• How can we achieve sustainable development in the industry while preserving the human factor?:
  Exploring the intersection of technological advancement with human values and needs in the industry. How can we innovate without losing sight of the human aspect of work, and what benefits can this bring to both employers and employees?
• How do technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data contribute to the transformation of manufacturing processes?:
  An analysis of the influence of key technologies on shaping modern manufacturing processes. How can integrating these technologies accelerate production, improve product quality, and streamline operations?
• Human-machine interaction: How can technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) support workers in task execution, training, and problem-solving?:
  Discussion of the potential of AR and VR in enhancing the quality of workers’ tasks. How can these technologies assist in training, simulations, and daily tasks, while increasing safety and productivity?
• How can Industry 5.0 contribute to sustainable industrial development, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects?:
  Reflecting on the opportunities Industry 5.0 can offer in the context of sustainable development. How can technologies and innovations impact the industry’s environmental footprint, and how can they lead to social and economic benefits?
• What innovations and strategies can be implemented to reduce resource consumption, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector?:
  Introducing advanced technologies and operational strategies to minimize resource consumption. How can innovations in energy and materials lead to more efficient and sustainable production?
• Challenges related to cybersecurity and data protection in Industry 5.0. How can we ensure proper security measures for industrial infrastructure, communication networks, and industrial data?:
  A deep understanding of cybersecurity risks in modern industry. What strategies and technologies can be used to protect key assets and infrastructure against security threats?
• What skills and competencies are needed in the era of Industry 5.0, and how can we support the development of human capital in this context?:
  An analysis of skill and competency requirements necessary for workers in the era of Industry 5.0. What are the key abilities employers will be looking for, and what strategies can be employed to support the continuous education and development of workers?
• Adapting workers in the era of Industry 5.0: What are the main challenges and opportunities?:
  Examining how evolving technologies and production methods impact the daily duties and roles of workers. What are the key challenges in adapting workers to new tools and technologies? How can we assist workers in this transition, leveraging their experience and knowledge? What training and support will be essential to ensure smooth adaptation and increase employee engagement in the new industrial era?

• Emerging Threats in Defence and Cybersecurity: Analysis of the evolving landscape of threats in the fields of defence and cybersecurity. Discussion on emerging challenges posed by cyberattacks, data breaches, and hybrid warfare.
• Cybersecurity Strategies and Best Practices: Exploration of effective cybersecurity strategies and best practices for safeguarding critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and national security. Discussion on the importance of proactive measures such as risk assessment, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Defence and Cybersecurity: Examination of the applications and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in defence and cybersecurity. Discussion on leveraging AI and ML for threat detection, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Cyber Resilience and Incident Response: Exploration of cyber resilience strategies to minimize the impact of cyber incidents and ensure swift and effective response. Discussion on incident response frameworks, threat hunting, and post-incident analysis for continuous improvement.
• Defence Against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Examination of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to sophisticated cyberattacks. Discussion on threat intelligence sharing, threat hunting, and proactive defence measures.
• International Cooperation in Defence and Cybersecurity: Examination of the importance of international cooperation, information sharing, and collaboration in addressing global defence and cybersecurity challenges. International agreements, standards, and frameworks for promoting cybersecurity cooperation.
• Future Trends in Defence and Cybersecurity: Exploration of emerging technologies and future trends shaping the landscape of defence and cybersecurity. Discussion on the impact of technologies such as quantum computing, IoT, and 5G on defence and cybersecurity strategies.

• Understanding the Green Economy:
  Sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Discuss the importance of transitioning towards a green economy to address climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  Examine the role of the green economy in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understand how the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations can lead to a more sustainable and equitable future.
• Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies:
  Explore the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy. Discuss clean technologies, including energy-efficient systems, green building practices, and sustainable transportation solutions.
• Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency:
  Learn about the principles of a circular economy, which aims to minimize waste, promote recycling, and optimize resource use. Explore strategies for designing sustainable products, implementing circular supply chains, and reducing the environmental footprint.
• Sustainable Finance and Investment:
  Examine the role of finance and investment in supporting the transition to a green economy. Discuss sustainable investment practices, green bonds, impact investing, and integrating environmental and social factors into financial decision-making.
• Green Jobs and Skills:
  Explore the opportunities and challenges in the green job market. Discuss the skills and competencies required for the green economy, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, eco-design, and environmental management.
• Sustainable Consumption and Production:
  Examine the importance of promoting sustainable consumption patterns and responsible production methods. Discuss strategies for reducing waste, promoting eco-friendly products, and implementing sustainable business practices.
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:
  Explore the role of the green economy in mitigating climate change through emission reduction and carbon sequestration strategies. Discuss adaptation measures to address the impacts of climate change on communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure.
• Policy and Governance for a Green Economy:
  Examine the policy frameworks and governance structures needed to support the transition to a green economy. Discuss the role of international agreements, national policies, and stakeholder engagement in driving sustainable development.

