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October 22
October 23
*All sessions will be simultaneously translated into Polish and English.
**The agenda is subject to change

Day 1 - October 22, 2024

08.00 - 9.00

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

09.00 - 09.20

OPENING OF DAY 1.
Jowita Michalska

Jowita Michalska, Founder and CEO at Digital University, Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor, The Poland Observer

We need to talk about what’s next

Sebastian Kulczyk foto

Sebastian Kulczyk, Owner of Kulczyk Investments, Founder of Manta Ray

Official Opening Remark

Mark Brzezinski
Mark Brzezinski, Ambassador of the United States to Poland

Official Opening Remark

POWER SHIFT: WHAT'S NEXT IN ENERGY?

09.20 - 10.00

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Arash Aazami
Arash Aazami, Founder of Unify.energy and chairman of UniversalRight, activist entrepreneur dedicated to the establishment of the Internet of Energy
We cannot build tomorrow based on yesterday’s thinking. Energy will always be a fundamental need for individuals and businesses. As the fundamental currency of nature, all true value creation is firmly rooted in the generation and conversion of energy. With breakthrough innovations in technology, business models, social models and policy we can ensure a sustainable energy future. This session is laden with inspiring, paradigm-shifting and disruptive examples of energy innovations by seekers, artists and hackers. Participants expand their horizon and obtain valuable insights enabling them to make more impact through applying different mindsets on their work. The big change is possible and even inevitable: together we welcome the Internet of Energy. 

10.00 - 10.15

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ARASH AAZAMI

Maciej Noga
Arash Aazami, with Maciej Noga Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Enervigo, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Grupa Pracuj, entrepreneur and investor

10.15 - 10.45

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Jan Niedziałek, TVN journalist, panelists: Maciej Noga Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Enervigo, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Grupa Pracuj, entrepreneur and investor,Tomasz Niebylski, Sales Director at Microsoft Poland, Rafał Staśkiewicz Product Manager at Ekovoltis,

This panel will explore comprehensive aspects of energy transformation, focusing on innovative technologies and policy strategies leading to climate neutrality. Experts will discuss challenges related to integrating renewable energy sources, modernizing energy grids, and energy storage. The discussion will also cover economic and social implications of this transformation, including job creation and changes in the structure of the energy industry.

10.45 - 11:05

COFFEE BREAK

INDUSTRY REINVENTED: INNOVATIONS SHAPING TOMORROW'S LANDSCAPE

11.05 - 11.35

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Hamilton Mann
Hamilton Mann, Tech Executive, Digital and AI for Good Pioneer, Author and the originator of the concept of Artificial Integrity
The future of artificial intelligence isn’t just about smart machines—it’s about machines with integrity. In an era where AI is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of society, we must shift our focus from sheer technological prowess to the values that define us as humans. Imagine a world where AI not only augments our capabilities but amplifies our human values—integrity, empathy, and creativity. This session takes you on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of artificial integrity—where AI systems are designed to uplift the human spirit, not just replace human tasks. We’ll explore inspiring, real-world examples of how AI can be built to empower humanity, fostering a new kind of synergy where human and machine collaboration fuels innovation and drives ethical progress. From redefining the workplace to transforming social structures, this keynote offers a bold vision of a future where AI and human intelligence work hand-in-hand to enhance the well-being of society.

11.35 - 11.50

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH HAMILTON MANN

Olga Kozierowska
Hamilton Mann, with Olga Kozierowska, Business journalist and social activist, President of the WłączniPlus Foundation

11.50 - 12.00

POWER SPEECH

Supreet Singh Manchanda​

Supreet Singh Manchanda, Founding Partner Raiven Capital, Technologist, Storyteller

Supreet Singh Manchanda will explore how businesses can leverage AI to drive growth and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving world. He will discuss the opportunities AI presents for scaling operations, enhancing decision-making, and creating competitive advantages.

12.00 - 12.40

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Artur Modliński, Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Cybercommunication Research Center, researcher at the International Research Center (CITAD) panelists: Artur Kurasiński Creator, entrepreneur and investor, Jovan Protic,  VP of The Management Board Ringier Axel Springer Polska, Alexander Jenbar, Board Member at T-mobile Polska, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Supreet Singh Manchanda, Founding Partner Raiven Capital, Technologist, Storyteller
The panel will focus on the challenges and opportunities that automation and artificial intelligence create for industry workers. Experts will analyze how technologies can be used to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. Ethical aspects of automation and strategies for managing change in organizations undergoing digital transformation will also be discussed.

12.40 - 13.20

LUNCH BREAK / ENERGY BOOSTER

SUSTAINABLE FUTURES: CHARTING THE COURSE FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

13.20 - 13.55

KEYNOTE SPEECH
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Auke Hoekstra, Founder and director of the NEON research program, debunker in chief for sustainable development
Energy system expert Auke Hoekstra seems to have a knack for predicting developments in energy technology. How does that work? Is it all just intuition or is there more to it? And are there reasons to be optimistic about our future? Join Auke to get a better understanding of future trends in energy. No crystal ball needed!

13.55 - 14.25

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor of The Poland Observer, Master of ceremonies panelists: Aleksandra Trojanowska, Sustainability Transformation Lead at Colliers, Witold Witkowicz, CEO of ICEYE Poland, Andrzej Zduńczyk, Dyrektor Rynku Instytucji Finansowych, BIK S.A. Aleksandra Karasińska, Director of the RASP Foundation and Digital University Expert
This panel will focus on innovative technologies and processes driving sustainable development across various sectors of the economy. Experts will discuss the latest achievements in clean technologies, circular economy, and sustainable product design. Examples of successful implementations of ecological solutions in various industries and the role of startups and innovators in this process will be discussed.

CYBERSECURITY FRONTIER: CYBER THREATS AND DEFENSE IN THE AGE OF AI

14.25 - 14.45

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Tom Van de Wiele
Tom Van de Wiele, Ethical hacker, Cyber security authority
This keynote gives insight into the intersection of AI and cyber security from a hacker’s perspective and what we need to prepare for when it comes to emerging threats. While the business world debates the size of their AI investments and the extent of the latest AI trends, cyber attackers are already harnessing AI for malicious purposes to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their attacks. The keynote further addresses the future AI cyber security threat picture and what adaptations will be required for organisations to better prepare for a future that includes AI as part of a comprehensive cyber security strategy.

14.45 - 15.05

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Anett Numa, Masters&Robots Speaker
Anett Numa, Head of Government Relations at innovation lab Accelerate Estonia, Cyber defense policy advisor
Estonia has fortified its defenses against cyber incidents through a combination of cutting-edge technology and strategic initiatives like the Cyber Defence League and Cyber Command, which engage both professionals and volunteers in safeguarding the nation’s digital infrastructure. Education plays a pivotal role, with Estonia promoting cybersecurity literacy and creating pathways to attract new talent into the field. The country’s recent successes in international attribution of cyberattacks highlight its leadership in fostering global accountability. Emphasizing the importance of law in cyberspace, Estonia advocates for robust legal frameworks to combat cyber threats, demonstrating how legislation is vital to ensuring security and stability in the digital world.

15.05 - 15.25

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Paolo Palumbo
Paolo Palumbo, Vice President WithSecure Intelligence, Cybersecurity authority
This presentation explores the transformative rise of generative AI, particularly its widespread adoption following the introduction of chat interfaces like ChatGPT. This technological leap has sparked a surge of creativity, significantly influencing the broader research landscape. However, the widespread adoption of this technology presents a paradox. While it drives positive change and innovation across various sectors, it also introduces new challenges and risks, especially in cybersecurity. In the cybersecurity landscape, both defenders and attackers now have access to this technology, potentially leading to an AI-powered ‘cat and mouse’ game. In this session, we will explore the current dynamics—what’s happening, what remains overlooked, and what’s on the horizon.

15.25 - 15.55

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Paweł Pilarczyk, Founder and editor-in-chief of ITbiznes, journalist and expert in the field of new technologies panelists: Olga Budziszewska, Cybersecurity Strategy and Compliance Advisory at Cyrima, Andrzej Agria,  Founder of Hollow Point Cyber Security Wojciech Twaróg, Director of Cybersecurity and CISO at Nationale-Nederlanden Poland, Janusz Piecuch, Security Tribe Technical Lead at T-mobile

This panel will explore a comprehensive approach to building a cybersecurity culture in organizations, considering technological, human, and process aspects. Experts will discuss strategies for raising employee awareness, implementing “security by design” principles, and continuous improvement of security practices. The discussion will also cover the role of leadership in promoting cybersecurity culture and integrating security with overall business strategy.

15.55 - 16.00

CLOSING OF DAY 1.

Richard Stephens

Jowita Michalska, Founder and CEO at Digital University, Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor, The Poland Observer

18.00 - 21.00

EXECUTIVE DINNER - invitation only

DAY 2 - OCTOBER 23, 2024

08.00 - 9.00

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

09.00 - 09.20

OPENING OF DAY 2.
Jowita Michalska

Jowita Michalska, Founder and CEO at Digital University, Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor, The Poland Observer

We need to talk about what’s next

Krzysztof Gawkowski

Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs

Official Opening Remark

AI UNLEASHED: NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: AI TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

09.20 - 09.25

Przemek Gdański, CEO and President of Management Board BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Setting the stage for Kevin Kelly

09.25 - 10.05

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, a legendary futurist, co-founder of Wired magazine, bestselling author and Silicon Valley guru
AI is evolving at such a rapid pace that it’s hard to keep up. In this talk, Kevin Kelly unpacks the latest insights from the frontier of AI research, revealing what scientists know—and don’t know—about this transformative technology. He explores AI’s real-world impact, from the jobs it’s reshaping to the emerging business applications that are redefining industries. Kelly goes beyond the hype, offering a clear-eyed look at AI’s true capabilities and its limitations. He also paints vivid scenarios of where AI could be headed, based on current evidence, and delves into the evolving relationship between humans and machines. With a tempered optimism, Kelly balances the excitement of AI’s potential with a grounded view of its actual achievements to date, offering a fresh perspective on what’s next.

10.05 - 10.20

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH KEVIN KELLY

Przemek Gdanski

Kevin Kelly, with Przemek Gdański CEO and President of Management Board BNP Paribas Bank Polska

10.20 - 10.30

KEYNOTE SPEECH
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Kilian Gross, Head of Unit AI Office, AI Regulation and Compliance at the European Commission

10.30 - 10.40

KEYNOTE SPEECH
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Stefan Lindström, Finnish Foreign Services first Ambassador of Digitalization and New Technologies

10.40 - 11.20

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Sylwia Czubkowska, Economic and technology journalist, Host of the ‘Techstorie’ podcast paneliści: Kilian Gross, Head of Unit AI Office, AI Regulation and Compliance at the European Commission, Stefan Lindström Finnish Foreign Services first Ambassador of Digitalization and New Technologies, Kinga Piecuch, Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Poland, Aleksander Kutela, CEO Rinigier Axel Springer Polska
This panel will explore aspects of ethical and legal challenges related to the development and implementation of artificial intelligence. Experts will discuss current regulations and proposals for legal frameworks for AI at national and international levels. The discussion will also touch on the role of ethics in the process of designing and developing AI and the need for public education in AI.

11.20 - 11.30

POWER SPEECH

Geraldine-Schenk
Geraldine Schenk, Country Director J&J Innovative Medicine Poland
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare sector, unlocking new possibilities in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. However, the rapid development of AI brings significant ethical challenges that must be addressed to maintain a balance between innovation and responsibility. In her presentation, Geraldine Schenk, Country Director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Poland, will discuss how Johnson & Johnson is leveraging AI to create safe, effective, and ethical medical solutions. She will explore key issues such as data privacy protection, transparency in AI-driven decisions, and addressing algorithmic bias in medicine. The talk will highlight the company’s strategies for fostering innovation in healthcare while upholding the highest ethical standards and will emphasize the role of responsibility and collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare.

11.30 - 11:50

COFFEE BREAK

LEADING TOMORROW: TRAILBLAZING LEADERSHIP AND CRAFTING THE FUTURE OF WORK

11.50 - 12.15

DISCUSSION

Bartosz Ziółek​

moderator: Bartosz Ziółek, Head of Digital w Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
panelists: Supreet Singh Manchanda, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Raiven Capital,
Anett Numa,  Head of Government Relations at innovation Lab Accelerate Estonia, Cyber defense policy advisor

Trust and diversity will be the currency of the future. Along with their business functions, banks are an important source of stability for economies and nations. As a result, we are taking a closer look at how technology affects relationships, emotions and trust. When ChatGPT was published in November 2022, a massive infrastructure and thousands of people were required to change the social climate significantly. Currently, it is only a matter of access to a cheaper source of energy. Generative AI has replaced people and infrastructure is easily rented. Ziółek will ask Anett and Supreet about protecting ourselves from manipulation like this, and whether we really want to be protected.

12.15 - 12.45

KEYNOTE SPEECH
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Marek Kowalkiewicz, Professor in Digital Economy at Queensland University of Technology, head of innovation teams in Silicon Valley, best-selling author

Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz explores how algorithms and AI fundamentally reshape our economy, work environments, and leadership paradigms. Drawing from his book “The Economy of Algorithms” he delves into AI trends in business and their implications for the future of work. Prof. Kowalkiewicz will discuss the critical role of leadership in this new landscape: success in the economy of algorithms requires understanding and embracing AI to build resilient, future-ready organizations. Join us to explore how we can shape an inclusive, thriving economy of algorithms that augments human potential and leaves no one behind. 

12.45 - 13.15

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Katarzyna Dębek, editor-in-chief of Forbes paneliści: Magdalena Macko-Gizińska, Board Member at Nationale-Nederlanden, Cezary Kozanecki, CEO Synektik, Adam Sawicki, Board Member & Group Senior Vice President – Digital at TVN, Adrian Adamowicz, Member of the Management Board for retail and corporate banking at VeloBank
During this panel, we will explore the key competencies and leadership strategies essential for effectively managing organizations in times of continuous change and uncertainty. Experts will share their insights on building flexible, resilient, and innovative organizational cultures capable of meeting contemporary challenges. The discussion will cover not only the future of organizations in the context of emerging technologies but also the creation of diverse work environments ready to welcome and integrate the new generation of employees entering the job market.

