On August 19, 2026, the leadership and the Research Department team of the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts took part in the GLOBAL TECH KHARKIV 2026 business and investment forum, which was held in Kharkiv.

This large-scale event brought together representatives from IT companies, higher education institutions, businesses, enterprises, and veteran entrepreneurship initiatives. Panel discussions focused on investment in technology and human capital, digital transformation, European integration, cooperation between business, education, and government, as well as development prospects of frontline and border regions.

Participation in the forum provided the Academy with an opportunity to contribute to shaping a shared vision for the future of the Kharkiv region. KSADA remains an integral part of the region’s intellectual, cultural, and educational potential, with its specialists working at the intersection of art, design, technology, research, and the creative industries.

Today, the development of the Kharkiv region depends on preserving and enhancing its human and intellectual capital. Therefore, creating conditions where young people can receive a high-quality education, realise their professional potential, and build their future in Kharkiv and the region is particularly important.

For KSADA, this means actively developing cross-sectoral collaboration, building professional partnerships with the business and technology sectors, launching joint educational and innovative projects, and integrating academic expertise into the recovery and development processes of Kharkiv.

We extend our gratitude to the forum organisers and partners for the opportunity to engage in this professional dialogue on the future of the Kharkiv region.

The Kharkiv region possesses immense intellectual and creative potential. KSADA is an essential part of this potential and its future.