• Understanding the Green Economy:
  Sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Discuss the importance of transitioning towards a green economy to address climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  Examine the role of the green economy in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understand how the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations can lead to a more sustainable and equitable future.
• Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies:
  Explore the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy. Discuss clean technologies, including energy-efficient systems, green building practices, and sustainable transportation solutions.
• Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency:
  Learn about the principles of a circular economy, which aims to minimize waste, promote recycling, and optimize resource use. Explore strategies for designing sustainable products, implementing circular supply chains, and reducing the environmental footprint.
• Sustainable Finance and Investment:
  Examine the role of finance and investment in supporting the transition to a green economy. Discuss sustainable investment practices, green bonds, impact investing, and integrating environmental and social factors into financial decision-making.
• Green Jobs and Skills:
  Explore the opportunities and challenges in the green job market. Discuss the skills and competencies required for the green economy, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, eco-design, and environmental management.
  Sustainable Consumption and Production:
  Examine the importance of promoting sustainable consumption patterns and responsible production methods. Discuss strategies for reducing waste, promoting eco-friendly products, and implementing sustainable business practices.
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:
  Explore the role of the green economy in mitigating climate change through emission reduction and carbon sequestration strategies. Discuss adaptation measures to address the impacts of climate change on communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure.
• Policy and Governance for a Green Economy:
  Examine the policy frameworks and governance structures needed to support the transition to a green economy. Discuss the role of international agreements, national policies, and stakeholder engagement in driving sustainable development.

• Space Industry as a Catalyst for Technological Innovation:
  Discuss the role of the space industry as a source of new technologies that are also applied in other sectors of the economy. Presentation of examples of space technologies, such as telescopes, satellites and sensors, which have found applications in terrestrial sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, environmental monitoring and many others.
• Start-ups, Private Ventures and Investments in the Space Industry:
  A discussion on the growing role of space start-ups and private investment in the development of new space technologies and space services. Discussion of the role of the private sector and commercialization in space and the challenges and benefits involved.
• Regulatory and Legal Challenges in the Space Industry:
  A discussion of legal aspects related to space exploration, including space law, liability rules and space mission safeguards.
• Space Industry and Sustainable Development:
  Discussion of the role of space technology and space exploration in the context of sustainable development, including environmental monitoring, access to space resources and other aspects. Discussion of the risks and challenges of space pollution, space debris and the need to protect the space environment.
• Space Economy and International Trade:
  Analysis of international trade relations and cooperation in the space field, including the geopolitical impact on the space industry

• Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Analytics in Urban Initiatives:
  How technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics are being used to optimise urban infrastructure and improve the quality of life for residents.
• Innovations in Public Transport, Electromobility and Smart Logistics:
  Presenting the latest innovations in public transport, electromobility, vehicle sharing and smart logistics to help create sustainable and efficient urban mobility.
• Adaptation and Infrastructure Strategies to Address Climate Challenges:
  How cities can implement adaptation strategies and develop infrastructure to minimise the risks associated with climate change and disasters.
• Building Resilience to Urban Crises:
  Analysing strategies and solutions that allow cities to build resilience to different crises, such as pandemics and social challenges.
• Financing Urban Innovation:
  Analysis of financing models for urban projects. Public-private partnerships in urban development and venture capital investment in urban technologies.
• Citizen Participation:
  Development of tools for public participation in urban life. Crowdsourcing in solving urban problems, creating urban communities.

