Day I
Day II
DAY I
JUNE 11, 2025
JUNE 11, 2025
MAIN STAGE
COMMON PATH SMART CITY FORUM & POLAND SECURITY CONGRESS
8:30-10:00
Guest Registration
10:00-10:10
Grand Opening of the Congress
10:10-10:25
Speech by the Co-chairs of the Program Council
- ❖ Konrad Fijołek, Mayor of Rzeszów City, Co-chair of the KBP Program Council
- ❖ Krzysztof Dyki, President of the Board, ComCERT, Co-chair of the KBP Program Council
- ❖ Radosław Maćkiewicz, Director of the Central IT Center, Ministry of Digitalization, Co-chair of the KBP Program Council
INAUGURAL BLOCK: NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES AND RESOURCES
10:25-10:45
Speech by Guests of Honor
- ❖ Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence
10:45-11:35
STRATEGY FOR SECURITY
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
- Strategy for the development of the Polish defense and armaments industry based on Polish technologies
- Cybersecurity in the face of global economic and geopolitical tensions
- Poland’s cooperation with NATO in the context of strengthening the eastern flank of the pact – the role of our country on the international stage.
- The role of the USA in shaping security policy in Europe
- Security in Europe and Poland against the background of Russia-Ukraine peace agreements
- Change in approach to financing armed forces in Europe – %GDP 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 of the Cyber Defence Forces Component
- ❖ Cezary Stypułkowski, President of the Management Board, Bank Pekao
- ❖ Jan Rajchel, President of the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves
- ❖ gen. Edward Gruszka, Advisor at the Office of the Minister of National Defence
- ❖ Paweł Kowal, Chairman of the Sejm Foreign Affairs Committee*
Moderator
- ❖ Patrycjusz Wyżga, Journalist, Wirtualna Polska & Host of the “didaskalia” podcast
11:35-12:20
BUILDING SOCIAL RESILIENCE TO CONTEMPORARY
THREATS. THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT
THREATS. THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Debate
- How safe are Polish cities? Is a safe city a smart city?
- Lessons from the past – are current cooperation mechanisms sufficient? Coordination of military and local government actions in the face of military and non-military threats
- Crisis management during floods and natural disasters – possibilities and limitations
- Food security
- Tasks of local governments in civil protection and civil defense – collective shelters
- Building social resilience – education and mobilization of society
- Disinformation as a 21st-century tool – how to create the best communication channels?
Speakers
- ❖ Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Interior and Administration*
- ❖ Adriana Porowska, Minister for Civil Society of Poland
- ❖ Konrad Fijołek, Mayor of Rzeszów City
- ❖ Kordian Kolbiarz, Mayor of Nysa
- ❖ Andrzej Dopierała, Vice President of Asseco Poland, President of Asseco Data Systems
- ❖ st. bryg. Mariusz Lenartowicz, Director of the Civil Protection Bureau, National Headquarters of the State Fire Service
- ❖ Teresa Kubas-Hul, Voivode of Podkarpackie*
Moderator
- ❖ Patrycjusz Wyżga, Journalist, Wirtualna Polska & Host of the “didaskalia” podcast
12:20-12:50
End of the inaugural part. Break
THEMATIC TRACK
POLAND SECURITY CONGRESS
POLAND SECURITY CONGRESS
MAIN STAGE
BLOCK: TECHNOLOGY IN SECURITY
12:50-13:10
LAW AND FINANCING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY PROJECTS
Introduction to the block / Debate
- Financing cybersecurity requirements – financial engineering and financing security
- PPP – How can the private sector support the public sector?
- Legal changes needed for implementation and their execution (e.g., NIS-2 Directive, DORA, and CER)
- Legal and procurement aspects and business continuity
- The role of VC and PE funds
Speakers
- ❖ Jan Szyszko, Secretary of State, Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy
- ❖ Agnieszka Kucharska, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Department, Social Insurance Institution
- ❖ Stanisław Kastory, Co-founder & Partner, Expeditions Fund
Moderator
- ❖ Representative of a law firm
13:10-13:25
NATO Cybersecurity – Opportunities and Challenges
Case study
- ❖ Krzysztof Dyki, President of the Board, ComCERT
13:25-13:35
Digital security in the context of current challenges
Speech
- ❖ Krzysztof Paszyk, Minister of Development and Technology, Ministry of Development and Technology*
13:35-14:25
TECHNOLOGICAL SECURITY & CYBERSECURITY
Debate
- Cybersecurity in the face of global economic and geopolitical tensions
- Technological sovereignty of Poland. How can Poland develop domestic technological solutions to become independent of foreign suppliers?
