AlinaTech of Tomorrow 2025: How Smart Technologies Are Transforming Ukraine’s Economic Future
On March 19-20, Tech of Tomorrow Conference took place in Poznań—one of the most significant events in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things in Central and Eastern Europe. Organized by the Polish Blockchain Association with the support of Zondacrypto and the Smart City Lab of the City of Poznań, the conference brought together top experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the future of technology.
Ukraine had a strong presence at the event. Yuliia Chufistova (Member of the Presidium of the Mayors’ Club Ukraine and CEO of the UMEDA Development Agency) and Henry Shterenberg (Chairman of the Investment Committee, Mayor’s Club of Ukraine, CEO of EoTU Inc., Honorary President of WTC Kyiv) attended the conference and took part in a key panel discussion:
“Industrial Reconstruction Ukraine: Exclusive Insights and Partnership Opportunities in Smart Tech and the Industrial Metaverse”
Together with international experts Joe Appleton (Smart City Director, BizzTech), Dirk Schmidt (CEO, BizzTech), and Chandra Challagonda (CEO FIWRE Foundation), Yuliia Chufistova and Henry Shterenberg presented a vision for Ukraine’s recovery through technology, discussed challenges, and explored opportunities for integrating cutting-edge developments into key sectors of the economy.
The speakers also presented and discussed the ambitious UkraineVerse project, which aims to transform Ukrainian cities through interactive digital twins. This project allows modeling infrastructure projects, planning urban development, and optimizing resources in real time using artificial intelligence technologies and meta-platforms. UkraineVerse will ensure transparency in decision-making and investment attraction, as well as improve the quality of life of citizens through fast and convenient services.
For more information about the project, watch the short video presentation
The Mayors’ Club personally invites ukrainian communities to join this project! We are currently selecting the first 20 most active communities to join the initiative. In order to be among them, you need to sign a memorandum (sample) and send it along with your contact information to Yuliya Chufistova – yuliya.ch@mayorsclub.org. And we will contact you to further develop the project.
Key Takeaways from the Panel:
🔹 Smart Tech as the foundation for economic recovery – Ukraine has the opportunity to become a leader in developing and implementing smart city technologies, agritech solutions, and the digital economy.
🔹 Partnership opportunities – International companies are already ready to invest in innovative projects that will contribute to Ukraine’s post-war development.
🔹 The vision for Digital Ukraine – Creating an “economy of trust” through technological solutions that ensure transparency, efficiency, and scalability of national initiatives.
Tech of Tomorrow is more than just a conference — it is a platform where global partnerships are formed, innovative strategies are discussed, and the foundation for a new digital economy is laid. A heartfelt thank you to all the panel participants for their expert insights and commitment to building the future together! Ukraine stands on the brink of a new era of technological development. Now is the time to lay a strong foundation for an innovative breakthrough.