• Banking Transformation and Resilience:
  Explore how banks are transforming their operations, business models, and customer experiences in response to digital disruption and changing consumer expectations. Address resilience strategies amid financial crises and disruptions.
• Global Economic Outlook:
  An overview of the current state of the global economy, including growth projections, trade dynamics, inflation trends, and factors affecting economic stability.
• Geopolitical Risks and Trade Relations:
  Examine geopolitical risks, trade tensions, and their effects on international trade and financial markets. Discuss strategies for managing risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties.
• Economic Recovery:
  Assess the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on various regions and factors such as the Ukraine war, and explore strategies to foster sustainable growth and resilience.
• Emerging Markets and Investment Opportunities:
  Focus on emerging economies and investment potential in various regions. Discuss factors affecting growth in emerging markets and opportunities for foreign investors.

• Financial Tech Trends and Innovations:
  Engage in discussions about the future of FinTech, including emerging technologies, potential disruptions, and the evolving financial landscape.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
  Examine how AI and machine learning are transforming various financial services, including fraud detection, credit scoring, and investment management.
• Cybersecurity:
  Address the increasing importance of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive financial data and protect against cyber threats.
• Data Analytics and Big Data:
  Analyze the use of data analytics and big data in financial decision-making, risk management, and customer insights.
• Building Digital Organizations:
  Discuss the transformation of traditional businesses into digital-first organizations. Explore the importance of digitalization in improving operational efficiency, customer engagement and decision-making. Address the challenges and opportunities in the journey toward becoming fully digital enterprises.
• Customer-Centric Digital Strategies:
  Highlight the significance of customer-centric approaches in designing digital financial products and services. Discuss how data analytics and user feedback can drive product innovation and improved customer experiences.
• Embedded Finance:
  Discuss how APIs and partnerships allow businesses to offer financial products and services, such as payments, loans, and insurance, to enhance their customer experience and drive additional revenue streams.
• International Collaboration:
  Explore the potential for cross-border collaboration and partnerships in the global digital finance landscape. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in establishing interconnected digital finance ecosystems.

• Ecommerce Trends and Innovations:
  Explore the latest trends in ecommerce, including emerging technologies, customer behavior, and new business models. Discuss innovations such as AI-powered personalization, voice commerce, augmented reality shopping experiences, and blockchain in supply chain management.
• Omnichannel Retailing:
  Discuss strategies for integrating online and offline channels to create a seamless shopping experience for customers. Explore how retailers can leverage data and analytics to optimize their omnichannel approach.
• Customer Experience and Engagement:
  Focus on ways to enhance customer experience at every touchpoint, from website design and user interface to customer support and post-purchase follow-up. Share best practices for building strong customer relationships and loyalty.
• Payment Solutions and Security:
  Address the latest advancements in payment technologies, including mobile payments, digital wallets, and contactless options. Also, highlight the importance of ensuring secure transactions and protecting customer data.
• Supply Chain and Logistics:
  Discuss the challenges and opportunities in supply chain management, including inventory optimization, last-mile delivery solutions, and sustainable practices. Explore the impact of disruptions like pandemics and natural disasters on supply chains.
• Data Analytics and AI for Retail:
  Explore how retailers can leverage big data and artificial intelligence to gain valuable insights, optimize pricing, improve inventory management, and predict customer behavior.
• Sustainability and Ethical Practices:
  Address the growing importance of sustainability and ethical considerations in retail. Discuss how businesses can implement eco-friendly practices and support social responsibility to meet customer demands.
• International Ecommerce and Cross-Border Trade:
  Share insights into expanding ecommerce businesses to international markets, dealing with cross-border regulations, and overcoming cultural barriers.
• Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention:
  Explore the importance of cybersecurity measures to protect both businesses and customers from potential data breaches and fraud.

