Jakub Wiechetek is a co-founder of Poznaj.ai, where he helps small and medium-sized businesses make sensible use of automation and artificial intelligence. He works with teams to identify processes where AI actually makes sense, design solutions, and implement them without unnecessary complexity.In his recent projects, he has focused, among other things, on systems that support the search for and evaluation of bid proposals. He also conducts training sessions on AI, automation, and the responsible implementation of new technologies. In his work, he emphasizes practical applications of language models that streamline decisions and processes without creating unnecessary dependence on AI.

Mihai is one of the four founders of Candela and serves as the Vice President of the Foundation's Management Board.

Mihai Suster graduated from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw. He holds a Master's degree in Physics and a Bachelor's degree in Nanostructure Engineering.

He spent four years pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Warsaw Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences.

He was awarded scholarships under projects funded by the Foundation for Polish Science (NLPQT POIR), the National Science Centre (SHENG), the National Centre for Research and Development (EXODIAGNOS), and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Best of the Best 4.0).

He currently works at the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER).

His research interests include plasmonics, particularly the design and fabrication of nanostructures for SERS biosensors, as well as strong-field laser physics, with a focus on non-dipole effects in light–matter interactions.

He has published the results of his research in four scientific papers and has presented his work at prestigious international conferences, delivering six presentations and presenting four scientific posters.

One of his most significant achievements was coordinating a team of more than 40 people responsible for the 3D printing initiative that produced face shields for healthcare workers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. As a result of this initiative, the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw donated 15,000 face shields free of charge to more than 200 medical institutions across Poland.

He completed the Harvard Business School Online "Management Essentials" course, funded through the Ministry's "Best of the Best 4.0" program.

He also won the bronze medal in the overall classification of the 2019 University Physics Competition.

He has several years of experience managing a limited liability company.

Between 2017 and 2019, he served as a board member of the "Nanorurki" Student Research Club, where he was responsible for finance. He was also an active member of the University of Warsaw Optics and Photonics Student Research Club.

He co-organized the OSA Siegman International Summer School on Lasers 2020, the International Physicists' Tournament 2020, three editions of the Young Scientists Symposium, several smaller scientific events, and six international non-scientific events attended by several thousand participants each (Shanghai, Tokyo, Budapest, Prague, Kraków, and Warsaw).

Moreover, he strongly disagrees with Piotr Węgrzyn's opinion that cheesecake is the best dessert—everyone knows that brownies are superior.

Andrzej Dragan is a Professor of Physics at the University of Warsaw and the National University of Singapore, where he leads a research group exploring the intersection of relativity and quantum theory.

He is the recipient of scientific awards from the European Science Foundation, the Polish Minister of Education, the Foundation for Polish Science, the National Science Centre, and the weekly magazine Polityka. He has also been named Digital Shapers Visionary of the Year.

A University of Oxford scholar, he has also conducted research at Imperial College London and the University of Nottingham.

He is the author of more than 70 scientific publications and three books, one of which was named Book of the Year by Lubimyczytać.pl.

He received the title of Photographer of the Year from the British magazine Digital Camera, was awarded Commercial of the Year for a campaign created for 4F by the Polish Association of Advertisers, and was named Visionary of the Year by Digital Shapers and Person of the Year by the Polish Association of Advertising Agencies (SAR).

He was nominated for a Golden Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and received a Fryderyk Award for Music Video of the Year.

He has created photography and short films for Netflix, HBO, Channel 4, Sky TV, PlayStation, Converse, Energizer, and Xbox.

He is the creator of the photographic Dragan Effect and the author of exhibitions presented in Milan, London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Tokyo.

He has received the Grand Prize at the London Fashion Film Festival, Best in Show from the British magazine Creative Review, awards at the Berlin Music Video Awards, the Polish Popkiller Awards and Script Fiesta, was a finalist at Berlin Commercial, and has also won awards at Golden Drum, Epica Awards, Corbis Awards, and the Photo Masters Cup London.

He is the director of award-winning music videos for Quebonafide, Behemoth, and Hania Rani.

As a teenager, he won numerous awards in electronic music competitions within the demoscene community.

He has never drunk coffee.

Chairman of the Board of the Digital Poland Association (ZIPSEE), which has been active in the market for 16 years. Member of the Council for Digitalization under the Minister of Digitalization from 2019 to 2021. He is affiliated with Digital Europe, an organization bringing together Europe’s largest ICT sector associations, where he served twice as a member of the Board of Directors.

 He is the initiator of nationwide debates on cybersecurity, 5G, and amendments to laws—including copyright, tax, environmental protection, and public procurement laws.

 A long-time manager in the consumer electronics and IT industries, he is actively involved in the development and promotion of the digitization process in Poland. He effectively fosters substantive and informed discussion among member companies of the Digital Poland Association, which constitute a significant part of the digital and new technologies sector investing in Poland.

CEO of This is IT. President of the Lem Institute. Director of the Innovation Center at WSB Merito University.

Technology communicator, science journalist, and creator of the This is IT technology channel on YouTube.

Recipient of the Grand Video Awards by PRESS magazine.

