Masters and Robots

MASTERS & ROBOTS YOUTH
October 23, 2026 ONLINE
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Everything you need to start thinking smarter about your future

Frederik Pferdt - speaker Masters & Robots Youth
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Masters & Robots Youth is a free online conference for young people who want to understand what is changing – and what it means for their future. AI, new technologies, digital wellbeing, future careers, university choices, skills that actually matter – we bring it all together in one event designed for students and high schoolers.


What can you expect?

  • Real people, real stories – meet experts, innovators and leaders who work with technology every day.
  • Useful knowledge – learn how AI, digital tools and new trends are changing work, education and everyday life.
  • Ideas for your next step – discover career paths, study options and opportunities you may not have considered yet.
Take Ctrl of your future. Join thousands of young people from across Poland and get a clearer view of what comes next.

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Masters & Robots Youth for?
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High school and technical school students
Are you facing final exams, choosing a university course or making your first serious decisions about the future? Relax – you do not need to have your whole life planned out just yet. At Masters & Robots Youth, you will meet people who also started with questions like: what comes next, what am I good at, which path should I choose? You will see what different industries really look like, which skills will matter in the next few years and where new opportunities may appear, even the ones people are not talking about much yet.

University students
University is a good moment to check what the job market actually expects and how to prepare for your first professional steps. Masters & Robots Youth will help you better understand which skills are becoming more important, how technology is changing different professions and how to build your advantage without pressure. Expect a practical dose of inspiration, knowledge and examples from people close to business, technology and education.

Teachers – join with your classes!
You can watch Masters & Robots Youth together during lessons or career guidance classes. It is a ready starting point for a conversation about the future, university choices, artificial intelligence, skills and conscious use of technology.

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Agenda October 23, 2026

10:00 – 10:05

Masters & Robots Youth Opening
Izabela Bartnicka
COO Digital University
Aleksandra Tomaszewska, Deputy Director of Research and Innovation, Ministry of Digital Affairs

10:00 – 11:00

FUTURE LAB 

How do you tell what matters from the noise? How do you use AI to actually learn, not just copy ready-made answers? How do you make decisions, work with others and keep your balance when school, university and the job market are changing faster than your plans for the future? A practical look at the skills that increasingly matter at the start: analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, resilience, curiosity and conscious use of technology.

Upcoming technology trends – the world you need to navigate
Jowita Michalska

Founder and CEO of Digital University, Digital European Union Ambassador

Skills that will open doors to your career – what skills are employers of tomorrow looking for today?
Liwia Kwiecień,
Chief Human Resurces Officer Board w Nationale-Nederlanden
Izabela Bartnicka, COO Digital University

Learning like a hacker – smart ways to grow
Supreet Singh Manchanda
Silicon Valley Technologist and investor, founder and CEO of Raiven Capital

11:25 – 11:40

BREAK

11:00 – 12:00

DIGITAL WELLBEING

How do you stay focused when everything is designed to distract you? How do you protect your privacy, recognize manipulation and use technology without letting it take over your attention, sleep or mood? A practical look at digital habits that help young people use social media, apps and online tools more safely, consciously and on their own terms.

Mental health in the era of social media
Mateusz Glen, Internet creator
Aleksandra Pietrzak, Lifestyle and Entertainment Services Editor-in-Chief TVN

Misinformation. User manual. How to live in a world of fake news?
dr Katarzyna Bąkowicz
Communication specialist, media studies expert

12:00 – 13:00

AI PLAYGROUND

AI is no longer a distant technology – it is already changing how we learn, search, create and work. We will look at real examples of what it can do – from text, images and translation to research, coding, design and everyday problem solving. You’ll see where AI can save time, where it can help you get started and where you still need to think for yourself.

12:55 – 13:00

Masters&Robots Youth Closing

Masters & Robots YOUTH Experts

Vivienne Ming

Vivienne Ming

Author, serial entrepreneur, unconventional innovator and scientist building technologies that amplify human potential

Vivienne Ming

Theoretical neuroscientist, inventor and author Dr. Vivienne Ming has spent years pursuing one central question: how can we fully unlock human potential? Over the course of her career, she has founded seven startups, served as Chief Scientist at two more, and created The Human Trust - a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator.” She is also the co-founder of Possibility Sciences, an initiative accelerating scientific discovery through hybrid intelligence at massive scale.
Jowita Michalska

Jowita Michalska

Founder and CEO of Digital University, Digital European Union Ambassador

Jowita Michalska

Educator, speaker, entrepreneur, leader and social activist. She focuses on new technologies, the future of work, education and tomorrow's skills. Ambassador and co-founder of Singularity University's Warsaw chapter. Since 2022, she's also been serving as a digital EU ambassador, a role given to her by the European Commission. She regularly speaks at conferences about tech trends and other topics. She's won plenty of prestigious awards including Digital Shapers and Businesswoman of the Year. She made it onto the list of 100 most outstanding women in business published by 'Forbes Women Polska'.

