SPEAKERS
- Festival
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Tomasz Bartnik
- One Eleven
Founder of One Eleven.He is responsible for the vision of One Eleven and plays an active role in strategic and innovation projects development. With over 20 years of experience in building and implementing strategy, he has led countless projects across diverse product categories, brand maturities, and business challenges.Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi Poland, where he also contributed to the international team overseeing strategy development across the EMEA region. He was also a Partner at CPC, where he co-founded and led strategic teams within both independent strategy firms and top-tier advertising agencies.A multiple Effie award winner and long-time jury member, he is currently serving his second term on the Effie Poland Organising Committee.
Magdalena Bigaj
- Institute for Digital Citizenship Foundation
Creator and CEO of the “Institute for Digital Citizenship” Foundation. Media scholar, researcher and social activist. Author of the book “Education by the screen.” Originator and co-author of the pioneering “National Digital Hygiene Survey” and the report on monitoring the presence of children and young people on the Internet “Internet Children”. Creator and head of the first digital hygiene studies in Poland at Korczak University. Laureate of the Korczak Prize 2024 for her work on behalf of children's rights in the digital environment. A columnist for the monthly magazine “Pismo. Opinion magazine”.
Maciej Jan Broniarz
- CERT NGO
Michał Figurski
- Journalist
A journalist and producer of radio and television programs. Author and co-author of cult radio shows such as POPlista on RMF.FM, Antylista on Antyradio, and Poranny WF on Eska Rock. He is also the author of the bestselling book Najsłodszy – An Autobiography Written with a Thumb. Currently, he hosts the show DESPERANOS on Antyradio, serves as the president of the Najsłodsi Foundation, and works as the creative director at Radio Zet.
Prof. Luciano Floridi
- Yale University
Łukasz Foks
- Microsoft
Beata Frankiewicz
- NASK
Cybersecurity awareness specialist at NASK – National Research Institute in Poland. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Cyber Science – Cybersecurity Management from the Silesian University of Technology. She has over ten years of experience in the NGO sector, where she has implemented and co-created numerous educational initiatives and projects. Her work focuses on developing digital skills and promoting the safe and responsible use of technology. She is an experienced trainer with the Polish Association of Pedagogues and Animators KLANZA and served as the head of its Poznań branch from 2015 to 2021. She combines a systems-based approach with a practical understanding of everyday internet users’ needs, contributing to nationwide educational campaigns and digital literacy projects.
Olga Gitkiewicz
- ir2.info
A reporter and editor, she has published three reportage books, each of which has received awards in major Polish literary prizes. She has published numerous journalistic materials in many national media. She has edited books for Poland's largest journalistic publishers. Project coordinator, including two grant projects at the Institute of Reportage. Active academic teacher.
dr Dorota Głowacka
- Panoptykon Foundation
Lawyer at the Panoptykon Foundation. She focuses on human rights protection in the context of new technologies, particularly the regulation of online platforms. From 2009 to 2018, she worked at the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, serving as the coordinator of the Media Freedom Observatory in Poland program, which aimed to raise standards of freedom of speech. She has also participated in educational and research projects for the Council of Europe, the European Commission, and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights.
Łukasz Grass
- Journalist
Former radio and television journalist, author of books. In 2016-2019, he was the editor-in-chief of Business Insider Polska, a business and information website which, within 3 years of its appearance on the market, became the second most popular business website in Poland and the first of the Business Insider family in Europe. He worked, among others in Radio TOK FM, as deputy editor-in-chief and head of news. For 6 years he was associated with TVN24, where he ran news services and "Polska i Świat" magazine. In 2005, he was awarded by the Sukces monthly. He received the "Bull of Success" award in the Debut of the Year category. The author of the books: "Szlag mnie trafił” (Hell hit me), "Najlepszy. Gdy słabość staje się siłą” (The best. When weakness becomes strength), "Trzy mądre małpy” (Three wise monkeys).
Adam Haertle
- ZaufanaTrzeciaStrona.pl
Security expert with over 20 years of experience as well as speaker, trainer and lecturer. Winner of the prestigious Digital Shapers 2021 award by Forbes and Business Insider magazines. Every year he conducts over 150 lectures for open and closed groups in Poland and abroad on issues of online security and company information protection. He has successfully trained both the management boards of the largest Polish enterprises and the employees of hundreds of companies and institutions. In his presentations he uses simple, accessible language and real-life examples to describe real threats to companies and users. He is also the creator and editor-in-chief of ZaufanaTrzeciaStrona.pl, one of the most popular Polish websites devoted to information security.
