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september 8-10, 2026

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mgr Łukasz Sopel

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Hydrogeologist and geophysicist with over 15 years of experience in the geological and environmental sectors, graduate of the Faculty of Geology at the University of Warsaw. President of the Management Board of Hydroanaliza Sp. z o.o. Specializes in the exploration and documentation of groundwater resources, including the use of geophysical methods, as well as in soil and groundwater environmental issues. Author of numerous geological work projects, hydrogeological documentations and expert reports prepared for public and private investments. Has experience in cooperation with local government administration and geological supervision authorities.

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dr Tomasz Górka

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Geophysicist and geologist specializing in borehole geophysics, well diagnostics and hydrogeology. Operations Director at BLWM Sp. z o.o. Graduate of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. He is one of the pioneers in the widespread application of borehole geophysical methods in production hydrogeological wells, including deep wells in Poland, as well as in the diagnostics of geothermal boreholes. In his work, he combines geophysical methods with the analysis of hydrogeological and operational conditions, using them to assess the technical condition of boreholes, identify water inflow zones, recognize construction problems and determine the causes of declining well efficiency. He has many years of experience in the diagnostics of deep wells, piezometers and other boreholes used in water management and geothermal applications. He is the author and co-author of several hundred documentations related to geophysical investigations carried out in boreholes, as well as numerous publications and conference presentations devoted to well diagnostics, groundwater protection and the application of modern geophysical methods in borehole operations.

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mgr Michał Oleksiewicz

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Hydrogeologist with over 20 years of experience in water environment monitoring, graduate of geology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Founder of AquaTerra.pl and Member of the Board of the Polish Association of Hydrogeologists. He specializes in groundwater and surface water monitoring, the selection and installation of measurement equipment, as well as the organization of monitoring systems. He has carried out projects for water supply companies, mining companies, power plants, universities and facilities requiring soil and groundwater environmental control. He also conducts training courses on water monitoring and promotes a practical and sustainable approach to measurement systems.

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Tadeusz Męciński

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Experienced manager, member of the Critical Infrastructure Security Committee at KIG, President of the Green Energy Group, and member of the RES Sector Council of PARP.

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dr inż. Grzegorz Nikiel

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Hydrogeologist with almost 30 years of professional experience, holding Category V geological qualifications. Associated with GEOBIOS Sp. z o.o. since 1997, and since 2017 providing consulting services under the GEAQUA brand. He obtained his PhD in Environmental Engineering at the Częstochowa University of Technology. He specializes in hydrogeology, water management, groundwater intake protection, numerical modelling and contaminant migration risk assessment. He also provides consulting services in the field of sustainable water resource management, water retention and the use of digital tools in geology. He actively promotes Open Source solutions, including QGIS and Python. Member of the Board of the Polish Association of Hydrogeologists.

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Tomasz Kopeć

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Technology project manager and leader with 16 years of experience in cooperation with large industrial enterprises. Specializes in projects combining IT and OT technologies, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements and organizational management. Co-creator of NIS2Toolkit – a solution supporting water and wastewater companies in implementing NIS2 requirements and managing cybersecurity. Responsible for developing the solution concept, coordinating the work of an interdisciplinary team of experts and adapting the tool to the specific needs of the water sector, including IT, OT and industrial control system environments.

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prof. ucz. dr hab. inż. Artur Kozłowski

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Experienced manager, scientist and expert in the field of new technologies, cybersecurity, digital transformation and smart specializations. He has over 20 years of experience in managing organizations, teams, research projects, development projects, implementation projects and strategic initiatives, both at national and international levels. As an author and co-author of numerous scientific publications, patent applications, patents and innovation-supporting projects, he is actively involved in the development of modern technologies, digital transformation and the creation of strategic frameworks.His professional activity combines business operations with applied and industrial research, development and implementation projects (including commercialization) in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital public services, IoT, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities and accessibility. His expertise includes strategic and operational management, defining directions of development in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as building and implementing organizational strategies.He has extensive experience in strategic management, consolidation processes and organizational transformation. Since 2004, he has held various managerial positions in areas related to power supply systems, monitoring and control systems, transportation and production systems, as well as broadly understood security management and business continuity assurance.As part of his professional activities, he continues to work in business development, implementation, research, innovation and education. He cooperates with numerous scientific and research institutions, as well as public and private sector organizations, both nationally and internationally, supporting innovation and technological development. He graduated from the Silesian University of Technology and Wrocław University of Technology. National and international training programs have further enhanced his expertise in areas such as research funding, commercialization, technology transfer and project management.

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Generał Paweł Pruszyński

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Academic lecturer specializing in the legal and technical aspects of cybersecurity, classified information protection and critical infrastructure security.

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Marcin Zieliński

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AI strategist, university lecturer, creator of advanced artificial intelligence-based educational systems and expert in AI implementations for businesses and public institutions. He specializes in the practical application of artificial intelligence in strategic management, marketing, education, law and organizational transformation in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.For years, he has trained entrepreneurs, management teams, academic lecturers and public administration representatives, demonstrating how to use AI not as a technological curiosity, but as a real tool for gaining competitive advantage. He combines strategic, technological and communication skills, enabling him to explain the most advanced concepts in a practical, dynamic and inspiring way.He is the creator of numerous original concepts and AI assistant models supporting business, education and decision-making processes. He develops projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, future communication and new models of human–technology interaction, including the innovative holographic communication project “Holodek”.As a speaker, he is valued for his charisma, futuristic perspective on technological development and ability to anticipate directions of economic and social change. In his presentations, he shows not only where the world of AI is heading, but above all how companies, institutions and individuals can effectively prepare for this transformation. He cooperates with entrepreneurs, academic communities and new technology experts, building a bridge between the worlds of science, business and the artificial intelligence of the future.

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mjr rez. dr hab. inż. Jarosław Stelmach

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Doctor habilitated in security sciences, specializing in counter-terrorism and the security of public-use facilities and the state’s critical infrastructure. Author of dozens of monographs and scientific articles in these fields. University Professor, President of the Management Board of the consulting and training company Safety Project sp. z o.o., as well as the Foundation Polish Institute of Security and Defence. Expert of the Polish Chamber of Security and Security Advisor to the Management Board of the Polish Chamber of Alarm Systems. Initiator and organizer of the International SAFE PLACE Congress on Facility Security and the International Counter-Terrorism Congress ICTC. Creator of the security knowledge channels “Ochrona Ludności i Obrona Cywilna” and “Project Safe-TY” on YouTube.

A graduate of the Land Forces Military Academy in Wrocław and the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Wrocław. He obtained his PhD in security sciences at the Police Academy in Szczytno, defending his doctoral dissertation on limiting the consequences of terrorist attacks in public-use buildings. He obtained his habilitation at the Military University of Technology in Warsaw. A retired officer of the Polish Armed Forces with many years of experience in airborne military units and in field and special units of the Military Police. 

He has completed numerous courses and training programs, including a specialist course for U.S. Air Force police officers in the United States, a course for police operation commanders and police negotiators, and a qualified first aid course. He served as a negotiator in the Military Police and commanded police-type operations during the security arrangements for ceremonies and military events. He holds current qualifications as a licensed physical security and technical security professional. External expert in the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) task force on the protection of counter-terrorism and critical infrastructure in 2017–2018. Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor. Expert on the Stakeholder Council at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies of the University of Warsaw.