Inauguration Ceremony

of the STEEL 2023 European Steel Congress

Presenter:

• Mikołaj Kunica – Editor-in-Chief Business Insider Polska

You are cordially invited to the inauguration of a new event on the map of economic events in our country - the European Steel Congress STEEL 2023. It is a meeting of steel market leaders - aimed at building a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as being an incentive for its participants to discuss current market trends, forecasts, challenges and opportunities facing steel companies. The congress is also a space to meet and build partnerships among its participants. We invited to participate in the congress representatives of production and service companies in the steel sector and those cooperating with it, but also people who have an influence on the formation of the steel market in Poland and Europe, specialists and experts, as well as representatives of technical universities - lecturers and students.

Presentations:

• Jacek Sasin – Minister of State Assets, Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Council of Ministers,
• Anna Moskwa – Minister for Climate and the Environment,
• Jarosław Wieczorek – Voivode of Silesia,
• Bogumił Sobula – Vice President of the City of Katowice,
• Tomasz Heryszek – President of the Management Board, Węglokoks S.A.,
• Tomasz Zjawiony – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice, Vice President of the National Chamber of Commerce,

Discussion (participants in alphabetical order):

• Marek Akciński - Vice President of the Management Board for the Węglokoks S.A. Group,
• Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka - Deputy Senate Marshal,
• Stefan Moritz – Secretary General of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME,
• Mirosław Motyka – Chairman of the Board, Metallurgical Chamber of Industry and Commerce,
• Grzegorz Tobiszowski – Member of the European Parliament,
• Marek Wesoły - Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets, Government Plenipotentiary for the Transformation of Energy Companies and Coal Mining

Managing the panel:

• dr Adam Hajduga – Deputy Director, Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow

Join us for a fascinating meeting at a panel discussion entitled "People of Steel - at the intersection of past, present and future." This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and development of the steel industry, and learn how steel people are helping to shape the world today and create the future. Witness inspiring conversations, share your reflections and experiences, and discover how the legacy of steel impacts our daily lives and opens doors to innovative perspectives of tomorrow. Join our discussion and discover how "Men of Steel" are an essential part of our history and the driving force behind our economy.

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Michał Gramatyka –Member of Polish Parliament
• dr hab. inż. Jacek Pieprzyca - Professor at the Silesian University of Technology
• Przemysław Szwagierczak - Editor-in-Chief of "Metallurgical Magazine"
• dr inż. arch. Łukasz Urbańczyk - City Historic Preservation Officer, City Hall of Ruda Śląska

Megatrends shaping Europe's steel industry in a volatile environment

Managing the panel:

• Zbigniew Liptak - Partner, Regulatory Advisory Team Leader EY

Join us for a panel discussion to discuss the impact of changes in the business environment on the steel industry in Europe. "Megatrends shaping the steel industry in Europe in an unstable environment" is a unique opportunity to explore the current situation in the industry and the challenges it faces: the climate crisis, geopolitical instability or the challenges posed by the implementation of innovative technological solutions. Join our discussion and understand how industry leaders are adapting to changing conditions, steering the steel sector toward sustainable and forward-looking expansion. Get ready for interesting talks and look at the future of the steel industry in Europe from a new perspective.

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Marek Akciński - Vice President of the Management Board for the Węglokoks S.A. Group,
• dr hab. inż. Agata Dudek - Dean of the Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Częstochowa University of Technology,
• Mirosław Motyka – Chairman of the Board, Metallurgical Chamber of Industry and Commerce,
• Mirosław Ptasiński – Chairman of the Board, European Steel Group Ltd,
• Marek Wesoły - Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets, Government Plenipotentiary for the Transformation of Energy Companies and Coal Mining,
• Marek Zuber - Lecturer in Executive MBA studies at the WSB Academy, economist, analyst, expert and financial advisor

Managing the panel:  

• Artur Dubiel - academic teacher, practitioner and theoretician, veteran and instructor, coordinator of the European Institute of Security, publisher of the "mil.link" website and the original podcast "Na celowniku".

You are cordially invited to a panel discussion entitled "Steel for the defense industry a guarantee of security". Some interesting discussions on the role and importance of steel in the context of ensuring national security and defense await you. Learn how innovative steel solutions contribute to strengthening defense capabilities, creating modern military equipment and securing our interests on the international stage..

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Roman Czempik – Vice-President of the Management Board, Bumar Łabędy S.A.
• dr hab. inż. Jacek Janiszewski, Prof. WAT - Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aeronautics, Military University of Technology in Warsaw,
• Piotr Kisiel - Acting President of the Management Board, Chief Executive Officer, Rosomak S.A., Siemianowice,
• Bogusława Niewęgłowska – President of the Management Board, Walcownia Blach Batory Sp. z o.o.,
• Robert Socha – professor of social sciences in the discipline of security science
• Krzysztof Sola – Vice-President of the Management Board, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A.

