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Poland. Business Forward

2nd-3rd October

PGE Narodowy, Warsaw

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Poland. Business Forward

2nd-3rd October

PGE Narodowy, Warsaw

Are you thinking about developing your business?

PAIH Business Forum is just for you!

PAIH Business Forum is an event organized for the SME sector and its partners - representatives of regions and development institutions. It is an event for entrepreneurs who want to develop, are looking for new solutions and ideas. Especially for those who are planning or have already started to expand into foreign markets. PAIH Business Forum is a unique opportunity to personally meet PAIH experts from over 70 foreign markets, receive practical knowledge and make business contacts.
Here you will learn about ready-made solutions and the support tools PAIH offers.

Participation in the event is free of charge
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in numbers

6000

participants

410

experts

69

Meeting points

3700

meetings

85

workshops and panels

11

stages

left to the event:
Wydarzenie się rozpoczęło!

Zakres tematyczny

Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 16:15-17:15

Digital innovations in lifescience – an opportunity for Polish companies

Digital innovation in life science means not only faster development of new drugs, but also the acceleration of processes related to health . However, it is worth considering how much can still be achieved thanks to digital transformation, can it be an opportunity for Polish companies to conquer foreign markets? This and other questions will be answered by PAIH’s experts and invited guests during a discussion panel on the development of the life science segment.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 16:15-17:15

Doing business in Ukraine under war conditions

What is happening to the Ukrainian economy, despite the ongoing full-scale war, is a peculiar phenomenon. In a further year of the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian economy is still working, and not badly. However, in order to maintain this state of affairs, it is necessary to take measures to maintain its functioning and stimulate further development. For Ukraine's survival, it is necessary to attract foreign investment.

Many companies with Polish capital are aware of this and have been for years conducting and successfully developing their operations on the Ukrainian market . A large number of them have already survived a number of political, economic and social crises, coming out of them unscathed – maintaining or even increasing their market potential. What makes them fight and be ready to continue fighting for presence in the Ukrainian market, even in the face of such an extreme threat as war? What were the reasons for entrepreneurs who decided to set up a company in Ukraine after February 24, 2022? What opportunities and challenges are currently facing Polish business in Ukraine? What support can entrepreneurs count on and what risks must they take into account when deciding to operate on the Ukrainian market? These and other important questions will be answered by our invited guests.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 16:15-17:15

The future of trade relations with China

China's economic recovery after the Corona virus pandemic and the extended period of restrictive zero-COVID policy turned out to be much weaker than the authorities in Beijing had assumed. Combined with the increase in global tensions in international politics, the picture of economic relations with the Middle Kingdom is far more pessimistic than it was 5 years ago.

Is China still a promising market for Polish exporters and an attractive location for new investments? What potential is hidden in the Middle Kingdom and in its still dynamically growing in wealth society? We will answer these and other questions during the discussion panel. The invited experts will also talk about how the analysis of long-term trends defining the future of the Chinese economy has become a key element of the right business strategy.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 15:00-16:00

Challenges for Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries in Central and Eastern Europe

The HoReCa and FMCG industry is growing rapidly, but at the same time it faces many challenges. The specificity of the sector, the dynamics of commodity turnover and the competitiveness of both market segments means that companies operating in these industries must be ready for constant changes. Entrepreneurs who want to stay on the market are forced to constantly adapt their offer to emerging trends, seasonality of orders and consumer expectations. The key factors currently shaping demand include, among other things, the growing interest in organic and natural products, sustainable development and social responsibility, and the growing role of e-commerce.

We invite you to a discussion panel, during which we will discuss the challenges currently faced by Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries. The invited experts will also present the main factors affecting the reduction in the competitiveness of the Polish offer, among other things. the continuing rising prices of raw materials and energy costs, particularly strongly affecting the HoReCa industry, as well as issues resulting from legislative changes, such as new packaging requirements.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 15:00-16:00

India – challenges and opportunities for Polish business

In recent years India has been the fastest growing large economy in the world. According to numerous analyses, the Indian market will become the second largest economy in the Asia-Pacific region and in the next few years the third largest in the world, by 2030. In terms of GDP, India will then surpass such powers as Japan and Germany. As expected, in the next decade the middle class in this country will also have doubled and increased from 400 to 800 million people.

For Polish entrepreneurs, India is a destination with great potential, but also numerous challenges. This dynamic and forward-looking market is surrounded by a number of trade barriers and cultural differences that hinder success. So how do we find our way into the hearts and wallets of Indian consumers in this complex picture? Understanding the nature of the challenges identified is an excellent first step. Our experts will tell you more about this during this panel.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 15:00-16:00

Artificial intelligence – development, opportunities and threats for Polish business

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly a new "megatrend" that creates great opportunities, but also brings numerous challenges. The use of AI will transform not only entertainment or education, but will also force radical changes in the operations of companies. Virtually all industries, not only IT, are facing a real revolution. The question is, then, how will Polish business adapt to these new realities?

As part of the discussion panel, PAIH’s experts together with invited guests will focus on this topic and raise issues such as the dangers of the development of artificial intelligence. They will also answer the question of how the world has changed since ChatGPT became widely available almost two years ago, talk about what is regulated by the recently introduced AI Act regulation by the EU and present the possibilities of using AI to develop the Polish economy.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 15:00-16:00

How to safely deliver goods to Central Asia? Exports in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has significantly affected supply chains in this region of the world. The wide range of sanctions imposed on Russia meant that Polish companies had to find new export routes to Central Asia. Exporters now have to take into account the increased risks associated with political instability, currency volatility and potential payment problems. The war has also caused many companies to look for alternative routes, bypassing conflict zones. As a result, multimodal transport and routes through the Caucasus, Turkey, Iran and Kazakhstan have gained in importance. However, this solution increased the time and costs of transport and insurance.

We invite you to a panel during which experts will talk about the current risks and costs of transporting goods from Poland to Central Asian countries and answer the question of whether the Central Asian region is still an attractive destination for Polish exporters in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 13:45-14:45

The specificity of Latin American markets

Latin America, which has great potential is still an undiscovered destination for Polish entrepreneurs. Latin American countries, with about 650 million inhabitants, are a huge and friendly market with few formal barriers. Cooperation between the LATAM region and EU countries is largely based on free trade agreements. Latin American markets are also often less competitive, which means that fewer competitors have to be defeated in the fight for export success.

Experts from PAIH's Foreign Trade Offices, the Ministry of Development and Technology and representatives of Polish companies operating in Latin America will talk about the opportunities and challenges related to export to Latin American countries and the characteristics of the region.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 13:45-14:45

E-export – how to quicky and effectively sell e-commerce abroad?

The potential of foreign sales in e-commerce is not decreasing, but quite the opposite. The digitalization of exports has a positive effect on the optimization of numerous processes in business. Thanks to e-export, many companies can even build their business model from scratch. It opens up new, unlimited sales opportunities and enables you to reach millions of customers around the world.

During this panel, the invited guests, together with PAIH’s experts, will talk about how to take the first steps in cross-border online sales and which markets to choose in order to succeed. They will also answer the question of how to build an effective strategy and introduce the history of marketplaces.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 13:45-14:45

Slovenia – investment and trade opportunities for Polish entrepreneurs (panel partially in English)

Slovenia is one of the most developed countries in Central Europe. It has one of the highest GDP per capita rates in the region, a well-educated workforce, and high-quality infrastructure. The country also systematically records high trade surpluses and has a strategic location between the Balkans and Western Europe. Poland and Slovenia have also been members of the European Union for many years, which has had a positive impact on the dynamics of our trade cooperation. This guarantees the free movement of goods, services, people and capital between our countries.

We encourage you to participate in this panel, during which the most important issues related to bilateral Polish-Slovenian cooperation will be discussed. Participation in the discussion will also be a unique opportunity to talk directly and exchange experiences with representatives of Slovenian companies such as, among others, from the ICT, pharmaceutical, construction and logistics industries.

List of Slovenian companies »
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 13:45-14:45

Poland-Central Asia – the undiscovered potential for economic cooperation

Central Asia is a region rich in resources with booming economies and growing demand for innovation and investment. Despite this, economic cooperation between Poland and the local markets has still not reached its full potential.