• Ukraine’s path to NATO
• Chances for a political shift in Belarus
• Change in the Kremlin – is it possible?
• Ukraine, Belarus, Poland – common interests
• Poland, Ukraine – finding freedom from the past

• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, and Telemedicine in Shaping the Future of Healthcare:
  In the digital age, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and telemedicine hold immense potential in transforming healthcare. By employing these tools, we can achieve more accurate diagnostics, tailored therapies, and enhanced patient education. The challenge, however, lies in proper integration of these tools, understanding their potential limitations, and addressing related ethical and privacy concerns.
• Smart Processing of Medical Data:
  With the collection and analysis of vast amounts of medical data come great opportunities, such as early disease detection and treatment personalization. However, we must also consider the challenges associated with storing, securing, and interpreting this data.
• Breakthrough Technologies in the Digital Health Era:
  The advancing digitization of healthcare promises better treatment and diagnostics. However, it necessitates ongoing training of medical personnel, infrastructure adjustments, and contemplation on the ethics of deploying new technologies.
• Advancements in Pharmacy and Their Impact on Accelerating the Introduction of Innovative Drugs to the Market:
  Speeding up research and development processes might result in more effective and safer drugs being introduced to the market. But how do we balance the pace of innovation with the necessity of thorough clinical trials?
• Key Success Factors in Medical Innovations:
  Innovations are crucial for advancement in medicine, but implementing changes requires a well-thought-out strategy, team engagement, and adequate resources. What barriers often hinder healthcare innovations, and how can they be overcome?
• Strategies and Tools for Operational Optimization in Healthcare Facilities:
  Improving operations in medical institutions can lead to better resource utilization and higher quality of care. Yet, we need to consider which tools and strategies will be most effective in different medical environments.
• Enhancing Doctor-Patient Communication in the Digital Era:
  Communication is foundational for effective medical care. While technologies can facilitate information exchange, the key is to retain the human element in interactions between doctors and patients.
• Standards and Practices in Managing Quality in Healthcare:
  High-quality healthcare is a priority, but how best to measure and manage quality in a dynamic medical environment?
• Humanization in Medicine:
  Modern medicine relies on advanced technology, but at the heart of good care is an empathetic approach to the patient. How do we maintain a balance between technique and the human aspect in treatment?

• The role of community and interpersonal connections in mental health:
  Humans are social beings, and the quality and depth of their relationships with others have a direct impact on their well-being and mental health. What are the benefits of strong social bonds? What risks does isolation carry? How can we build healthy relationships in a rapidly changing world?
  Professional burnout: symptoms, causes, and coping strategies:
  In an era of constant accessibility and increasing pressures at work, professional burnout has become a common problem. Discussing symptoms, risk factors, and techniques that aid in prevention and dealing with this phenomenon.
• Hallucinogens in therapy – potential and challenges:
  An increasing number of studies indicate the potential benefits of using hallucinogens in the therapy of certain mental disorders. A review of current research, benefits, risks, and challenges associated with incorporating these substances into clinical practice.
• Wellbeing in the workplace – How to create a healthy and productive work environment:
  With a growing understanding of the importance of mental health, there is an increasing emphasis on creating work environments that support employee wellbeing. Discussing best practices, strategies, and tools promoting well-being at work, as well as analyzing the business benefits of caring for the mental health of the team.
• Artificial intelligence and mental health – Challenges and possibilities:
  Artificial intelligence already plays a key role in many aspects of our lives, including diagnosing and treating mental disorders. What are the potential benefits and risks associated with implementing AI in the field of mental health? Reviewing modern tools, applications, and platforms based on AI aimed at supporting mental health, and an analysis of ethical dilemmas associated with their use.
• Colleagues relationships and violence in school: Impact on children and adolescents’ mental health:
  Relationships with colleagues play a crucial role in the psychological and social development of children and adolescents. Negative interactions, such as bullying or peer violence, can have long-term consequences for mental health. Discussing the mechanisms behind conflicts in school settings, their consequences, and strategies for prevention and intervention. How can schools, parents, and the community collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment for all students?
• Access to Mental Health Services: Barriers and Solutions:
  Despite the rising awareness of mental health issues, many individuals still face significant barriers to accessing the care they need. This topic explores the various challenges faced by different populations in seeking mental health services, from socio-economic barriers to cultural stigmas. Additionally, it delves into potential solutions and strategies to improve accessibility, emphasizing collaborative efforts from governments, healthcare providers, and communities.

• Demographic Changes:
  How do demographic changes, such as aging and migration, affect social structures and educational systems?
• Sustainable development of societies:
  How to ensure harmony between socioeconomic development and environmental protection? How can technological innovation, ecological economics, and lifestyle changes support the creation of societies that are both economically dynamic and ecologically sustainable?
• Geopolitics and the Future of Societies:
  An analysis of the impact of geopolitical change on the development and stability of societies around the world. Analysis of international cooperation in the context of dealing with global challenges such as pandemics, climate change or other key threats.
• Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Modern Society:
  How the development of artificial intelligence is changing the daily lives of societies, including in areas such as labor, education, health care, communications and more.

