Please note that the above agenda might be subject to changes. Although we will ensure that the core of the agenda stays the same, there might be slight alterations as to the times and the topic areas.
Timetable
Conference Schedule
Business Stage
19-20.03.2025
Tech Stage
19-20.03.2025
Business Workshop
19-20.03.2025
Tech Workshop
19-20.03.2025
First Day
19th March 2025
9:00-9:20
Welcome address from the organizers
9:20-9:35
Poland - the gateway to CEE tech innovation - keynote speech and introductory remarks
Keynote 1: Dario Zoric,Regional Digitisation Lead at Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Keynote 2: Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation, North Macedonia
Keynote 2: Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation, North Macedonia
10:00-10:45
Panel discussion: “Accelerating innovation: Driving Growth and Investment in Poland & CEE”
This panel will explore strategies to foster innovation, attract investment, and stimulate economic growth in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Experts will discuss key sectors for development and cross-border collaboration, share experiences and use cases.
10:45-11:30
Panel discussion: “Innovation Hubs: Investment Black Hole or Game Changer?”
This panel will examine whether innovation hubs deliver transformative value or risk becoming costly, underperforming ventures. Speakers will debate their role in driving economic growth, attracting talent, and fostering collaboration, and share lessons from building similar hubs internationally.
11:30-12:00
Coffee break
12:00-14:00
Unlocking the innovation at the intersection of blockchain, AI and IoT in the Automotive industry
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by 1 panel discussion.
Key topics: AI Assistants and their applications in automotive and mobility * Digital twins in vehicle manufacturing * In-car payments and vehicle data monetization * Real time analytics for on-demand troubleshooting
Key topics: AI Assistants and their applications in automotive and mobility * Digital twins in vehicle manufacturing * In-car payments and vehicle data monetization * Real time analytics for on-demand troubleshooting
14:00-15:00
Lunch break
Refreshments are provided in line with ticket options.
15:00-16:15
Presentations by the winners of the Innovators of Tomorrow Program.
Join us for the pitch session, where secondary high school students, winners of the Innovators of Tomorrow education program, showcase their ideas for digital products that solve real-life problems that the young generation are facing.
16:15-16:45
Coffee break
16:45-17:30
Panel discussion: “Future-ready foundations: Equipping the next generation for tomorrow’s challenges”
This panel will focus on preparing the next generation with the competences of the future, such as critical thinking, adaptability, and digital literacy, to thrive in an evolving global landscape. Experts will discuss innovative education models, workforce trends, and strategies to bridge the skills gap for a rapidly changing world.
Sessions organized in collaboration with KIR’s Fundacja Cyberium.
Sessions organized in collaboration with KIR’s Fundacja Cyberium.
20:00
After Party
Join us for an unforgettable night at one of Poznan’s most prestigious venue - Mlynska 12. The afterparty is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other attendees - industry leaders, visionaries, and industry experts in an informal setup.
Second Day
20th March 2025
9:00-10:10
New finance - bringing decentralization and AI enhancements to the financial industry
The session will feature 3 x keynote addresses, focusing on the following topics: new developments in DeFi * Digital assets - recent developments * MiCA and its consequences * Generative AI assistance in financial services
10:15-11:00
Panel discussion: “Bringing decentralization and AI enhancements to the financial industry- regulatory perspective”
This panel will explore the regulatory challenges and opportunities of integrating decentralization and AI technologies into the financial sector. Experts will discuss how to balance innovation with risk management, data privacy, and compliance to ensure sustainable growth and consumer protection.
11:00-11:30
Coffee Break
11:30-13:30
Panel discussion: “Industrial Reconstruction Ukraine: Exclusive Insights and Partnership Opportunities in Smart Tech and the Industrial Metaverse”
Discover how cutting-edge technologies are driving Ukraine’s transformation into a Smart Country. The discussion will focus on the vision for post-war Ukraine, showcasing the country's potential to revolutionize urban development, agriculture, and industrial operations.The panel also offers exclusive insights into partnership opportunities and access to this visionary project that’s set to redefine economic recovery and innovation in Europe.
