🌍Ukrainians at the heart of global security trends: ISAF 2025 in Istanbul

From October 8 to 11, ISAF 2025 brought together over 20,000 participants from dozens of countries, turning Istanbul into the true “capital of security” for several days.

The Ukrainian delegation included 56 representatives from companies working in security, IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and smart technologies. The trip was organized with the support of the IT Association of Vinnytsia and the UBC (Ukrainian Business Council in Türkiye), who united entrepreneurs and created an opportunity for Ukrainian business to make its mark on the international stage.

The Ukrainian delegation at ISAF 2025

Among the Vinnytsia representatives in the delegation were:

🔹 Winstars.AI R&D Center — Yurii Humenchuk

🔹 Tiras Technology — Oleh Baglai, Dmytro Panteleichuk, Dmytro Kryvonis, Larysa Petrunko

🔹 KNESS Group — Sviatoslav Usatiuk, Yanush Podvysotskyi

🔹 Promavtomatyka Vinnytsia — Artem Linnik and Volodymyr Polishchuk

Participants of the Ukrainian delegation at ISAF 2025

The delegation participants had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments in the field of security, evaluate new products and concepts for smart cities, and learn about cybersecurity and video analytics technologies that could become global standards in the near future.

Janush Podvysotskyi, Head of IT Systems Administration and Information Security at KNESS, described the event as follows:

ISAF 2025 made an exceptionally strong impression — it is a powerful international platform that brings together leaders in security, IT, and defense technologies. The exhibition impressed with its scale, the variety of stands, and the level of solutions on display — ranging from video surveillance and access control systems to advanced innovations in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. The B2B meeting format was particularly valuable, allowing direct interaction with manufacturers, tech companies, and potential partners. The atmosphere of professional exchange, openness to collaboration, and high level of organization make ISAF 2025 an event that sets the standard for the entire security market.

Janush Podvysotskyi, Head of IT Systems Administration and Information Security at KNESS, at ISAF 2025

Larisa Petrunko, Director of IT, shared her impressions:

“For TIRAS Technologies, this experience was incredibly valuable and insightful. We discovered several new insights and saw many interesting innovations. I hope this opportunity and this trip will ultimately translate into great results for our company!”

The TIRAS Technologies team at ISAF 2025

Participating in ISAF 2025 is more than just exploring new technologies. It’s an opportunity to see the direction in which the global security industry is heading and to understand the role Ukraine plays within it.

Participation in ISAF 2025 is a great initiative that provides an opportunity not only to share our experience but also to gain valuable insights into global trends. It was a pleasure to meet members of the Ukrainian delegation and international partners. Such events help shape the right development strategy and build meaningful networking. Sincere thanks to the Vinnytsia IT Association and the Ukrainian Business Council for the opportunity to represent Ukraine on the international stage! — Yuriy Humenchuk, Co-founder & Managing Partner at R&D Center WINSTARS.AI

Yurii Humenchuk, Co-founder & Managing Partner at R&D Center WINSTARS.AI, at ISAF 2025

The delegation returned with new knowledge, ideas, and contacts that will help Ukrainian companies gain greater visibility on the international stage. And while the exhibition has ended, the most important outcomes are the new partnerships and plans that emerge from trips like this.