• Fair to Women: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future:
  Key challenges faced by women in the modern world and ways to overcome these barriers in various sectors of society. From inequalities in the business realm, through gaps in access to education, to cultural stereotypes hindering women’s development.
• The Power of Female Leadership: How Women Shape the Contemporary Business World:
  We will delve into the unique traits of female leadership that are key to success in today’s business environment. We’ll examine how the female approach to decision-making, empathy, and communication impacts organizations, driving them toward innovation and lasting change.
• Breaking Stereotypes: Challenges and Successes in Defying Traditional Gender Roles:
  Gender stereotypes have long influenced our communities. We will discuss how individuals from various cultures have broken free from these traditional roles, the challenges they’ve faced, and the successes they’ve achieved.
• Technology as a Tool for Empowering Women: How Modern Solutions Support Emancipation:
  In today’s world, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the future. We’ll explore how diverse technological tools – from apps to educational platforms – can be utilized to strengthen women’s positions, promote their rights, and open doors to new opportunities.
• Female Strength in Entrepreneurship: Success Stories and Inspiration for Future Leaders:
  Inspiring tales of female entrepreneurs, how they transformed challenges into successes, and how supporting women in business can lead to global economic growth. What traits and skills helped them stand out against the competition?
• Inter-gender Relations: Collaboration or Competition?:
  How men and women can work together towards gender equality, forging relationships based on mutual respect, collaboration, and transforming traditional roles in society. Moreover, the importance of communication in inter-gender relationships: how listening and mutual understanding can foster harmonious relations.
• Strengthening Male Allies in the Pursuit of Gender Equality: Engaging Men in the Fight for Equal Rights:
  How to educate and engage men in women’s issues, raising awareness of problems, seeking shared solutions, and how men can be active participants in the gender equality movement. How to involve men in the dialogue: methods and techniques for effective communication on gender equality.

• Leadership in the Age of Technology:
  How technological innovation is impacting the way we lead organisations and inspire people to succeed? How can leaders develop their AI skills? What are the key competencies and skills needed by leaders in the AI era?
• Sustainable Leadership:
  How can business goals be integrated with environmental and social responsibility to create long-term value?
• Leadership in the Age of Change:
  How to deal with rapid change and uncertainty in today’s business environment? How to be a flexible and adaptive leader? How do developments in artificial intelligence affect the roles and skills of leaders? What are the new challenges and opportunities of leadership in the AI era?
• Values-based Leadership:
  What are the key values and ethical principles that should guide leaders? How do we integrate these values in decision-making and building organisational culture? How can leaders take responsibility for the consequences of using AI? What are the challenges of transparency, integrity and accountability in the context of AI?
• Leadership in the Era of Remote Working:
  How to adapt your leadership skills to remote working? How to build trust and effective communication in distributed teams?
• Leadership in Industries Dominated by Artificial Intelligence:
  What are the specific skills and competencies of leaders in industries where AI is playing an increasing role? How to manage projects related to the implementation of artificial intelligence? What are the best practices for managing AI projects and effectively exploiting the potential of this technology?