13.15 - 14.00

LUNCH BREAK / ENERGY BOOSTER

TECH HORIZON: SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE OF TECH INNOVATION

14.00 - 14.30

LEADERS FIRESIDE
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moderator: Jarosław Sroka, Board Member of KI Next, Coordinator of the InCredibles Program panelists: Jakub Kreft, CEO VR Unicorn World, Marcin Filipiak, CEO & Co-founder ImmunoTronics, Juliusz Donajski, co-CEO Vivid Mind, Konrad Zieliński, CEO Uhra Bionics
This panel discussion, led by Jarosław Sroka, will focus on how innovative startups are pushing the boundaries in the fields of health and human well-being. Founders from the InCredibles program will share their experiences in developing groundbreaking technologies that genuinely impact the quality of life. The discussion will cover specific technological and business challenges they face and their motivations for working in this demanding sector. The panel will demonstrate how the courage and creativity of entrepreneurs are shaping the future of medicine and well-being, opening new perspectives for society.

14.30 - 14.50

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Andra-Keay
Andra Keay, Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, futurist and leading authority in the field of robotics 

In this keynote, Andra Keay will explore the rapidly emerging future of robotics, which is already taking shape in parts of Silicon Valley and other regions where modern robots are being developed and deployed. While these advancements are not yet widespread, they are beginning to make significant economic impacts across various sectors. How do we make sure we steer our use of robots toward all of the most useful applications or use cases? Do we really need humanoid robots that look or sound like Scarlett Johansson? Why not focus on solving one of the great global challenges? Governments, businesses, and thought leaders now face the urgent task of identifying the most strategic areas to invest their time and resources. While Fortune 500 companies are broadly investing in robotics and foundational technologies like computer vision, AI, and sensors, Andra will emphasize high-impact areas for those with limited resources. Her goal is to inspire a strategic approach to robotics that drives meaningful and positive change. 

14.50 - 15.30

LEADERS FIRESIDE

moderator: Marcin Sawicki, TVN journalist, paneliści: Radosław Maćkiewicz, CEO Centralny Ośrodek Informatyki, Joanna Erdman, CEO Polska Bezgotówkowa, Michał Potoczek, CEO OChK, Magdalena Kasiewicz, Director of Cloud Services Sales at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Goran Marković, Board Member at T-mobile Polska

A discussion panel dedicated to the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future. We will explore the latest trends and groundbreaking technological solutions that have the potential not only to transform the way we work but also to impact our daily lives. The discussion will cover a broad range of opportunities these technologies offer, as well as the challenges organizations and societies face in the process of their implementation.

15.30 - 15:50

COFFEE BREAK

LONGEVITY: MEDTECH, HEALTH & ANTI-AGING REVOLUTION

15.50 - 16.00

POWER SPEECH

Paweł Augustyn
Paweł Augustyn, President, Central & Eastern Europe at FUJIFILM Europe GmbH

Paweł Augustyn shares two distinct but connected views on how AI is changing healthcare right before our eyes. Drawing from both the business side and his medical experience as a doctor, he’ll show us how AI is already improving the way we diagnose and treat patients, and what this means for the future.

16.00 - 16.10

FIRESIDE CHAT
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Cezary Kozanecki, CEO Synektik with Jarosław Sroka, Board Member of KI Next

Nuclear medicine is a field of medicine that uses ionizing radiation emitted by isotopes. The Cardiotracer is a leading research and development project of the Synektik Group, currently in Phase III clinical trials. How will the market for coronary disease diagnostics change after the completion of product research and its introduction to the market? Why is it worth allocating company resources to costly clinical trials on radiopharmaceuticals, products labeled with isotopes with relatively short half-lives?

The discussion on these and other issues surrounding nuclear medicine will be led by Cezary Kozanecki, CEO of Synektik, and Jarosław Sroka, board member of Kulczyk Investments.

16.10 - 16.20

POWER SPEECH

Piotr Szostak
Piotr Szostak, Managing Director for Strategy and Product Development at Benefit Systems

16.20 - 16.50

KEYNOTE SPEECH
Natasha Vita More
Natasha Vita-More, Visionary at the forefront of humanity and AI, role model for superlongevity, achieved scientific discovery, pioneered worldview of human+ 
Latest biomedical research promises groundbreaking therapies to enhance health and extend lifespans. Meanwhile, the rise of generative AI hints at the potential emergence of AGI—what might an algorithmic evolution of the brain. Against this backdrop, the burgeoning $100 billion longevity industry markets an array of therapies and products, despite the absence of guaranteed results in life extension. As global populations continue to age, how do we chart this course of (or forge our way through the) promises and possibilities? The key lies in a dual approach: prioritizing our health today while mindfully adapting to the rapidly unfolding future. This balanced strategy allows us to reap the benefits of current knowledge while anticipating the potential for seismic changes ahead.

16.50 - 17.05

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH NATASHA VITA-MORE

Joanna-Bensz
Natasha Vita-More, with Joanna Bensz, Founder & CEO of the Longevity Center
This FireChat explores the cutting-edge field of longevity science and its practical applications. Natasha Vita-More, representing the scientific perspective, and Joanna Bensz, focusing on clinical implementation, will discuss key developments in life extension research. The conversation will cover the sector’s recent evolution, distinguishing between scientific advancements and speculation, and addressing currently available interventions. Topics include the interplay of genetics and epigenetics in longevity, the impact of AI and technology on research progress, and the role of mindset and social connections in extending lifespan.

17.05 - 17.10

CLOSING OF DAY 2.
Richard Stephens

Jowita Michalska, Founder and CEO at Digital University, Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor, The Poland Observer

17.10 - 21.00

AFTER MIXER PARTY

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Jowita Michalska

Jowita Michalska

Założycielka i CEO Digital University, Ambasadorka SingularityU Warsaw Chapter, Ambasadorka Cyfrowa Unii Europejskiej

Złożycielka Digital University – organizacji, która współpracując z czołowymi amerykańskimi uczelniami, takimi jak MIT, Harvard Business School czy Stanford, wspiera firmy w transformacji cyfrowej. Stworzyła Fundację Digital University, której misją jest wyrównywanie szans i edukacja w zakresie nowych technologii oraz kompetencji przyszłości.
Ambasadorka i współzałożycielka warszawskiego oddziału Singularity University – amerykańskiej instytucji edukacyjnej, która inspiruje i szkoli liderów do wykorzystania nowych technologii w celu rozwiązywania globalnych problemów. Od 2022 r. działa również w roli ambasadorki cyfrowej UE, powierzonej jej przez Komisję Europejską.
Regularnie występuje na konferencjach dotyczących m.in. trendów technologicznych, przyszłości rynku pracyi kompetencji przyszłości.Swoją wiedzą dzieli się w polskich mediach, a także w autorskim podkaście o technologiach i kompetencjach cyfrowych.
Otrzymała wiele prestiżowych nagród i odznaczeń, m.in. Digital Shapers – za znaczący wkład w rozwój gospodarki cyfrowej w Polsce i tytuł BIzneswoman Roku w kategorii Przeciwdziałanie Wykluczeniu Cyfrowemu. Znalazła się na liście 100 najwybitniejszych kobiet w biznesie publikowanej przez „Forbes Women Polska”.
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Sebastian Kulczyk

International Investor, Owner of Kulczyk Investments, Founder of Manta Ray vc – venture capital fund, Initiator of Mentoring Program for startups InCredibles
Sebastian Kulczyk is an international investor and entrepreneur who has been actively involved in the new technology sector for over 20 years. He is an ambassador of modern and socially responsible business thinking and is committed to developing the Polish startup ecosystem.
He is the owner of Kulczyk Investments, an international investment house that builds the value of companies with global potential based on its own capital, expertise, and the highest standards of investment and business management.
He is the founder of Manta Ray, a venture capital fund that supports the most talented entrepreneurs worldwide, whose mission is to implement revolutionary technologies in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, among others.He created InCredibles, Poland’s most prestigious and largest program for building competencies and promotion, which has been bringing together, training, and integrating the most promising startups since 2017.
He is the founder of the Pho3nix Foundation, a global social organization that supports children and young people worldwide in achieving their dreams and champion careers. The foundation runs a number of educational and social initiatives promoting physical activity: Pho3nix Kids, Pho3nix Active School, and Pho3nix Sports Workshops. It also offers comprehensive, tailored professional development programs for titled young athletes: Pho3nix Athletes Program. The projects are supervised by renowned specialists, mentors, world-class athletes from various disciplines, and members of the Pho3nix Team.
Mark Brzezinski

Mark Brzezinski

Ambassador of the United States to Poland, U.S. Embassy Warsaw

Mark Brzezinski was sworn in as the Ambassador of the United States to Poland on December 22, 2021.

Ambassador Brzezinski previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden from 2011 to 2015, spearheading innovative new approaches to advance U.S.-European trade and landing key Swedish investments, including Volvo’s decision to build a $1 billion factory in South Carolina. He also arranged the first-ever U.S. Presidential visit to Stockholm, which brought together all five heads of governments of the Nordic countries for a summit that galvanized a U.S.-Nordic strategic approach on energy, innovation, and sustainability. In 2015, he was asked by the White House to lead a strategic effort on the Arctic as the first Executive Director of the White House’s Arctic Executive Steering Committee.

Most recently, Ambassador Brzezinski was founder and principal of Brzezinski Strategies LLC. He was a Managing Director at Makena Capital Management, where he led the firm’s sustainable and ESG investing efforts. For a decade, he was a partner at the law firm McGuireWoods LLP, where he helped build the law firm’s international compliance practice. From 1999 to 2001, he served on President Clinton’s National Security Council staff, first as a Director for Russia and Eurasia, and then as a Director for the Balkans.

Ambassador Brzezinski is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Trilateral Commission. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Poland in 1991-93, during which he researched and wrote a book entitled “The Struggle for Constitutionalism in Poland.” In 2010, he was named to the State Department’s Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. He received a BA from Dartmouth College, a JD from the University of Virginia, and a PhD in Political Science from Oxford University.

He is the proud father of a teenage daughter, Aurora Brzezinski.

Arash Aazami

Arash Aazami

Founder of Unify.energy and chairman of UniversalRight, activist entrepreneur dedicated to the establishment of the Internet of Energy

Arash Aazami is here for the big change: a world where every individual has the right to harvest, use and share nature’s ever-existing energy abundance. As founder of Unify.energy, global advocate for the Internet of Energy and chairman of UniversalRight, Arash inspires future-makers across the globe to rethink energy and the role they can play in the establishment of a new 100% renewables-based, inclusive and just energy reality for all. After careers in music and online tech he founded the first energy company that earns more as it sells less energy, and his Path to Zero business model was awarded by MIT in 2014. His keynotes merge deep understanding of energy-related trends, geopolitics and digital technologies with the human elements: mindset, social design, values and ethics.
Arash has worked with the International Energy Agency, Singularity University, IRENA, the European Commission and multiple governments as well as a wide array of enterprises in energy, telco, IT, and various industries, bringing the Internet of Energy onto their strategic agendas.
He has presented hundreds of keynotes and workshops for Singularity University, TEDx, European Commission, IEA, Blockchain Summit, IFMA, Young Presidents Organization, SXSW, Tomorrowland, The Next Web and many others, and was invited by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2022 for a dialogue on energy and climate. He also developed and curated various tech and energy hackathons, as well as Europe’s largest sustainability conference in collaboration with Tomorrowland: Love Tomorrow Conference.
Maciej Noga

Maciej Noga

Chairman of Enervigo, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Grupa Pracuj

As a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and professional keynote speaker, Maciej Noga brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his speaking engagements. Graduating from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with cum laude honors, he co-founded Grupa Pracuj and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Managing Partner of the Pracuj Ventures Innovative Fund. An accomplished expert in HRTech and Workplace, Maciej advises management boards of large corporations, sits on supervisory and advisory boards, and is a member of the Speakers Office Digital University. His engaging and thought-provoking presentations on the future and development of the world make him a sought-after speaker at conferences. Maciej is also a co-founder and partner of several angel investment and VC funds, as well as the co-founder and partner of Valores, the first venture philanthropy fund in Poland. Currently, he is passionately focused on the development of Enervigo, the largest integrated provider of modern energy solutions in Poland, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy. In his role as the main investor and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, he plays a pivotal role in driving the development of Enervigo forward. Privately, a father of three children with whom he spends time actively. A passionate promoter of “Work Life Integration” and the use of “Behavioral Science” concepts both in business and in private.