We invite you to take part in a discussion panel, during which we will examine the opportunities and challenges faced by Polish companies interested in expanding into the markets of Central Asia. Sectors with the greatest potential for growth and cooperation will be among the issues raised by our experts, these will be: energy, infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Political and economic conditions and initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation; practical aspects of doing business in Central Asia, including regulatory issues, cultural differences and strategies for effective business networking will also be discussed. Examples of the successes of Polish companies in the region and the lessons that can be learned from their experiences will be given.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 12:30-13:30

Green technologies and eco-innovations as an export potential for Polish entrepreneurs

Investments in green technologies are growing year by year. Polish eco-innovations, especially those devoted to energy, have a huge potential for development on foreign markets. Accelerating the regulatory framework, and thus increasing the demand of manufacturers and public entities for specific solutions, opens up significant prospects for Polish companies. In the face of the challenges related to climate change, Polish companies are already setting new paths of development, successfully combining environmental care with innovation, and things can only get better.

We invite you to take part in this panel in which we will consider together with experts, how to use Polish innovation in the green technology sector and answer the question of how State Institutions can support the development of Polish companies in this sector on foreign markets.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 12:30-13:30

The cosmetics market – opportunities and barriers

Polish cosmetic brands are well known all over the world. This is because the Polish cosmetics industry is dynamically developing and constantly evolving, responding to changing trends, consumer preferences and new technologies. Due to the sectors high competitiveness, Polish manufacturers are constantly improving the quality of their products.

As part of this panel, experts will present strategies for effective expansion into specific markets. They will present models of export to countries such as Mexico and China, but also look at our close neighbours – the Czech Republic. Other European destinations will also be discussed. Experts will talk about how to gain the attention of the Italian consumer.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 12:30-13:30

Export conditions in the era of global conflicts and war

Armed conflicts have a significant impact on global supply chains. Wars can lead to their rupture and, ultimately, to permanent relocation. Due to geopolitical uncertainties, commodities take longer to reach specific markets, as a result leading to losses.

The aim of this panel will be to illustrate in detail how war conflicts affect the dynamics and structure of foreign trade on the example of several markets, among others, those of Israel, Ukraine and Algeria. The issues will be presented based on the experience of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Offices employees and experts from respected opinion centres.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 12:30-13:30

Sustainable construction in the Nordic Region

Environmental issues, innovative technologies and legal regulations currently play a key role in the sustainable development of the construction industry. During this panel, experts from various construction sectors will discuss how these elements shape the contemporary approach to this industry, especially in the context of their experience from Nordic markets.

The discussion will focus on the benefits and challenges of implementing sustainable practices in Poland. The panellists will present examples of administrative and institutional solutions, such as certifications and good practices, that can be adapted to the Polish market. An important point will also be the discussion of modern technologies, including wooden construction technology. The aim of this panel is to create a comprehensive picture of the challenges and benefits associated with the introduction of sustainable solutions in the Polish construction industry, with an emphasis on practical examples and the possibilities of their application.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 11:15-12:15

ESG – building the competitiveness of Polish exporters in Europe and on non-EU markets

Today, sustainable business is no longer a matter of willingness to participste, but a necessity. From this year, the largest companies are required by an EU directive to prepare annual ESG reports, which must include references to environmental, social and corporate governance issues. In the coming years, this obligation will be extended to ever smaller entities.

As part of this discussion panel, we will consider how EU regulations on sustainable development and ESG reporting affect the competitiveness of Polish exporters (primarily the SME segment) both on European and non-EU markets. Experts will also answer the question of how Polish exporters should prepare for these regulations.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 11:15-12:15

The food industry – is there a place for Polish products on shelves abroad?

Poland is one of the largest producers and exporters of food in Europe. Our food has a reputation abroad of being healthy and safe. Polish fruit, mushrooms, poultry and milk products are popular around the world. However, the position of leader is not eternal. In the current economic conditions, the Polish food industry is facing the challenge of developing and maintaining its presence on international markets.

We invite you to participate in this panel, which will be an excellent opportunity to analyse the changes in the landscape of world trade. During the discussion PAIH’s experts will share their observations on the future of Polish brands in the food sector.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 11:15-12:15

Innovative technologies in offshore wind energy. Hydrogen, the technology of the future – new opportunities for Polish companies

We are at a key moment in the development of offshore wind energy. The European offshore market is accelerating rapidly, and Poland has the potential to become an offshore wind energy hub for the whole of Europe.

We invite you to participate in this panel on innovations, new technologies and trends in the field of offshore wind energy. The discussion will be an opportunity to discuss key issues related to the development of this sector. Panel participants will look at the most interesting and sought-after innovations and challenges facing the offshore market.
Hall: Conference Rooms (level +2), 02.10, 11:15-12:15

The Polish construction market – do we have a chance to export?

According to analysts, the Polish construction industry, after record profits for the last three years, has found itself briefly, in a period of slowdown. According to predictions, the difficulties are to pass next year. The outlook for the rest of the decade also look favourable.

We encourage you to participate in a discussion panel aimed at assessing the current situation of the Polish construction sector and indicating possible directions of expansion. Experts will also talk about what awaits us in the future, among other things, investments in the area of construction and infrastructure, the impact of the geopolitical situation on current supply chains and competition on international markets. Among the issues discussed will be, the labour market, education, innovation and new technologies in the field of construction.

    Speakers

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    Alina Powała

    An entrepreneur with academic experience (PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence). An expert who helps companies from various industries take advantage of the growing possibilities of artificial intelligence to gain a competitive advantage. At QED Software, she is responsible for the product portfolio, as well as the processes that support the successful introduction of AI products to the market. As a scientist, she has contributed to many prestigious publications and received a special award in 2016 for an outstanding theoretical dissertation on artificial intelligence.
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    Piotr Brewiński

    Attorney-at-law, founder and Deputy Chairman of the Foundation for Financial Innovation FinTech Poland. He has been professionally involved in the banking and payment sector for several years. An expert in the field of banking law, payment services and systems, electronic banking, who participates in legislative work on the most important regulations in the area of the banking sector and the payment services market. A graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration from the University of Warsaw. He also holds a diploma from the University of Cambridge - Diploma in an Introduction to English Law and the Law of the European Union. Member of the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Warsaw.
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    Xawery Konarski

    Senior Partner and Co-Founder of Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners. An expert with over 25 years experience in the law of new technologies. Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications. Chairman of the New Technologies Law Association. Legal advisor to the Association of Internet Industry Employers IAB Poland and the Polish Insurance Association. Member of the Sectoral Council for Telecommunications and Cybersecurity Competences and the Advertising Ethics Committee of the Union of Associations of the Advertising Council. He is also an arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Internet Domains at the Polish Institute of Information and Technology and the Editor-in-Chief of the "New Technologies Law Quarterly" published by C.H.Beck. A Lecturer at postgraduate studies in the field of new technologies law and personal data protection.
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    Jacek Figuła

    Head of Sales at Billon. Investor and entrepreneur in cybersecurity. Previously, for over 25 years, he was the head of sales, in among others, at Cisco and Nortel.
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    Juliusz Gojło

    Head of Department at the Ministry of Development and Technology. For 30 years, he worked as an analyst and diplomat in the Middle East and Africa. His main professional interests are the impact of sanctions on national economies, Iran-Russia economic relations and the Middle East in Western politics and economy.
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    Władysław Komarnicki

    Senator of the Republic of Poland. Since 2023, Deputy Chairman of the Climate and Environment Committee in the Senate. Polish construction entrepreneur, politician and sports activist, former Chaiman of the Stal Gorzów Wielkopolski speedway club.
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    Borys Stokalski

    An entrepreneur, investor, manager and advisor. Enthusiast of the transformative potential of digital technologies, with over thirty years of experience in using technology for business innovation. Co-founder and long-term Chairman of the board of the Infovide-Matrix group. Since 2016, he has been a partner of RETHINK. Expert of international think tanks - Cutter Consortium and Global Partnership for AI. A graduate of computer science from the University of Warsaw.
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    Michał Szymański

