To attend IT Arena, you need to present a valid ticket. Participants who have reached the age of 18 can attend the conference. Please note, you cannot transfer your ticket during conference days.
In 2025, the IT Arena will be in person (offline) to show Ukraine’s strength and resilience. Even despite the war, Ukraine’s tech community continues to work, grow, and support the country’s economy.
All speech recordings will be available for those unable to attend the event offline; however, there will be no live broadcasting during the IT Arena.
The event will take place at the Arena Lviv Stadium. Detailed information is available on the IT Arena website.
Only individuals who are 18 years of age or older may participate in the conference. The organizers grant access to the conference exclusively to adults and reserve the right to restrict the participation of minors.
If you lose or damage your badge or wristband, you must immediately notify the organizers at the info desk or registration area.
To regain access to the conference, you’ll need to pay a replacement fee:
- Replacement badge issuance — $100.
- Replacement wristband issuance — $50.
All IT Arena venues are equipped with safe and reliable shelters. The team of organizers, together with military experts, worked out the logistics for the safest and fastest transfer to the shelter. An ambulance, representatives of the State Emergency Service, and the National Police will be safeguarding the event to provide timely assistance in case of need.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, the following items are prohibited on IT Arena premises and all side event venues:
- Sharp or cutting objects (knives, blades, scissors, awls, axes, glass shards, and other sharp or dangerous tools).
- Firearms, ammunition, explosives, flammable substances, and pyrotechnics (fireworks, rockets).
- Pepper spray, tear gas, or other chemical agents.
- Heavy or sharp objects that could be used as weapons.
- Alcohol, narcotic, toxic, and psychotropic substances.
- Any other items that may pose a threat to other event guests.
- Any other items prohibited by Ukrainian law or by decision of the event organizers.
IT Arena tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to change the ticket owner.
The agenda will be available on the IT Arena website in September.
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You can buy IT Arena tickets on our website.
Yes, invoice payments are available when purchasing 10 or more tickets. To pay for a ticket via invoice, please contact us at [email protected].
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If you have any questions or need more information, please email us at [email protected].
A special 50% discount on tickets is available for military personnel. To receive it, please send a photo of your Armed Forces ID to [email protected], indicating “Tickets for military personnel” in the subject line.
All tickets are non-transferable and cannot be used by anyone other than the original holder. Upon registration, each participant receives a badge with their personal information. To confirm identity, ID checks (ID card, passport, or driver’s license) are carried out.
Yes. All participants will go through metal detector screening at the entrance. This security measure helps ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees.
Yes, there are shelters on-site. You can find them by following signs or checking the event map. In case of an air raid alert, staff will direct attendees to safe areas. If you refuse to proceed to a shelter, you will be required to leave the event area.
Yes. Free transfers will be available for participants:
- September 26, 27: three buses at 08:00, 08:30, and 09:00 from Halytska Square (King Danylo monument) → Arena Lviv Stadium.
- September 26: three buses at 18:30 from Arena Lviv Stadium → MAD BARs HOUSE, and two rides from Arena Lviv Stadium → to Park. Art of Rest.
The full agenda is available on the official event website.
Meetup registration opens on September 26 at 11:00. To register, go to the IT Arena website and enter the email address you used when purchasing your ticket. Please note that you can only register for one meetup per time slot.
Unfortunately, no. However, the IT Arena venue will have a food court with various options and seating areas. You can purchase lunch or other meals at your own expense.
Yes, free Wi-Fi will be available at the venue. The password will be displayed on informational signs throughout the location.
Unfortunately, no. Attending the event with pets is not allowed to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants.
The venue has a cloakroom where only outerwear can be left. Please note that suitcases, briefcases, backpacks, handbags, and other large items will not be accepted.
Yes. You upgrade your ticket online. The upgraded ticket will be issued either at the registration desk or at the Lviv IT Cluster booth on the 3rd floor. Your previous badge and wristband will be exchanged for new ones according to the selected category.
Yes, but you will have to go through the security and ID check again every time you re-enter. Staff will verify your ID with the name on your badge to confirm authenticity and prevent misuse.
Yes. Both your badge and wristband are required for access throughout the three days of IT Arena. If you’re missing either one, you won’t be allowed entry.
The badge should be worn with the side showing your name, position, and other identification details facing outward for security purposes. This also helps facilitate comfortable communication among participants.