Day 1
June 11 2025
JOINT TRACK
SMART CITY FORUM & CONGRESS ON POLAND’S SECURITY
8:30-10:00 AM
Guest Registration
10:00-10:10 AM
Official Opening of the Congress
10:10-10:25 AM
Opening Remarks by the Co-Chairs of the Program Council
- Konrad Fijołek, Mayor of Rzeszów, Co-Chair of the Program Council of KBP
- Krzysztof Dyki, President of the Management Board, ComCERT, Co-Chair of the Program Council of KBP
- Radosław Maćkiewicz, Director of the Central IT Center, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Co-Chair of the Program Council of KBP
INAUGURAL SESSION: NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES AND RESOURCES
10:25-10:45 AM
Addresses by the Guests of Honour
- Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence
10:45-11:35 AM
Security Strategy
Inaugural Debate
- The Role of the Republic of Poland in Shaping the New Geopolitical Order in Central and Eastern Europe
- Geopolitics and Hybrid Threats – The Impact of Changing Realities on National Security
- Development Strategy for the Polish Defense and Armaments Industry Based on Domestic Technologies
- Cybersecurity Amid Global Economic and Geopolitical Tensions
- Poland’s Cooperation with NATO in Strengthening the Alliance’s Eastern Flank – Our Country’s Role on the International Stage
- The Role of the United States in Shaping Security Policy in Europe
- Security in Europe and in Poland in the Context of Peace Agreements Between Russia and Ukraine
- Changing Approach to Defense Funding in Europe – GDP Percentage Allocation for Armed Forces in Poland and Other NATO Countries
- The Three Seas Initiative and the Bucharest Nine in the Context of the Armed Conflict in Ukraine
Speakers:
- Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence*
- gen. dyw. Karol Molenda, Commander, Cyberspace Defense Component
- Cezary Stypułkowski, President of the Management Board, Bank Pekao
- Jan Rajchel, President, Government Agency for Strategic Reserves
- gen. Edward Gruszka, Advisor, Ministry of National Defence
- Paweł Kowal, Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Sejm*
- Katarzyna Pisarska, Chairwoman, Kazimierz Pułaski Foundation Council*
Moderator:
- Patrycjusz Wyżga, Journalist, Wirtualna Polska & Host of the podcast “Didaskalia”
11:35-12:20 AM
Building Societal Resilience to Contemporary Threats: The Role of Local Governments in Crisis Management
Debate
- How Safe Are Polish Cities? Is a Safe City Also a Smart City?
- Lessons from the Past – Are Current Cooperation Mechanisms Sufficient? Coordination Between Military and Local Government in the Face of Military and Non-Military Threats
- Crisis Management During Floods and Natural Disasters – Capabilities and Limitations
- Food Security
- Responsibilities of Local Governments in Civil Protection and Civil Defense – Collective Shelter Facilities
- Building Societal Resilience – Education and Public Mobilization
- Disinformation as a 21st-Century Weapon – How to Create the Most Effective Communication Channels?
Speakers:
- Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of the Interior and Administration*
- Adriana Porowska, Minister for Civil Society, Chancellery of the Prime Minister
- Konrad Fijołek, Mayor of Rzeszów
- Kordian Kolbiarz, Mayor of Nysa
- Andrzej Dopierała, Vice President, Asseco Poland; President, Asseco Data Systems
- Senior Brigadier Mariusz Lenartowicz, Director, Civil Protection Bureau, National Headquarters of the State Fire Service
- Teresa Kubas-Hul, Voivode of the Podkarpackie Province*
Moderator:
- Patrycjusz Wyżga, Journalist, Wirtualna Polska & Host of the podcast Didaskalia
12:20-12:50 AM
Conclusion of the Joint Session. Break
THEMATIC TRACK
SMART CITY FORUM
12:50-12:55 AM
Address by the Chair of the Program Council
- Maciej Bluj, Chair of the Program Council, Expert in Smart City Solutions, Deputy Mayor of the City of Wrocław from 2007 to 2018
BLOCK
DESIGNING CITIES WITH THE RESIDENTS IN MIND
12:55 – 1:30 PM
Designing Cities with the Residents in Mind
Debate
- Human-centric design
- Healthy Cities, Physically and Mentally – Modern Systems and Platforms for Healthcare Management
- Apps, E-Medicine, Health Monitoring
- Citizen 4.0 – Is Technology Redefining the Role of Residents?
- Digital Transformation Strategy for Public Services – How to Transition from Traditional to Digital Channels?
- Ethics in the Smart City – How to Create Urban Services that are Inclusive and Fair?