    Director for Strategic Development of New Markets in Polish Payment Standard. Throughout his professional life, he has been associated with the payments market, mainly in the field of business development and strategy. For many years he worked at KIR, where for over 10 years he was the vice-president of the management board responsible, for among other things, the clearing systems. He has also worked for consulting companies such as Accenture and PwC. He is the Vice President of BLIK Romania and a member of the board of BLIK SK. An economist by education, a graduate of the University of Warsaw. He holds a PhD from the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Michał Bielewicz

    Founder of Salvane and Trademark Partners. Professionally associated with China and Asia, he has been living in Shanghai for over 14 years. Author of publications on sales to China. Expert with many years of experience, manager, speaker, blogger.
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    Dominika Śmietana

    Coordinator for the Swedish Market at Mota-Engil Central Europe S.A. For almost ten years, she has been helping companies from the construction and manufacturing sectors in their foreign expansion. She gained experience with the largest entities in the industry. She has successfully operated in the field of road, railway and residential construction, as well as steel structures, concrete and wooden prefabrication. She has extensive experience, in among others, the field of acquiring and conducting relationships with clients, developing foreign strategy, project management, as well as marketing and sales. A graduate of Scandinavian Studies at the SWPS University and the University of Gdańsk. She is fluent in Swedish and English.
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    Ewelina Roziewska

    Pekabe Project Manager. She specializes in the sale and implementation of construction projects in prefabricated technology on the Polish and Swedish markets. She has many years of experience in the industry, having worked on a variety of construction projects, from small residential projects to large commercial and industrial projects. Her professional interests focus on modern technologies and innovative solutions that can contribute to the sustainable development of construction. she actively follows the trends and opportunities that the construction sector offers in the context of reducing the carbon footprint.
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    Bartek Dobosz

    Owner of the Polish SKB group. Deputy Chairman of the Royal Sail Investment Group. Founder of the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A Manager with many years of experience in the engineering, production and logistics industry. A supporter of unconventional solutions who supports startups and modern technology. A graduate of the University of Business in Nowy Sącz and the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Magdalena Rowińska

    Deputy Director in the Export Support Department of the National Support Centre for Agriculture. An expert with many years of experience. She has been associated with the agricultural sector since 2011, when she started working at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union in Brussels.
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    Adam Piotrowski

    Chairman of VIGO Photonics and member of the authorities of the Polish Photonics Technology Platform, member of the management board of EPIC (European Photonics Industrial Consortium) and member of the supervisory board of Creotech Instruments and SDS Optics. Member of the Strategic Advisory Group for European Commission on Qiantum Flagship. Involved in the development of the deep tech community. Author of many scientific publications on methods of production and applications of infrared detectors. A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology, where in 2002 he obtained a master's degree in electronic engineering. In 2008, he obtained a PhD in technical sciences at the Military University of Technology.
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    Jakub Kamiński

    Senior Consultant at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency involved in the promotion of the Polish economy on Asian markets. Analyst at the Boym Institute. A graduate of international relations at the University of Warsaw. He is interested in changes in the politics and economy of India and China. His articles, statements and interviews appeared, in among others, Rzeczpospolita, WNP.PL, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
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    Maciej J. Nowakowski

    Operational Director of PPTF - Polish Technology Platform of Photonics, Director of microEPC - Microelectronics, Electronics and Photonics Cluster. Expert in business development and international cooperation. He gained professional experience, in among others, the Ministry of National Defence, the Chancellery of the Sejm and the Supreme Administrative Court. He also worked as a manager in the Polish and European technology industry. He has extensive experience in international security, European integration, cooperation structures, business development and market strategies. A graduate of law and national security studies.
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    Grzegorz Sinacki

    A Counsellor in the Department of Trade and International Cooperation in the Department of Elimination of Barriers and Business Relations at the Ministry of Development and Technology. A Civil servant with many years of experience in working in state administration. He specializes in broadly understood EU and WTO trade policy. As part of the European Union's trade policy, as a delegate of Poland, he participates in the meetings of the Market Access Committee (MAAC). At the World Trade Organization (WTO) level, as part of the work of the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), he coordinates work on eliminating technical barriers to trade for Polish exports. He also represents Poland at the meetings of the Trade Barier Regulation) Committee.
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    Karol Rozenberg

    Chief Expert in the Department of Foreign Expansion and Trade Finance at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. He has over 16 years of experience in banking. Currently, it deals with, among others things, export financing under the government program "Financial Support for Exports". Expert in instruments such as letter of credit, purchase of receivables and credit for the buyer's bank, with experience in many foreign markets, among others in, the Ivory Coast, Ukraine, Turkey and India. He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics. He graduated in Finance and Accounting and specialized in International Financial Markets and Investment Banking.
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    Wojciech Nowicki

    A Manager in the Promotion Department of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency. He has several years of professional practice in business consulting, including relations with investors, project and information management. He gained experience in international corporations and as a journalist. Currently, he takes up challenges in the field of trade diplomacy, at PAIH he is responsible for the area of Public Affairs.
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    Tomasz Kopka

    Senior Consultant in PAIH’s Investment Support Department. He gained professional experience, in among others, the Ministry of Energy, State Assets and Climate, as well as in the European Parliament, UNFCCC, ICC and in the energy departments of international law firms in Warsaw. He specializes in providing services to investors from the renewable energy industry, in particular from the offshore sector. He graduated in law from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and International Business from the Poznań University of Economics and Business.
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    Zofia Sawicka

    Deputy Director of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange, associated with the institution since its inception. He is responsible for the creation of over 20 NAWA scholarship and grant programmes. She created a system of cooperation with external experts, initiated and developed cooperation with the American National Science Foundation. She led the work resulting in the establishment of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Polish Studies at the University of Haifa in 2022. Author of the concept of the Solidarity with Ukraine - European Universities program. Since 2023, he has been coordinating work at NAWA on the development of a national strategy for the internationalisation of science and higher education.
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    Marta Chełkowska

    Director of the Department of Tourism and Sport at the Marshal's Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. She has many years of experience working in tourism, in the private sector and in local and regional government. In the Marshal's Office, she carries out tasks resulting from the Strategy of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in the field of tourism, among other things, she is involved in international cooperation of the Baltic States and is a member of the audit committee of the Association of Baltic Cities. She Holds a. M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, a graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology.
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    Aleksander Laskowski

    Spokesman for the Fryderyk Chopin Institute. He has been involved in the promotion of culture for 15 years. He worked for 10 years at the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, where he carried out projects in many countries in Europe and Asia, as well as in the USA and Canada. He has over 20 years of experience working in media, currently he is the Warsaw correspondent of the British monthlies Opera and Gramophone. For many years he has been professionally associated with the Chopin Competition in Warsaw.
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    Joanna Węglarczyk

    Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Development at the Polish Tourism Organisation (POT). She has been involved in tourism since 2004. In her current job, she directly supervises the marketing planning process, among other things. in 15 POT International Offices located in 11 European capitals and 4 in Asia and North America. She is also responsible for reporting and marketing research carried out for the needs of the organization. She cooperated in the creation of strategic documents in the field of tourism, including the latest "Strategy for managing integrated marketing communication in tourism until 2030". A sociologist by education, a graduate of the University of Wrocław.
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    Natalija Stošicki

    Director of Strategic Development and Internationalization at CCIS. She has thirty years of experience in the field of financial services (banking, insurance and investment fund management, capital markets). As an expert in the field of financial services, she participated in various World Bank projects and advised the European Parliament. She is also a member of several Eurochamber committees.
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    Miłosz Motyka

    Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Climate and Environment responsible for the renewable energy and power sectors. Since 2024, he has been a councillor of the Małopolska Regional Assembly, where he serves as Deputy-Chairman of the Environmental Protection and Public Safety Committee. Master of Science in Environmental Protection, graduate of the University of Agriculture in Krakow and the School of Political Leaders. His main professional interests are environmental protection, renewable energy sources and energy transformation.
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    Matej Hojnik