Hamilton Mann

Hamilton Mann

Tech Executive, Author, Digital and AI for Good Pioneer and the originator of the concept of Artificial Integrity

Hamilton Mann is a Tech Executive, Digital and AI for Good Pioneer, Keynote Speaker, and the originator of the concept of Artificial Integrity. He serves as Group Vice President at Thales, where he co-leads the AI initiative and Digital Transformation while also overseeing global Digital Marketing activities. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at INSEAD and HEC Paris as well as a mentor at the MIT Priscilla King Gray (PKG) Center. He is a doctoral researcher in AI at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées – Institut Polytechnique de Paris. He writes regularly for Forbes as an AI columnist and has published articles about AI and its technological and societal implications in prominent academic, business, and policy outlets such as Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), Knowledge at Wharton, Leader to Leader (Wiley), Dialogue Duke Corporate Education, INSEAD Knowledge, the Harvard Business Review France and the European Business Review. He hosts The Hamilton Mann Conversation, a podcast on Digital and AI for Good, ranked in the Top 10 for technology thought leadership by Technology Magazine. He was inducted into the Thinkers50 Radar as one of the 30 most prominent rising business thinkers globally 

Supreet Singh Manchanda​

Supreet Manchanda

Supreet Singh Manchanda is a leader and the Founding Partner of Raiven Capital, a global tech venture fund with a substantial $100 million portfolio. Based in the heart of innovation, with offices in Toronto, Singapore, and Silicon Valley, Raiven, under Supreet’s guidance, propels companies from the industrial age into the dynamic realm of information technology.
With a unique blend of leadership, corporate development expertise, and a deep-rooted understanding of technology, Supreet is a seasoned architect of digital transformation. His Silicon Valley pedigree and mentorship roles at prestigious institutions like Singularity University are a testament to his commitment to fostering innovation.
His impressive career trajectory includes helming a billion-dollar global security firm, partnering with a $2 billion venture fund, and holding executive positions at industry giants IBM, CA Technologies, and KPMG. Currently, he serves as a strategic advisor to promising startups in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity.
Supreet holds an MBA from the prestigious TRIUM, a collaborative program offered by the London School of Economics, New York University, and HEC.
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Auke Hoekstra

Founder and director of the NEON research program, debunker in chief for sustainable development
Auke Hoekstra is an academic researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology. He is also the founder and director of NEONresearch.nl and Zenmo.com. In both these entities, people are modelling how we can quickly transition away from fossil fuels using a bottom-up agent-based methodology that respects individual freedom, heterogeneity, and technological learning.
Auke is often contacted by the media and has been called “debunker in chief” on X/twitter where he corrects misinformation about electric vehicles and renewable energy. He is certain that humanity can have cheap, abundant and clean energy for all, if we work together and harness our technology the right way.
Tom Van de Wiele

Tom Van de Wiele

Ethical hacker, an authority in the field of cyber security with over 23 years of practical experience in offensive and defensive cybersecurity
With over 23 years of authentic, international consultancy experience in cyber security, his career has taken him from uncovering international industrial espionage rings, hacking power plants and ATMs, to remotely taking over container ships, mainframes and teaching law enforcement and journalists on how hacker techniques work – and how to defend against them.
He’s not just another tech expert reciting industry buzzwords. Tom works with a diverse clientele, from banks and critical infrastructure providers to logistics companies and beyond.
His specialty? Pushing the boundaries of security systems. Tom infiltrates high-security environments at the request of organizations eager to uncover their vulnerabilities. His methods range from sophisticated digital intrusions to daring physical break-ins, all designed to expose risks and access seemingly impenetrable systems.
As founder of the company Hacker Minded, he focuses on making companies think differently about their approach to cyber security.
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Anett Numa

Head of Government Relations and Communications at Accelerate Estonia, ex-Cyber Defence Policy Adviser at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia
As the Head of Government Relations and Communications at Accelerate Estonia, Anett is responsible for fostering strong partnership between the government and private sector to drive innovation and digitalization as its fullest. With her background as a Cyber Defence Policy Adviser at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia, she brings a unique perspective to her current role, having extensive experience in shaping policy and promoting collaboration between countries to address and tackle cyber threats. Previously, Anett Numa worked as a Digital Transformation Adviser at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre, where she advised governments worldwide on Estonia’s success in this area. Through this role, she gained a deep understanding of the importance of innovation and digitalization in creating a better future for all. Her specialties lie in cyber defence, innovation, digitalization, and building better collaboration between the public and private sector. She passionate about using my expertise to help create a more interconnected and efficient society.
Paolo Palumbo

Paolo Palumbo

Vice President WithSecure Intelligence, Cybersecurity thought-leader
With over two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Paolo Palumbo has established himself as a leader and technical expert, particularly in the field of threat detection. His journey began as a cybersecurity researcher, where Paolo specialized in reverse engineering and deep malware analysis. During this time, Paolo utilized cutting-edge techniques, including machine learning, to develop innovative methods for detecting threat actors and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This work led to the publication of numerous research papers and patents, solidifying Paolo’s status as an authority in the field.
In his current role as the VP for WithSecure Intelligence at WithSecure, Paolo leads a high-performing unit responsible for cybersecurity content. Paolo’s leadership ensures that the organization remains at the cutting edge of the field. By integrating cybersecurity expertise with machine learning and AI capabilities, Paolo has built a formidable team capable of addressing the most critical security needs of their customers. In this role, Paolo has gained extensive experience in change management, communication, strategy development, and organizational design, all while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Richard Stephens

Richard Stephens

Founder and editor of The Poland Observer

Richard Stephens is founder and editor of The Poland Observer, an English-language media & communications company based in Warsaw. Richard established the company with the aim of providing business news, information and context about Poland to an international investor audience, as well as promoting the country as a business destination & Polish business abroad.  

The company organizes events on a wide variety of subjects in several sectors – including its flagship conference at MIPIM real estate fair in Cannes each year – and creates films and videos. 

He was previously founder & editor of Poland Today, and of Eurobuild CEE magazine, where he established the conference department and created the hugely-successful Eurobuild Awards Gala. Throughout his career, Richard has organised over 120 international conferences and events, including 10+ trips of international journalists to Poland & CEE countries for The Poland Observer, Poland Today and entities such as UEFA, ahead of EURO 2012 in Poland & Ukraine. Richard is English and graduated with a BA in Theology & Religious Studies from Bristol University. 

Krzysztof Gawkowski

Krzysztof Gawkowski

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs
Politician and social activist. Doctor of humanities and graduate of postgraduate studies in labor law at the University of Warsaw.
In the years 2002 – 2010, he was a councilor of the City Council in Wołomin. In the years 2010 – 2014, he was a councilor of the Provincial Assembly. Since 2019, Member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland from the Bydgoszcz constituency.
Member of the parliamentary committee on digitization, innovation and modern technologies. In the years 2019-2023, Chairman of the Left Parliamentary Club. From 2021, vice-chairman of the New Left party.
Academic lecturer and expert in the field of national cybersecurity. In the years 2015-2020, member of the technical committee of the Polish Committee for Standardization.
Author of many scientific articles and monographic works in the field of new technologies, digitalization, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, including the book awarded with distinction from the Polish Information Technology Society entitled “Cybercolonialism”.
Husband and father of three children.
Crime fiction writer, sports fan and avid photographer.
Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly

co-founder of Wired magazine, bestselling author and a legendary futurist

A luminary at the intersection of technology and culture, Kevin Kelly has shaped our understanding of the digital age.
As co-founder of WIRED magazine, he crafted a platform that became the pulse of the tech world, twice leading his team to National Magazine Award glory. Kelly’s pen is mightier than the keyboard. His words, gracing the pages of The New York Times, The Economist, and beyond, paint vivid portraits of tomorrow. His books—from the prescient “Out of Control” to the bestselling “The Inevitable”—are Silicon Valley scripture and Hollywood inspiration.
Long before the internet became ubiquitous, Kelly was its prophet. In 1994, he unveiled a treatise on technology’s biological nature, foreshadowing the symbiosis of man and machine we navigate today. His “What Technology Wants” offers a compelling theory of our digital destiny.
But Kelly’s vision extends beyond circuits and code. He’s a co-founder of The Long Now Foundation, nurturing long-term thinking in our instant-gratification world. The Rosetta Project, another of his creations, stands as a linguistic Noah’s Ark, preserving the world’s languages for posterity. For two decades, his Cool Tools website has been the discerning DIYer’s North Star. And in “Vanishing Asia,” Kelly turns his lens to tradition, capturing fading cultures in a 50-year photographic odyssey.
A radical optimist, Kevin Kelly doesn’t just predict the future—he helps us embrace it. His insights have become a compass for navigating our rapidly evolving world, making him an indispensable guide in our technological journey.
Przemek Gdanski

Przemek Gdański

CEO of BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Przemysław Gdański has been the CEO of BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. and the Territory Head for all BNP Paribas Group companies in Poland since November 1, 2017.
A graduate of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Gdańsk and a one-year program in international banking and finance at Loughborough University in the UK, he has completed a number of specialized managerial development programs at leading business schools worldwide, including IESE Business School (Advanced Management Program), Harvard Business School, London Business School, The Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley), Ashridge-Hult International Business School, HEC, Columbia Business School, and INSEAD.  
With over 30 years of international banking experience, he has worked in both the largest banks in Poland and abroad, serving on the boards of Calyon (as CEO), BPH, Pekao SA, and mBank since 2006.
Since 2019, he has been a member of the Main Council of the Confederation of Lewiatan and a member of the Advisory Board of Digital University. Since 2021, he has been a member of the Program Board of UN Global Compact Network Poland. In the same year, he became a member of the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw and a partner in the prestigious international G100 Denim Club, an organization bringing together leaders supporting gender parity and equality. Since 2017, he has chaired the Board of the BNP Paribas Foundation.  
In 2021, he was awarded the Visionary of the Market award at the IT@BANK conference. In 2019, he was awarded the title of The CEO of the Year by The Heart Warsaw and the title of Banking Manager of the Year 2018 by Gazeta Bankowa. In 2018, he received the Digital Shaper title from the Digital Poland Foundation for his outstanding contribution to digital transformation.
For many years, he has consistently patronized initiatives to promote diversity, gender equality, and support the activities of entrepreneurial women. In 2018, he received the special Male Champion of Change award from the Sukces Pisany Szminką Foundation.
A chess player with the title of FIDE Master, he was formerly a member of the Polish Junior National Team and a former president of the Polish Chess Federation.
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Killian Gross

AI Office Head of Unit Artificial Intelligence – Regulation and Compliance
Since 16 of June 2024, Kilian Gross is Head of Unit CNECT A/2 Artificial Intelligence – Regulation and Compliance within the AI Office. The core task of the Unit is to ensure the implementation and compliance with the Artificial Intelligence Act within the Europe-an Union. In this respect the Unit is preparing various implementing tools such as guidance documents, implementing and delegated acts and it is supporting the development of codes of practice. The Unit supports the standardi-sation process related to the AI-Act and the international cooperation regarding the regulation of AI. Previously, the Unit had prepared the legal proposal for the AI Act and had followed the legislative negotiations until the adoption of the Act.Beside his work on AI, Kilian Gross lead the legal team, which has prepared and supported the negotiations of the proposal for a European Chips Act.Beforehand since November 2015 Kilian Gross was a member of the Cabinet of Commission-er Oettinger. Within the Cabinet, he was mainly responsible for the Commission anti-fraud policy, DG HR and at an earlier stage for various digital files. Kilian Gross has started his ca-reer in the Commission in the Legal Service followed by five years as Deputy and Acting Head of Unit in DG ENER where he worked on energy policy and on legal matters.Kilian Gross is German lawyer by training with a strong focus on European law.
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Stefan Lindström

Finnish Foreign Services Ambassador of Technology
Stefan Lindström is the Finnish Foreign Services Ambassador of Technology. He is a result driven career diplomat, business advisor and networker with 25+ years of global experience in branding, business/export promotion and building successful partnerships. Mr Lindström is a specialist in geopolitics, geo-economics and analyzing paradigm changes. His passion about emerging opportunities of technology and digital drives his work. A particular interest is the interaction between technology and democracy. He is a member of Boardman and Partner at five venture funds. He is an energetic public speaker and performer with a proven ability to translate ideas into concrete action in a global or local set-up.Prior to this assignment, he worked as Consul General/Ambassador at the Finnish Consulate General in Los Angeles, as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Finnish Embassies in Lisbon, Portugal and Jakarta, Indonesia. Before that, he was the adviser to the undersecretary of state at the MFA in Helsinki, Finland and served with the Finnish missions in the USA and in India.Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Mr. Lindström worked as legal adviser for the European Commission in Brussels and as a research assistant at the London School of Economics.Mr Lindström has a Master’s Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Master’s Degree in International Law from the Åbo Akademi University.

Geraldine Schenk

Country Director at J&J Innovative Medicine Poland
Geraldine Schenk has been associated with the pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson for 20 years. Her experience in the pharmaceutical market covers five countries on two continents in global, regional, and national positions, as well as extensive knowledge of global healthcare systems, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative reimbursement models in Europe.
As an active participant in pharmaceutical associations, Geraldine is also known for her innovative ways of thinking and bringing significant value to stakeholders. Her commercial experience covers every stage of product development – she was globally responsible for one of the company’s leading products, which at its peak reached an annual sales level of $3.5 billion. She has led teams covering hematology-oncology, solid tumors, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious and rare diseases.
Born in Austria, Geraldine holds a degree in International Business Administration from the University of Innsbruck. She is married to a Swiss partner, has two sons, and is passionate about history, archaeology, literature, and sports.
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Bartosz Ziółek​

Bartosz Ziółek

Head of Digital at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking

As a digital transformation executive leader, he has 21 years’ experience mapping and implementing strategic initiatives. He is a member of Santander’s global Tech Investment Banking team. Providing corporate and investment banking services in the tech-digital space. Head of digital investment banking in Poland, he focuses on implementing financial solutions for disruptive startups and scale-ups. 

Graduated from the Paris School of Business. He holds the title of International Executive MBA. His academic career has also been developed for several years, as he has lectured at a top tier Polish business university (Warsaw School of Economics, Koźmiński, University of Warsaw, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business), Chengdu University of Technology in China and Oxford Brookes University in the UK.  

The European Union innovation support network has assigned him the responsibility of mentoring startups. Over the past few years, he has spoken at the most significant European conferences and events regarding digital transformation. 

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prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz

Founding Director at the Centre for Digital Economy, Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at Queensland University of Technology, Top 100 Global AI Thought Leader
Marek Kowalkiewicz is a celebrated academic, bestselling author, and a prominent thought leader in the global AI landscape. Serving as the Founding Director at the Centre for Digital Economy and holding the position of Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Marek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront of digital innovation and economic transformation.
Before joining QUT, Marek’s journey through the tech epicenters of the world saw him leading global innovation teams in Silicon Valley as a Senior Director at SAP. His career trajectory includes a significant tenure in Singapore, where he managed SAP’s Machine Learning lab, and earlier roles that include being the Global Research Program Lead for SAP and a Research Fellow at Microsoft Research Asia.
His acclaimed book, ” The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions” offers profound insights into the evolving landscape of digital technology and its economic implications, solidifying his reputation as a critical voice in the discourse on AI and digital transformation.
With over 15 years of experience in the enterprise software industry and a decade dedicated to leading academic research, Marek is not only a prolific inventor with over a dozen patents to his name but also an influential figure shaping the future of digital economies.
Beyond his professional achievements, Marek is an avid long-distance trail runner, demonstrating his relentless drive and commitment in both his personal and professional pursuits.
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Jarosław Sroka

Board Member of KI Next

Menadżer w dziedzinie komunikacji korporacyjnej i rynku mediów. Wieloletni dziennikarz ekonomiczny oraz redaktor naczelny wiodących gazet gospodarczych, m.in. Pulsu Biznesu, Gazety Prawnej i tygodnika Newsweek Polska; współtworzył rynek nowoczesnych mediów biznesowych w Polsce.  
Od lipca 2009 roku jako Członek Zarządu KI Next (dawniej Kulczyk Holding) odpowiada za nadzorowanie obszarów komunikacji korporacyjnej, relacji inwestorskich, marketingu oraz public affairs. Absolwent Instytutu Dziennikarstwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. Studiował także w prestiżowej, międzynarodowej szkole liderów biznesu IESE Business School przy Uniwersytecie Navarra w Barcelonie oraz w Wyższej Szkole Bankowości i Ubezpieczeń w Warszawie. 
Twórca i koordynator programu mentoringowego InCredibles oraz gospodarz audycji biznesowej Firmament w Radiu 357.  
Członek Rad: International Corporate Advisory Board Akademii Leona Koźmińskiego, Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu, SGH MBA for Startups, Gdańskiej Fundacji Przedsiębiorczości, Carpathian Startup Fest, Newport Logistics Fund. Honorowy prezes PGA Polska.