- What Direction Should One Pursue in Education to Be Prepared for the Impact of AI on the Job Market?
(debate in progress)
1:30 – 1:40 PM
Fire Chat
BLOCK
URBANTECH – TOOLS FOR THE TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF CITIES
1:40 – 1:50
Presentation
Presentation
- Dominik Góralczyk, Key Account Manager, Esri Poland
1:50 – 2:00 PM
Urban Tech Landscape 2025 Report
Presentation
- Weronika Wesołowska, Expert in Urban Innovation Development, PFR for Cities
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Urbantech – Tools for the Technological Evolution of Cities
Debate
- Digital innovation
- How Can AI Predict Residents’ Needs and Optimize the Functioning of Urban Infrastructure?
- Digital Twin – How Can Advanced Simulation Models Support Urban Planning and City Management?
- Leveraging the Potential of Private 5G Networks for the Development of Smart Cities
- Safer Cities, Fast Digitization, and New Business Opportunities
- Financing
- Joint Digital Service Platforms for City and Municipal Offices – Is This the Right Approach?
- Which Public Administration Services Could Benefit Most from Cloud Solutions?
- Opportunities and Regulatory Aspects
- Infrastructure Funding – Why Does “Price Make Miracles” Still Apply?
- UrbanLaby as Spaces for Innovation Testing – How to Fully Utilize Their Potential
- Social Trust – How to Engage Residents in the Digital Transformation of Cities?
Speakers:
- Agata Wojda, Mayor of Kielce*
- Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor of Wrocław*
- Tomasz Skoczylas, Mayor of Głogów Małopolski
- Dorota Glaza, Director of the Social Activity Office and Chair of the Team, Urban Lab Bydgoszcz*
- Bartosz Dominiak, General Director, Ministry of Digital Affairs
- Marta Kupisz, Urban Innovation Expert, PFR for Cities
- Representative ofEviden
Moderator:
- Szymon Ciupa, Smart City Expert and GIS Specialist
2:45 – 3:00 PM
TeleKTG – additional pregnancy care at your fingertips.
Presentation
- Alan Kohbandi, CEO, TeleKTG
BLOCK
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN READINESS
3:00 – 3:10 PM
Modern Public Security Management Systems
Presentation
- Dominik Weder, Smart City Specialist, Sprint
3:10 – 4:00 PM
Local Governments in Readiness
Debate
- Civil Protection Program – An Integrated Approach to Security
- Cooperation Between Services and Local Governments in Crisis Situations – Building Regional Crisis Response Systems
- Cybersecurity – The Role of Shared Services Centers and Cooperation Among Local Governments
- Joint Platforms and eSOC for Urban Cybersecurity – How to Build and Implement Security Solutions Based on Professional External Teams
- Crisis Management and Local Security – Communication During a Crisis
- Vigilant Citizens – Which Tools and Technologies Can Support Civic Engagement in Monitoring Urban Spaces?
Speakers:
- Jakub Banaszek, Mayor of Chełm
- Krzysztof Karpieszuk, Secretary of the City, City Hall of Białystok*
- Joanna Pińska, Director of the Department of Security and Crisis Management, City Hall of Gdańsk*
- Sławomir Świder, Deputy Director of IT and Telecommunications Service Office, City Hall of Rzeszów
- Rafał Porada, Head of the IT Office, City Hall of Przemyśl
- Waldemar Matukiewicz, Vice President, Sprint
Moderator:
- Sergiusz Parszowski, President of the Board, Security Observatory
4:00 PM
Conclusion of the First Day of the Congress
8:00 PM
Grand Gala (Entry by Invitation Only) and Announcement of the Smart City Awards (Entries for the Competition are Free of Charge)
Day 2
June 12, 2025
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Guest Registration
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Official Opening of the Second Day of the Forum
BLOCK
THE NEW ERA OF URBAN ENERGY
9:40 – 10:20 AM
The New Era of Urban Energy
Inaugural Debate
- Application of Digital Technologies for Energy Management – Modernization and Optimization of Energy Systems
- National Reconstruction Plan (KPO) – Preparation of Local Governments for the Use of Funds under the Green Transformation of Polish Cities Component for Public Lighting Modernization
- Investment Priorities for 2025+
- Energy Storage and Microgrids – A Chance for Energy Independence or a Technological Challenge? Cooperation Between Cities and Local Businesses
- Renewable Energy Sources as Part of the Urban Strategy – Are Polish Cities Ready for the Development of Prosumerism?
