On November 10, 2026, the Khmelnytskyi Digital Conference 2026 took place in Khmelnytskyi—a large-scale event dedicated to current trends in the development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
The conference was attended by Yurii Klots, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity, Ihor Muliar, an Associate Professor in the Department, and several students. The event provided an opportunity to explore current challenges within the digital environment, hear insights from industry practitioners, and discuss the future development of cybersecurity amidst the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
The conference was organized by the Khmelnytskyi IT Cluster with the support of the Khmelnytskyi City Council. It is particularly gratifying that long-standing partners of the faculty are involved in organizing such professional events, thereby fostering interaction between the university community and the IT industry.
The conference program brought together cybersecurity and information technology experts, who presented talks on the new opportunities and risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence:
- Myroslava Stremetska, Head of Cybersecurity Services Management at EPAM Ukraine, explored the opportunities and threats presented by artificial intelligence in a presentation titled "Cybersecurity 2.0: The Dark and Bright Sides of Artificial Intelligence."
- Mariia Kapustian, Candidate of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Information Systems at KhNU, presented a talk titled “The Era of Autonomous Threats,” focusing on new challenges in the field of information security.
- Pavlo PavlyshynA SoftServe CSOC specialist with eight years of experience in cybersecurity addressed the issue of securely integrating artificial intelligence into work tools in a presentation titled "We Integrated AI into Our Work Tools… But What About Security?"
Participation in such events is of great importance for the professional development of educators and students. It enables the alignment of educational approaches with the real-world needs of the industry, provides insight into the practical experience of companies, and fosters a better understanding of the future development of the cybersecurity profession.
Another highlight of the conference was a meeting with alumni from various graduating classes who now work at IT companies in Khmelnytskyi and other Ukrainian cities. Such gatherings once again underscore the importance of professional ties between the university, its graduates, and the IT community.
Thank you to the Khmelnytskyi IT Cluster for the invitation, the substantive program, and the opportunity to join the discussion on current issues regarding digital transformation and cybersecurity!