Andra Keay

Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, futurist and leading authority in the field of robotics
Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, the non-profit industry group supporting innovation and commercialization of robotics technologies. She is a global ecosystem builder, a trained futurist, founder of the Good Robot Awards, Robot Launch global startup competition, Robot Garden maker space, Women in Robotics and is a mentor, investor and advisor to startups, accelerators and think tanks, dedicated to growing ethical and equitable Autonomous Intelligent Systems (AIS). She has a background in Human-Robot Interaction, Interaction Design and Communications. She is also a Visiting Scholar with the UC’s CITRIS People and Robots Research Group.
Andra is also an IEEE Senior Member and Singularity University Faculty for Robotics.

Paweł Augustyn

President, Central & Eastern Europe FUJIFILM Europe
He has been affiliated with the medical industry for over 30 years. He is an experienced physician and manager. He is currently CEO of Fujifilm Polska sp. z o.o. and president for Central & Eastern Europe at Fujifilm Europe. Fujifilm Europe is part of the Fujifilm Corporation, a global leader in advanced technologies in areas including healthcare and life sciences.
Cezary Kozanecki

Cezary Kozanecki

President of the Management Board at Synektik
Founder and President of the Management Board of Synektik, a biotech company listed on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. University graduate in veterinary science. In the 1980s he conducted scientific activity on invasive diseases. He has been affiliated with the medical industry since 1990. In 2001 he established Synektik, which he has successfully run and continues to run. He is also one of the founders and initial shareholders in one of the largest private medical networks in Poland. For many years he also held leading functions in the management board and supervisory board of the POLMED Polish Chamber of Commerce of Medical Devices. Holder of patents in the field of medicine.

Piotr Szostak

Managing Director for Strategy and Product Development at Benefit Systems
Piotr is responsible for strategy and product development in the Wellbeing area, specifically MultiLife and MultiSport at Benefit Systems. He is a practitioner with over 25 years of experience in creating and managing digital products and technology companies.He possesses extensive knowledge in the areas of digital, product development, vision, and strategy. Piotr began his career at a leading European online job portal. In subsequent years, he worked in software companies where he was responsible for launching and managing digital products and leading the transition from a service-based to a product-based approach. He co-created 4fun.tv, the first fully interactive music channel in Poland. This product was repeatedly awarded for its innovation and social model of viewer engagement. In recent years, he has worked in product management positions at companies such as Tivo, Miinto Group, and MyCointainer, where he was responsible for launching and scaling digital products.
Natasha Vita More

Natasha Vita-More

Role model for superlongevity, Executive Director of Humanity+
Natasha Vita-More is a visionary leader at the forefront of transhumanism, revolutionizing the way we think about the future of humanity. With a PhD from the University of Plymouth and an MSc from the University of Houston, her work spans across philosophy, science, and technology, making her one of the most influential advocates for human enhancement. As the Executive Director of Humanity+, she shapes global conversations on how exponential technologies like AI and biotech will redefine human potential.
Wired magazine featured Natasha it its 2000 edition and recognized her as an “early adapter of revolutionary changes”. The Village Voice claimed she is a “role model for superlongevity” in 2001. Her advocacy for a more humane humanity has continued since she first wrote a Manifesto as a humanitarian statement for longevity in 1983. Since then, she produced and hosted the cable TV program “TransCentury Update” on the future, ran for an won the 1991 Los Angeles County Council elections, and became President of Extropy Institute, which organized earliest future-oriented, international conferences.
Natasha has lectured at elite institutions including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and her expertise has been sought by organizations from NASA to the Global Leaders Forum in Seoul. She has introduced groundbreaking concepts like the Super Olympics and Regenerative Generation, pushing the boundaries of what humanity can achieve in an age of rapid technological evolution. Her pioneering innovations include co-creating the AI-Nanorobot biocompatible body prototype and discovering long-term memory preservation in cryobiology.
A respected author and thought leader, she co-edited The Transhumanist Reader and has written extensively on the future of humanity, technology, and ethics. Natasha Vita-More’s work continues to inspire a new era of human potential, making her a driving force in reshaping the future.
Adam Sawicki

Adam Sawicki

Group Senior Vice President – Digital

Adam Sawicki is responsible for all online services and digital transformation at Warner Bros. Discovery in Poland. In his role, he focuses on product management and AI & Data Science. He assumed the position of GSVP – Digital on January 1, 2024, and joined the organization in April 2023 as Head of Digital.

 

Prior to joining WBD in Poland, Adam Sawicki held a number of senior management positions, including CEO of T-Mobile Polska S.A. and board member for digitization at AmRest Holding S.A.. Prior to that, he was chairman of the board and CEO of Netia and CEO of GTS Central Europe. From 1996 to 2008, he held management positions in companies in the Telia group (later TeliaSonera), gaining experience in the telecommunications markets of Scandinavia, the UK, Ireland, Russia, Poland and other Central European countries. During this time he participated in numerous strategic projects, both B2B and B2C. Adam began his professional and international career in 1996 at Telia Swedtel in Stockholm, as a consultant in the business development department. He was an active member of the supervisory boards of companies such as Trigon Group, Redge Technologies and KGHM International (Canada).

 

Adam Sawicki graduated in economics and management from the Department of Business School at Stockholm University. He also completed the General Manager Program at Harvard Business School and other management programs at Stanford University and IMD.

Adam Sawicki

Adam Sawicki

Group Senior Vice President – Digital

Adam Sawicki jest odpowiedzialny za wszystkie serwisy online oraz transformację cyfrową w Warner Bros. Discovery w Polsce. W swojej roli skupia się na zarządzaniu produktami oraz AI & Data Science. Stanowisko GSVP – Digital objął 1 stycznia 2024 roku, a do organizacji dołączył w kwietniu 2023 roku jako Head of Digital.

 

Przed dołączeniem do WBD w Polsce Adam Sawicki zajmował szereg wysokich stanowisk zarządczych, w tym stanowisko prezesa zarządu T-Mobile Polska S.A oraz członka zarządu ds. cyfryzacji w AmRest Holding S.A. Przed tym był prezesem zarządu i dyrektorem generalnym Netii oraz CEO GTS Central Europe. W latach 1996-2008 zajmował stanowiska kierownicze w firmach w grupie Telia (później TeliaSonera), zdobywając doświadczenie na rynkach telekomunikacyjnych Skandynawii, Wielkiej Brytanii, Irlandii, Rosji, Polski i innych krajów Europy Środkowej. W tym czasie uczestniczył w licznych projektach strategicznych, zarówno B2B oraz B2C. Adam rozpoczął swoją zawodową i międzynarodową karierę w 1996 roku w Telia Swedtel w Sztokholmie, jako konsultant w dziale rozwoju biznesu. Był aktywnym członkiem rad nadzorczych takich firm jak Trigon Group, Redge Technologies czy KGHM International (Kanada).

 

Adam Sawicki ukończył ekonomię i zarządzanie na Wydziale Szkoły Biznesu na Uniwersytecie Sztokholmskim. Ukończył również General Manager Program na Harvard Business School oraz inne programy z zakresu zarządzania na Uniwersytecie Stanforda i IMD.

Aleksandra KarasińsKA

Aleksandra Karasińska

Director of RASP Foundation, Digital University Expert
Journalist with twenty years of experience in Polish and international media (Newsweek, Forbes, Forbes Women, TVN24, Polsat, TRK Ukraine, CNN and CNN Radio, Radio Free Europe). She was a founder and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Women Polska magazine and newsweek.pl and forbes.pl. From the beginning in 2001 she worked in TVN24 as a foreign news producer for three years. She also co-created news department in largest polish private television, Polsat.
She is an expert of Digital University, telling fascinating stories about equality and inclusion from a perspective of economy and the benefits DEI they bring to businesses and society. She also gives lectures at Digital Media Campus SWPS.
For three years she has hosted weekly Forbes Women podcast, promoting achievements of polish female experts in various fields, as well as follows global trends in economy, technology, and management.
She is currently director or Ringier Axel Springer Polska Foundation. She is an activist advocating for equality and has been supporting organizations working for women’s rights.
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Radosław Maćkiewicz

CEO Centralnego Ośrodka Informatyki

Radosław Maćkiewicz has been the Director of the Centre for Informatics Technology since December 2023. He is an experienced manager in the new technology industry, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity and IT service management.For many years, he worked for global IT solution providers, including Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard, and is an academic lecturer on new technologies, entrepreneurship and practical management psychology.A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology, he holds an MBA from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School, jointly with London Business School, HEC Paris and NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
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Radosław Maćkiewicz

CEO Centralnego Ośrodka Informatyki

Radosław Maćkiewicz pełni funkcję dyrektora Centralnego Ośrodka Informatyki od grudnia 2023 roku. Jest doświadczonym menadżerem w branży nowych technologii, w szczególności w cloud computingu, cyberbezpieczeństwie oraz zarządzaniu usługami IT.Przez wiele lat pracował dla globalnych dostawców rozwiązań informatycznych, w tym dla firmy Microsoft oraz Hewlett-Packard. Jest wykładowcą akademickim z zakresu nowych technologii, przedsiębiorczości oraz praktycznej psychologii zarządzania.Ukończył Politechnikę Warszawską oraz studia MBA realizowane przez Szkołę Biznesu przy Politechnice Warszawskiej, wspólnie z London Business School, HEC Paris oraz NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Tomasz-Niebylski

Tomasz Niebylski

Sales Director at Microsoft Poland, where he specializes in the energy and natural resources sector. For over twenty years, he has been involved with information technology, gaining experience in organizations that provide secure and trusted IT solutions. His current work focuses on the digitization of the energy sector and the analysis of business service requirements. He has extensive experience in building and managing relationships with clients and partners, jointly creating the Polish Digital Valley with Microsoft.
Tomasz-Niebylski

Tomasz Niebylski

Dyrektor ds. Sprzedaży w Microsoft Polska, gdzie specjalizuje się w sektorze energetycznym i zasobów naturalnych. Od ponad dwudziestu lat jest związany z technologiami informatycznymi, zdobywając doświadczenie w organizacjach zajmujących się dostarczaniem bezpiecznych i zaufanych rozwiązań IT. Jego obecna praca koncentruje się na cyfryzacji energetyki, oraz na analizie wymagań usług dla biznesu. Ma długoletnie doświadczenie w budowaniu i zarządzaniu relacjami z klientami oraz partnerami, tworzącymi wspólnie z Microsoft, Polską Dolinę Cyfrową.
Jakub Kreft

Jakub Kreft

CEO & Co-founder Unicorn VR World
Innowator na styku EdTech i HealthTech, współzałożyciel Unicorn VR World – startupu, który rewolucjonizuje podejście do edukacji i zdrowia psychicznego dzieci i młodzieży. Firma stworzyła Theraply VR, platformę wykorzystującą technologię wirtualnej rzeczywistości (VR) do wspierania terapeutów i nauczycieli w pracy z uczniami o specjalnych potrzebach edukacyjnych.
Startup aktywnie działa na rynku polskim, wdraża pilotaż na rynku litewskim i brytyjskim, i planuje ekspansje międzynarodową. Ich najnowszy projekt, “Strefa Ciszy VR”, ma na celu wsparcie dobrostanu psychicznego młodzieży w szkołach.
Jako lider, aktywnie poszukuje nowych możliwości na pograniczu EdTech, HealthTech i technologii XR, dążąc do globalnego wpływu na edukację i zdrowie psychiczne bez względu na wiek.
Jakub Kreft

Jakub Kreft

CEO & Co-founder Unicorn VR World
An innovator at the intersection of EdTech and HealthTech, co-founder of Unicorn VR World – a startup revolutionizing the approach to education and mental health of children and youth. The company created Theraply VR, a platform using virtual reality (VR) technology to support therapists and teachers in working with students with special educational needs.
The startup is actively operating in the Polish market, implementing pilots in the Lithuanian and British markets, and planning international expansion. Their latest project, “Quiet Zone VR”, aims to support the mental well-being of young people in schools.
As a leader, he actively seeks new opportunities at the intersection of EdTech, HealthTech, and XR technologies, striving for a global impact on education and mental health regardless of age.
Marcin-Filipiak

Marcin Filipiak

CEO & Co-founder ImmunoTronics
Scientist, biotechnologist and chemist. His work focuses on the development of advanced diagnostic technologies, including electronic/electrochemical biosensors and Lab-on-a-Chip systems. As a founder of the Warsaw Society of Biotechnology “Symbioza” and a leader of ImmunoTronics, he works to democratize medical diagnostics with the goal of improving healthcare and saving lives. He completed the first edition of the MBA for Startups program.
Marcin-Filipiak

Marcin Filipiak

CEO & Co-founder ImmunoTronics
Naukowiec, biotechnolog i chemik. Jego prace koncentrują się na rozwoju nowoczesnych technologii diagnostycznych, w tym biosensorów elektronicznych/elektrochemicznych i systemów Lab-on-a-Chip. Jako założyciel Warszawskiego Stowarzyszenia Biotechnologicznego „Symbioza” oraz lider ImmunoTronics działa na rzecz demokratyzacji diagnostyki medycznej, mając na celu poprawę opieki zdrowotnej i ratowanie życia. Ukończył I edycję programu MBA for Startups.
Juliusz Donajski vivid Mind

