Side Events

Connect and build long-lasting relations with the best in IT business. Feel the vibe of ACCELER8IT

Get to know our community

In the IT world - technology is one thing, but it's people who drive innovation. Our community is made up of cutting-edge IT leaders, managers and experts who share knowledge, experience and best practices. We have created a space that facilitates valuable friendships. Our events are not just lectures, but also networking, discussions and sharing experiences that can change the way you look at career and technology development.

Be open-minded, take the opportunity to be inspired and, most importantly, have fun!

 
City walk Partners

Evening Walk in Gdańsk

Discover the charm of the Main Town with a guide. Explore Gdańsk’s stories and history in a unique evening setting. Registration in the app (limit: 25 people).

🗓️ 8.10 · 20:00 – 21:30 📍 Start & finish: Radisson Hotel
 
Networking

Welcome Networking powered by Speednet

Kick off ACCELER8IT with an evening of conversations and connections. Welcome Networking is the perfect chance to meet fellow participants, share first impressions, and start building relationships that will last throughout the conference.

🗓️ 8.10 19:00 – 22:00 📍 Holiday Inn, Chmielna 1, 7th floor
 
Insights & learning Networking Partners

Tech Pit Stop

During the program break, join the Tech Pit Stop — an hour of open conversations and fresh ideas. Pause for a moment and continue with new energy. It’s a relaxed space to talk with partners about trends, technologies and practical solutions, jump into quick mini-contests and grab inspiration you can use at work — no long presentations, just conversations.

🗓️ 9.10 · 18:00 – 20:00 📍 Radisson hotel foyer
 
Insights & learning

Evening Sessions: Insights & Inspiration

An evening program to inspire and open new perspectives.

🗓️ 9.10 · 20:00 – 21:45 📍 JOIN stage
 
Networking Food & drinks

Networking Party

After a day full of inspiration, it’s time to unwind. The Networking Party is a chance to chat in a relaxed atmosphere — with music, good food and easy-going conversations. No slides, no formalities — just people, ideas and the talks that spark collaborations.

🗓️ 9.10 · 22:00 – 2:00 📍 SASSY Roof Top
 
Contest Insights & learning

Case Study Contest

We’ll select the best case study talk on the ACCELER8IT stage. Each attendee has one vote cast in the conference app. Winners will be announced during the closing session.

🗓️ 10.10 · Vote in the app 🏆 Winners announced at the closing
 
Power Morning

Power Morning

Start the day with energy and balance. Sessions designed to strengthen wellbeing, focus and a positive mindset before ACCELER8IT kicks off.

🗓️ 9.10 · 08:00 – 08:45 📍 Conlea Zone, Radisson hotel
 
Networking

Networking Zone

The heart of conference connections. A place to meet participants, partners and speakers — all day long in the Radisson space.

🗓️ 09.10 · 07:30 – 21:30, 10.10 · 09:00 – 15:00 📍 Radisson hotel foyer
 
Food & drinks Networking

Lunch at Słony Spichlerz

A unique culinary space that brings many restaurants under one roof — from Polish cuisine to Mediterranean and Asian. Perfect for a quick lunch, relaxed dinner or tasting local specialties right next to the conference.

🗓️ 09.10 · 13:00 – 14:00, 10.10 · 13:25 – 15:00 📍 Słony Spichlerz – Wyspa Spichrzów (near the venue)
 
Food & drinks Networking

Evening Buffet

Take a breather, chat and grab something tasty between sessions. A friendly space to meet speakers, partners and participants.

🗓️ 9.10 · 18:30 – 20:30 📍 Radisson Hotel
 
Food & drinks Networking

Networking Coffee

Meet speakers, partners and attendees over coffee — casual and stress-free.

🗓️ 9.10 · 07:30 – 21:30, 10.10 · 08:30 – 15:30 📍 Radisson hotel foyer