#STEEL_TALK:

• dr Maciej Kawecki - „Już nie twórca, a stwórca” [No longer a maker, but a creator]

The first part of the presentation will be devoted entirely to data. In it, I will show what power data has today. In what direction is the world of their collection going today. What impact does the provision of artificial intelligence has on us. Will Chat GPT and other parallel emerging artificial intelligences affect the disappearance of some professions. We will confirm the thesis that such ubiquitous access to artificial intelligence is greater than the emergence of the Internet, the rise of home PCs or even social media. We will answer the question of what direction artificial intelligence can take. Will traditional search engines stay with us. What is the success of the GPT Chat and is it the greatest artificial intelligence available to all. In what follows, we will take a journey through technologies being developed in Poland and around the world that seek to solve five major crises - health care, climate, relations, raw materials and the economy. These will be the most beautiful examples of technologies in my opinion that meet today's needs and are well ahead of today's world. And it's all thanks to the data that connects all the technological trends to which I devote my book. At the very end of the lecture, I will talk about my visit to London to the headquarters of DeepMind, the creators of AlphaFold. The lecture will be capped with the thesis that any technological solution today should be viewed optosceptically.

Presentation:

• dr Maciej Kawecki - Digital EU Ambassador, Pro-rector of WSB in Warsaw, President of the Lem Institute, technology popularizer and enthusiast,

Technology popularizer, science journalist appointed by the European Commission as EU Digital Ambassador. President of the Lem Institute.
Pro-rector for innovation at the Warsaw School of Banking. Author of the "This is IT" technology channel on Youtube and the makeway.co.uk blog. He is betting on a man who understands that technology is only and as much as a tool in his hands, with which he should positively change the world. Promotes what is Polish and innovative.

Panel leader:

• Michał Zwyrtek - tax advisor, economist, publicist, CFO at APA Group and owner of the Zwyrtek & Wspólnicy law firm,

The main goal of green financing is to use capital in a way that contributes to reducing negative environmental impacts and supports the development of sustainable environmental, social and economic solutions. During the panel, experts from various fields will present, among other things, financial tools to help on the road to a sustainable future.

We will discuss the following issues:

• Description of bank products related to green financing,
• Legal requirements for obtaining sustainable financing,
• Does the industry matter in connection with providing financing,
• How green financing can affect, affects business,
• Sustainability-linked bonds (so-called green sustainability-linked bonds),

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Andrzej Białek - Office Director, Strategic Clients Department, Bank Pekao S.A.,
• Ilona Biela - director of the Business Center in Opole, acting director of the Business Center in Katowice, Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.,
• Jarosław Kała - Coordinator of the Debt Finance Area, National Contact Point for Financial Instruments of the European Union (ONLINE),
• Elżbieta Kisiel - Head of the Energy Advisory Team, WFOŚiGW
• Tomasz Król – Director of the Entrepreneur Service Center in Katowice, Industrial Development Agency S.A.
• Łukasz Śmigasiewicz - Vice President of the Management Board for Finance of WĘGLOKOKS S.A.
• Marcin Terebelski - Director of Industry Development Program, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

Speech:

• Marek Zuber: “Inflation, recession, record borrowing – what else awaits us?”

Presentation:

• Marek Zuber - Lecturer at Executive MBA studies at the WSB Academy, economist, analyst, expert and financial advisor

Effective implementation of strategies through project management

18.09.2023, MON
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm,

Conference room 23

Managing the panel:

• Krzysztof Bak - journalist

During the panel, we will discuss key aspects of effectively combining business strategy with project management practices. We will analyze the tools and best practices used in project management that enable effective achievement of strategic goals. The discussion will cover both examples of success and challenges of practical implementation of the strategy through precise project activities.

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Grzegorz Dzwonnik - consultant and business trainer, certified project manager with over 10 years of experience in managing teams, including international teams,
• Piotr Kolmas – has been preparing and implementing strategies, shaping organizational culture, training leaders and developing sales for over 20 years,
• nadzw. dr hab. Marcin Lis - Pro-rector for Student Affairs and Outreach at WSB Academy,
• Dominika Sudomir - EY manager, sustainable development expert,
• Dawid Świątkiewicz - experienced project manager, PMO analyst and project management trainer

Steel support in the reconstruction of Ukraine - prospects for Polish-Ukrainian cooperation

Managing the panel:

• Krzysztof Bąk - journalist

This debate will discuss the possibility of involving Polish construction and building companies in the future reconstruction of Ukraine. The prospects for Polish business and Poland's competitive advantage of knowing the local market will be addressed. Possible courses of action, support and initiatives to stabilize the economic and social situation after the end of hostilities will be presented.