Juliusz Donajski

co-CEO of Vivid Mind
Urodził się w małym miasteczku na północy Polski, w krainie wielkich jezior. Kiedy dorósł uznał, że jego miejsce to świat produkcji telewizyjno-filmowej. Ukończył produkcję telewizyjno-filmową w katowickiej szkole filmowej i rozpoczął pracę w zawodzie. W trakcie pracy w Sztokholmie odkrył nową przestrzeń: Internet (była połowa lat dziewięćdziesiątych i wtedy internet pisał dużą literą). Wrócił do Polski i współtworzył podstawy internetu zakładając pierwsze firmy internetowe. Kolejne lata poświęcił mediom i nowym technologiom. Pod koniec XX wieku stworzył pierwszy startup wówczas jeszcze nazywany firmą dot-comową. Dzisiaj współtworzy Vivid Mind, startup, którego produkt zrewolucjonizuje wczesne wykrywanie chorób demencyjnych, w tym Alzheimera na podstawie krótkich nagrań głosu pacjentów.
Juliusz Donajski vivid Mind

Juliusz Donajski

co-CEO of Vivid Mind
He was born in a small town in the north of Poland, in the land of great lakes. When he grew up, he decided that his place was in the world of television and film production. He graduated from TV and film production at the Katowice Film School and started working in the field. While working in Stockholm, he discovered a new space: the Internet (it was the mid-nineties and he used to write Internet with a capital letter). He returned to Poland and contributed to the foundations of the Internet by establishing the very first Internet companies. He devoted the following years to media and new technologies. At the end of the 20th century, he created his first startup, then called a dot-com company. Today he co-creates Vivid Mind, a startup whose product will revolutionize the early detection of dementia diseases, including Alzheimer’s, based on short recordings of patients’ voices..
Andrzej-Agria

Andrzej Agria

Founder of Hollow Point Cyber Security
Andrzej Agria is the founder of Hollow Point Cyber Security, an expert in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, and an experienced Red Teamer. He has over seven years of experience in the industry, specializing in offensive security operations and supporting organizations in improving their defenses. Previously, he worked at Samsung as a security researcher and participated in international exercises such as NATO Locked Shields, where Poland took first and third place. Andrzej is also actively involved in the AI Security Foundation, where he is responsible for the secure development of artificial intelligence systems.
Andrzej-Agria

Andrzej Agria

Founder of Hollow Point Cyber Security
Andrzej Agria jest założycielem Hollow Point Cyber Security, ekspertem ds. cyberbezpieczeństwa i sztucznej inteligencji oraz doświadczonym Red Teamerem. Posiada ponad siedem lat doświadczenia w branży, specjalizując się w ofensywnych operacjach bezpieczeństwa oraz wspieraniu organizacji w poprawie ich obrony. Wcześniej pracował w Samsungu jako badacz bezpieczeństwa, a także brał udział w międzynarodowych ćwiczeniach, takich jak NATO Locked Shields, gdzie Polska zajęła pierwsze i trzecie miejsce. Andrzej aktywnie działa również w Fundacji AI Security, gdzie odpowiada za bezpieczny rozwój systemów sztucznej inteligencji.
Witold Witkowicz

Witold Witkowicz

CEO of ICEYE Poland
Witold Witkowicz, CEO/Dyrektor Zarządzający ICEYE Polska odpowiedzialny za rozpoczęcie w 2017 roku działalności firmy w Polsce. W 2018 r. ICEYE dokonał przełomu w obserwacji Ziemi z kosmosu, budując i umieszczając na orbicie pierwszego na świecie satelitę SAR (radar z syntetyczną aperturą) o wadze nieprzekraczającej 100 kg. Od początku odpowiedzialny za długofalową strategię i wizję działalności spółki w Polsce oraz nadzór nad bieżącym rozwojem przedsiębiorstwa. Koordynuje aktywność ICEYE w Ukrainie. Prawnik, pasjonat historii, wieloletni samorządowiec.A lawyer, history enthusiast, and long-time local government official.
Witold Witkowicz

Witold Witkowicz

CEO of ICEYE Poland
Witold Witkowicz, CEO/Managing Director of ICEYE Polska responsible for launching the company’s operations in Poland in 2017. In 2018, ICEYE made a breakthrough in Earth observation from space by building and placing in orbit the world’s first SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite weighing less than 100 kg. From the beginning, he has been responsible for the long-term strategy and vision of the company’s activities in Poland, as well as overseeing the current development of the enterprise. He coordinates ICEYE’s activities in Ukraine. A lawyer, history enthusiast, and long-time local government official.
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Alexander Jenbar

Board Member at T-mobile Polska, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Since September 16, 2022, Alexander Jenbar has been a Member of the Management Board for Technology and Innovation at T-Mobile Poland.
Alexander Jenbar has been associated with the technology and telecommunications sector for over 20 years. Previously, he was employed at Telekom Romania, where he served as Chief Technology & IT Officer. Before taking the position of executive director at the Romanian Natco, he was associated with the Danish operator TDC Net, where as Chief Operation Officer, he led, among other things, the implementation of a fully autonomous Mobile Network Operations Center and a project to improve network quality to the highest level in 25 years. Prior to that, as Managing Director Network and Director Operations at A1 Telekom Austria, he helped the company achieve the best network stability and quality indicators in its history.
In his career, Alexander Jenbar has also served as an advisor to the board of Allianz Insurance Group, Managing Director Technology at Telekom Austria M2M, Vice President of Service Operations at Telenor DTAC Thailand, and was previously associated with Nokia Siemens Networks Thailand and Germany, as well as Hutchison 3G Austria.
He completed his studies in Austria and Germany in three fields: economics, business administration, and public administration.
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Alexander Jenbar

Board Member at T-mobile Polska, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Od 16 września 2022 roku Członek Zarządu T‑Mobile Polska ds. Technologii i Innowacji. Alexander Jenbar związany jest z sektorem technologii i telekomunikacji od ponad 20 lat. Wcześniej zatrudniony był w Telekom Romania, gdzie pełnił funkcję Chief Technology & IT Officera. Przed objęciem stanowiska dyrektora wykonawczego rumuńskiego Natco związany był z duńskim operatorem TDC Net, gdzie jako Chief Operation Officer kierował między innymi wdrożeniem w pełni autonomicznego Mobile Network Operations Center oraz projektem poprawy jakości sieci do poziomu najwyższego od 25 lat. Przedtem, jako Managing Director Network oraz Director Operations w A1 Telekom Austria, pomógł firmie osiągnąć najlepsze wskaźniki stabilności i jakości sieci w jej historii. W swojej karierze Alexander Jenbar pełnił także funkcje doradcy zarządu Allianz Insurance Group, Managing Managing Directora Technology Telekom Austria M2M, wiceprezesa Service Operations Telenor DTAC Thailand, a wcześniej związany był z Nokia Siemens Networks Thailand oraz Germany, a także Hutchison 3G Austria. Ukończył studia w Austrii i Niemczech na trzech kierunkach: ekonomii, administracji biznesowej oraz administracji publicznej.
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Goran Marković

Board Member at T-mobile Polska
Goran Marković posiada ponad 10-letnie doświadczenie eksperckie i menedżerskie, zdobyte w największych międzynarodowych firmach telekomunikacyjnych. Jest ekspertem ds. marki, marketingu i komunikacji oraz budowy kanałów sprzedaży. Z powodzeniem zarządzał zmianami i transformacjami biznesowymi, zarówno w zakresie inicjatyw i projektów międzynarodowych oraz między firmami. Od 2018 do 2020 roku pełnił rolę Dyrektora Handlowego w Telenor Bulgaria, odpowiedzialnego za sprzedaż i marketing. Wcześniej zajmował stanowiska związane z marketingiem i sprzedażą, również na poziomie dyrektora w Telenor MNE. Ponadto pracował w Telenor Group (Norwegia), gdzie był odpowiedzialny za opracowanie i wprowadzenie globalnego zestawu narzędzi marketingu strategicznego oraz wdrożenie ich w jednostkach biznesowych w 13 krajach. W latach 2013-2018 związany był z Telenor Hungary. Posiada tytuł licencjata z Informatyki Stosowanej, który zdobył na Uniwersytecie w Czarnogórze. Obecnie jest w trakcie realizacji studiów MBA na Uniwersytecie w Sheffield.
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Goran Marković

Board Member at T-mobile Polska
Goran Marković has over 10 years of expert and managerial experience gained in the largest international telecommunications companies. He is an expert in branding, marketing and communication, and building sales channels. He has successfully managed business changes and transformations, both in terms of international initiatives and projects as well as between companies. From 2018 to 2020, he served as Commercial Director at Telenor Bulgaria, responsible for sales and marketing. Previously, he held positions related to marketing and sales, also at the director level at Telenor MNE. Additionally, he worked at Telenor Group (Norway), where he was responsible for developing and introducing a global set of strategic marketing tools and implementing them in business units across 13 countries. From 2013 to 2018, he was associated with Telenor Hungary. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, which he obtained from the University of Montenegro. He is currently pursuing an EMBA at the University of Sheffield.

Andrzej Zduńczyk

Director of the Financial Institutions Market, BIK S.A.
Responsible for the product offer and cooperation of BIK with banks, leasing and factoring companies. He has over 10 years of professional experience in mortgage banking in the area of credit analysis and risk management, gained, among others, at in the PKO BP bank and in the Danish bank Nykredit RealKredit A/S.Enthusiast of new technologies, innovative solutions and sport. At BIK, he identifies business opportunities and leads innovative projects. Currently, he manages development work in the field of BIK solutions supporting the banking sector in the ESG area.

Andrzej Zduńczyk

Dyrektor Rynku Instytucji Finansowych, BIK S.A.
Odpowiedzialny za ofertę produktową i współpracę BIK z bankami oraz firmami leasingowymi i faktoringowymi. Posiada ponad 10 letnie doświadczenie zawodowe w bankowości hipotecznej w obszarze analiz kredytowych i zarządzania ryzykiem, zdobyte m.in. w banku PKO BP oraz w duńskim banku Nykredit RealKredit A/S.Entuzjasta nowych technologii, innowacyjnych rozwiązań oraz sportu. W BIK zajmuje się identyfikacją szans biznesowych oraz lideruje innowacyjnym projektom. Aktualnie kieruje m.in. pracami rozwojowymi w zakresie rozwiązań BIK wspierających sektor bankowy w obszarze ESG.

Magdalena Kasiewicz

Kierownik Rozwiązań Hybrydowych w Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Kierownik Rozwiązań Hybrydowych w firmie Hewlett Packard Enterprise, ma ponad 20 lat doświadczenia w branży IT. Specjalizuje się w pomocy organizacjom w transformacji cyfrowej poprzez tworzenie nowej kultury i zarządzanie zespołami dostarczającymi wysokiej jakości rozwiązania. Dzięki możliwości zarządzania różnorodnymi specjalistami technicznymi z różnych krajów, rozwinęła silne umiejętności przywódcze i poszerzyła różnorodność swojej perspektywy.

Magdalena Kasiewicz

Hybrid Solutions Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hybrid Solutions Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. She specializes in helping organizations with digital transformation by creating a new culture and managing teams that deliver high-quality solutions. By managing diverse technical specialists from various countries, she has developed strong leadership skills and broadened the diversity of her perspective.

Piotr Szostak

Dyrektor Zarządzający ds. Strategii i Rozwoju Produktu w Benefit Systems
Odpowiada za strategię i rozwój produktów w obszarze Wellbeing, tj. MultiLife i MultiSport w Benefit Systems. Praktyk z ponad 25-letnim doświadczeniem w tworzeniu i zarządzaniu produktami cyfrowymi oraz firmami technologicznymi.Posiada szeroką wiedzę w obszarze digitalu, rozwoju produktu, wizji i strategii. Karierę rozpoczął w wiodącym europejskim portalu pracy online. W kolejnych latach pracował w firmach tworzących oprogramowanie, w których odpowiadał za uruchomienie i zarządzanie produktami cyfrowymi oraz kierowanie procesem przejścia od usługowego do produktowego. Współtworzył pierwszy w Polsce w pełni interaktywny kanał muzyczny 4fun.tv. Produkt ten był wielokrotnie nagradzany za innowacyjność oraz społeczny model angażowania widzów. W ostatnich latach pracował na stanowiskach zarządzania produktem w firmach takich jak Tivo, Miinto Group oraz MyCointainer, gdzie był odpowiedzialny za uruchomienie i skalowanie produktów cyfrowych.
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Kinga Piecuch

Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Poland
Kinga Piecuch ma ponad dwudziestoletnie doświadczenie w dużych firmachtechnologicznych. W latach 2000-2006 pracowała na stanowisku Sales Director SMB w IBM,a przez kolejne siedem lat jako VP a pozniej jako General Manager Xerox Polska. Jejzadaniem było wówczas przywrócenie firmie rentowności. W 2014 roku stanęła naczele polskiego oddziału SAP, odpowiadając za jego transformację poprzez mocniejszezaistnienie na rynku z rozwiazaniami w chmurze a takze byla jej celem byla transformacja kultury organizacyjnej. Przez ostatni rok pracy w tej firmie obejmowała stanowisko Head of General Business and Global Channel for Austria & CEE. Swoje ostatnie doświadczenie zdobywała w firmie Microsoft jako CEE Enterprise Industry Manager. Dzisiaj jest Prezesem Zarządu HPE w Polsce.
Kinga Piecuch Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Kinga Piecuch

Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Poland
Kinga Piecuch has over twenty years of experience in large technology companies. From 2000 to 2006, she worked as Sales Director SMB at IBM, and for the next seven years as VP and later General Manager of Xerox Poland. Her task at the time was to restore the company’s profitability. In 2014, she took the lead of SAP’s Polish branch, where she was responsible for its transformation by strengthening its presence in the market with cloud solutions, as well as driving the transformation of the organizational culture. During her last year at SAP, she held the position of Head of General Business and Global Channel for Austria & CEE. Her most recent experience was at Microsoft, where she served as CEE Enterprise Industry Manager. Today she is the CEO of HPE in Poland.
Adam Marciniak