Elżbieta Wojciechowska

President of Digital University Foundation

Elżbieta Wojciechowska

She's been with Digital University Foundation since day one. For years she developed and rolled out educational programs focused on new tech, and now she runs the whole foundation. She created the University of Success - a year-long program that helps young women from children's homes and families going through tough financial times learn skills for great future careers. She also launched Be.Eco and Be.Net - programs for teachers that dive deeper into ecology and online safety. She's an ambassador for the 'Designing the Future. Education' initiative.

Aleksandra Tomaszewska

Deputy Director of Research and Innovation, Ministry of Digital Affairs

Aleksandra Tomaszewska

She works on initiatives related to the development of artificial intelligence technologies and the data ecosystem. Before assuming her current position at the Ministry, she served as an expert in the Artificial Intelligence Working Group at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, in the Data for AI section. She co-created the family of Polish Large Language Models PLLuM. She is also a researcher at the Linguistic Engineering Group at the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences, where she conducts research in corpus linguistics and natural language processing (NLP) and contributes to the development of datasets and linguistic tools. In 2025, she was included by Perspektywy in the Top 100 Women in Tech in Poland list.

Supreet Singh Manchanda

Silicon Valley technologist and investor, founder and CEO of Raiven Capital

Supreet Singh Manchanda

He's the CEO of Raiven Capital, a venture capital firm with two Silicon Valley funds. This guy's got some serious experience as an executive with rare skills in leadership, mergers and acquisitions, tech transformation at startups and big companies, plus crisis management. He used to be a partner at a $2 billion venture capital fund, held senior management roles at IBM and CA Technologies, and was a global partner at KPMG. He's been on the boards of thirty startups, helping launch 25 products and services across different industries worldwide. Right now he sits on boards of AI, IoT, blockchain and cybersecurity startups.

Iza Bartnicka

COO at Digital University, HR Expert, neurobiology enthusiast

Iza Bartnicka

An expert with over 24 years of experience in education, HR services and consulting, who brings together unique business knowledge about new tech and digital transformation with a deep understanding of neuroscience and sensory integration. She focuses on areas like neurodiversity, digital hygiene, workplace sensory experiences, candidate and customer experience, employer branding, and the future of work. In her work, she carefully watches how new technologies affect different parts of business and our daily lives. At Digital University, she handles strategy, business operations and internal processes.

Dr. Katarzyna Bąkowicz

communication specialist, media studies expert

Dr. Katarzyna Bąkowicz

She's an associate professor at SWPS University and helped create the Central European Digital Media Observatory. She's also vice-chair of the Media Studies Commission at the Polish Academy of Skills, works with the European Fact-Checking Standards Network, and sits on the Advertising Council's program board. The UN taps her as an expert, and she wrote the Standard for Ethical and Responsible Business Communication. She studies misinformation and what it does to society, plus she works on business and media communication strategy. She writes academic papers and produces programs about business and communication.

Mateusz Glen

Internet creator

Mateusz Glen

An internet creator from Gdynia, creator of the character "Ta Jedna Ciotka" and author of three comedic novels (he also lent his voice for audiobook recordings). On Instagram, he has over 310k followers, and on TikTok, more than 570k, who have been watching his comedic videos for three years, where he plays a stereotypical Aunt character. A winner of many awards, including Influencer of the Year at Seebloggers, TikToker of the Year on the Pudelek portal, and the winner in the Culture category of the Vibez.pl poll. For the past year, he has been hosting a weekly segment for the online editorial team of Dzień Dobry TVN. He participates in numerous social campaigns such as Młode Głowy, sexed.pl, and LGBT rights. He has conducted live interviews with celebrities during events like the Onet Plejada Gala and Top of the Top Sopot Festival.

Aleksandra Pietrzak-Przeorska

Leader in digital transformation, editor-in-chief, coach, mentor.

Aleksandra Pietrzak-Przeorska

A leader in digital transformation, manager, and journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media industry, associated with TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, where she is responsible for the development of lifestyle and entertainment services. She specializes in digital strategy, social media, and the use of AI in media management. A mentor and coach supporting team development. A graduate of UAM and SWPS, she completed the "Leading Woman" program by the Businesswomen Foundation and prestigious courses Elephant AI x TVN WBD – AI Managers and AI Product Building with GenAI and Agents.

Łukasz Foks

Director, Microsoft Elevate, Skilling - North Europe, Poland - EMEA

Łukasz Foks

He spent over a decade at Microsoft and currently leads strategic partnerships focused on developing AI skills in Poland. A passionate advocate of technological entrepreneurship who believes that the AI revolution is a tremendous opportunity for young people in the country!

Lena Szczygieł

CEO of PlanetaNFT, co-organizer of Web3StudentsExpo

Lena Szczygieł

She's been working in new tech for over three years now, focusing on education and getting young people and students excited about Web3. She breaks down blockchain, NFTs and AI in ways that actually make sense. She founded and runs PlanetaNFT - an educational project that works with high schools and universities to help young people build their digital skills. She also co-organizes Web3 Students Expo - a nationwide conference all about the real-world uses of tech like blockchain, AI and NFTs.