    Chairman of the Polish-Slovenian club Triglav Rysy. An expert with many years of experience, who everday is involved in deepening ties between Slovenia and Poland and promoting mutual cooperation. We specialise in offering comprehensive business support services and fostering links between partners.
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    Krzysztof M. Zalewski

    Chairman of the Michał Boym Institute for Asian and Global Studies. Originator of the program "Successes of Polish companies in Asia". An expert in the field of international relations and a frequent commentator in the Polish and international media. He publishes in "Forbes Polska", "Rzeczpospolita", "Nowa Konfederacja" and "Krytyka Polityczna". Previously, he worked at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2014-2016), the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland (2010-2014), the Chancellery of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland (2009-2010) and the Centre for Eastern Studies in Warsaw (2009). He was a scholarship holder of the Bucerius Summer School on Global Governance (2012) and the Marshal Memorial Fellowship (2011).
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    Konrad Ozdowy

    Innovation Manager at PKO Bank Polski. He started his adventure with innovation from his own startup, then he was an investment manager in a VC fund. Later, he also built cooperation programs with innovations/startups at PwC. Today, he runs the Let's Fintech program at PKO Bank Polski - the bank's main partnership program for cooperation with startups.
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    Judyta Latymowicz

    An attorney and co-founder of the Polish law firm LEGALLY. SMART, where she heads the India Desk practice. Winner of the Forbes ranking "25 women lawyers in business" and winner of the Rising Stars Lawyers - Leaders of tomorrow 2022 competition. She specializes in business law - she advises Polish and foreign entrepreneurs on their day-to-day operations and supports companies in expanding into South Asian markets.
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    Joanna Zdanowska

    Head of the Climate and Environmental Projects Department at the Ministry of Climate and Environment. For over 15 years, at the Ministry, she dealt with, among other things, infrastructure projects in areas related to water and sewage management, waste management and biodiversity preservation, co-financed from EU funds. She was responsible for coordinating the work on the development of the National Environmental Policy 2030. She was also involved in strategic and operational planning and the implementation of the project approach in public administration. Currently, she supervises, among other things, the implementation of the GreenEvo project - Green Technology Accelerator.
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    Jakub Budzyński

    Chairman of the Management Board of the Polish Chamber of Maritime Wind Energy. Specialist in climate and energy policy. Co-author of proposals for regulatory and system solutions for the Polish offshore wind sector. Co-author of the concept of promoting local content in the supply chain for Baltic offshore wind farm projects, active participant in the work on the content of the Act on the promotion of electricity generation in offshore wind farms (the so-called Offshore Act). One of the initiators and authors of the Polish Offshore Wind Sector Deal. Guest lecturer at the Gdańsk University of Technology and Gdynia Maritime University, active participant in the work of the Steering Committee of the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK). Member of the Programme Council and lecturer of the Executive Offshore Wind MBA programme, run by the Gdynia Maritime University as part of the activities of the Offshore Wind Energy Centre.
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    Dariusz Mierkiewicz

    An experienced manager with over 30 years of experience in logistics, transport and port management. He has held key positions in companies such as Maersk Line, PCC Intermodal, ICTSI Baltic Container Terminal and Unilogistics. Currently, he is the Business Development Manager in the Port of Koper/Luka Koper, where he is responsible for business development in Poland and Northern Europe. He also lectures on logistics and transport at several universities in Poland.
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    Daniel Gaál

    A food broker at Foltin-Globe Kft. (Hungary), with which he has been associated for over 10 years. An expert in the field of Polish-Hungarian trade relations. He has 20 years of experience in trading and investment services between these two countries. Specializing in the FMCG, logistics and e-commerce industries. A graduate of the Faculty of Management from the University of Warsaw.
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    Bogumila Plachtej Pavlin

    She has over twenty years of experience in economic and public diplomacy. Central to her career is her commitment to fostering strong economic ties and supporting Polish entrepreneurs in Slovenia and Slovenian companies in Poland. At the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ljubljana, she leads economic promotion and public diplomacy activities through his network of contacts and expertise.
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    Bartosz Łopiński

    Founder and CEO of Billennium. For over 20 years, they have been building a company that creates innovative IT solutions and services for business. Innovator, visionary, experienced high-level manager with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. A graduate of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology.
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    Anna Zadykowicz

    Chairman of the Management Board of JAZON Sp. z o.o. and Member of the Council of the Evoluma Industrial Cluster. She started her professional career in the FMCG industry, later returned to her family's engineering company. For almost 20 years, she has gained extensive experience in every department of the company, from the production of metal elements to the construction and sale of advanced metal processing technologies and company management. She is also responsible for the recruitment and development of staff. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences from the University of Warsaw and the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Andreja Mulec Bohinc

    An expert with many years of experience, who specializes in connecting Slovenian companies with foreign markets. She has extensive knowledge in the field of establishing strategic partnerships. In addition, she has a proven track record of organizing high-profile international business events.
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    Agnieszka Szweda

    A key expert in PAIH’s Investment Support Department. She has over 25 years of experience in promoting international trade and developing economic and investment cooperation on behalf of the government sector. She worked, in among others, the departments responsible for economic cooperation at the British Embassy (UKTI), the MATRADE Malaysia Trade Office and the Embassy of the Philippines. In her career, she also managed the Investor Service Centre at the Marshal's Office of the Province of Silesia. Currently, she is involved in building an ecosystem for the semiconductor industry in Poland and servicing strategic semiconductor investments.
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    Łukasz Kolano

    Senior Manager Business Consulting in the ESG, Climate & Nature Team at KPMG. An expert in risk management and ESG strategy, implementing sustainable development projects for over 15 years. He actively created tools such as benchmark analyses in the ESG area, gap and risk analyses, and climate and environmental scenario analyses. He has advised companies on compliance with development policies, implementation of new regulations related to the EU Sustainable Development Strategy, Green Deal, and preparation of companies for reporting compliance with the EU Taxonomy. He has also implemented many projects within UN agencies and initiatives. He was also involved in monitoring, evaluation and settlement of funds from technical assistance programs for local governments, non-governmental organizations and business. Creator and lecturer of postgraduate studies in strategic management ESG at the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Ireneusz Komoszyński

    Export Sales Director for Eastern Markets at Famur S.A. A Manager with over 30 years of experience in the mining machinery industry. For 10 years, he has been creating and implementing sales strategies on the markets of Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine. He managed companies from the Famur Group, such as Fazos S.A. and Gliniki sp. z o.o., he is also a Member of the Supervisory Boards of foreign companies from the Famur Group.
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    Marta Biernacka-Miernik

    Member of the Management Board and co-founder of the Polish ESG Association, member of the Polish Chamber of Commerce Committee for ESG, integrator of the ESG environment. One of the initiators of the ESG Innovators Council operating at PSE. Managing Director of one of the longest operating PR & Public Affairs companies on the Polish market - Compress SA, managing partner of the strategic consulting and public affairs agency - Strategic Advisors. She has worked for dozens of large Polish and international brands, creating strategies, advising management boards in crisis situations and organizing CSR campaigns. In her daily work, she tries to combine the expectations of stakeholders with the requirements of regulators and the business strategy of companies. Political scientist and economic journalist. She worked in leading Polish media: Forbes, Puls Biznesu, Polska Press, "Polska Europa Świat" daily.
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    Jacqueline Kacprzak

    Doctor of social sciences in the field of sociological sciences. Expert in the field of human rights, responsible business, non-financial reporting and due diligence standards (BHR/RBC/ESG/DD). Counsellor at the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy and representative of the Polish OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business. She represents Poland in the OECD Working Group on Responsible Business Conduct, and since 2017 also as a member of the Group's Office. Moderator of many conferences, workshops and meetings on corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, non-financial reporting and human rights in business. Mediator in civil and commercial cases.
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    Vasilisa Dzehtsiarenka

    Chairman of the Management Board of Clever Logistic sp. z o.o. Since 2006, she has been involved in logistics between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia, the Caucasus, Ukraine and Moldova. She advises on building logistics strategies in terms of cost-effectiveness, speed and security. She supports Polish entrepreneurs in negotiations with eastern contractors. Vasiisa popularizes an alternative route of delivery to Central Asia among exporters – the so-called Middle Corridor, the Trans-Caspian route.
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    Szymon Waszczyn