Adam Marciniak

Prezes Zarządu VeloBank
Doświadczony menadżer, który swoją niemal 20-letnią karierę budował w największych instytucjach finansowych w Polsce, w tym m.in. Banku Pekao oraz PKO Banku Polskim. Z sukcesem zreorganizował funkcjonowanie struktur wielu przedsiębiorstw koncentrując się na efektywności procesów, optymalizacji kosztów i dynamicznym rozwoju biznesu. Współtworzył takie rozwiązania jak BLIK, IKO, Bankowe Centrum Cyberbezpieczeństwa, cyfrowa tożsamość w administracji, ogólnopolski system eRejestracji na szczepienia COVID-19 oraz koncepcję Chmury Krajowej. Pracował również w CCC, gdzie pełnił funkcję Wiceprezesa Zarządu ds. Technologii i Digitalizacji Grupy. Był przewodniczącym prezydium Rady ds. Bankowości Elektronicznej przy ZBP, Rady Architektury IT przy Komitecie Rady Ministrów ds. Cyfryzacji, przewodniczącym Grupy Ekspertów IT działającej w Ministerstwie Finansów oraz członkiem Zespołu Doradców IT przy Ministerstwie Zdrowia. Przewodniczył i uczestniczył w radach nadzorczych spółek takich jak PKO Bank Hipoteczny, Operator Chmury Krajowej, PKO BP Finat, Modivo, Pronos.W 2003 roku ukończył Wojskową Akademię Techniczną w Warszawie i otrzymał tytuł magistra nauk informatycznych. W latach 2006-2007 studiował zarządzanie projektami IT na Politechnice Warszawskiej. Ukończył także studia podyplomowe Executive Master of Business Administration na Wyższej Szkole Menedżerskiej w Warszawie. Jest laureatem licznych branżowych nagród i wyróżnień. Otrzymał m.in. tytuł Ambasadora Gospodarki Elektronicznej na X Kongresie Gospodarki Elektronicznej, tytuł „Innowatora rynku bankowego 2015 roku” w rankingu „50 największych banków w Polsce”, nagrodę im. prof. Remigiusza Kaszubskiego za tworzenie bezpiecznej firmy w chmurze i zaangażowanie w cyfryzację życia społecznego oraz, wraz z zarządem VeloBanku, nagrodę w konkursie Innowacyjny Lider 2023 za wyjątkową transformację banku i wdrożenie unikatowych na rynku rozwiązań.
Adam Marciniak

Adam Marciniak

President of the Management Board of Velo Bank
His nearly 20-year-long career was developed in the largest financial institutions in Poland: Bank Pekao, Pekao Central Brokerage House, Inteligo Financial services and PKO Bank Polski, where he was a Member of the Management Board in charge of technology, cybersecurity and employee training and development from 2017 to 2021. He successfully reorganised the functioning of structures of many undertakings, focusing on process efficiency, cost optimisation and dynamic business development. He co-created solutions such as BLIK, IKO, Bank Cybersecurity Centre, digital identity in administration, a nationwide system of e-Registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and the concept of National Cloud. In the last year, he acted as the Vice-President of the Management Board for Technology and Digitisation of the CCC Group, where he was responsible for digital transformation and actively supported the development of digital business and actions aimed at improving the Group’s efficiency.He was the chairperson of the presidium of the Electronic Banking Council at the Polish Bank Association, the IT Architecture Council at the Committee of the Council of Ministers for Digitisation, the chairperson of the IT Expert Group operating at the Ministry of Finance and a member of the IT Consultants Team at the Ministry of Health. He chaired and participated in supervisory boards of companies such as PKO Bank Hipoteczny, the National Cloud Operator, PKO BP Finat, Modivo and Pronos.In 2003, he graduated from the Military University of Technology in Warsaw and obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Science. From 2006 to 2007, he studied IT project management at the Warsaw University of Technology. He also completed a post-graduate Executive Master of Business Administration course at the Management University in Warsaw.He has won numerous industry awards and distinctions and was awarded the title of an Electronic Economy Ambassador at the 10th Electronic Economy Congress. In recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in construction and development of the banking sector, the Polish Bank Association awarded him the Nicolaus Copernicus Medal. He also received the title of the ‘Banking market innovator of 2015’ in the ranking of ‘50 largest banks in Poland’ and the Prof. Remigiusz Kaszubski Award for creating innovations and a secure company in the cloud and commitment to the digitisation of society as well as, together with the Management Board of VeloBank, an award in the Innovative Leader 2023 competition for the exceptional transformation of the bank and the implementation of unique solutions on the market.
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Magdalena Macko-Gizińska

Członkini zarządu ds. relacji z klientami w Nationale-Nederlanden

Od stycznia 2020 r. jako członkini zarządu ds. relacji z klientami odpowiada za obszar zarządzania doświadczeniami i budowania trwałych relacji z klientami, w którego skład wchodzą zespoły odpowiadające za obsługę klienta, operacje, platformę cyfrową MojeNN, centra eksperckie CX, UX i Procesów.Liderka i wiodąca na rynku ekspertka w zarządzaniu zmianą i budowaniu organizacji zorientowanej na klienta. Posiada ponad 20-letnie doświadczenie w branży finansowej. Poprzednio pracowała w Banku Handlowym, Banku Millennium i ING Banku Śląskim.Prelegentka i wykładowczyni na konferencjach oraz studiach poświęconych doświadczeniu klienta i projektowaniu usług. Od lat angażuje się także we wspieranie rozwoju menadżerów poprzez udział w projektach mentoringu.
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Magdalena Macko-Gizińska

Member of the Management Board for Customer Relations at Nationale-Nederlanden
Since January 2020, as a Member of the Management Board for Customer Relations, she has been responsible for experience management and building lasting customer relationships. This includes teams responsible for customer service, operations, the digital platform MyNN, and expert centers for CX, UX, and Processes.She is a leader and a market-leading expert in change management and building customer-centric organizations, with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Previously, she worked at Bank Handlowy, Bank Millennium, and ING Bank Śląski.A speaker and lecturer at conferences and studies dedicated to customer experience and service design, she has also been engaged for years in supporting the development of managers through participation in mentoring projects.
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Wojciech Twaróg

Director of Cybersecurity and CISO at Nationale-Nederlanden Poland
Wojciech Twaróg is the Director of Cybersecurity and CISO at Nationale-Nederlanden Poland, with over 20 years of experience in various IT roles. Since 2017, he has focused on cybersecurity, making it more accessible to both technical and non-technical people. He specializes in cybersecurity architecture, DevSecOps, and building a Shift-Left Security culture. He creates innovative cybersecurity awareness programs and designs and implements security processes. He is a fan of simplification, standardization, and automation. He is fascinated by people, new technologies, and travel. He is a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology and an expert in digital transformation.
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Wojciech Twaróg

Dyrektor ds. Cyberbezpieczeństwa i CISO w Nationale-Nederlanden Polska
Wojciech Twaróg jest Dyrektorem ds. Cyberbezpieczeństwa i CISO w Nationale-Nederlanden Polska, z ponad 20-letnim doświadczeniem w różnych rolach IT. Od 2017 roku koncentruje się na cyberbezpieczeństwie, czyniąc je bardziej przystępnym dla osób technicznych i nietechnicznych. Specjalizuje się w architekturze cyberbezpieczeństwa, DevSecOps oraz budowaniu kultury Shift-Left Security. Tworzy innowacyjne programy podnoszenia świadomości w zakresie cyberbezpieczeństwa oraz projektuje i wdraża procesów bezpieczeństwa. Jest fanem upraszczania, standaryzacji i automatyzacji. Fascynują go ludzie, nowe technologie i podróże. Jest absolwentem Politechniki Warszawskiej oraz ekspertem ds. transformacji cyfrowej.
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Natasha Vita-More

Visionary at the forefront of humanity and AI, role model for superlongevity, pioneer of humanitarian transhumanism
Natasha Vita-More is a visionary leader at the forefront of transhumanism, revolutionizing the way we think about the future of humanity. With a PhD from the University of Plymouth and an MSc from the University of Houston, her work spans across philosophy, science, and technology, making her one of the most influential advocates for human enhancement. As the Executive Director of Humanity+, she shapes global conversations on how exponential technologies like AI and biotech will redefine human potential.
Wired magazine featured Natasha it its 2000 edition and recognized her as an “early adapter of revolutionary changes”. The Village Voice claimed she is a “role model for superlongevity” in 2001. Her advocacy for a more humane humanity has continued since she first wrote a Manifesto as a humanitarian statement for longevity in 1983. Since then, she produced and hosted the cable TV program “TransCentury Update” on the future, ran for an won the 1991 Los Angeles County Council elections, and became President of Extropy Institute, which organized earliest future-oriented, international conferences.
Natasha has lectured at elite institutions including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and her expertise has been sought by organizations from NASA to the Global Leaders Forum in Seoul. She has introduced groundbreaking concepts like the Super Olympics and Regenerative Generation, pushing the boundaries of what humanity can achieve in an age of rapid technological evolution. Her pioneering innovations include co-creating the AI-Nanorobot biocompatible body prototype and discovering long-term memory preservation in cryobiology.
A respected author and thought leader, she co-edited The Transhumanist Reader and has written extensively on the future of humanity, technology, and ethics. Natasha Vita-More’s work continues to inspire a new era of human potential, making her a driving force in reshaping the future.
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Auke Hoekstra

Founder and director of the NEON research program, debunker in chief for sustainable development
Auke Hoekstra jest badaczem naukowym na Eindhoven University of Technology. Jest również założycielem i dyrektorem NEONresearch.nl oraz Zenmo.com. W obu tych instytucjach ludzie opracowują modele szybkiego odchodzenia od paliw kopalnych, wykorzystując oddolną metodologię opartą na agentach, która uwzględnia wolność jednostki, heterogeniczność i uczenie się technologiczne.
Auke uzyskał nickname „debunker in chief”, ponieważ regularnie obala dezinformację w dziedzinie zrównoważonego rozwoju. Uważa, że ludzkość może uzyskać tanią, dostępną i czystą energię dla wszystkich, jeśli będziemy działać wspólnie i w odpowiedni sposób wykorzystamy technologię.
Artur Osuchowski

Artur Osuchowski

Member of the Management Board of ORLEN S.A. for Energy and Energy Transformation
Manager with over 20 years of experience in managing international industrial companies. From 2008 to 2019, he served as a member of the management board of Ciech S.A., where he was responsible for, among other things, managing the Soda Division, which generated over 80% of the Group’s EBITDA. He oversaw key functional areas such as sales, investor relations, M&A projects – including those related to energy assets, and corporate governance. He implemented strategic projects aimed at restructuring the Group and increasing its value, while simultaneously meeting the conditions of emission reduction and energy efficiency, thanks to which the Ciech Group became a leader in profitability among industrial concerns in Europe.From 2021 to 2024, he was a member of the management board of Ege Kimya Polska, which implements projects in the field of electromobility (development of production capacities for nickel and cobalt salts for the production of batteries for electric vehicles).At the beginning of his career, he worked at Raiffeisen Bank Polska and in international consulting firms: Ernst & Young Corporate Finance and KPMG Advisory, where he carried out projects for the largest energy and industrial companies operating in Central and Eastern Europe.
Artur Osuchowski

Artur Osuchowski

Członek Zarządu ORLEN S.A. ds. Energetyki i Transformacji Energetycznej
Menedżer z ponad 20-letnim doświadczeniem w zarządzaniu firmami przemysłowymi o zasięgu międzynarodowym.
W latach 2008-2019 pełnił funkcję członka zarządu Ciech S.A., gdzie odpowiadał m.in. za zarządzanie Dywizją Sodową, generującą ponad 80% wyniku EBITDA Grupy. Nadzorował kluczowe obszary funkcjonalne, takie jak: sprzedaż, relacje inwestorskie, projekty M&A – w tym dotyczące aktywów energetycznych, nadzór korporacyjny. Realizował projekty strategiczne, mające na celu restrukturyzację Grupy i wzrost jej wartości, przy jednoczesnym spełnieniu warunków redukcji emisji i efektywności energetycznej, dzięki czemu Grupa Ciech stała się liderem rentowności wśród koncernów przemysłowych w Europie.
W latach 2021-2024 członek zarządu spółki Ege Kimya Polska, realizującej projekty w obszarze elektromobilności (rozwój mocy produkcyjnych soli niklu i kobaltu do produkcji baterii do samochodów elektrycznych).
Na początku kariery zawodowej pracował w Raiffeissen Bank Polska oraz w międzynarodowych firmach doradczych: Ernst&Young Corporate Finance i KPMG Advisory, gdzie realizował projekty dla największych firm energetycznych i przemysłowych, działających w Europie Centralnej i Wschodniej.
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Aleksandra Trojanowska

Sustainability Transformation Lead at Colliers
Aleksandra Trojanowska jest ekspertką z 15-letnim doświadczeniem w zakresie strategii zielonej transformacji, dekarbonizacji i raportowania zrównoważonego rozwoju. Jest autorką dwóch raportów poświęconych tej tematyce: „Nie ma dekarbonizacji bez digitalizacji” i „7 emerging trends in ESG” oraz licznych artykułów tematycznych. Do realizowanych przez nią projektów należą m.in. Program Zrównoważonej Transformacji Grupy Colliers oraz strategia dekarbonizacji Grupy ORLEN. Jest też autorką licznych strategii korporacyjnych wiodących przedsiębiorstw użyteczności publicznej i energetycznych w regionie Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej.
Aleksandra jest członkinią stowarzyszenia międzynarodowych audytorów finansowych ACCA. Ukończyła programy menadżerskie na uniwersytetach Sloan MIT, INSEAD, Kellogg i Stanford. Aktywnie dzieli się wiedzą na tematy zrównoważonej transformacji na rozmaitych wydarzeniach m.in. ACCA, PIBR i konferencjach branżowych w Polsce, Londynie i Mediolanie.
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Aleksandra Trojanowska

Sustainability Transformation Lead at Colliers
Aleksandra Trojanowska is an expert with 15 years of experience in green transformation strategies, decarbonization and sustainability reporting. She is the author of two reports on this topic: “There is no decarbonization without digitalization” and “7 emerging trends in ESG” and numerous thematic articles. Her projects include the Colliers Group Sustainable Transformation Program and the ORLEN Group decarbonization strategy. She is also the author of numerous corporate strategies for leading utilities and energy companies in the CEE region. Aleksandra is a member of the ACCA association of international financial auditors. She completed management programs at Sloan MIT, INSEAD, Kellogg and Stanford universities. She actively shares her knowledge on sustainable transformation at various events, including ACCA, PIBR and industry conferences in Poland, London and Milan.
Artur-Modlinski

