Organizers of Parallel Thematic Conferences

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Poznań University of Technology is one of the largest and most recognizable technical universities in Poland, with over 100 years of tradition in educating engineers and conducting scientific research. Its history dates back to 1919, and today the university has over 15,000 students enrolled in 9 faculties covering key areas of modern engineering, technology, and science. The academic staff consists of several thousand employees, including hundreds of experienced scientists and experts carrying out research projects in cooperation with industry and foreign partners. Poznań University of Technology has modern laboratory and research infrastructure, carries out dozens of international projects, and actively participates in mobility programs such as Erasmus+. Thanks to this, the university effectively combines a solid academic foundation with practical preparation of graduates for work in the dynamically changing world of technology and innovation.

As one of Poland’s largest energy groups, the Enea Group shares responsibility for the country’s energy security. It ensures a stable and secure supply of electricity by investing in #EneaTransformation, including renewable energy sources and the development and modernisation of the distribution network. The Group will allocate nearly PLN 107.5 billion to the implementation of #EneaStrategy by 2035.

Enea manages the entire value chain in the electricity market: from fuel, through electricity generation and distribution, to sales and customer service. The Group generates energy from both conventional sources (two major grid-connected power stations: the Kozienice Power Station and the Połaniec Power Station) and renewable sources (hydroelectric power stations in north-western Poland, wind farms across the country, and solar farms). Its operations also include thermal power generation at plants in Białystok, Oborniki and Piła, as well as coal extraction by the Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka mine, which is the main supplier of coal to Enea’s power stations.

Solaris is a leading European manufacturer of urban and suburban buses, focusing its operations on the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles. The company has been operating since 1996. All Solaris buses, from concept, through the design phase to production are manufactured in Poland, across several of the company’s plants. Solaris and its affiliated companies employ nearly 4,000 people. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A.). More than 28,000 Solaris vehicles delivered to date operate in 33 countries and 850 cities across Europe and beyond.

Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP specializes in the automation of production lines and the development of industrial applications using robots, the implementation of new technologies, automation systems in various sectors. The Institute is a world leader in the field of mobile robots for special applications, used in security, crisis management and civil protection.

The Institute cooperates with international scientific and research institutions. The Industry Contact Point Industry 4.0 promotes participation in the Horizon Europe program, offering specialized training and workshops and helping in the selection of financing and partnership opportunities. Its activities focus on automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, photonics, cloud computing, 5G, cybersecurity, AR and VR.

The Poznań University of Life Sciences (PULS) is a leading Polish university in the field of life and agricultural-forestry sciences, as well as related economic and engineering-technical disciplines. Our university is called a “green university” because it is close to nature, ecology, and environmental management. The UPP structure includes 6 faculties, with 750 scientific staff conducting research in 10 leading scientific disciplines, mostly rated A+ and A. The PULS educates over 7,000 students and 120 PhD students. Educational programs are tailored to the challenges of the modern world, and its research sets new directions in agriculture, ecology, biotechnology, and life sciences. PULS graduates are globally respected specialists – leaders who shape the future in the natural, economic, and technological sectors. Thanks to its extensive research infrastructure and modern laboratories, the university conducts innovative, world-class research. University researchers actively participate in international research projects, collaborating with leading institutions and companies worldwide. In a recent ranking, 29 PULS employees were among the top 2% of the world’s most cited scientists. PULS manages over 14,500 hectares of land across 10 agricultural and forestry experimental plants and farms. This makes PULS a multidisciplinary source of innovation, expert knowledge, and solutions with high implementation potential. It is a key scientific partner for businesses in agriculture, forestry, the agri-food industry, and sectors related to quality of life and ecology, contributing to sustainable social development, respect for the natural environment, and the promotion of healthy eating. One of PULS’s latest scientific and educational initiatives, with a significant impact on the socio-economic environment, is the creation of the Green AI HUB – the Wielkopolska Center for Sustainable Artificial Intelligence.

The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals is a scientific institution conducting innovative research aligned with global trends. We focus on the development of new technologies, optimization of industrial processes, and modernization of production lines. Our areas of interest include recycling and environmentally friendly solutions.

We conduct research across the entire development cycle: from laboratory studies to pilot-scale and prototype-scale investigations covering all non-ferrous metals. We are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, accredited laboratories, and fully equipped industrial halls.

The Institute’s headquarters is located in Gliwice, while we also have branches in Skawina, Legnica, and Poznań. Our workforce comprises nearly 500 employees.

