Researcher and engineer with 10+ years of experience in NLP, LLMs, multimodal models, and AI systems. PhD in Computer Science, Head of the NLP Lab at Kyiv School of Economics, and Chief AI Officer at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. He also teaches at KPI, co-organizes the UNLP conference, and contributes to the development of Ukraine’s AI community.
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AI Community Event
When
September 13
Format
Offline in Ivano-Frankivsk
Registration deadline
September 12
Participation
Free of charge, registration required
About:
On September 13, AI Community Event — a major offline gathering — will take place in Ivano-Frankivsk, bringing together AI specialists, researchers, startups, and government representatives in one place. The event is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation together with AI HOUSE and Promprylad.
The key focus is on sharing practical experience in agentic systems and cybersecurity, as well as integrating regional initiatives into the National AI Communities Platform, which we are developing together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The platform aims to become a one-stop shop for innovation, featuring a shared events calendar and a map of organizations.
In addition to talks, the event will feature a panel discussion and Speed Networking.
Who is it for:
- AI/ML Engineers.
- Data Scientists and Developers.
- Founders of AI startups and product companies.
- Leaders of regional IT communities and hubs.
- Government sector representatives (GovTech).
- Students in relevant fields.
To participate:
- Fill out the mandatory registration form.
What you'll gain:
- An understanding of how the National AI Communities Platform is being built and what opportunities it will create for your organization.
- Practical insights into working with agentic systems in production and approaches to securing them.
- A deep dive into the RUKOPYIS case — applying AI to digitization — and a panel discussion on the development of regional AI communities.
- Access to the Startup Alley, where local developers will showcase their projects and look for feedback, partners, or investors.
- An opportunity to connect with speakers, representatives of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, and AI community leaders from Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.
- Speed Networking and an open mic — a chance to bring your needs to the community, whether you are looking for an ML Engineer, a mentor, or want to announce a new AI course.
Speakers:
- Engineer, entrepreneur, and technology leader with 15+ years of experience. He leads AI HOUSE and is responsible for the vision, strategic development, and scaling of Ukraine’s AI community.
- He spent more than 10 years working in the US, progressing from engineer to technical leader and technology startup founder. In 2022, he founded AidSupply, a platform connecting volunteers, donors, and businesses, and later became CTO of Nova Ukraine.
Roman Kyslyi
Chief AI Officer at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, СЕО WINWIN AI Center of Excellence
- First Vice-Rector and Founding Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCU, PhD in Mathematical Analysis, and Professor of Quantitative Methods and Economics.
- Visiting Professor of Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-Making and Economics at UCU Business School (LvBS).
- He has international academic experience at leading universities in the US and Europe. He focuses on advancing modern education, integrating technology into learning, and preparing talent for the tech industry.
Leads the AI direction at Mriia, a state educational project, developing and implementing AI solutions in the educational product. He led the development and launch of an AI-powered test generator for teachers, which during its pilot phase across 150+ schools helped create more than 4,000 assignments based on 1,300+ school textbooks. He also contributes to Ukraine’s AI and EdTech communities, speaks at industry events, and shares practical experience in implementing generative AI in education.
Sofiia Petkova
AI Projects Coordinator at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
- AI expert with over 12 years of experience in software development and team leadership.
- Helps companies integrate AI solutions into business processes and find practical ways to apply emerging technologies to real-world business challenges.
- He also previously hosted EPAM’s technology podcast TechPeople, where he spoke with executives from Ukrainian companies and tech industry professionals about their career journeys, professional challenges, and approaches to developing technology-driven businesses.
Director of the Promprylad Charitable Foundation and an expert in fundraising and strategic development. Has 10+ years of experience in fundraising management, partnership development, and social initiatives. Previously headed the Project Development Department at Lviv Business School of UCU. Co-founder of Hair for Share and an author of educational courses.
Ihor Pysmennyi
AI Engineering Lead at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
AI and software engineering expert with 14+ years of experience in software development and 9+ years in technical team management. Holds a PhD in Computer Science and researches multi-agent and distributed systems, cloud technologies, and DevOps architecture. He teaches at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and KSE, and works on developing AI solutions for the public sector.
Has 7+ years of experience in IT and developing Ukraine’s technology ecosystem. At AI HOUSE, she works on technology projects and community development. She also led DEV Challenge, Europe’s largest IT competition, and has experience in data science, cybersecurity, AI, deep tech, and strategic partnerships.
Moderators:
Mentor, expert, and speaker for Google’s “AI Essentials,” “AI for Business,” and “AI School for Women” educational programs, implemented by UN Women Ukraine in partnership with AI HOUSE. Also mentors media professionals as part of the “AI and Digital Resilience for Media” program. Teaches at Lviv Polytechnic National University, develops educational programs at Beetroot Academy, and works as an instructional designer on projects supported by UNICEF, UNDP, the Government of Japan, and UNight.
- A lawyer with extensive experience in the technology sector. Specializes in contract law, confidential information protection, and intellectual property.
- Works with international investors, clients, and government institutions. Also contributes to legislative changes, reforms, and social initiatives.
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FAQ
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Is participation free?
Participation is free with prior registration.
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Who can participate?
AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, developers, AI startup founders, researchers, representatives of regional AI and IT communities, government sector representatives, and students in relevant fields are welcome to join.
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Can I participate remotely?
No. The event will take place exclusively offline in Ivano-Frankivsk. No recording or livestream will be available.
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Is there a shelter at the venue?
Yes, a shelter is available at the venue. In case of an air raid alert, participants will be informed and guided to the shelter.
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When does registration close?
Registration is open until September 12, inclusive.
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What is the language of the event?
Ukrainian.