Katarzyna Haler
- Psychotherapist and wellness trainer
Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach. She has nearly 15 years of experience running her own therapy practice, and works with organisations to create mental health support programmes that build psychologically safe and engaging work cultures. She creates training projects and webinars, and provides crisis intervention support to teams during periods of change. Her expertise is in burnout, coping with overwhelm and uncertainty. Her goal is to teach people habits that enable them to live lives they don't need to escape from. Her focus is on building resilience and capacity for the chaotic reality, and on acquiring skills to create balance even in the face of adversity. When she is not working, you'll find her happily reading detective stories, baking cakes and riding her bicycle.
Natalia Hatalska
- infuture.institute
Eliot Higgins
- Bellingcat
Eliot Higgins is the founder of Bellingcat, a pioneering investigative collective known for its groundbreaking work in online open-source investigation. He gained early recognition for exposing weapons use in the Syrian conflict and launched Bellingcat in 2014 following the downing of MH17, where the group identified the Russian missile launcher responsible. Under his leadership, Bellingcat has grown into a globally respected organisation advancing open-source methods in journalism, justice, and accountability. Higgins is also the author of the best-seller We Are Bellingcat and leads Bellingcat Productions BV, producing documentaries and media based on Bellingcat’s investigations.
Radosław Jasiński
- Polish-American Freedom Foundation
Program Director at the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, where he creates and supervises the implementation of programs in the areas of education, volunteering, NGO support and new technologies. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University of Lublin, MBA program - at the L. Koźmiński International School of Management , postgraduate studies in European Integration and CSR. He was a scholarship holder of The Johns Hopkins University. Associated with the third sector for over 20 years (among others, the founder of the OIC Poland Foundation, initiator and member of the Council of the Volunteer Development Foundation and the Academy of Civic Organizations Foundation). He has many years of experience in working for business (among others, he sat on the bodies of commercial companies, including large corporations). Projects for the benefit of local communities and in cooperation between business and NGOs are particularly close to him. Originator of the New Technologies Locally program
Prof. dr hab. Dariusz Jemielniak
- Kozminski University
Filip Jędruch
- Sektor 3.0
A radio journalist, host, article author, and podcast presenter for the Sektor 3.0 Program (FRSI and PAFW). At Radio Gdańsk, he explores various paths related to new technologies in “W Świecie Nowych Mediów” and examines trends in popular culture—from music and comics to visual arts—in “Zoom na Popkulturę”. A passionate storyteller and local cultural animator.
Marzena Kacprowicz
- Sektor 3.0
With a background in social policy and a passion for promoting creative internet use, she works as a programmer during the day and supports social organizations in utilizing new technologies for social activities after hours. She has been involved with the NGO sector for over 10 years. She is the founder of TuDu.org.pl – the first crowdsourcing platform for the third sector in Poland, and LeverBasic.pl – a soft skills competency test. Until 2020, she was the coordinator of the E-volunteering Program at the Dobra Sieć Foundation and the E-wolontariat.pl portal. In her free time, she shares on ZrobTowInternecie.pl how the Internet can make daily life easier.
Małgorzata Kowalewska
- Orange Foundation
As a board member of the Orange Foundation, she is responsible for strategic issues, diagnosing social needs, and implementing educational initiatives that also address the challenges of digital development. She has experience in executing projects at both national and international levels. She graduated in Management and Marketing from the Kozminski University in Warsaw. She is also an alumna of the 29th edition of the Political Leadership School run by the Leadership School Foundation. A proponent of a balanced approach to technology in social life.
Aga Kozak
- Journalist
She holds a background in cultural studies, media studies, film studies, and American studies, having studied at Jagiellonian University, Middlesex University, and NYU in New York. While she works as a journalist, she increasingly trains NGO employees and corporate teams. She is also a trainer and coach. Passionate about deep conversations, she loves sharing insights on mindfulness and sensory perception. Constantly on the move between Kraków, Warsaw, and the world. A recipient of the LGBT Diamond Awards and recognized by Forbes Women as one of the 100 people in Poland honored for contributions to sexual education. For us, she writes about the human dimensions of AI and technology.