• Generative AI algorithms in marketing and business – a landscape after the storm. The honeymoon of marketing and business with AI is over. As it often happens in life, the time has come to verify the promises that warmed the imagination by the cold reality. What is really left of the revolutionary changes it was supposed to bring AI in business? Has the world of AI tools really turned out to be as ready-to-use as it seemed a few months ago? Does AI really affect the structure of employment and employee competencies? Does it transform business as quickly and significantly as predicted?
• The future of digital marketing without cookies. Intemperance in consumption by marketing “3rd party cookies” led to their end. What is the future of advertising and selling online without cookies? Are Polish companies aware and ready for changes? Are we facing a revision of the business approach to the data of users of digital products and services?
• Zero-knowledge Proof tech – do we need to know and trust each other to communicate and trade online? Is there an alternative to central centers confirming our identity? How to distinguish who is a human and who is an algorithm in a network full of Digital Identities?
• Neo Nihilists versus proponents of a sustainable future. Climate changes visible to the naked eye motivate some people to make more responsible shopping choices and put pressure on business to accelerate its ecological transformation. For others, they are proof that it’s too late, nothing can be done, all we have to do is take away from life all the best it has to offer. Which of these forces will dominate the consumer choices of future customers? Is it possible to combine the pleasant with the useful in the above light?
• Big Data in Marketing. How to use Big Data to create innovative projects that serve people and the brand?
  Consumers of the future – people with disabilities. One in six inhabitants of the Earth is a person with some type of disability (sometimes not a consequence of illness or accident, but, for example, age). The value of services and products for them is growing globally by 7% annually. Modern technologies offer them greater inclusivity, working better than before to improve the comfort of their lives. Do Polish companies see a valuable customer in this group? How (im)mature is the domestic market? What does business do for consumers who some say will be a more important customer of the future than Generation Z along with Generation Silver?
• The biggest influencer in the world – Nature. In times of global climate change, the biggest influence on the shopping choices of millions of customers around the world is not some Social Media personality but… the weather. Until recently, it was important only for selected business categories directly related to it. Today, its influence is much wider. How much confusion does it cause in business? How much does it influence the attitudes and behavior of consumers?

• New technologies and investing in art:
  How do new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence affect investing in art? What are the benefits and dangers in using technology for trading, authenticity and managing art collections?
• The digital revolution in art and generative art: how is digital technology affecting the production, distribution and reception of art? What new tools and platforms are being used by artists to experiment and create new forms of expression? How does AI affect the interaction between viewer and artwork?
• Culture in the Age of Algorithms:
  How do AI algorithms affect the production and consumption of culture? What are the challenges of personalising and filtering cultural content using AI? How can we ensure equal access to arts and culture for all people, regardless of their social, cultural background? What are the implications for diversification and access to diverse forms of culture?
• Copyright in the AI age:
  What are the challenges of security and intellectual property protection in the digital age? To analyse the complexity of situations that arise in the context of generating, reproducing and sharing artworks created using AI algorithms. Delving into the legal issues and seeking solutions that will ensure adequate protection for creators and balance between technological innovation and copyright in the AI era.
• The art market in a global context:
  How does globalisation affect culture, the art market and investing in art? What are the differences between different art markets around the world and how to understand cultural and regional differences in the context of art investment? What are the investment opportunities in emerging art markets?
• Sustainability in the cultural sector:
  How can the cultural sector contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals? What are examples of arts and cultural projects that are committed to environmental protection, social justice and ethical production?

• Startups’ response to the need for inclusivity:
  Startups focused on creating solutions to support inclusivity are committed to providing technologies that make everyday life easier for people with disabilities, and are sharing their knowledge and experience to raise awareness of the issue.
• Diversity and equality in VC funding:
  In recent years, there has been an increase in initiatives and programmes to promote diversity and equality in equity funds and to support women in the VC sector. The presence of women in VC is becoming increasingly important to create equal opportunities and increase the diversity of investment perspectives.
• Startups and war:
  Startups are engaging in humanitarian efforts and war operations, using technology to improve the situation in conflict-affected areas. They are creating innovative solutions to help in crisis and war situations.
• AI in the startup ecosystem:
  Startups using AI and tools such as Chat GPT are becoming more prevalent in the startup ecosystem, enabling the development of innovative solutions based on machine intelligence. Startups using AI-based solutions have the potential to revolutionise a variety of industries, including areas such as communications, customer service, data analytics and more.
• Foreign market technology slowdown and the Polish startup market:
  A foreign market technology slowdown may affect the Polish startup market, limiting access to foreign investment and growth opportunities for Polish startups. Polish startups may face difficulties in expanding into foreign markets due to restrictions caused by the economic slowdown abroad.
• ESG strategy in the startup ecosystem:
  ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy and sustainable business practices are playing an increasingly important role among startups and venture capital funds.
  There is a growing public and investor awareness of the social and environmental impact of startups. Startups and VC funds that focus on ESG strategy seek to balance financial goals with social and environmental goals, aiming to create positive social change and protect the environment.
• Corporate-Startup Collaborations:
  There is currently an increase in corporate venture capital, accelerator programmes and collaborations between startups and already established corporations. Such collaborations can bring startups access to the knowledge, resources and expertise of corporations, while corporations can gain from the innovation and flexibility of startups. However, there are challenges related to differences in organisational cultures, approaches to risk and decisions that need to be taken into account to succeed in such collaborations.
• Regulation of startups:
  The development of startups often encounters regulatory challenges, such as technology industry regulations, data protection or funding. It is crucial to find the right balance that allows startups to grow while ensuring security, transparency and fairness in the operation of these businesses.