He believes in people who understand that technology is both a powerful and simple tool that should be used to make the world a better place.

He promotes Polish innovation and homegrown technological achievements.

An expert in information technology, digital accessibility, and the applications of artificial intelligence in industry and public administration.He holds a master’s and doctoral degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Automation, Electronics, and Computer Science at the Silesian University of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Sciences, specializing in Management and Quality Sciences, from the Faculty of Computer Science and Communication at the University of Economics in Katowice.Currently, he serves as Director of the Research Center for Innovative Technologies and Leader of the “Accessibility Plus” Research Group at Łukasiewicz – AI.

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Research Director at Łukasiewicz – AI. She is responsible for the strategic development of the institute’s R&D activities and for overseeing projects that bridge the gap between research and implementation in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data processing.She specializes in natural language processing (NLP), particularly in text analysis, information extraction, the construction of language models, and their application in detecting disinformation. 

Her research also covers document classification, sentiment analysis, automatic skill extraction from job postings, and the interpretation of medical interviews using AI. She also works on hyperparameter optimization in deep learning models and the analysis of user behavior in the context of addictions, including gambling.She is the author of numerous scientific publications, a peer reviewer, and a participant in international projects. 

She is actively involved in the scientific community as a member of SigML, the Polish Artificial Intelligence Association (PSSI), and CyberScience. She regularly leads thematic sessions at international conferences, promoting the responsible use of AI.She also teaches an MBA course on the role of artificial intelligence in modern leadership—combining advanced technological knowledge with the practice of strategic innovation management.

He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, gained at international technology corporations such as Cisco Systems and Microsoft. An experienced manager and mentor, he has successfully led sales teams for many years in both the services and IT infrastructure sectors. On a day-to-day basis, he is responsible for developing market relationships as well as the strategy and offerings of the 4Prime Group.He is a speaker at numerous industry conferences, expert debates, and panels dedicated to digital security.He is the originator and co-founder of SOC360—Poland’s first tier-less security monitoring and incident response center, based on direct analysis of data sources (EDR/NDR).

He has been supporting the sales department at Dell Technologies for over 13 years. For the past 8 years, he has served as the head of the Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies in Poland. He develops sales strategies for client solutions for businesses. He is responsible for customer support and sales departments, as well as product marketing, where he manages a team of product experts. He has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Before joining Dell Technologies, he worked at companies including Panasonic and Siemens. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his family; in his free time, he also enjoys photography and traveling.

For over two decades, Michał Horubała has been helping organizations effectively protect themselves against modern cyber threats. 

He combines extensive technical expertise with a practical approach to building and developing security operations centers (SOCs), implementing advanced technologies, and providing consulting services to the largest companies in Poland and Western Europe.

As a cybersecurity enthusiast, he eagerly shares his knowledge with clients, partners, and attendees at industry events, translating complex technical issues into practical business solutions. 

He currently serves as the SOC360 team leader at 4Prime IT Security Group, where he is responsible for developing services for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents, and supports organizations in building resilience against cyber threats.

Director of SOC Extended Operations, SOC360, 4Prime Group An experienced SOC analyst and expert in cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management. For over 5 years, he has been helping to build and develop the Security Operations Center (SOC360) team. His experience includes advanced security incident analysis, real-time threat monitoring, and the design of cybersecurity solutions.

Senior Backup Solution Architect at Xopero SoftwareHe has been involved in the cybersecurity and data protection industry for over 15 years. An expert in the design and implementation of advanced backup systems. An IT professional who has gained first-hand experience with the technological challenges faced by Polish public institutions, companies, and manufacturing facilities. A regular speaker at nationwide IT conferences, combining solid technical knowledge with the real-world needs of modern business.

Maciej Niemir—Ph.D. in Management and Quality Sciences and a graduate of the Poznań University of Technology with a degree in computer science. Head of the Artificial Intelligence Development Section at the Łukasiewicz-Poznań Institute of Technology. He specializes in IT R&D project management, analytics and application architecture, as well as the application of AI and natural language processing in business.

Jakub Gołąb—a graduate of the Artificial Intelligence program at Poznań University of Technology. At the Łukasiewicz-Poznań Institute of Technology, he designs and develops advanced AI solutions that support the organization’s digital transformation. He specializes in large language models (LLMs) and practical AI implementations for business and the public sector.

Krzysztof Mieszkowski – an expert supporting the development of Industry 4.0 and innovation. As a representative of the Industry 4.0 Sectoral Contact Point (BPK), he supports companies, research institutions, and organizations in establishing collaborations and securing partners for research and development projects funded by national and European sources. He focuses on building relationships between academia and business, promoting modern technologies, and raising awareness of the opportunities offered by the European Union’s framework programs. He is actively involved in fostering the development of the innovation ecosystem, technology transfer, and the digital transformation of industry.

For the past decade, she has supported the development of research and development projects by securing national and European funding. She has participated in the development of over 100 R&D and investment projects. At Łukasiewicz – ILOT, she is responsible for preparing projects and identifying funding opportunities, including those from the National Center for Research and Development (NCBR).