Artur Modliński

Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Cybercommunication Research Center at the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz
Artur Modliński is a habilitated doctor in the field of management and quality sciences, head of the Artificial Intelligence and Cybercommunication Research Center at the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz. At the same time, he is a researcher at the International Research Center (CITAD) at the University of Lusiada, the Urban Sensorial Laboratory in Lisbon, the Iris Ancona Institute in Riga, the Augmented Human Intelligence & Digital Ergonomics Lab at the Universita di Pavia in Italy, the Romualdo del Bianco Foundation in Florence and the European Foundation Human Development. He is the co-founder of the first Business Process Automation – BPA studies in Poland, affiliated with the Blue Prism Academy based in Great Britain, which were awarded by business due to their practical formula (the studies are carried out in cooperation with Nordea, Bosch, Fujitsu, DXC technology, Digital Workforce, Digital Teammates).
His mission is to combine business practice with academia. During his research and implementation work, he discovered and described phenomena such as techno-empowerment, technoization, algorithmic conformity, re-manualization of business processes, HMTRC – human machine trans role conflict.
His area of interest is the digital transformation of organizations, autonomous artificial intelligence, human-machine interactions and synergy, human technological extensions, posthumanism in business and gender studies in the area of adoption of new technologies.
Artur-Modlinski

Artur Modliński

Kierownik Centrum Badań nad Sztuczną Inteligencją i Cyberkomunikacją przy Wydziale Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Artur Modliński jest doktorem habilitowanym w obszarze nauk o zarządzaniu i jakości, kierownikiem Centrum Badań nad Sztuczną Inteligencją i Cyberkomunikacją przy Wydziale Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego. Jednocześnie jest badaczem w Międzynarodowym Centrum Badawczym (CITAD) przy Uniwersytecie Lusiada, Laboratorium Urban Sensorial w Lizbonie, Instytucie Iris Ankona w Rydze, Laboratorium Augmented Human Intelligence & Digital Ergonomics Lab przy Universita di Pavia we Włoszech, Fundacji Romualdo del Bianco we Florencji oraz Europejskiej Fundacji Rozwoju Człowieka. Jest współzałożycielem pierwszych w Polsce studiów Automatyzacja Procesów Biznesowych – BPA afiliowanych przy Blue Prism Academy z siedzibą w Wielkiej Brytanii, które zostały nagrodzone przez biznes ze względu na swoją praktyczną formułę (studia realizowane są przy współpracy z firmami Nordea, Bosch, Fujitsu, DXC technology, Digital Workforce, Digital Teammates).
Jego misją jest łączenie praktyki biznesowej z akademią. Podczas swojej pracy badawczo-wdrożeniowej odkrył i opisał takie zjawiska jak techno-empowerment, technoizacja, konformizm algorytmiczny, re-manualizacja procesów biznesowych, konflikt ról organizacyjnych zachodzących między człowiekiem i maszyną (HMTRC – human machine trans role conflict).
Jego obszar zainteresowań to transformacja cyfrowa organizacji, autonomiczna sztuczna inteligencja, interakcje oraz synergia człowieka z maszyną, rozszerzenia technologiczne człowieka, posthumanizm w biznesie i studia genderowe w obszarze adopcji nowych technologii.
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Sylwia Czubkowska

Dziennikarka ekonomiczna i technologiczna, prowadząca podcast „Techstorie” w radiu Tok FM
Wieloletnia dziennikarka ekonomiczna i technologiczna takich tytułów jak Gazeta Wyborcza, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna i Przekrój. Prowadząca podcast “Techstorie” w radiu Tok FM. Twórczyni magazynu Spider’sWeb+ nominowanego w 2022 r. do nagrody Grand Press Digital. Wielokrotnie nominowana do najważniejszych nagród dziennikarskich: Grand Press, nagrody Newsweeka im. Teresy Torańskiej, nagrody im. Marka Króla. Czterokrotna laureatka nagród Prezesa Urzędu Patentowego za teksty na temat innowacji. Laureatka nagrody im. prof. Romana Czerneckiego oraz nagrody Instytutu Reportażu “Temat: uchodźcy”. Autorka książki “Chińczycy trzymają nas mocno”, wydanej w 2022 r. przez wydawnictwo Znak.
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Sylwia Czubkowska

Economic and technology journalist, host of the ‘Techstorie’ podcast on Tok FM radio
Economic and technology journalist for media such as Gazeta Wyborcza, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Przekrój, Newsweek, Pismo and Forbes Women. Host of the ‘Techstorie’ podcast on Tok FM radio.Creator of the magazine Spider’sWeb+, which was nominated for the Grand Press Digital award in 2022. Frequently nominated for the most prestigious journalism awards: Grand Press, the Teresa Torańska Newsweek Award, and the Marek Król Award. Four-time winner of the President of the Patent Office awards for articles on innovation. Winner of the Prof. Roman Czernecki Award and the Institute of Reportage’s ‘Topic: Refugees’ award. Author of the book ‘The Chinese Hold Us Tightly,’ published in 2022 by Znak Publishing.
Michał Potoczek

Michał Potoczek

CEO Operator Chmury Krajowej

Szef i współtwórca sukcesu OChK – spółki technologicznej utworzonej w 2018 roku, która jest obecnie najbardziej wyspecjalizowanym dostawcą rozwiązań chmurowych na polskim rynku, zapewniając dostęp do trzech chmur publicznych: Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure i autorskiej Platformy OChK. Jej wyróżnikiem na rynku jest szerokie portfolio usług dodanych świadczonych przez działający lokalnie zespół inżynierów i inżynierek OChK – od strategii wejścia w chmurę przez migracje, usługi cyberbezpieczeństwa i compliance po różnego typu zastosowania sztucznej inteligencji, uczenia maszynowego i analityki danych, aż po optymalizację kosztową. Z usług OChK korzysta obecnie ponad 300 podmiotów, zarówno prywatnych, jak i publicznych.
Wcześniej przez blisko 15 lat był związany z międzynarodowymi firmami z sektora IT. Bezpośrednio przed utworzeniem rozpoczęciem budowy OChK pracował dla DXC Technology, wyspecjalizowanej w transformacji cyfrowej, gdzie odpowiadał m.in za uwieńczone sukcesem wdrożenie platformy bankowości mobilnej w największym polskim banku, a także za transformację systemu BLIK do modelu międzybankowego.
Michał Potoczek

Michał Potoczek

CEO of Operator Chmury Krajowej

The first head and co-creator of the OChK’s success, a technology company founded in 2018 and the most specialized cloud solutions provider on the Polish market, which offers access to three public clouds: Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and OChK Platform. What differentiates the company from the competition is the broad portfolio of value-added services provided by OChK’s local team of engineers and technicians, ranging from go-to-cloud strategies and migrations, cybersecurity and compliance services, applications based on artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics, to cost optimization. OChK has already been trusted by more than 300 organizations, both private and public.
Previously, he was a manager at international IT companies for nearly 15 years. Prior to founding OChK, he worked for DXC Technology, a digital transformation provider, where he was responsible for the successful implementation of a mobile banking platform in Poland’s largest bank and the transformation of the BLIK system to an interbank model.
Joanna Erdman

Joanna Erdman

CEO of the Cashless Poland Foundation

She co-developed the assumptions of the Cashless Poland Program and was a founding member of the Foundation’s Council. In 2023, she was listed among the 50 most influential women in Poland.

An experienced manager with over 20 years of banking practice, she co-founded and developed mBank, which now serves clients in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. For her contributions to banking, she was awarded the M. Kopernik medal and the Remigiusz Kaszubski distinction. She is passionate about digitization, technology, and modern payment solutions. She led numerous strategic projects and collaborated with key partners in areas such as implementing financial innovations, modern payment forms, open banking, VAS, digital identity, behavioral biometrics, and cloud services. For her support in developing the payment ecosystem, she was recognized with the title ‘Fintech Personality.’

Joanna Erdman holds a degree from the Faculty of Management at the University of Łódź and postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics in ‘Leadership in Innovation.’ She also holds an MBA from the Polish-American Management Center and the University of Maryland.

Joanna Erdman

Joanna Erdman

Prezeska Zarządu Fundacji Polska Bezgotówkowa

Współtworzyła założenia Programu Polska Bezgotówkowa i była od początku członkinią Rady Fundacji. W 2023 roku znalazła się w rankingu 50 najbardziej wpływowych kobiet w Polsce.
Doświadczona menadżerka z ponad 20-letnią praktyką bankową. Współtworzyła i rozwijała mBank, który obecnie obsługuje klientów w Polsce, Czechach i na Słowacji. Za zasługi dla bankowości otrzymała medal im. M. Kopernika oraz wyróżnienie im. Remigiusza Kaszubskiego. Pasjonatka cyfryzacji, technologii i nowoczesnych rozwiązań płatniczych. Prowadziła liczne projekty strategiczne i współpracowała z kluczowymi partnerami m.in. w zakresie wdrażania innowacji finansowych, nowoczesnych form płatności, open banking, VAS, tożsamości cyfrowej, biometrii behawioralnej czy chmury. Za wsparcie rozwoju ekosystemu płatniczego została wyróżniona tytułem „Osobowość Fintech”.
Joanna Erdman jest absolwentką Wydziału Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego oraz studiów podyplomowych w Szkole Głównej Handlowej na kierunku „Przywództwo w innowacjach”. Posiada też tytuł MBA Polsko-Amerykańskiego Centrum Zarządzania oraz University of Maryland.
Cezary Kozanecki

Cezary Kozanecki

Prezes Zarządu Synektik SA
Założyciel i prezes zarządu Synektik, spółki biotechnologicznej obecnej na rynku głównym Giełdy Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie. Absolwent studiów wyższych o kierunku weterynaria. W latach 80-tych prowadził działalność naukową w zakresie chorób inwazyjnych. Z branżą medyczną związał się od 1990 r. W 2001 r. założył firmę Synektik, którą z powodzeniem kieruje do dziś. Znalazł się także w gronie założycieli i pierwszych udziałowców jednej z największych, prywatnych sieci medycznych w Polsce. Przez wiele lat pełnił również czołowe funkcje w zarządzie oraz w radzie Ogólnopolskiej Izby Gospodarczej Wyrobów Medycznych POLMED. Twórca patentów z obszaru medycyny.
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Paweł Pilarczyk

Owner and editor-in-chief of the ITbiznes portal, computer journalist with 30 years of experience, entrepreneur, trainer
A computer journalist with 30 years of professional experience. Owner and editor-in-chief of the ITbiznes portal, focused on new technologies in business; host of the ITbiznes show on the Biznes24 TV channel; and host of the advisory program “Cyfrowy Niezbędnik – new technologies made simple,” which was recently aired on the Antena HD TV channel. He also hosts four podcasts: on electric cars – “Elektrycznie Tematyczni,” on business technologies – “ITbiznes,” on artificial intelligence – “Zrozumieć AI,” and on digital transformation of enterprises – “Cyfrowe Ewolucje with Orange for Business.” Creator of the blog FabrykaPasji.pl about passions. Author of the ITbiznes and Fabryka Pasji YouTube channels. Co-author of the video series “Tech Familia” produced for Onet.pl, where he tests various tech products (including cars) with his children.Founder, editor-in-chief, and former owner of the PCLab.pl portal, where he worked for 17 years (from 2002 to 2019). Creator and former editor-in-chief of the AGDLab.pl and Softonet.pl portals.Author of hundreds of articles on technology. Participant of the most important industry conferences worldwide (including CES in Las Vegas, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, IFA and Bosch ConnectedWorld in Berlin, Computex in Taipei, CeBIT, and Hannover Messe in Hanover).Co-organizer of five editions of the largest tech awards event in Poland – Tech Awards. Host, event presenter, and moderator of discussion panels (e.g., at Sektor 3.0, Inspiring Solutions, Digital Media Campus, Business Insider Trends Festival, Mercedes Me Convention, Masters & Robots, Warsaw Games Week, Onet Impact Day).Member of the Digital University Speakers Office, where he conducts workshops and trainings on new technologies, particularly AI, VR/AR, IoT, 5G, automation, robotics, and cybersecurity.Pilarczyk regularly appears as an expert on TV programs (TVN, TVN24, TVN24 Biznes i Świat, TVP1, Biznes24, Antena HD) and on radio (TOK FM, Polish Radio, Chilli Zet).
Arash Aazami

Arash Aazami

Founder of Unify.energy and chairman of UniversalRight, activist entrepreneur dedicated to the establishment of the Internet of Energy

Jako założyciel Unify.energy, globalny adwokat Internetu Energii i przewodniczący UniversalRight, Arash inspiruje twórców przyszłości na całym świecie do ponownego przemyślenia energii oraz roli, jaką mogą odegrać w tworzeniu nowej, w 100% opartej na odnawialnych źródłach energii, inkluzywnej i sprawiedliwej rzeczywistości energetycznej dla wszystkich. Po karierze w muzyce i technologiach internetowych, założył pierwszą firmę energetyczną, która zarabia więcej, sprzedając mniej energii, a jego model biznesowy Path to Zero został nagrodzony przez MIT w 2014 roku. Jego prelekcje łączą dogłębną znajomość trendów związanych z energią, geopolityką i technologiami cyfrowymi z elementami ludzkimi: sposobem myślenia, projektowaniem społecznym, wartościami i etyką.Arash współpracował z Międzynarodową Agencją Energetyczną, Singularity University, IRENA, Komisją Europejską oraz wieloma rządami, a także z szerokim wachlarzem przedsiębiorstw z branży energetycznej, telekomunikacyjnej, IT i innych sektorów przemysłu, wprowadzając Internet Energii do ich strategicznej agendy.Wygłosił setki prelekcji i warsztatów dla Singularity University, TEDx, Komisji Europejskiej, IEA, Blockchain Summit, IFMA, Young Presidents Organization, SXSW, Tomorrowland, The Next Web i wielu innych. W 2022 roku został zaproszony przez Jego Świątobliwość Dalajlamę na dialog na temat energii i klimatu. Stworzył kilka hackathonów technologicznych i energetycznych, jak również największą w Europie konferencję dotyczącą zrównoważonego rozwoju we współpracy z Tomorrowland: Love Tomorrow Conference.
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Paweł Pilarczyk

