Graduate of the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology at the Warsaw University of Technology and the Advanced Management Program at IESE Business School – University of Navarra. Since the beginning of his career, he has been involved in the development of the telecommunications sector in Poland. He gained professional experience by preparing, implementing, and overseeing projects in the areas of billing systems architecture, intelligent networks, and the transformation of IT infrastructure and services. As a CISO, he is responsible for information security management, particularly in the areas of cyber threats, business continuity, risk management, implementation of security measures, and incident response processes. For many years he has been working at P4 sp. z o.o. (Play), where he currently leads the Cybersecurity Department.

Marek Ługowski is the Head of IT Infrastructure at SWISS KRONO Group, responsible for the development and maintenance of the global IT infrastructure within the Group IT structure. He specializes in infrastructure security, system resilience, and the standardization of IT environments in a distributed, international organization. He combines a strategic approach with practical operational experience, supporting IT transformation and the development of mature security processes in both industrial and corporate environments.

Paweł has been working at Visa since October 2019, where he is responsible for developing and offering products on the Polish market, as well as collaborating with card issuers to implement innovative solutions for customers.

He has been involved in the banking sector for many years, holding significant roles at institutions such as Citibank, BGŻ (now BNP Paribas), BPS, and Bank of Ireland in Dublin. His experience in banking has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively manage and drive innovation.

During his career at Visa, he has played a key role in product teams, demonstrating a strong customer-centric approach and a clear solution-oriented mindset.

Age 43. Languages: Polish (native), English (C2), Ukrainian (C1),
German (A2), Russian (A2).
Graduate of the Faculty of Physics (Computer Science) and the
Faculty of Economics (Finance and Banking) at the University of
Warsaw. Completed postgraduate studies in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) Computer Systems at Kozminski University.
Participated in various training programs such as Management of
Risk (M_o_R®), Financial Analysis and Modeling, and Sandler Sales
Techniques.
An experienced manager with a 20-year business career, previously
associated with Raiffeisen Bank Polska, DZ Bank Polska and PKO
Bank Polski, responsible for corporate and project financing.
Working with PayPo since its incorporation, initially as CFO and CRO, currently serving as Vice President
responsible for Risk, Compliance, Legal, AML and international expansion. Originator of the Finance, HR,
Management Office, Audit/Internal Control, Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance departments at PayPo.
Author of the behavioral scoring system and antifraud mechanism used in PayPo’s online financing.
Father of two, husband to a loving wife. Enthusiast of movies and books.

Chief Financial Officer of international Capital Groups with 25 years of experience in management and strategy.

Recipient of the CFO of the Year 2025 award granted by the Financial Directors Club DIALOG.

An experienced board member specializing in complex financial transactions, including M&A, restructuring processes, transfer pricing policy, due diligence, IFRS implementation, and company valuation.

Achievements include 22 successful acquisitions, 13 mergers, 3 restructurings, company liquidations, and other comprehensive financial projects.

Holder of the international CIMA qualification and INSEAD. Graduate of the Poznań University of Economics and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

Member of the Association of Independent Supervisory Board Members.

Currently a board member of all companies in the Sport and Fitness division of the Medicover Group (over 20 entities in the division’s portfolio).

Previously a board member of companies within international capital groups such as Martin Bauer, Contrain, Marmite SA, and Phytopharm SA.

Paweł Grabowski is an experienced manager with over 15 years of experience across various industries, ranging from technology to consulting.

Since 2021, he has been shaping the future of autonomous retail as part of the Żabka Nano project. In June 2021, together with his team, he launched the first fully autonomous store in Poznań, marking a milestone in the development of modern retail solutions powered by artificial intelligence.

His work has contributed to the digital transformation of companies within the Group as well as the implementation of innovative technologies that open new opportunities for growth.

Currently, he serves as Head of Digital B2B at Żabka Future, where the team under his leadership develops businesses that increase the value of the Żabka Group and builds strategic partnerships with other organizations.

Robert Tomaka serves as IT Director at one of the largest medical laboratory networks in Poland. He specializes in digital transformation, building scalable system architectures, and implementing modern IT solutions in the healthcare sector. He successfully combines technological expertise with a strategic approach, delivering projects in process automation, as well as ERP, LIMS, RIS, and customer-centric solutions.

For years, he has focused on building high-performing IT teams and fostering a culture of innovation. He is an advocate of skill-based management, modern talent management, and designing competency development paths. He actively participates in industry initiatives and shares his experience as a speaker and panelist.

I am a technology executive with over 25 years of experience. I lead digital transformation projects that drive real business results. My background includes cloud computing, data engineering, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing new Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions. At PepsiCo, I shape the strategic vision for enterprise AI platforms to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support revenue growth. I work with executive leaders to make sure technology projects align with company goals, and I lead technical teams around the world. I am dedicated to responsible AI, cybersecurity, ethical governance, and data privacy.

Małgorzata McCarthy leads the enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI transformation at ManpowerGroup, building modern data platforms and AI capabilities from the ground up in a human-centric global organisation. With extensive international experience across life sciences, professional services and consulting, she has scaled data organisations and delivered platforms powering commercial decisions and client products. Previously Senior Director at JLL and BI & MDM Manager at Zoetis, Małgorzata brings hands-on technical leadership and strategic vision to enterprise AI challenges.

Agnieszka Bochacka is a recognized expert in Digital Transformation, with international experience across industries including IT, FMCG, media, automotive, and finance. She has built her career at PwC, Deloitte Digital, Maspex, and 4F. She currently serves as Global Digital Transformation Director at GE Healthcare.

