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Known for its unique atmosphere that fosters innovation and connection, IT Arena is defined by productive networking, business matchmaking, and a festival spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The future of defense innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has seen a surge in defense tech startups and breakthroughs. With many of the solutions undergoing real-time testing, investments in defense startups have been on the rise. 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