Właściciel i redaktor naczelny portalu ITbiznes, dziennikarz komputerowy z 30-letnim doświadczeniem, przedsiębiorca, szkoleniowiec
Dziennikarz komputerowy z 30-letnim doświadczeniem zawodowym. Właściciel i redaktor naczelny portalu ITbiznes o nowych technologiach w biznesie; prowadzący magazyn o nazwie ITbiznes na antenie kanału telewizyjnego Biznes24; gospodarz programu poradnikowego „Cyfrowy Niezbędnik – nowe technologie po ludzku” nadawanego do niedawna na antenie kanału telewizyjnego Antena HD; prowadzący cztery podcasty: o samochodach elektrycznych “Elektrycznie Tematyczni”, o technologiach w biznesie “ITbiznes”, o sztucznej inteligencji – “Zrozumieć AI” oraz o transformacji cyfrowej przedsiębiorstw – „Cyfrowe Ewolucje z Orange dla Firm”. Twórca bloga o pasjach FabrykaPasji.pl. Autor kanałów ITbiznes i Fabryka Pasji na YouTube. Współautor cyklu wideo “Tech Familia” realizowanego na Onet.pl, w ramach którego wraz ze swoimi dziećmi testuje różne produkty technologiczne (a także samochody).
Założyciel, redaktor naczelny i były właściciel portalu PCLab.pl, z którym związany był przez 17 lat (w latach 2002 do 2019). Twórca i były redaktor naczelny portali AGDLab.pl i Softonet.pl.
Autor setek artykułów o technologiach. Uczestnik najważniejszych branżowych konferencji na świecie (m.in. CES w Las Vegas, Mobile World Congress w Barcelonie, IFA i Bosch ConnectedWorld w Berlinie, Computex w Tajpej, CeBIT i Hannover Messe w Hanowerze).
Współorganizator pięciu edycji największego plebiscytu technologicznego w Polsce – Tech Awards. Konferansjer, host eventów i moderator paneli dyskusyjnych (m.in. w ramach wydarzeń Sektor 3.0, Inspiring Solutions, Digital Media Campus, Business Insider Trends Festival, Mercedes Me Convention, Masters & Robots, Warsaw Games Week, Onet Impact Day).
Członek Digital University Speakers Office, w ramach którego prowadzi warsztaty i szkolenia z tematyki nowych technologii, w szczególności sztucznej inteligencji, VR/AR, IoT, 5G, automatyzacji, robotyki i cyberbezpieczeństwa.
Pilarczyk regularnie występuje w roli eksperta w programach telewizyjnych (TVN, TVN24, TVN24 Biznes i Świat, TVP1, Biznes24, Antena HD), a także radiowych (TOK FM, Polskie Radio, Chilli Zet).
Anett Numa, Masters&Robots Speaker

Anett Numa

Head of Government Relations and Communications w Accelerate Estonia, ex-Cyber Defence Policy Adviser w Ministerstwie Obrony Estonii

Jako Head of Government Relations and Communications w Accelerate Estonia, Anett odpowiada za budowanie silnych partnerstw między rządem a sektorem prywatnym w celu wspierania innowacji i digitalizacji. Dzięki swojemu doświadczeniu jako Doradca ds. Polityki Cyberbezpieczeństwa w Ministerstwie Obrony Estonii wnosi unikalną perspektywę do swojej obecnej roli, posiadając szerokie doświadczenie w kształtowaniu polityki i promowaniu współpracy między krajami w celu rozwiązywania i zwalczania zagrożeń cybernetycznych.

Wcześniej Anett Numa pracowała jako Doradca ds. Transformacji Cyfrowej w e-Estonia Briefing Centre, gdzie doradzała rządom na całym świecie w zakresie sukcesu Estonii w tej dziedzinie. Dzięki tej roli zdobyła głębokie zrozumienie znaczenia innowacji i digitalizacji w tworzeniu lepszej przyszłości dla wszystkich.

Jej specjalizacją są cyberbezpieczeństwo, innowacje, digitalizacja i budowanie lepszej współpracy między sektorem publicznym i prywatnym. Jest pasjonatką wykorzystania swojego doświadczenia do tworzenia bardziej spójnego i wydajnego społeczeństwa.

Lucilla Sioli

Lucilla Sioli

Director of the “EU AI Office” within Directorate-General CONNECT at the European Commission
Ms Lucilla Sioli is the Director of the “EU AI Office” within Directorate-General CONNECT at the European Commission. She is responsible for the coordination of the European AI strategy, including the implementation of the AI Act and international collaboration in trustworthy AI and AI for good. The directorate is also responsible for R&D&I activities in AI and for the implementation of the AI Innovation Package. Lucilla holds a PhD in economics from the University of Southampton (UK) and one from the Catholic University of Milan (Italy) and has been a civil servant with the European Commission since 1997.

Łukasz Hak

Medical Director, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Łukasz Hak is a highly accomplished medical professional with a background in various medical positions. With a successful career spanning across esteemed pharmaceutical companies such as Janssen, Novo Nordisk, SOBI, Pfizer, and Ipsen, Łukasz has held diverse roles ranging from Regional Medical Advisor to Medical Director. His expertise extends to areas such as quality control, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, product launches, and clinical operations. Łukasz is notable for his patient-centered approach and has a deep passion for innovation, particularly in the realm of digital solutions. With a proven track record of delivering excellence in medical management, Łukasz Hak is a seasoned professional with invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Jacek Presz

Director of the IT Management Office of Bank Pocztowy

Jacek Presz, Director of the IT Management Office of Bank Pocztowy, manager and enterprise architect, overseeing, among others, the area of IT projects and architecture.  He has been with Bank Pocztowy since 2017. Previously, he co-founded the enterprise architecture practice at one of the world’s leading consulting firms. He implemented transformational projects for the largest companies in the region, including in the energy and banking sectors. Graduate of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice. He holds certificates confirming his knowledge in TOGAF, Archimate, OCEB, among others. Participated in the development of the TOGAF architectural framework as part of The Open Group consortium.

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Dominik Witek

Member of the Management Board of PZU Życie SA

Graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Rzeszow. He holds the professional titles of attorney and legal counsel. He also completed studies in the area of management and business (MBA) at the School of Business – National Louis University in Nowy Sącz, obtaining the title of Master of Business Administration.



Since 2017, he has run his own law firm as an attorney and then as a legal advisor. From 2019 to 2020, he was employed as a Legal Advisor at ORLEN Południe SA, where, among other things, he participated in comprehensive legal services for the Company and ORLEN Południe Capital Group Companies. In addition, he served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Sanocki Przedsiębiorstwo Gospodarki Mieszkaniowej sp. z o.o., as well as President of the Management Board, Managing Director of Sanocki Przedsiębiorstwo Gospodarki Komunalnej sp. z o.o. From January 2021 to June 5, 2023, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of PZU Życie SA.

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Ewa Janus-Khouri

CEO of Targowa Creativity Center, Polish Chamber of Commerce 

At the Targowa Creativity Center and the Polish Chamber of Commerce, supports businesses in the creative sector, including as many as 16 industries. Through activities helps to build and develop businesses by sharing her and her partners’ knowledge and experience. 

 

A sociologist by education and a manager by profession, having completed MBA studies at Leon Koźmiński University. Conducts workshops and training, possessing extensive design, strategic, PR, marketing, and communication experience.

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Artur Kurasiński

Tech entrepreneur, creator, investor, observer and critic of technological phenomena.

Entrepreneur, creator, investor, observer and critic of technology-related phenomena. Author of books, audio dramas, games and comics. Tech-realist. Digital curator, creator and narrator. For over two decades, he has been observing and explaining the impact of technology on our lives.

Author of one of the most popular Polish technology blogs, kurasinski.com, and the book “Startupowcy” about Polish technology companies that have achieved global success. Speaker and participant at major technology conferences in Poland and around the world. Co-founder of the oldest Polish startup meeting cycle Aula Polska and the Aulery awards.

Privately, a father of Róża and Malina, a fan of indoor football and role-playing games.

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Sebastian Kulczyk

International Investor, Owner of Kulczyk Investments, Founder of Manta Ray vc – venture capital fund, Initiator of Mentoring Program for startups InCredibles 

Owner of Kulczyk Investments – an international investment house that, based on its own capital, expertise, and highest standards of investing and business management, builds the value of companies with global potential. 

 

Founder of Manta Ray, a venture capital fund supporting the most talented entrepreneurs internationally, whose mission is to implement revolutionary technologies, including in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. 

 

Creator of InCredibles – a prestigious and largest program in Poland for building competencies and promoting startups, which since 2017 has been focusing on gathering, training, and integrating the most promising startups. 

 

Founder of the Pho3nix Foundation – a global social organization that supports children and youth worldwide in achieving their dreams and mastering their careers. The foundation conducts a series of educational and social initiatives promoting physical activity: Pho3nix Kids, Pho3nix Active School, Pho3nix Sports Workshops. It also offers comprehensive, tailor-made programs for the professional development of young, accomplished athletes: Pho3nix Athletes Program. The projects are supervised by recognized specialists, mentors, world-class athletes from various disciplines, and members of the Pho3nix Team. 

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Aleksandra Karasińska

Editor-in-chief of Forbes Women Poland. Expert in legacy and digital media. Feminist promoting women empowerment. Advocate of womenomics:  economics from a female perspective. She teaches at the Digital Media Campus of SWPS. She hosts a weekly podcast Forbes Women. 

Journalist with twenty years of experience in Polish and international media (Newsweek, Forbes, TVN24, Polsat, TRK Ukraine, CNN and CNN Radio). Currently Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Women Poland. Previously Editor-in-Chief newsweek.pl and forbes.pl. She was working as a news producer in TVN24 and was managing information department in largest polish tv station, Polsat. She began her career as a student and became a journalist at Radio Free Europe and Radio Zet. She teaches journalism at Digital Media Campus. She hosts weekly Forbes Women podcast. For many years, she has been supporting organizations working for equality and women’s rights.  

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Tina Sobocińska

HR4future- Founder & HR Strategic Advisor 

C-level HR Director with 20+ years of experience in international companies (including PwC, DHL, Schneider Electric).  

 

HR Strategic Advisor: Mega trends and Competencies of the Future, Future Work, Workplace of the Future, Culture Book, HR for the Future.  

 

Leader of the Digital HR Champions network. Actively participates in networks: LiderShe and Human Explorers.  

 

Vital Voices ambassador and mentor. 

Host of podcast series: ‘Case study: hybrid work’ and ‘Leaders. What’s next?’.  

 

Lecturer at SWPS University, Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), and Leon Koźmiński Academy.  

 

Power speaker at conferences in Poland and abroad (Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna, Sofia). 

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Łukasz Węgrzyn

Partner at Osborne Clarke, Head of IT & data 

Ekspert regulacji prawnych dotyczących technologii. Specjalizuje się w doradztwie dla sektorów wysoko-regulowanych: finanse, ubezpieczenia, zdrowie.  

 

Rekomendowany w międzynarodowym rankingu Chambers FinTech jako jeden z najlepszych polskich prawników z obszaru technologii finansowych. W rankingach The Legal 500 oraz Chambers Europe rekomendowany w obszarach Technologia-Media-Telekomunikacja.  

 

Członek Instytutu Prawa Nowych Technologii i Danych Osobowych przy Uniwersytecie Łazarskiego. Członek Stowarzyszenia Prawa Nowych Technologii. Posiada certyfikacje technologiczne: ITIL Foundation, PSMI (Professional Scrum Master), AgilePM Foundation, Professional Agile Leadership I.  

 

Absolwent Wydziału Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego. 

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Katarzyna Śledziewska

Managing Director of DELab UW, Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw 

She is not afraid of challenges and is eager to join ambitious projects entering unexplored areas of science. Since 2014, she has led UW’s experimental research program DELab, where she created an open, interdisciplinary research environment incubating UW students, postdocs, and young faculty around research on the digital economy and society. She leads prestigious international projects (including two Horizon 2020 projects and a COSME project) and cooperates with business and public administration. She has significant accomplishments in knowledge dissemination and commercialization. 

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Aleksandra Auleytner

Partner at DZP, Head of IP/TMT Practice 

Partner, head of IP&TMT Practice in DZP. Highly specialized in intangible rights, copyright law, industrial property law, and new technologies and e-commerce law. She advises technology sector companies, especially on implementation, maintenance and other agreements typical of the IT sector, advertising agencies, TV stations and TV producers,  e-shop operators and transport companies. Experience includes advisory in proceedings over goods that infringe intellectual property rights being admitted to customs area. 

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Rafał Mrówka 

Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Director of the MBA-SGH Program, Digital Transformation & Leadership Expert

Rafał Mrówka, Ph.D. is an associate professor at the Department of Management Theory at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. He specializes in the analysis of modern models of organization, digital transformation, leadership issues, corporate social responsibility, employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and public relations. He is also the director of the MBA-SGH program (executive MBA program in SGH Warsaw School of Economics, one of the best EMBA programs in Poland) and the director of Postgraduate Studies in Public Relations and Strategic Communicating in Companies at SGH. He completed several training courses, including advanced training in Design Thinking at HPI Academy in Germany and International Management Teachers Academy in Bled in Slovenia. He has lectured or participated in research programs at Tel Aviv University (Israel) and Universite Catholique de Lille (France). 

 

Rafał Mrówka is also active in business consulting and managerial trainings – he has about 20 years of experience in managing projects for business, is co-owner of consulting and training company IMMOQEE. He worked i.e. for Umbrella Project (the UNDP program in Poland), BIGRAM Personnel Consulting, ITO – United Change Company, Hewlett-Packard, Euler Hermes, Tetra Pak, Schneider Electric, Wabco, Microsoft, Auchan, EDS, Esselte, Siemens, Allianz, Leroy Merlin, Cersanit. He specializes in employee satisfaction and engagement surveys