    General Director of BOLIX S.A., Chairman of the International Association of Polish Entrepreneurs in Ukraine. Manager, professionally associated with the trade, production and management sectors and the Ukrainian market. Since 2014, he has been involved in numerous social initiatives to help Ukraine. He deals with the subject of post-war economic reconstruction of Ukraine in the context of trade and business relations with Poland. A graduate of studies at the Institute of East Slavic Studies and the Faculty of Economics of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.
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    Marta Łagód

    Commercial Director of Trans-Rach. She has been associated with international transport for several years. Responsible for implementing new development strategies in the company and building lasting relationships with customers. Focused on activities in the field of international transport in the countries of Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans and Ukraine. As part of her consulting services, she supports entrepreneurs in building relationships on selected foreign markets. A graduate of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Markiyan Malskyy

    Partner at Kochański & Partners. He specializes in providing legal services for investment projects, as well as in dispute resolution, mainly as part of international commercial and investment arbitration. He is the head of the Ukrainian Desk and the honorary consul of Austria in Lviv. He began his professional career in the international arbitration department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Paris. For 15 years he worked in the renowned Ukrainian law firm Arzinger. In 2019, he was appointed by the President of Ukraine to the position of Governor of the Lviv Oblast, and after achieving the goals related to this function, he returned to legal and academic practice. He is the author of four books, over 100 scientific papers and over 300 articles and commentaries.
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    Marek Budzisz

    An Expert on Eastern countries, writer, journalist, analyst at the Think Tank Strategy & Future. Historian and publicist specializing in Russia and the post-Soviet East. Author of numerous analyses, studies and press articles, as well as several books on economic and geopolitical issues. His articles were published in, among others,"Życie", "Nowy Państw", "Wprost", "Życie Gospodarcze", "Rzeczpospolita". In the years 1997-2001, he served as an advisor to the head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.
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    Konrad Wyrwas

    Strategic Director of the Polish Association of Construction Industry Employers, Chairman of the Construction Convention of the Polish Construction Association Poland-Ukraine. Author of the PZPB development strategy since 2016. Creator of many development, marketing and Public Relations activities. Creator of the idea of establishing the Coordinating Council of Construction Organizations, many educational, relational and integration events in the construction industry. Creator of the Polish Construction Congress, the annual Poland-Ukraine Construction Convention and the Polish Vision Zero program, etc. Publisher and editor of the Euroinfrastruktura XXI magazine. Previously, he worked,for among others, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, as well as brands such as: Orbis, Toyota Motor Poland, Orlen, Axel Springer Polska, Meble Kler, Saferoad and Pekao SA.
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    Jacek Piechota

    Chairman of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (PUIG). He was a Member of the Polish Parliament (Sejm) 1985-2007 and served as Minister of Economy (in Leszek Miller’s government ) and Minister of Economy and Labour (in Marek Belka’s government). From the very beginning, he has been involved in the development of Polish entrepreneurship, especially in the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises, and in strengthening Polish bilateral cooperation, which he uses today in PUIG’s activities.
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    Eugeniusz Ignatiuk

    Export Manager for Eastern Europe and Asia at Pronar Sp. z o.o. a Manager with over 10 years of experience in international trade, specializing in the markets of Central Asia, the Baltic Sea and the Caucasus. In his professional career, he has dealt with, among other things, supplying specialized dog food to the North Caucasus, he also has knowledge of CNC technology. Currently, he focuses on the agricultural machinery industry and supports academic cooperation between universities in Central Asia and Poland.
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    Dariusz Blocher

    Chairman of the Management Board of Unibep SA. He gained his professional experience, in among others, Pepsi Co. Polska, where he held managerial and director positions. For many years he was associated with Budimex S.A. In the company, he held , among others, the role of Chaiman of the Management Board and General Director. Since 2017, he has been a member of the Land and Water Investment Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and since 2019 a member of the Council of the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (FPP). He is also a member of the Program Council of the European Economic Congress, Chairman of the Program Council of the Polish Construction Congress and a Member of the Council of the PZiTB Foundation. In 2021-2023, he was also a member of the Social Dialogue Council. A graduate of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the Częstochowa University of Technology and IESE Business School in Barcelona, where he completed the Advance Management Program.
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    Bogdan Łukasik

    Chairman of the Management Board of Modern-Expo S.A. and Co-owner of the Modern-Expo Group. An entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in creating and developing equipment for the retail industry. Active social activist, mentor, expert and panellist at the largest events for the retail and business sector. Since December 2022, he has been the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Lublin, actively working to promote the Lublin Voivodeship among the citizens of the Czech Republic.
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    Arkadiusz Marchewka

    Secretary of State, in the Ministry of Infrastructure, is responsible for the maritime economy and inland navigation. A member of the Parliament (Sejm) of the Republic of Poland of the eighth, ninth and tenth term. In 2019–2023, he served as Deputy-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on the Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation and worked in the Public Finance Committee. He completed doctoral studies at the University of Szczecin, where he obtained a PhD in economics. In addition, he is a graduate of the School for Civil Society Leaders and a scholarship holder of the Millennium Leadership program implemented by the Atlantic Council. Professionally associated with the Institute of Management of the University of Szczecin, where he is an academic lecturer.
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    Aleksander Milota

    Chief Specialist in the Division of Bilateral Economic Cooperation II in the Department of Trade and International Cooperation in the Ministry of Development and Technology. He gained experience in economic administration as well as in economic, commercial and promotional posts. He specializes in cooperation with Eastern countries, in particular Central Asia.
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    Adrian Furgalski

    Chairman of the Management Board of the TOR Economic Advisors Team. In the years 1998-2000, he was an advisor to the Minister of Transport and Maritime Economy, later an advisor to the General Director of PP "Porty Lotnicze" for structural reform. In 2004, he was a member of J. Rokita's team developing the document " A State for Citizens. The Governance Plan 2005-2009". Since 2014, he has also been the Chairman of the Management Board of the largest association of railway market employers – the Railway Business Forum. A graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration from the Jagiellonian University.
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    Michał Urbankowski

    A Key Expert in PAIH’s Export Support Department - Northern Europe Region of PAIH. An experienced specialist who for many years dealt with foreign trade and economic promotion, among others. as a commercial consul at the WPHI Consulates General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles and New York. Since 2014, he has been gaining experience in the leading Polish construction group Unibep S.A., listed on the stock exchange. He is fluent in English, Swedish and German. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics.
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    Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka

    Chairman of the Management Board of EDF Renewables Polska. A Manager with many years of experience in the preparation and implementation of investments in the field of renewable energy sources. She actively works for a just energy transition in Poland. She initiated the "Wind – Mine of Opportunities" program, which allows miners to retrain as wind turbine technicians. She is a firm supporter of the development of the Lubuskie region. In 2024, she became the Chairman of the Management Board of the Go Green cluster, whose activities focus on creating a network of cooperation in the area of green technologies. A Graduate of the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt/O.
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    Sandra Krawczyszyn-Szczotka

    Country Manager Jr APAC Region Grupa Maspex. Pracowała w Ambasadzie ChRL w Polsce pomagając chińskim dyplomatom w sprawach administracyjnych. Obecnie jako Country Manager w Maspexie zajmuje się eksportem produktów spożywczych na rynki Azji i Pacyfiku. Kraje, z którymi prowadzi bezpośrednią komunikację to przede wszystkim Chiny, Korea Południowa, Japonia, Tajwan i Mongolia. Wspiera także biznes z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią i Oceanią. Prowadzi również „Jadeitowy Podcast”, w którym prowadzi rozmowy o ludziach, kulturze i sztuce Azji Wschodniej.
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    Magdalena Wójtowicz

    Deputy-Chairman of the Gdańsk Entrepreneurship Foundation, whose mission is to combine business with education. She manages a team and projects in the area of entrepreneurship education and startup support. A Manager with over twenty years of experience in Polish and international companies in the field of modern technology and education. Experienced in managing enterprise strategy, teams, projects, processes and products. A leader of choice who wants to increase the visibility of women working in the maritime industry.
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    Beata Łakoma

