In this issue, TechHope Transitions highlights progress in two key areas: strengthening our presence in Connecticut and deepening our international partnerships in technology education. From joining the Bridgeport Regional Business Council to contributing to the Artificial Intelligence Technologies Summer School in Lviv these initiatives reflect our commitment to building meaningful connections, advancing tech education, and creating long-term impact in both the United States

We are thrilled to share TechHope Transitions participation in AI Summer School 2026 (https://ai.lnu.edu.ua/), organized by Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The event brings together 1,092 participants from 56 countries, including 596 students representing 227 educational institutions (125 Ukrainian and 102 international), 260 university lecturers and researchers, and 236 IT industry professionals. This year's program features 70 speakers from 21 countries, creating

We are pleased to share that QuartSoft (quartsoft.com) has become a business partner of TechHope Transitions. Our collaboration with QuartSoft goes back many years. It began in Kramatorsk, when students of my 'Intellectual Decision-Making Systems' department at the Donbass State Engineering Academy completed internships with the company, gaining valuable hands-on experience under the mentorship of highly skilled professionals. Today, QuartSoft brings nearly 30 years of ex