Issues discussed:

1. The involvement of the Government of the Republic of Poland in the process of reconstruction of Ukraine - prospects, opportunities and threats.
2. Possible sources of funding for Ukraine's reconstruction, perspective and expectations
3. Involvement of Polish companies in the process of reconstruction of Ukraine. Perspectives and Opportunities.
4. Barriers to entry of Polish entrepreneurs into the Ukrainian market.
5. Cooperation of Polish and Ukrainian companies in the process of reconstruction of Ukraine.
6. Sources of funding for investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Viktor Dovhan - Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine for 2016-2019,
• Roman Dryps - Operational Director of the Business Advisory Center, Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce,
• Wojciech Król - Member of Polish Parliament,
• Sławomir Pałac - Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group,
• Volodymyr Zadolynnyi - President of the Board of Directors, Metinvest Poland Ltd

Panel leader:

• dr Ewa Popławska - doctor of economics, lecturer of MBA studies, Compliance Officer at American Heart of Poland S.A.

During the panel, experts and steel industry leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities of sustainable transformation. Learn what innovations, technologies and strategies are being implemented to create an environmentally friendly steel industry that contributes to global sustainability goals.

We will also talk about what legal bases
and other regulations must be met to realize a sustainable transformation. Join us for a discussion that will uncover a path to a more sustainable future for the steel industry and the planet.

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Artur Beck – organizer of the TOGETAIR Climate Summit
• Ryszard Pawlik - parliamentary advisor to Jerzy Buzek on the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy,
• Tomasz Ślęzak - Członek Zarządu, ArcelorMittal Poland,
• Marek Szolc – Business Ethics Methodology Lead, EcoVadis,
• Wojciech Więcławik – President of the Management Board, CMC Poland Sp. z o.o., Zawiercie

Managing the panel:

• nadzw. dr hab. Marcin Lis - Pro-rector for Student Affairs and Outreach at WSB Academy,

You are cordially invited to a panel discussion on the topic of "Man in Industry 4.0". Experts, researchers and industry leaders will discuss what competencies and skills are becoming crucial in the era of Industry 4.0 and how humans can effectively interact with modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and automation. Join us to discover the challenges and opportunities of industry transformation, and how to create a harmonious balance between humans and machines in an era of dynamic technological innovation.

• where is the place of man in Industry 4.0
• human-centered or holistic robotization
• industry 4.0 vs. Man in the future (Industry 5.0)

Invited panelists (in alphabetical order):

• Maciej Malik - President of the Management Board, Future Industry Platform Foundation,
• dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Nowacki - Faculty of Materials Engineering, Department of Production Engineering, Silesian University of Technology,
• dr hab. Tomasz Papaj – Vice-President of the Management Board for Economic and Financial Affairs, Huta Łabędy S.A.,
• Krzysztof Sarnecki - President of the Management Board, Partner of QUEST Change Managers, entrepreneur, strategic consultant, professional negotiator, business coach and trainer,
• Bartlomiej Straszak - Digital Transformation Expert, Robot Platform DBR77

Possibility of a trip to the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow

18.09.2023, MON
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm,

The Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow began its operations in November 2021. This is the first museum in Poland fully dedicated to the tangible and intangible heritage of the iron and steel industry during the Industrial Revolution. Until now, no facility has exhibited to such an extent the history of one of the most important industries shaping the face of Upper Silesia.

The museum is located in a revalued building of a historic power plant dating back to 1895 on the site of the former "Królewska"/"Kościuszko" steelworks in the very center of Chorzów. The oldest part of the building, where the museum operates, was built in 1895, and originally housed the power plant of the Royal Steelworks, which provided power to the city of Königsberg from 1898 to 1911.

The permanent exhibition "Kingdom of Iron", which can be admired at the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow, is an innovative and novel exposition, which is largely based on machinery from the Batory and Royal Steelworks, and the protagonists of the exhibition, thanks to the "Talk to me metallurgy" project, are former employees of these plants. In September 2022, the exhibition was recognized in the 42nd edition of the "Sibyl" Competition for the Museum Event of the Year as one of the three best exhibitions in Poland. The tour is complemented by a one-of-a-kind film screening shown in an unusual movie theater with a semi-circular screen. The special effects accompanying the projection draw you right into the middle of the heated smelter.

The Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow is a member of ERIH, the European Route of Industrial Heritage, which presents more than 2,000 monuments of technology adapted for tourism and culture in all European countries. It is Europe's largest industrial tourism-oriented cultural cooperation network and is also the Council of Europe's European Cultural Route.

With its unique architecture and atmosphere, the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzow is a unique place with potential that is a must-see.

More information:

• Departure: 5:45 pm in front of the ICC Katowice

• Arrival at the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzów around 6 pm,

•  Tour time: about 90 minutes

•  Return: 7:30 pm from the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzów

• Arrival in front of the ICC Katowice around 7:45 pm