Adam Ratajczak

Student at Copenhagen Business School

Adam Ratajczak

A business professional with international experience across the EU. Current student at Copenhagen Business School, specializing in Business Administration and Digital Management, exploring the intersection of business, technology and society. Interests include geopolitics, AI, healthcare and fitness. Currently learning Danish and bouldering. Graduate of International Baccalaurate and Warsaw Stock Exchange summer school. Volunteering at Masters & Robots 2025.
Why should you join Masters & Robots YOUTH?

Get the inside scoop on future skills

Masters & Robots Youth is your chance to find out what’s actually coming next and which skills are going to matter in the years ahead. With this knowledge, you can plan your path smart and pick up the abilities that’ll open doors you didn’t even know existed. It’s like getting a sneak peek at tomorrow’s job market while you still have time to get ready for it.

Learn from people who actually know the job market

You’ll get to hear from experts, practitioners and leaders who really know their stuff – and they’ll share what they’ve learned about where work is heading. Their stories aren’t just inspiring, they’ll help you think differently about the challenges coming your way. It’s like getting career advice from people who’ve already figured out how to navigate what’s next.

Discover what else is out there

Masters & Robots Youth will show you just how many different paths you can take – way more than you probably realize right now. With all the different speakers and topics, you’ll get to explore fields and ideas you might never have considered before. And who knows? You might stumble onto something that clicks with you in a way you didn’t expect. Sometimes the best career moves are the ones you never saw coming.

What they say about Masters & Robots YOUTH?

Dear Teacher!
Turn your lesson into a window to your students’ future.

We’re inviting you to a unique educational experience – organize a group viewing of the Masters & Robots Youth 2026 conference during class and let your students meet the brightest minds in technology!

Your commitment will be recognized – every registered participant will receive a personalized certificate confirming their participation in the Masters & Robots YOUTH 2026 conference

Why should you organize a group viewing in your classroom

Meeting education policy goals

The event program lines up perfectly with what the government wants schools to focus on this year – building digital skills and getting students ready for whatever the job market throws at them next.

The power of experiencing it together

Last year, entire auditoriums packed with students watched the stream together – and you could feel that energy. When everyone’s discovering new ideas at the same time, it creates those unforgettable learning moments that just don’t happen when kids are watching alone at home.

Get them talking right away

When you’re all watching together, you can jump into discussions on the spot, answer questions as they come up, and turn what the experts are saying into real conversations. Instead of just sitting there absorbing information, your students get to react, question, and dig deeper while the ideas are still fresh.

What will your students get out of it?

  • Inspiration from world leaders: Direct access to top experts sharing real success stories
  • Future-ready skills: Practical knowledge about the key abilities employers are actually looking for
  • Eyes wide open to possibilities: Discovering all sorts of career paths in tech they probably didn’t know existed
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How do you set up a group viewing?
Step 1: Fill out the registration form and check the “teacher” box
Step 2: You’ll get instructions sent to the email you registered with
Step 3: Set up the stream in your classroom – all you need is a projector and internet
Step 4: Lead the discussion and use the educational materials we’ll send you

Watch at your convenience – live stream on October 23th, 2026, plus 30-day access to recordings for all registered participants!

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FAQ

Everything you need to know – find all the key details about participating in Masters & Robots Youth. 

Yes – the event is completely free and open to everyone. After registration, participants get access to the live stream, educational materials, and recordings.
Registration is done through the sign-up form on our streaming platform: LINK: (https://youth.mastersandrobots.tech/registration) After completing the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and before the event, you’ll get the streaming link and all necessary event details.
Every registered person – regardless of age or role – will receive a personalized participation certificate. The certificate will be available for download on the recordings platform after the event, in PDF format. You can add it to your CV or share it on LinkedIn.

Registration for the event grants access to:

  • live broadcast on the day of the conference,
  • 30 days of access to recordings after the event,
  • a personalized certificate of participation,
  • the opportunity to ask questions to experts on an interactive chat,
  • inspiring content useful for building a professional path and shaping the future.
Most of the lectures will be held in Polish, and presentations by foreign speakers will be simultaneously translated into Polish. The conference will also be fully simultaneously translated from Polish into English. Participants can freely follow the event regardless of their level of English proficiency.
That’s no problem – every registered person will receive 30-day access to a platform with recordings, where you can:
  • watch lectures at your convenience,
  • download a certificate,
  • access educational materials and inspiration.
Yes, absolutely! The Masters & Robots Youth conference is open to anyone interested in artificial intelligence, the future of work, and modern technologies – regardless of age or educational status. All you need is curiosity, a desire for self-development, and openness to new competencies.
If you are a teacher and want to organize a joint viewing of the Masters & Robots Youth conference in the classroom or at the university – you just need to register yourself and display the broadcast to your pupils and students.
However, we strongly encourage every participant to also register individually.
Why is this important?
  • Only registered individuals will gain full, 30-day access to the recordings – they can revisit inspiring presentations at any time and download a certificate.
  • Registration provides the opportunity for active participation – asking questions to experts on the chat.
  • This is an important opportunity for young people to personally experience contact with the latest technological trends and develop their future competencies.

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