DESIGN MANIFESTO vol. 2 – a continuation of the first manifesto on the Polish market devoted to design. Our manifesto consists of 6 values: COURAGE, FREEDOM, RESPONSIBILITY, DIVERSITY, EYES WIDE OPEN, UNLEARNING. Today we announce that… 2024 is the year of RESPONSIBILITY and INSPIRATION. In this thematic track, you will learn how to design your business well, taking advantage of trends and change signals. Thanks to non-obvious combinations of speakers from various fields – business, science, art – you will learn about business opportunities inspired by the reality that surrounds us. You will gain tools and motivation to introduce real changes in your organization. We ask questions and question the status quo, because real change results from searching, observing and leaving one’s comfort zone. Get to know two thematic blocks:

RESPONSIBILITY How to create a responsible business that uses overproduction of goods? Are we able to eliminate the negative impact on the natural environment at every stage of design work? Is CSR only part of the organization’s strategy? How to base business goals on social responsibility? Does corporate social responsibility contribute to the well-being of employees? How to cope with the dynamics of the times and strive for sustainable leadership? Is it possible to create organizational values based on CSR? Practical tool pills to implement in your organization.

GET INSPIRED with your EYES WIDE OPEN How to look for non-obvious inspirations and signals of change? Does the environment influence the business model? How to keep your eyes open and notice signs of change? How to work with trends in the context of your organization to make it more competitive and innovative? How is the line between the worlds of business, art and science blurring? Should every organization have a team of “scouts” who notice changes and challenge the status quo? And is it necessary to leave the comfort zone? Tools and knowledge pills to inspire you.

• A friendly and wise state that works. That’s how we want to live. To fulfill our plans. To educate ourselves. To develop businesses. How can we make the state like that? We need wise citizens and wise public policies. Only in this way can we use the time and space we live in effectively and with future generations in mind. Modern and inclusive education. Universities that align with the implementation of public missions and international strategies. A state that supports mental health and the well-being of its citizens. A public administration collaborating with civil society. These are the topics and areas from which we can start building a friendly and wise state, where science and education find their place, and citizens actively participate in designing and implementing public policies. A state in which entrepreneurship and economic freedom are supported through wise public policies.
• Education as a public policy fostering entrepreneurship: schools. Education is a prerequisite for a wise and friendly state. Education that develops critical and analytical thinking should be the foundation of education from its very beginnings. What impact does well-prepared public policy in the field of education have on the functioning of an entrepreneurial society? What should schools be like so that those learning in them become responsible for themselves and others, proactive citizens, and contribute to the creation of a well-functioning state in the future?
• Education as a public policy fostering entrepreneurship: universities. Universities are institutions of science and education that have an important social role to fulfill – through education, the creation of science and art, as well as their public activities and cooperation with businesses serving society. The significant role of modern universities responding to the needs of the environment and influencing the changes taking place in that environment requires strengthening and supporting by the public policy of a wise state, fairly funding access to high-quality education, supporting scientific research, and implementing its results in business.
• Mental health as a public policy. Mental health and well-being are not just individual matters. This is a topic increasingly raised in the context of business activities, where people are seen as the greatest asset. Strengthening mental health requires systemic actions to support those in need of help and to build competencies where they are needed. The most cost-effective support is effective support. To achieve this, thoughtful public policy in the area of health treated as a priority is needed.Rule of law state and civil society. A rule of law state that supports citizens, their agency, entrepreneurship, provides space for the realization of individual aspirations, and at the same time is just. A state open to international cooperation and cultural diversity. How to create structures of such a state, where the well-being of citizens is at the center of action? How can citizens co-create a wise, friendly state that allows for the realization of plans? How to support economic freedom and entrepreneurship? These are questions worth answering so that we can live in a friendly, wise, well-functioning state.