She is the author of the world’s first Digital Transformation methodology certified by APMG – Digital Transformation Foundation. She is also actively engaged in the professional community as President of the Singularity University Cracow Chapter and founder of the Transformation team at PMI Poland Chapter.

Agnieszka serves as Program Director of the postgraduate studies “AI and Digital Transformation” at the Cracow University of Economics. She is also the creator of an original organizational transformation audit model, integrating both technological and human perspectives.

She has received numerous awards, including LinkedIn Top Voice, Strong Woman in IT, Sustainability Leader, and Futurist of the Year. As a mentor, she supports the development of women in technology and startups, and is a frequent speaker at international conferences.

Radosław Maćkiewicz has been the Director of the Centre for Informatics Technology since December 2023. He is an experienced manager in the new technology industry, particularly in cloud computing,
cybersecurity and IT service management. For many years, he worked for global IT solution providers, including Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard, and is an academic lecturer on new technologies, entrepreneurship and practical management
psychology. A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology, he holds an MBA from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School, jointly with London Business School, HEC Paris and NHH Norwegian School of Economics.

At HCL Technologies, he is responsible for the development of HCL Software in Central and Eastern Europe. He has been working in the IT industry for over 25 years, with a long experience at IBM, where he held various roles, functions from software implementation to technical sales support, direct sales, working with business partners, including being responsible for the development of such portfolios as Collaboration Solutions, Smarter Workforce, Watson Customer Engagement.
In recent years of work at HCL, he has been supporting Clients in the process of digital transformation, where the goal of HCL Software is to focus on increasing Clients’ success through continuous innovation in HCL products.

Marcin Mazurek is the co-founder of Bitropy, an enterprise AI governance platform that gives organizations security, observability, and operational control over AI agents and LLM deployments at scale.

Before founding Bitropy, Marcin served as Chief Product and Technology Officer and Board Member at Autopay, one of Poland’s leading fintech companies, where he shaped the company’s technology and product strategy and supported its international expansion. Earlier, he spent 18 years at Allegro as Vice President of Technology and a member of the Tech Executive Team, where he built and led the Technical Platform and Operations organization — establishing the technological foundations, governance structures, and engineering culture behind one of Europe’s largest e-commerce platforms.

Throughout his career, Marcin has been an active contributor to Poland’s technology community, leading initiatives focused on knowledge sharing and cross-industry collaboration.

Marcin’s commitment to strategic leadership is further demonstrated by his completion of executive management programs at Stanford University and INSEAD, which have equipped him with advanced skills in leadership and organizational management.

Marek Laskowski is the IT Director (CIO) at DZS, where he leads the development of secure, resilient IT infrastructure and drives digital transformation initiatives. With nearly 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he specializes in AI-driven solutions, LegalTech, and cloud transformation based on Microsoft Azure. He has led major technology transformation projects in both the public and private sectors, including institutions such as IPN and PWPW. Marek actively promotes the use of AI in the legal sector and collaborates with global technology providers on advanced digital solutions. He is also a lecturer and international speaker on AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

Grzegorz Zalewski graduated from the Białystok University of Technology with a degree in Automation and Robotics (Information Systems), and completed an MBA at the University of Finance and Management in Warsaw. He also holds a diploma from the Polish Ministry of Treasury, awarded after passing the state examination for candidates to supervisory boards of state-owned companies.

He specializes in implementing IT solutions that support business transformation, with a strong focus on building value-driven strategies while maintaining a high level of information security. He brings extensive expertise in project and budget management, as well as in building and developing high-performing teams.

Between 2003 and 2010, he was responsible for interbank settlements, leading the implementation of the Euro Elixir system, which enabled pan-European euro transactions. He also oversaw the development of products dedicated to the public sector at Krajowa Izba Rozliczeniowa S.A.

Since 2010, he has been professionally associated with the PZU Group, where he has been responsible for IT architecture and overseeing its implementation across various solutions. He defines standards for project execution and processes related to the development of business applications.

Since October 2024, he has served as Director of the IT Systems Development Division at the IT Center of the Ministry of Finance.

Przemysław Szulecki is a cybersecurity and risk management expert with over 18 years of experience across the financial, insurance, and technology sectors. He currently serves as a Cyber Risk Senior Manager at HSBC, where he is responsible for developing cyber risk strategies and strengthening organizational resilience against evolving digital threats.

He specializes in designing and implementing security by design frameworks that effectively align business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in security architecture, governance, risk, and compliance, and cyber risk management at organizations with global impact.

Przemysław combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational expertise, ranging from incident response and regulatory compliance to building secure foundations for digital transformation. He is also an active speaker, author, and commentator on cybersecurity topics, sharing insights on how to bridge the gap between security, infrastructure, and business.

Monika Kozakiewicz is an experienced executive and lawyer with over 20 years of expertise in corporate law, management, restructuring, and financing within the broadly defined maritime economy.

Since 2020, she has been professionally associated with Stocznia Remontowa Nauta S.A. in Gdynia—one of Poland’s leading ship repair yards—where she currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), actively shaping the company’s strategy and driving its development.

She has built her career at the intersection of law and business. For over a decade, she was affiliated with Aranda Sp. z o.o., where she has served as CEO since 2017. Previously, she held the positions of Legal Director and Corporate Proxy at Polskie Stocznie S.A., where she led complex corporate processes, financing structures, and restructuring projects.

Monika Kozakiewicz is a graduate of law at the University of Szczecin (1993–1998), where she was actively involved in the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA).

She combines the precision of a lawyer with strong leadership capabilities, effectively managing organizations within a demanding industrial sector.