apply, please fill out the form by April 11. Among the confirmed applications, 5 people will receive an Online Ticket and 5 will receive a Standard Ticket. Winners will be notified via email by the organizers.

Will the talks be recorded?

Yes, recordings of all talks (online and offline) will be available in the personal accounts of registered participants immediately after the conference ends.

How will the online format work?

There will be a live broadcast with three parallel tracks. Online Ticket holders can choose which talk to join. To access, simply log in on the website using the email used to purchase the ticket.

How will the offline format work?

The offline event will take place in Kyiv. There will be two tracks with live speakers. The online track will also be available, but during the conference, it can only be viewed on a personal laptop/phone in the hall. All session recordings will be available on the conference website afterward.

Which speakers will be online and which offline?

Online track speakers will participate remotely. All other speakers will be present offline. Additional information about each speaker is provided in their bio on the website.

How were speakers and talk topics selected?

Our conferences always prioritize minimal theory and maximum practice. At Fwdays IT Summit, a dedicated program committee reviews and selects each talk based on audience needs. You can be sure you'll gain valuable knowledge.

What language will the conference be in?

All speakers will present in Ukrainian.

How many participants are expected at the offline location?

We expect 350+ participants at the offline track. The number of online attendees is unlimited.

Will participants be able to interact with speakers?

Yes, of course. After each talk, there will be a Q&A session with the speakers at the offline location. Participants can also interact with them during breaks and coffee breaks. Online ticket holders can ask their questions in the chat.

What safety measures will be in place in case of an air raid alarm at the offline venue?

The venue has an underground parking shelter. In case of an air raid alarm, participants and organizers will move to the shelter. The offline part of the conference will be paused until the threat is over.

Will participants have access to speakers' presentations?

Yes, presentations and materials from speakers will be available to all participants.

Will there be an After Party?

Yes, after the tracks are finished, we will gather for a glass of wine to discuss insights, network, and connect with speakers and fellow participants.

Where can I contact the organizers?

Feel free to reach out via email at orgs@fwdays.com.



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