There is only one true Silicon Valley in the world - the one situated in San Francisco. It is not only a residence of the world’s most powerful and renowned IT companies, it’s the fulcrum of global IT development, the place to meet distinguished computer geniuses and the best-selling pop culture symbol. Silicon Valley may never be outmatched, but each part of the world introduces competitors, especially during the recent years of avalanchine advancement of informational technologies. The proud nominee from Europe is Krakow - the seemingly old-fashioned city which, in fact, has quite a few aces up its sleeve.