The Investment and Projects Office of Lviv City Council (Invest in Lviv) presented the city’s opportunities to international investors at IT Arena 2026. Participation in the technology conference provided a platform for strengthening international business ties and showcasing Lviv’s investment potential.

This year, the Invest in Lviv team hosted a dedicated stand at IT Arena for the second time. With the support of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the team introduced Japanese companies and investors to the opportunities offered by Japan Desk Lviv, a municipal service established to foster cooperation between Lviv and Japan.

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) also took part in the event. Its participation provided an opportunity to present Lviv’s investment opportunities to Taiwanese businesses and potential investors.

During the opening of IT Arena 2026, Lviv City Mayor Andrii Sadovyy highlighted the role of international business support services in building connections between Ukrainian and foreign companies. The city currently develops several such initiatives, including Japan Desk, German Desk, Norway Desk, and the Finland Business Office, which operates in cooperation with Business Tampere.

Another key event was a JETRO meetup dedicated to Ukrainian-Japanese business cooperation. Andrii Pavliv, Head of the Investment and Projects Office of Lviv City Council, presented opportunities for partnerships between companies from the two countries, entering new markets, and strengthening business relations.

Tomohiro Yoden, Deputy Director General of JETRO Warsaw, spoke about the activities of Japanese companies in Ukraine and their interest in further expanding their presence in the Ukrainian market.

IT Arena 2026 brought together representatives of more than 300 companies, over 100 startups, and participants from more than 40 countries in Lviv. Key topics included artificial intelligence, defence technology (Defense Tech), cybersecurity, investment, and scaling Ukrainian technology solutions.

For Invest in Lviv, participation in the conference provided an opportunity to showcase the city’s economic and investment potential directly to the international business community, establish contacts with prospective partners, and strengthen cooperation between Ukrainian companies and businesses from Japan and Taiwan.