Jacek Królikowski
- Information Society Development Foundation
President of the Information Society Development Foundation (FRSI), specializes in training methodology and project management. Since 2008, he has managed training activities implemented by FRSI within the Library Development Program.He has experience working in public institutions (Central Teacher Training Center) and NGOs (Foundation in Support of Local Democracy). As an expert of the Council of Europe, he participated in programs implemented by the organization from 1995 to 2005, mainly in the Balkans. Since 2005, he has acted as an independent expert, providing services in the field of social analysis and research, project development, training and project management for companies, NGOs and public institutions. From 2006 to 2008, he managed major training projects implemented by UNDP and the Delegation of the European Commission for the civil service.
dr Marcin Kruczyk
- Ringier Axel Springer Poland
Marcin Kruczyk is a data scientist and AI manager with over 10 years of consulting experience. He has a track record of successfully delivering projects across a diverse range of industries varying from Banking through Telecommunication and Media ending on Life Science and Healthcare.Beyond his consulting experience, Marcin holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from Uppsala University, reflecting his academic background and affinity for scientific research. This background has additionally allowed him to apply his AI knowledge to the field of biology and genetics, contributing to advancements in genomic analysis and personalized medicine.
Artur Kurasiński
- Kurasinski.com
Aleksandra Maciejewicz
- LAWMORE
Lawyer, patent attorney, psychologist, and co-founder of the LAWMORE law firm, which has been supporting technology companies and investors since 2013. She specializes in the commercialization of intellectual property and the legal support of innovative solutions, particularly in the fields of computer science and healthcare. Lecturer, mentor, and author of numerous publications (including guides on artificial intelligence).
Piotr Maczuga
- Digital Creators Foundation
Maria Makowska
- TechSoup Foundation
Training and Education Manager at TechSoup Foundation with over 15 years of experience working in the NGO sector in Poland and Europe. She specializes in designing and implementing educational programs that support community organizations in digital transformation processes, developing digital competencies and countering misinformation. She is responsible for developing and implementing a variety of training formats - both online and on-site, developing a European network of trainers and creating educational materials. Since the dynamic development of artificial intelligence, she has been designing and conducting training courses for NGOs, showing them how to effectively use AI tools in their daily activities.
Płk Marcin Mazur
- Polish Space Agency
Jacek Nagłowski
- Visual Narrative Lab of the Łódź Film School
Producer, director, researcher, and creator in the field of new media. He has produced nearly thirty documentary and feature films, mostly international co-productions, as well as fourteen VR experiences showcased at international festivals. Since 2020, he has been engaged in issues related to artificial intelligence. Founder of AI Social Lab, a non-profit organization implementing AI systems to address social challenges.
Prof. Sir David Omand GCB
- King's College London
Sir David Omand GCB is Visiting Professor in War Studies, King’s College London. His posts in British government service included UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator in the Cabinet Office, Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, and Director of GCHQ. His posts in MOD included Deputy Under-Secretary of State for Policy, Principal Private Secretary and UK Defence Counsellor in NATO Brussels. He served for seven years on the Joint Intelligence Committee. He served for 12 years on the Board of Babcock International Group, latterly as Senior Independent Director. He has published four books.
Emilia Ostrowska
- CampusAI
Magdalena Pieńkowska
- TechSoup Foundation
Head of TechSoup Poland, has many years of experience in managing technology programs in the non-profit sector. She specializes in education and implementation of modern technological solutions in social organizations. She conducts workshops on digital transformation, integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies that improve the daily work of organizations. Her mission is to support nonprofit organizations in the process of digital transformation, developing technological competence and building digital resilience.
Zuzanna Polak
- NASK
An experienced cybersecurity awareness raising specialist whose career is inextricably linked to educational activities in the area of Internet security. A psychology graduate, she has played a key role for over 15 years, engaging in extensive activities to raise awareness of online threats and combat illegal content online. Currently, she is involved in key projects within the Polish National Cyber Security System, which focus on building awareness of cyber security among various segments of society - both in government and the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, as well as among ordinary Internet users.
Marta Puciłowska-Schielmann
- Institute for Digital Citizenship Foundation
Vice CEO of the Institute for Digital Citizenship, expert of the School with Class Foundation, cultural studies scholar, interpreter, trainer. Co-author of national reports on the mental condition of young people and adults working in education, co-creator of national and international educational programs supporting mental health and resilience of young people and adults in the context of digital challenges, misinformation, relationship building.