12:30-14:00
Smart Cities/Smart Spaces - using interconnected technologies for better interactions with the physical & digital environments
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by 1 panel discussion.
Key topics: Autonomous public transport * Leveraging new technologies to enhance and promote social equity for citizens * Digital identities and citizen data privacy.
Key topics: Autonomous public transport * Leveraging new technologies to enhance and promote social equity for citizens * Digital identities and citizen data privacy.
14:00-15:00
Lunch
Refreshments are provided in line with the ticket option.
15:00-16:30
Digital Product Passports - defining the value for businesses and customers
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by 1 panel discussion.
Key topics: Digital Product Passport - scope, requirements and market solutions * Sustainable supply chains * DPP to enhance customer experience * Physical + digital = “Phygital” retail solutions
Refreshments are provided in line with the ticket option.
Key topics: Digital Product Passport - scope, requirements and market solutions * Sustainable supply chains * DPP to enhance customer experience * Physical + digital = “Phygital” retail solutions
Refreshments are provided in line with the ticket option.
16:00-16:45
Closing keynote
First day
19th March 2025
10:00-10:45
Panel discussion: “AI at a Crossroads: Could EU Regulations Stall Progress in Central and Eastern Europe?”
This panel will examine the potential impact of EU AI regulations on innovation and competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Experts will discuss how to balance regulatory compliance with fostering growth, ensuring CEE remains a hub for AI development while addressing ethical and societal concerns.
10:45-11:30
Panel discussion: “Securing the Future: Enhancing Data Integrity, Security, and Transparency in the age of Blockchain, AI, and IoT innovation.”
This panel will explore the challenges and solutions for securing data in interconnected systems, focusing on IoT, edge computing, and system integration. Experts will discuss whether blockchain can help foster a secure data exchange, and what needs to happen to accelerate the development of open and secure data ecosystems.”
11:30-12:00
Coffee break
12:00-13:20
Tokenization and digital assets - technical solutions
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by a Q&A interactive session with the audience.
Key topics: tokenization of real-world assets * new developments in digital assets * smart contract enhancement with AI * privacy and security * DeFI -TradFi interoperability.
Key topics: tokenization of real-world assets * new developments in digital assets * smart contract enhancement with AI * privacy and security * DeFI -TradFi interoperability.
14:00-15:00
Lunch break
Refreshments are provided in line with the ticket option.
15:00-17:30
Workshop sessions
20:00
After Party
Second Day
20th March 2025
9:00-10:30
Adopting (Generative) AI in business: the good, the bad, and the ugly
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by a Q&A interactive session with the audience.
Key topics: AI governance layer * data protection and cybersecurity solutions * model bias & fairness * secure model training and deployment * integration with enterprise infrastructure.
Key topics: AI governance layer * data protection and cybersecurity solutions * model bias & fairness * secure model training and deployment * integration with enterprise infrastructure.
10:30-11:00
AI Agents - a deep-dive
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by a Q&A interactive session with the audience.
Key topics: multiagent systems and interaction * AI agent frameworks * decentralized vs centralized agent environment * agents generating economic value.
Key topics: multiagent systems and interaction * AI agent frameworks * decentralized vs centralized agent environment * agents generating economic value.
11:00-11:30
Coffee break
11:30-12:30
AI Agents - a deep-dive - cont.
12:30-12:40
Data ecosystems - verifiability, transparency and privacy in the data-driven era.
This session will feature 3 keynote addresses and will be followed by a Q&A interactive session with the audience.
Key topics: decentralized identity solutions * zero-knowledge proofs and other PETs * integration and interoperability * securing AI operations with blockchain.
Key topics: decentralized identity solutions * zero-knowledge proofs and other PETs * integration and interoperability * securing AI operations with blockchain.
14:00-15:00
Lunch
Refreshments are provided in line with the ticket option.
15:00-16:30
Workshop sessions
16:30-16:45
Closing keynote
workshop agenda coming soon
workshop agenda coming soon