Unplanned networking: Building connections through code

25 March 2026 (Wednesday) | 18:30 – 21:00 UA TIME | Pwrteams (14 Uhorska St. Section 2, 4 fl.), Lviv (Ukraine)

Sometimes the most meaningful connections are the ones you never set out to build.

Join us for a story-driven session with Ihor Didyk, Senior Java Developer at Pwrteams Ukraine, where code, curiosity and a bit of healthy scepticism unexpectedly turned into a growing professional network.

This talk is not about “how to network better”. It’s about how visibility, craftsmanship and genuine technical interest can do the networking for you.

What we’ll explore:

• The point of origin: How a simple preparation for a technical webinar unexpectedly set a much bigger journey in motion.

• The artefact: The creation of “Polyglot without barriers” and why what seems like “just a demo” can become a powerful professional catalyst.

• The reality check: Why technical scepticism is natural, how to respond to it constructively and how doubt can strengthen your ideas rather than weaken them.

• The “interest loop”: How late-night curiosity and deep technical exploration evolved into an open-source library and what happens when passion becomes contribution.

• Asynchronous networking: Why networking often happens not when you actively seek it, but when your work becomes visible and valuable to others.

• Summary: How to let your code introduce you to people instead of introducing yourself first.

If you’re a developer who wants to let your work speak for itself and build connections naturally, don’t wait for networking to happen by chance. Join Ihor’s session, get fresh insights on turning technical contributions into visibility and leave with a clear understanding of how your code can introduce you to new opportunities and people.

Please note: the workshop will be held in Ukrainian.

Make sure you reserve your seat in the form below. Registration is free but required.

Agenda

Speaker

Ihor Didyk

Ihor Didyk is a Senior Java Developer at Pwrteams with over 9 years of professional experience in backend development (Java and Python) and a strong focus on open-source contributions. He is the author of the polyglot-adapter library and a contributor to the GraalVM ecosystem, turning personal exploration into tools that benefit the wider community.

Ihor believes that quality work and curiosity are the most effective ways to build professional connections. He knows that even highly skilled engineers sometimes struggle to make their work visible, and his expertise lies in showing how thoughtful technical contributions can break barriers, foster genuine connections and create a professional network organically.

Who should attend?

• Engineers at any stage of their career, from junior to senior.

• Anyone curious about open source, visibility and organic professional growth.

• Professionals who want to expand their network without forcing it.
  

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