Speakers:
- Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment*
- Agnieszka Rupniewska, Mayor of Zabrze
- Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Budka, Mayor of Gliwice*
- Beata Klimek, Mayor of Ostrów Wielkopolski*
- Maciej Gramatyka, Mayor of Tychy*
- Tomasz Miśko, First Deputy Mayor of Stalowa Wola
10:20 – 10:35 AM
Case study
Case study
10:35 – 10:45 AM
Case study
Case study
10:00-12:00
CIVIL DEFENSE WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Closed session – by invitation of the City Hall of Rzeszów)
Topic scope:
- Organization of the city and local government operations in crisis situations – lessons learned from the first days of the war in Ukraine
- Crisis management and communication in the first hours of threat – proven warning methods, information organization, cooperation with the military and services
- Maintaining city operations in wartime conditions – priorities for local government actions, ensuring basic services, mobile work of local authorities
BLOCK
DATA AS THE CURRENCY OF A MODERN CITY
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Case study
Case study
11:00 – 11:35 AM
Data as the Currency of a Modern City
Debate
- Smart City as an Open City – How to Transform Information into Better Decisions and Services?
- A Holistic Approach to Urban Data – How to Ensure Data Quality and Integration
- A Thinking City – Modern Data Analytics Capabilities
- Models of Cooperation for Data Exchange Between Public and Private Entities
- Commercialization and Monetization of Urban Data
- Blockchain and Digital Identification
- Privacy Protection in the Age of AI – New Challenges for Cities
(Debate in Progress)
11:35 – 12:25 AM
Networking Break
BLOCK
RESILIENT CITY
12:25 – 12:40 AM
Case study/Presentation
Case study
12:40 – 1:10 PM
Resilient City – Urban Planning of the Future in the Age of Geopolitical and Climate Change
Debate
- Security as an Element of Urban Planning
- City Monitoring – Interactive Applications and Sensor Networks
- The Shelter Act – Administrative Support and Possible Incentives
- Regenerative and Sustainable City – Solutions Supporting Urban Adaptation to Climate Change
(Debate in Progress)
BLOCK
EMISSION-FREE MOBILITY – A CITY THAT LEAVES NO TRACE
1:10 – 1:20 PM
Models of Infrastructure Investment Financing – Practical Examples
Case study
- Ewelina Włoch, Head of the Department of Digitization and New Technologies, City Hall of Rybnik
Case study
1:20 – 2:05 PM
Emission-Free Mobility – A City That Leaves No Trace
Debate
- Cities Without Emissions – How to Achieve Low and Zero-Emission Transport?
- Challenges and Issues in Implementation
- Electromobility – Is It Still the Path for the Cities of the Future?
- Does Infrastructure Keep Up with the Growing Number of Electric Vehicles?
- The Concept and Role of Mobility Hubs – Integration of Transport Means and Payment Services
- Traffic Management – The Role of Data and Analytics in Optimizing Urban Traffic
Speakers:
- Robert Szewczyk, Mayor of Olsztyn
- Rafał Pietrucień, Deputy Mayor of the City of Toruń
- Maciej Mazur, Managing Director, Polish Association of New Mobility*
- Grzegorz Kwitek, Board Member, Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis
Moderator:
- prof. dr hab. inż. Andrzej Szarata, Rector, Cracow University of Technology
BLOCK
INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT – SMART CITY IN PRACTICE AND CONTEMPORARY CITY MODELS
2:05 – 2:15 PM
Case study
Case study
- Anna Dwurnik, Director of the City Development Office, City Hall of Kielce*
2:15 – 2:55 PM
Intelligent Management – Smart City in Practice and Contemporary City Models
Debate
- Cognitive Cities – Intelligent Management
- Standardization of Solutions and Cooperation Between Cities in Poland and Europe
- Leadership and the Role of Smart City Leaders in Polish Cities – How to Effectively Manage the Innovation Implementation Process?
- Models of Project Coordination in Urban Structures – Experiences and Recommendations
- Ensuring the Continuity of Transformation Projects in the Long-Term Perspective
- Interdepartmental Integration in the AI Era – New Models of Collaboration and Decision-Making
- Interoperability of Urban Systems
Speakers:
- Robert Bednarski, Director for Smart City, City Hall of Wrocław*
- Jarosław Bułka, Digital Transformation Officer of the City of Kraków
- Grzegorz Hunicz, IT Director, City Hall of Lublin
- Anna Dwurnik, Director of the City Development Office, City Hall of Kielce*
- Agata Kemona, Director of the Office, City Hall of Dąbrowa Górnicza
Moderator:
- Michał Łakomski, Plenipotentiary of the Mayor for Smart City, City Hall of Poznań
2:55 PM
End of Day II of the Congress
*The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the agenda.
Update 06.05.2025
