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Where participation and opportunity thrive

VirtusLab actively participates in and promotes the IT community. The community is an essential part of our effectiveness. We contribute to open-source projects, organize and sponsor tech events. Virtuslab’s events are brought to you by Sphere.it.

Open source projects

We regularly develop and contribute to open-source software and tools projects. It's a central pillar of our support to the community. You can find some of our projects listed below:

IT Conferences

With a focus on fostering collaboration and driving technological advancements, our conferences feature insightful keynotes, hands-on workshops, and engaging panel discussions led by top experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring technologist, VirtusLab Group's conferences offer valuable opportunities to grow, connect, and stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
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Sphere.it

Sphere.it started its journey under the name React Day in 2015 and ScalaSphere - Dev Tools Summit in 2016. It has evolved into a significant tech event fostering skill development and knowledge sharing. The conference brings together prominent speakers from different technology backgrounds and hundreds of attendees, celebrating diverse contributions and providing hands-on learning opportunities. 

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Scalar

Scalar is one of the best Scala conferences in Central Europe. Since 2014, it has provided a platform to discuss the latest Scala trends and use cases and meet Scala professionals. 

Get involved in your local tech scene

These lively gatherings are a great way to network, stay informed, share your knowledge and get inspired. Take a look at the meetups organised by VirtusLab:
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Kraków Scala User Group

Visit meetup page
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Wrocław Scala User Group

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Kielce Java User Group

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Rzeszów Java User Group

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Cloud Native Kraków

Visit meetup page
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Kraków Apache Kafka® Meetup

Co-organised with Confluent

Visit meetup page

Keep your finger on the pulse

Want to stay connected between events? Here's how…
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Sphere.it podcast

Monthly audio show for IT professionals sharing insight, experience and knowledge

>> View episodes
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Scala Times Newsletter

The weekly news from the world of Scala

>> Read & sign up for newsletter
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JVM Weekly

This newsletter covers a wide range of topics that interest developers and tech enthusiasts, from the latest updates in JVM languages like Java, Kotlin, and Scala to emerging technologies like GraalVM and Quarkus.

>> Read & sign up for newsletter
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ScalaSpace

A place for Scala-based businesses and Scala professionals to share knowledge and experiences

>> Visit ScalaSpace account
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Vived

Enjoy software engineering content hand-picked by experts and tailored to your interests

>> Get Vived
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VirtusLab on LinkedIn

Connect with us to follow what's happening in the IT industry and how we're responding

>> Visit VirtusLab on LinkedIn
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VirtusLab on Twitter/X

See what VirtusLab and the IT community are talking about today. Join the conversation!

>> See VirtusLab on Twitter/X
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Prodakszyn Cztery-Zero

Newsletter focuses on optimising production management in Poland

>> Read & sign up for newsletter

Speaking and sponsorship

VirtusLab also supports global IT conferences by providing speakers and sponsorship. You will see us at many IT and digital business events, such as:
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See what our clients are saying

The VirtusLab team's in-depth knowledge, understanding, and experience of technology have been invaluable to us in developing our product. The team is professional and delivers on time – we greatly appreciated this efficiency when working with them.

Michael GrantDirector of Development @ Cyber Sec Company

VirtusLab's work has met the mark several times over, and their latest project is no exception. The team is efficient, hard-working, and trustworthy. Customers can expect a proactive team that drives results.

Stephen RookeDirector of Software Development @ Extreme Reach

VirtusLab's engineers are truly Strapi extensions experts. Their knowledge and expertise in the area of Strapi plugins gave us the opportunity to lift our multi-brand CMS implementation to a different level.

Leonardo PoddaEngineering Manager @ Facile.it

VirtusLab has been an incredible partner since the early development of Scala 3, essential to a mature and stable Scala 3 ecosystem.

Martin OderskyHead of Programming Research Group @ EPFL

VirtusLab engineers provided excellent workmanship coupled with very fast delivery ahead of our ambitious schedule. Their knowledge, expertise, and guidance made us feel comfortable and confident with our choices. We knew the work was going to be completed on time and with “no fuss”. 

Nate MyersSenior Partnership Manager @ imgix, Inc.

VirtusLab consultancy services are what we were looking for to ensure our ideas and technology directions were valid. The work and knowledge provided by them significantly shorten the go-to-market time we expect for the next generation of our software.

Darryl GraumanDirector of R&D @ The Clinician