    Business Development Manager for Lestello Sp. z o.o. she has been associated with the food industry for over 20 years. Responsible for identifying and implementing innovative market stratergise. Every day ,she effectively establishes and maintains relations with customers and partners, which significantly translates into the expansion of the company’s reach. She also deals with market analysis. development of business plans and project managment, which has a positive impact on the effective introduction of new products on to the market.
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    Mirella Lechna-Marchewka

    Attorney-at-law and Managing Partner at Wardyński & Partners. Associated with Wardyński & Partners since 1997, she became a partner in 2008 and Managing Partner in 2023. She advises on infrastructure and transport projects, PPP and concession projects, as well as on matters related to environmental and natural environment conservation law. She coordinates the work of the Korean and Chinese Desk. Co-chair of the International Construction Projects Committee at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. Member of the Council of the Centrum PPP Foundation and founding member and member of the board of the Public Procurement Law Association.
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    Marek Buczak

    A Manager of the Foreign Expansion Fund PFR TFI S.A. A Manager with 20 years of experience gained in capital markets in Europe. He started his career at DWS Investments in Frankfurt. For many years, he managed funds at DWS Polska TFI and Quercus TFI, where he dealt with investments in shares and bonds. Since 2023, he has been working at PFR TFI, where he and the FEZ team deal with the capital expansion of Polish companies.
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    Malwina Przybylska

    Senior Key Account Manager at Colian Sp Zo.o. A Manager with 20 years of experience in international FMCG trade. At Colian Sp Zo.o. is responsible for cooperation with the Asia & Pacific region. She introduced well-known Polish confectionary brands, such as: Jeżyki, Grześki, Toffino and Śliwka Nałęczowska to the Asian market. She holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, she also completed postgraduate studies in Negotiations and Mediation at the Poznań School of Banking.
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    Krzysztof Zamasz

    Commercial Director, Deputy Chairman of the Veolia Group in Poland, Chairman of the Management Board of Veolia Energy Contracting Poland, responsible for the development of heating systems and the water and waste business line. Previously, he was a member of the board of the European investment fund Luma Holding and CEO of the Rwandan tin producer LuNa Smelter, where he was responsible for strategic exploration and mining projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. He was also a member of the Management Board of the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis, Chairman of the energy company Enea and Deputy Chairman of Tauron Polska Energia. Associate Professor at the Silesian University of Technology and the WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza. Author or co-author of over 40 publications and scientific and research papers.
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    Jakub Jasiczak

    Chairman of the Agreement of Special Purpose Vehicles. Commercialization Manager at the Institute of Human Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Member of the Council for Innovation in Higher Education and Science. Between 2015 and 2024, he supervised over 370 research and consulting projects for over 200 companies and public institutions. He holds a PhD in economics in the field of commodity science.
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    Jacek Piłatkowski

    Counsellor in the Department of Trade and International Cooperation in the Ministry of Development and Technology, responsible for cooperation with ASEAN countries. Since 1991, he has been dealing with the issues of international economic relations. He participated, in among others, the negotiations on the Association Agreement between Poland and the European Community and the negotiations of Poland's membership in the OECD. He worked at the Polish Permanent Representation to the OECD and was the head of the Economic and Trade Department (later the Trade and Investment Promotion Department) of the Polish Embassy in Brussels and the head of the Economic Promotion System Department.
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    Aleksandra Jampolska

    Public Affairs and Stakeholders Senior Manager at Ocean Winds. She has 15 years of experience in the energy industry, including the offshore wind, photovoltaics and oil & gas (LNG) sectors. She specializes in building stakeholder engagement strategies for large infrastructure projects, including those in the area of public affairs, ESG, and social and corporate communication. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science from the University of Warsaw and Management in the Oil and Gas Industry at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
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    Sara Nowacka

    Senior analyst in the Middle East and Africa program in the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). PhD student of the Polish Academy of Sciences focusing on the political aspects of water management in the Middle East. In February 2024, she joined the team working on the SAUFEX project, which is an initiative funded by Horizon Europe to counter disinformation. She was also a scholarship holder of Think Visegrad (2021), NAWA (2022) and a board member of EuroMeSCo Young Researchers Lab (2023/2024). Since 2016, she has been active in Humanity in Action - an international organization promoting democratic values. She received her Master's degree in Arabic Studies from the Jagiellonian University in 2018.
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    Maria Piechowska

    An analyst on Ukraine in the Eastern Europe program in the Polish Institute of International Affairs. Previously associated with the Centre for Migration Research at the University of Warsaw. She deals with foreign and domestic policy as well as socio-cultural issues of Ukraine, as well as migration.
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    Patrycja Sass-Staniszewska

    President of the Management Board of the Chamber of Digital Economy (e-Chamber), whose mission is to develop the Polish digital economy industry through cooperation, exchange of know-how, legislative activities and representation of common interests in the national and international arena. Member of the Board of Directors of Ecommerce Europe, which includes the e-Chamber, the Council for Digitization at the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Coalition for Cashless Transactions and Micropayments. She has been associated with the interactive industry for almost 20 years. Awarded in 2022 in the TOP Woman competition for her contribution to the development and promotion of Poland’s e-commerce, in 2023 she was included in the TOP 25 ranking of the most influential women in retail and FMCG. Previously, she worked at IAB Polska, where she dealt with online marketing, and at Eniro Polska (Panorama Firm), acting as their spokesperson. A graduate of the University of Warsaw.
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    Michał Cygan

    Counsellor in the Department of Africa and the Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has over 20 years of professional experience, including nearly 10 years in the field of problems in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. In 2019-2020, he managed the Polish Aid programme within the MFA's Development Cooperation Department. He also worked as an expert at the United Nations in Lebanon and dealt with political and consular issues on several continents. He is keenly interested in the use of development cooperation instruments for business activation in Africa.
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    Michał Wojas

    Ecommerce Director at Wojas S.A. Manager with over 10 years of experience, who started with production and business development, and for over 5 years has been running ecommerce for the Wojas and Bartek brands. Member of the Management Board of the Polish Chamber of Leather Industry, Expert at Digital Experts Club, Mentor at BCC Startups. He specializes in digital in the broadest sense, and is also interested in technology, startups, personal development and psychology. He graduated from the Cracow University of Economics in the field of Economics and Finance and Accounting. He also graduated from the Google Leadership Academy.
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    Mateusz Pycia

    Founder and President of the GlobKurier.pl transport platform associating global and local courier and groupage companies. CEO of the fastest growing company in the European FT1000, Financial Times 2023 and 2024 ranking in the field of Transport and Logistics in Poland. Speaker at Web Summit, EEC, Puls Biznesu "Logistics Managers". He graduated in Finance and Investment from the University of Economics in Katowice and postgraduate Lean Management from WSB with Agile PM and Prince2 project management certificates. He also has an AI Project Manager certificate.
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    Łukasz Bandała

    Co-founder of Revolve Healthcare, a 60-employee organization specializing in the design, certification and production of medical software. He has many years of experience as a leader, software architect and developer. Currently, he focuses on the integration of business aspects, management, software development processes and regulations for digital medical products. He graduated from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow in the fields of automation and robotics and biomedical engineering, both his diploma theses in the field of artificial intelligence.
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    Joanna Mutryn

    Government Services Manager Poland Zone in the Bureau Veritas Polska. She manages and supervises inspections in international trade for a wide range of products in Poland. Her work focuses on Preshipment Inspection and Verification of Conformity for various government programs (mainly in Africa and the Middle East). She works closely with inspection centres around the world, coordinating inspections performed abroad. A graduate of the Silesian University of Technology and the University of Cambridge.
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    Agnieszka Sygitowicz

    Chairman of the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Innovator, manager, leader, passionate about business and modern technology. An expert in managing company growth, international expansion and building ecosystems connecting companies from different levels. Winner of the TOP 15 Women in 5G ranking created by "Perspektywy". In the years 2016-2024, she was the Vice President of the Łódź Special Economic Zone. She gained her professional experience in the Department of the Cohesion Fund in the Ministry of Transport, as well as managing the Department of Strategy and Development of the Radomsko city Council. She deals with strategic planning as well as creating business connections between companies from different cultures, especially from Asia. She holds a master's degree in spatial management and political science and is a MBA graduate from the Lazarski University.
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    Aleksandra Tomczyk