Within the Institute, there operates an Industry Contact Point Sustainable Economy, which provides support to entities wishing to apply for funding from Horizon Europe, through the organization of matchmaking and networking events as well as industry consultations. The activities of the Industry Contact Point are carried out free of charge thanks to funding from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Celebrating 75 years of academic excellence, the Military University of Technology (WAT) is a premier public university under the supervision of the Polish Ministry of National Defence. As an open technical university, WAT drives innovation across STEM and social sciences by implementing projects within prestigious national and international consortia resulting in cutting-edge defence and dual-use technologies. Our synergy with the defence industry regularly sweeps top honours at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce, including “Defender” and “State Security Leader” awards for technologies like the Quantum Key Distribution system, the OSU-35K Naval Weapon System, SAJNA radar, MSBS GROT rifle, “Drozd” WIG drone, “Borsuk” IFV, and “Perun” unmanned ground vehicle.

WB Group is currently Poland’s largest manufacturer offering communications and command technologies, as well as advanced solutions for armed forces worldwide in areas such as:

Surveillance and reconnaissance systems,

Battlefield command, communications and management systems,

Fire control systems,

Strike systems,

IT and cybersecurity systems,

Military equipment and modernisation.

The main advantage of the systems offered by the WB Group is their modularity and scalability. This enables the creation of numerous configurations combining all the Group’s products into a single comprehensive tool for managing situations on the modern multidimensional battlefield, tailored to the user’s needs. In its operations, the WB Group is driven by innovation, creating groundbreaking technological solutions. This business philosophy is reflected in a product range comprising solutions that are unique on a global scale, finding buyers in the most demanding markets.

Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), affiliated with the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, is the main organizer of the conference and one of the most important research and development institutions in Poland. For over thirty years, the Center has been connecting the world of advanced science with the needs of a modern economy, serving as a key node of the European Research Area and the operator of strategic e-infrastructure, including the PIONIER national broadband network and the High Performance Computing Center.

As a leader in digital transformation, PSNC is currently setting the directions for the development of quantum technologies. Within the strategic PIAST-Q initiative, the institution develops groundbreaking algorithms and prototypes that are set to revolutionize cybersecurity and advanced data analysis. The priority of these activities is to build technological sovereignty based on secure, Polish solutions that are becoming the foundation of Europe’s digital future.

The development of quantum innovations at PSNC is based on robust technological facilities, including the Polish Artificial Intelligence factory (Piast-AI) and advanced laboratories. Thanks to the experience gained in nearly 400 international projects, the Center successfully supports the process of prototyping and technology transfer, delivering ready-made solutions for industry, science, and society at every stage of their implementation.

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań is a renowned public university with research university status, recognized as one of the most important academic centers in Poland. The strength of AMU lies in the combination of over a century of tradition with dynamic development in the fields of science, technology, and international cooperation. The university employs nearly 3,000 academic staff and educates approximately 30,000 students, offering a wide range of fields of study (over 200)—from computer science, physics, and chemistry to social sciences and law. AMU possesses modern research infrastructure, advanced equipment, and an extensive teaching base located across three campuses, which facilitates the implementation of interdisciplinary projects and the introduction of innovative solutions. The foundation of the university’s activities is conducting high-level research and providing comprehensive education. These goals are achieved, among other things, through membership in the EPICUR European university alliance.
The university actively strives to develop partnership relations with business, public institutions, and international organizations, supporting the transfer of knowledge to society. The University aspires to be an attractive partner for IT companies, startups, and entities seeking research and development facilities. Its structure includes a unit—the University Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer—which handles these matters. The interdisciplinarity of research teams and access to highly qualified specialists enable the implementation of projects with high implementation potential.
UAM also emphasizes social responsibility, implementing activities that support sustainable development, equal opportunities, active engagement in community life, and the development of future competencies. As a result, it not only meets current market needs, but also makes it a stable, reliable, and long-term partner in the implementation of innovative, research and development, and social projects.

SWPS University excels in exploring the human mind, creativity, and social relations. We believe that through applying this expertise to address practical challenges of today and tomorrow we can learn to thrive in the world of new technologies and dynamic social change.

We are a leading higher education institution in Poland, excelling in Psychology, Law, Language and Literary Studies, Political Science and Administration, Cultural and Religious Studies, Sociology, Media and Communication Studies, Management, as well as Art, Design and Art Conservation.

With 30 research centers and over 150 research projects annually, we are one of the most active research universities in Poland. With over 20% of our publications in top world journals and over 2,400 papers in Scopus, SWPS University is a unique research-focused private University in CEE.