ABOUT THE EVENT
Ukrainian Tech Night is a dynamic side event during VivaTech 2025 that spotlights Ukraine’s growing digital ecosystem and encourages collaboration between Ukrainian and French tech communities. The evening will gather policymakers, startups, investors, and ecosystem builders for engaging discussions, startup pitching, and networking.
This time the event will be held in Le Village by Credit Agricole - unique space where start-ups and businesses can work together to innovate.
WHY ATTEND?
Discover top Ukrainian startups and companies expanding to EU
Meet innovation leaders from France & Ukraine
Learn about Ukraine’s digital government success story
Build partnerships with key ecosystem players
EVENT AGENDA
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration
7:00 - 7:10 p.m.
Welcome words●Alex Bornyakov, Vice Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for IT development●Laurent Darmon, Director of Innovation and New Activities at Credit Agricole Group●Carlos de Cordoue, CEO at Credit Agricole Ukraine
7:10 - 7:25 p.m.
Overview of the Ukrainian Digital Ecosystem●Speaker: Alex Bornyakov, Vice Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for IT development
7:25 - 7:45 p.m.
Startup Showcase: Pitching 4 Top Ukrainian Innovators●Q&A with French investors and corporate partners
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Networking
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT
Alex BornyakovVice Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for IT development
Alex Bornyakov is a visionary in the technology field, who actively participates in shaping the tech sector in Ukraine. As the Vice Minister of Digital Transformation, Alex's mission extends to transforming his homeland into one of the premier European IT hubs through such initiatives as Diia.City — offering some of the best tax and legal terms in Europe for tech companies; the Ukrainian Startup Fund, which provides both financial and non-financial support for early-stage startups; Brave1, a unified platform for defense tech development, and many more.
Looking Back: Ukrainian Tech Night 2024
The 2024 edition of Ukrainian Tech Night, held during VivaTech in Paris, brought together over 150 guests from Ukrainian and French innovation ecosystems. The event featured keynote speeches by Alex Bornyakov, Vice Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for IT development and Mr. Pierre Heilbronn, the French President’s special envoy for Ukraine’s relief and reconstruction, as well as a panel discussion and powerful networking. The Event became a milestone in advancing Ukraine–France tech cooperation and promoting Ukrainian innovation on the European stage.
Ukraine–France Tech Collaboration
Ukrainian Tech Night serves as a bridge for strategic collaboration between the Ukrainian and French tech sectors. With shared goals in innovation, digital sovereignty, and startup development, both ecosystems stand to benefit from deeper partnerships. From public sector cooperation to private innovation hubs, this event fosters practical connections for real impact.
$6.5B total export of Ukrainian IT services in France in 2024; France among key markets. Ukraine has participated in VivaTech, Europe's largest technology and innovation event held in Paris, for the fourth consecutive year. The Ukrainian pavilion consistently showcases the strength of the national tech ecosystem, featuring startups, government representatives, and key players.
An evening of cross-border collaboration, innovation & networking in Paris.