Dariusz Rosiak
- Journalist and podcaster
Radio and print journalist, writer, and host of the podcast “Raport o stanie świata.” In the distant past, he worked for French radio RFI and the Polish section of the BBC. For many years, he was associated with the Polish Radio Channel Three (Program III) and the daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita, where he contributed to the Plus Minus weekend supplement. He is the author of several books and regularly publishes articles in Tygodnik Powszechny.
Alicja Sadowska
- Sektor 3.0
A young creator currently working as a user experience designer, she also produces video and photo coverage of NGO activities (bstudioproductions.myportfolio.com).Socially engaged since the age of 16, she has implemented numerous local, national, and European projects. She has worked as a promotion specialist for initiatives such as the Równać Szanse Program and the TEAM Teatrikon Foundation. She is studying design at the School of Form, SWPS University, and is a scholarship recipient of the Talenty association. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, meeting people, dancing, and cooking."
Nancy Jo Sales
- Journalist and director
Bruce Schneier
- Harvard University
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a "security guru" by the Economist. He is the New York Times best-selling author of 14 books -- including A Hacker's Mind -- as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His nfluential newsletter Crypto-Gram and blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow, and an advisory board member of EPIC and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc.
Michał Serwiński
- Sektor 3.0
Editor-in-chief of the Sektor 3.0 Blog and email marketing specialist. A manager, consultant, and trainer in the non-profit sector, he specializes in fundraising, communication, and technology. With 15 years of experience, he has worked with organizations such as the Polish Humanitarian Action, the Information Society Development Foundation, and the Anna Dymna “Mimo Wszystko” Foundation. He is the co-founder of the hello octopus agency and a long-time volunteer at the WOŚP press center. A journalist and cultural studies graduate by education.
Filip Springer
- ir2.info
dr Dawid Szarański
- Sektor 3.0
Ph.D in management and quality science. Projects' Director. Founder of the Sector 3.0 Program, distinguished by the European Commission. An expert in technological project management and digital transformation. Involved in the technology industry for 16 years. Has worked for innovation transfer centers and technology parks. Conducts lectures and trainings on digital transformation, technology management, and ICT competency development. Holds numerous industry certifications, including Agile PM, PSMI, Change Management, and ISO27001.
Kamil Śliwowski
- Sektor 3.0
Claire Wardle, PhD
- Cornell University
Claire Wardle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. She is considered a leader in the field of misinformation, verification and user generated content. In 2015, Claire co-founded the non-profit First Draft, a pioneer in innovation, research and practice in the field of misinformation. She went on to co-found the Information Futures Lab at Brown University’s School of Public Health. Over the past decade she has developed an organization-wide training program for the BBC on eyewitness media, verification and misinformation, led social media policy at UNHCR, been a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and been the Research Director at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Dorota Wellman
- "WELLcome to Pop Culture" podcast
A journalist through and through. A passionate question-asker and lover of deep conversations with others. Hopelessly in love with books and a devourer of the written word. An angry homo politicus with an opinion on everything. She loves debating—and arguing—with her son. In another life, she would have been an R&B singer.
Kuba Wellman
- "WELLcome to Pop Culture" podcast
A pop culture enthusiast and former American studies scholar fascinated by all things Western. A cultural expert turned digital content creator, he experienced early childhood disillusionment when he learned that New York is not the capital of the United States. A true film buff who holds games and comics in equal regard with books and movies. He could fill three hours of silence with trivia alone. Always aiming to have an opinion on everything—yet fully aware he doesn’t know it all, and always open to changing his mind. He knows the history of Marvel better than the lineage of Polish kings. A devoted Batman fan and proud owner of a dog named Robin.
Anna Wróblewska-Zawadzka
- Sektor 3.0
Anna helps develop digital skills, conducts trainings, and coordinates projects. She provides guidance on how to safely and effectively harness the potential of new technologies in education, culture, social organizations, and personal life. She conducts workshops in programs of Szkoła z Klasą Foundation ( the School With Class Foundation) and mentors in courses of Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (the Center for Civic Education). She supports cultural professionals as part of "Konwersja cyfrowa domów kulturythe" (Digital transformation of community centers) project implemented by the National Center for Culture Poland. In her free time, she is involved in the Bydgoszcz Council for Equal Treatment and the Anti-Violence Women's Network at the Feminoteka Foundation.
Piotr Zarzycki
- Orange