    Head of the Department of Export Development and Economic Promotion in the Department of Trade and International Cooperation in the Ministry of Development and Technology. Since 2015, she has been involved in the design and implementation of initiatives aimed at SMEs in the field of export business development and aimed at promoting Poland and the Polish economy. Professionally, she is associated with projects such as Brand, Brand Hub and EXPO. She also participates in the creation of new tools for entrepreneurs in the area of e-export competence development.
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    Artur Dąbkowski

    Head of the Department of International Organizations and Public Procurement at the Ministry of Development and Technology. For nearly 30 years, he has been involved in economic promotion and activities to support the internationalization of enterprises. He worked in foreign missions of the Ministry of Economy (BRH, WEH, WPHI) operating in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines. Co-founder of the Malaysian-Polish Business Council. Polish representative in the Working Groups of the EU Council on Raw Materials (PROBA), as well as in the International Research Groups on Non-Ferrous Metals. He cooperates with universities in the field of economic promotion, intercultural business, internationalization of enterprises and expansion into non-European markets, mainly Asian. Since 2020, he has been conducting training in the field of foreign expansion of companies through cooperation with international organizations. He specializes in NATO and UN issues. A graduate of Executive MBA studies at the Institute of Economic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
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    Michał Nowak

    Senior Specialist in the Department of International Development Instruments at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. Analyst in the process of designing development cooperation instruments. He participates in the creation and implementation of the program to support digitization in Sub-Saharan Africa using the EFSD+ guarantee of the European Commission. He cooperates with sponsors of investment projects in Africa at the early stages of preparing a business model and then the loan application. A graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences from the University of Warsaw, a scholarship holder of University College London and the University of Tartu.
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    Jarosław Dąbrowski

    Member of the Management Board of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. An experienced manager and expert with several decades of experience in the banking and financial sector. He was a member of the management boards of DF Capital & Management, SGB Bank, Raiffeisen Bank Polska and DnB NORD Polska. He also held positions on the supervisory boards of financial institutions. A graduate of law from the University of Warsaw.
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    Arkadiusz Zabłoński

    Director of the Department of Foreign Expansion and Trade Finance at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. He has 30 years of experience in corporate banking and financing investment projects. He also dealt with the capital market (securities broker license) and ownership supervision (former member of supervisory boards of companies from the PKO Bank capital group). He gained banking experience at ,among others Deutsche Bank Polska, Pekao SA and PKO Bank Polski. At Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, he is responsible for the development of export financing and foreign expansion of Polish enterprises, both under Government programs and BGK's own operations. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk and of postgraduate studies at the University of Administration and Management in Warsaw.
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    Siddharth Agrawal

    CEO and founder of Labplus. Physician, scientist, manager, habilitated doctor of medical sciences and health sciences, expert with extensive experience in building and developing medical innovations. As the manager of R+D projects financed by the largest Polish scientific institutions, the National Science Centre, the National Centre for Research and Development, and the Ministry of Science, he developed innovations in the field of medical diagnostics, molecular biology, clinical medicine and oncology. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications and holds 10 patents and patent applications. He graduated from the Medical University of Wrocław and the MBA program at Franklin University in the US.
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    Maciej Andruchow

    SAP Director at Tenthpin. An expert with many years of experience who deals with digital transformation in the Life Science sector, with particular emphasis on the area of supply chain management. He specializes in creating innovative products for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. At Tententhpin, he is responsible for the architecture of solutions for global pharmaceutical companies.
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    Klaudia Kożusznik

    Head of Growth at A4Bee. Expert in the field of scaling STEAM companies and implementing effective growth strategies. As Head of Growth at A4BEE and a member of the leadership team, she heads the company's growth and expansion efforts. She supports organizations from the biotech, pharmacy and medtech industries in creating innovative solutions. She combines business, science and technology on a daily basis. She is a frequent speaker at lifescience conferences in Europe, Hong Kong and the US. During her talks, she addresses topics such as technologies of the future, the Lab of the Future, leadership, and opportunities for women in STEM.
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    Przemysław Andrzejak

    Chairman of the Management Board of Royal Sail Investment Group sp. z o.o since 2019. An expert in the area of investment projects, the real estate market, restructuring and consolidation of capital groups, and a specialist in mergers and acquisitions of companies. Co-founder of the Work and Travel America program as part of the STE Columbus Club. Initiator of the Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer (CIiT) at the Medical University of Łodz. In the years 2011-2019, he was the Chairman of the Management Board of the Łódź Regional Development Agency S.A. Since 2017, he has been a shareholder of the ŁKS Łódź football club. In 2020, he was also elected Chairman of the University Council at the Medical University of Lodz. A graduate of the University of Łódz, from the Faculty of Economics and Sociology, majoring in finance and accounting, and the Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, he also completed the IP Management course at Stanford University.
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    Marianna Sidoroff

    Director of the Department of Digital Economy at the Ministry of Development and Technology. She plans and manages the development of electronic administration services for entrepreneurs, online platforms, as well as user service for the largest public portal for companies - Biznes.gov.pl with the register of the Central Registration and Information on Economic Activity. Creator and visionary of many projects implemented in the spirit of user-oriented design, the aim of which is the digital transformation of companies and the development of e-services for SMEs.
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    Maciej Konarski

    Counsellor in the Department of Trade and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Development and Technology. Since 2007, he has been employed at the Ministry of Development and Technology. Initially, he was responsible for cooperation with international economic organizations and development aid issues. Since 2018, he has been dealing with bilateral economic cooperation with the Greater China region (PRC, Taiwan, Hong Kong). Prior to working in government administration, he was associated with the Foreign Affairs Portal psz.pl., where he was the editor-in-chief, among other things, his main professional interests include Polish-Chinese trade and investment relations and EU-China relations. A graduate of the University of Warsaw (international relations). Privately, a father of two daughters, an avid cinema fan and Wikipedian.

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      Marek Kamiński

      Conqueror of the North and South Poles and founder of Life Plan Academy and Kaminski Academy, i.e. organizations supporting mental resilience in children and adults. Mentor, entrepreneur and discoverer of human potential. He has made over 80 extreme expeditions. He was the first person in the world to reach both of the Earths poles in one year, without outside help, for which he was entered into the Guinness Book of Records. Among other things, he reached the Poles with Jasiek Mela, a disabled, then 15-year-old , proving that nothing is impossible. He inspires hundreds of thousands of people in Poland and around the world through his books, films, podcasts, webinars and coaching programs. As part of Kaminski Academy cooperated with such companies as PWC, Geberit, Invena, Polpharma and Nestle.

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      Witold M. Orłowski

      Economist, professor at the Business School of the Warsaw University of Technology and Vistula University in Warsaw, chief economic advisor to PwC Poland. In the past, head of the team of economic advisors to President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, member of the National Development Council to the President and the Economic Council of the Government, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum in Warsaw, advisor to the Chief Negotiator of Polish's membership in the European Union, advisor to many national and international organizations.  Lecturer at numerous universities in Poland and abroad.  Author of 14 books and over 200 scientific publications, popular economic commentator and columnist for major Polish newspapers.

      Experts

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      Łukasz Słoniowski

      Kenya
      Head of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Nairobi. In 2019-2024, Deputy Chairman of the Krakow Technology Park, awarded the title of "Manager of the Year of Małopolska 2022". He has a variety of professional experience: he ran his own business for five years, was a councillor of the city of Krakow three times, and worked at the STO social school. For several years, as a tutor in the "PAFF Leaders" Program, he supported the development of social leaders. He also taught business communication, among other things, on the MBA course at the Krakow School of Business at the University of Economics in Krakow. Initiator of the oldest ongoing Oxford debate competition - "School of Debate" (continuously since 2003), co-founder of the Krakow Speakers Association, populariser of debate. A graduate of law from the Jagiellonian University and MBA studies at the Krakow School of Business at the University of Economics in Krakow.
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      Krzysztof Staśko

      Nigeria
      Working in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Lagos for five years, and for about 20 years in Nigeria. An IT specialist by education, and a Manager of many international projects in the region with practical experience. He actively supports the business activities of Polish entrepreneurs, including the Polish diaspora – co-founder of the Polish Institute in Lagos. Passionate automotive hobbyist and promoter of travel and tourism.
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      Samir Al Ali

      Saudi Arabia
      Business Development Manager at the PAIH Foreign Trade Office in Riyadh. For almost 10 years, he has been assisting Polish companies in their expansion into Arab markets, in particular supporting entrepreneurs interested in establishing a presence in Iraq and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He gained his professional experience working, among others, for the Embassy of Qatar in Warsaw and in consulting companies on projects for the UNDP and the EU. He holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Wrocław University of Technology and a degree in Management in Public Administration from Koźmiński University. Samir is also a certified Arabic translator.
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      Justyna Sitarska

      Nigeria
      Head of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Lagos. She graduated from the faculty of Dutch philology at the University of Wrocław and psychology in business from the School of Banking in Wrocław. Manager and entrepreneur with many years of experience on the international market. During her professional career, she led projects in Poland and Spain. She was a Sales Director in Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Nigeria, where she worked on emerging markets investment publications and promotions for USA Today and The Independent. She was also the founder and Managing Director of Filigri Consulting, a Nigerian-based consultancy, business development and sales strategy training for Nigerian blue chip companies. She has been living and working in Lagos since 2012, which is why she perfectly understands the Nigerian market and its specifics.
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      Sandun Wijesekara

      United Arab Emirates
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office w Dubaju. Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. He has a range of experience including advice on market entry, customer service, project and sales management. A passionate, highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager that has a range of experiences including market entry advising, customer service and extensive project and sales management. Motivated by providing quality work through a vast knowledge of marketing and effectively demonstrate a track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target markets.
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      Karabo Mahibila

      South Africa
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Johannesburg. She has a multifaceted academic background having obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, as well as post-graduate degrees in International Politics, and Development Studies at the University of Pretoria, The University of South Africa, and the University of Witwatersrand respectively. Her expertise lies primarily in stakeholder relations management and trade and investment promotion with extensive experience in working with the European business and diplomatic community. Her previous tenure was as General Manager of the Southern African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce until she joined the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) in January 2022. Her role is to support trade-related inquiries from Polish businesses exploring and navigating the South African market and also to promote PAIH as a valuable facilitator and create meaningful relationships with South African partners and stakeholders.
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      Kasia Muzyk

      South Africa
      Head of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Johannesburg. Bachelor of Commerce with a specialisation in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria. She also completed postgraduate studies in economics. She started her career as an administrator of investment funds. She worked as a Private Banker (RMB Private Bank), and then gained experience in business banking (FNB Business), where she analyzed companies with a turnover of at least PLN 42m+. With PAIH since 2020. She speaks Polish, English and Afrikaans.
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      Maciej Białko

      United Arab Emirates
      Maciej Białko has over 20 years of professional experience. He worked in such companies as Barlays, Bank of Scotland and Bank of Ireland as an investment advisor. At the Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi, he worked as a macroeconomic expert. He also ran his own commercial activity, which focused on introducing Polish companies to the markets of the Persian Gulf and broadly understood support for Polish companies and institutions. He started 2 of his own businesses and helped start many more. He was also the head of the office of the Upper Silesian Fund in Abu Dhabi.
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      Kağan Nalbantoğlu

      Türkiye
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Istanbul. He studied at Anadolu University and Ankara University. He has been helping Polish entrepreneurs since December 2015 – initially working in the Trade and Investment Promotion Department of the Polish Embassy in Ankara, and since 2019 – in the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.
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      Jan Bochniak

      Morocco
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Casablanca. Previously, for several years, he worked as an export coordinator and manager in private companies in the construction industry. With PAIH for three years. He searches for business opportunities for Polish companies in Morocco. He supports them in their foreign expansion – from the analysis of export potential and market specifics, through searching for and verifying partners, to trade negotiations or investment consulting.
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      Eva Mezher

      United Arab Emirates
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Dubai, UAE. She has over eight years of experience in advisory services across various industries, working at PwC within the Corporate Finance team. Prior to that Eva also worked as a Relationship Manager at HSBC France where she managed a portfolio of around one hundred corporate clients, and as an auditor at KPMG. She speaks Polish, English and French.
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      Daniel Kireki Abere

      Kenya
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Nairobi. An expert in the field of economic relations between countries, international organizations and private companies, with extensive knowledge in trade and investment, as well as dispute resolution. Prior to joining PAIH, he worked with the National Fund for New Technologies as a business analyst, advising Polish companies on business and investment opportunities in East Africa, as well as African companies interested in Poland. He holds a bachelor's degree in international economics from the Warsaw School of Economics and a professional diploma from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK. He is interested in agriculture, construction and information and communication technologies.
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      Maciej Pawłowski

      Algeria
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s foreign Trade Office in Algiers. Political scientist, expert of the New Europe Institute on migration, economy and politics of the Mediterranean countries. In 2018-2020, PISM Analyst for Southern Europe. Author of publications in the Polish and foreign press on Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt and the Maghreb countries. He is writing a doctoral thesis on the influence of the Catholic Church on the lives of migrants from South Sudan living in Egypt.
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      Ayman Farouk

      Egypt
      Business Development Manager in PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Cairo. Bachelor of Commerce from Cairo University. He gained experience in the tourism industry, among others, as the director of a Polish tourist company in Hurghada. He has been associated with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency since May 2018. He speaks Arabic, Polish and English.
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      Maciej Klósak

      Morocco
      Head of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Office in Casablanca. Responsible for the Moroccan and Algerian markets. Doctor of technical sciences, civil and mechanical engineer. He was educated in Poland, Belgium and France. He also holds an MBA from Nottingham Trent University. He has been associated with Morocco since 2013 through research and development. He was the Head of the materials research laboratory at the Universiapolis in Agadir. He has managerial experience in the municipal and construction sectors. Research worker in Poland and abroad, (in among other, Arcelor Mittal R&D office, Poznan University of Technology, Polish Academy of Sciences). A passionate traveller – a member of The Explorers Club in New York and the Geography Association in Paris. He speaks French and English.
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      Joanna Snopek Berbercioğlu

      Türkiye
      Has 12 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate gained in international development companies and sector NGOs. She started her career in the international marketing department of a shopping centre developer. Over the years, she has gained experience in leasing, acquiring and conducting relationships with international clients and preparing investments in Irish, Hungarian and Israeli companies. For 5 years she has been managing the PAIH Foreign Trade Office in Istanbul. Advising Polish companies on how to operate on the Turkish market, actively analysing business potential and competitive environment, with particular emphasis on the impact of cultural factors on business relations and consumer preferences.

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        Wednesday 2.10.2024

        Thursday 3.10.2024

        On the second day of the PAIH Business Forum, we would  invite you to meetings with our experts and partners from the Polish Investment and Trade Agency and networking.

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        Mentoring Zone

        Meet and talk zone with Speakers, where participants will be able to have mentoring talks on topics of interest. Speakers will share their knowledge and answer questions. This is new compared to previous editions.

        Partners and patronage

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        HONORARY PATRONAGE OF THE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
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        Partners and patronage

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        HONORARY PATRONAGE OF THE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
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        Location

        Gate No. 1 - gate located on the eastern part of the building (FORUM), from the side of Aleja Zieleniecka.

        In the case of traveling by public transportit is best to get to gate No. 1:

        • Going from the Washington Roundabout, turn right along the PGE National Fence.
        • Going from the PKP / Metro side, you should circle PGE Narodowy going to the left, keeping the stadium on your right. In the grounds of PGE Narodowy there are information posts indicating the direction of access to individual gates.

        To reach Gate 1 by car, go around the stadium clockwise, keeping it on your right. It is possible to leave your car free of charge in the grounds of PGE Narodowy near gate 1.

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