- Attacks on data centers and the use of cloud technologies
- Advantage in cyberspace and harnessing its potential
- Development of autonomous cyber defense systems – cyber weapons, cyber army
- Polish technological thought and its role in international cooperation
Speakers
- ❖ Krzysztof Paszyk, Minister of Development and Technology, Ministry of Development and Technology*
- ❖ Radosław Maćkiewicz, Co-chair of the KBP Program Council; Director of the Central IT Center
- ❖ Maciej Wyczesany, President of the Management Board, Apator SA
- ❖ Szymon Sobczak, Deputy Director of Security Department, mBank
- ❖ Dariusz Piotrowski, VP, Managing Director, Dell Technologies Polska
- ❖ Radosław Nielek, Director of NASK PIB
- ❖ gen. bryg. Mariusz Chmielewski, Deputy Commander of the Cyber Defence Forces Component
- ❖ Piotr Ciepiela, Global Leader for Architecture Security and Modern Technologies, Partner, EY
Moderator
- ❖ Michał Ciemięga, Advisor to the Board of the Association of Security Experts of the Republic of Poland for Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
14:25-14:35
Cooperation of the state and financial sectors
in building social resilience to cyber threats
in building social resilience to cyber threats
Case study
- ❖ Robert Sochacki, Vice President of the Management Board, Bank Pekao
14:35-14:45
The war in Ukraine and its impact on business and customer security
Case study
- ❖ Tomasz Łużak, Product Manager IT Security, Netia
14:45-15:05
COOPERATION FOR E-SECURITY
Debate 2+1
- PPP cooperation in providing qualified electronic signatures for citizens
- Security of electronic signatures and the entire e-wallet
Speakers
- ❖ Rafał Rosiński, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Digitalization
- ❖ Artur Miękina, Director of Project Sales and e-Business Development, Asseco Data Systems
Moderator
- ❖ Agnieszka Gawęcka-Kopytko, Head of the Operational Management and Business Continuity Team in the Area of Business Continuity Management, IT and OT, Tauron Group
BLOCK: POLISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY TOWARDS NATIONAL STRENGTH – INNOVATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE
15:05-15:15
Modern technologies in the defense sector – what innovations will shape the future of the defense industry? An academic perspective
Presentation
- ❖ Prof. dr hab. inż. dr h.c. Jarosław Wołejszo, Col. (ret.), Chairman of the Scientific Council for Security Sciences, President Stanisław Wojciechowski University of Kalisz
15:15-16:00
POLISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY TOWARDS NATIONAL STRENGTH – INNOVATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE
Debate
- Defense companies in the face of contemporary challenges. How to meet the growing demands for security and innovation?
- Local content in the industry. What steps should be taken to increase local production in Poland? Strengthening the Polish defense industry through innovative military projects
- Benefits of PPP for the Polish defense industry – examples of successful projects
- The new arms race – how the quantity and modernity of armaments shape the balance of power in the world?
- The impact of global corporations on the development of the local Defence and Aerospace industry – investments, new technologies, and cooperation with the defense industry
Speakers
- ❖ Michał Szczerba, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in the European Parliament
- ❖ Gen. Jarosław Kraszewski, Member of the Board, RBL Defence Polska
- ❖ Andrzej Guzowski, Director of the Defense Industry Department, Ministry of Development and Technology
- ❖ Konrad Gołota, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of State Assets*
- ❖ Representative of PFR
- ❖ Representatives of defense sector companies (PGZ group)
Moderator
- ❖ August Żywczyk, Vice President of the Board, Defence24
Conference Room 1, Ground Floor
SESSION DEFENCE HORIZON – DEFENSE INDUSTRY
12:50-13:35
POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN POLAND
AND THE USA IN THE DEFENSE SECTOR
AND THE USA IN THE DEFENSE SECTOR
- How to effectively develop cooperation between Poland and the USA in the defense sector?
- Strengthening security – USA on NATO’s eastern flank
- Development of the Polish defense industry through the transfer of American technologies
- Improving the interoperability of armed forces – military cooperation
Speakers
- ❖ gen. dyw. pil. Cezary Wiśniewski, Deputy Commander General of the Armed Forces Branches
- ❖ Gen. Jarosław Kraszewski, Member of the Board, RBL Defence Polska
- ❖ Paweł Kowal, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee*
- ❖ Jacek Bartosiak, CEO & Founder, Strategy&Future*
Moderator
- ❖ Jacek Marcin Raubo, Head of Strategic Analysis Department, Defence24*
13:35-14:25
LOCAL CONTENT IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
- Strengthening the Polish defense industry – the role of public institutions in promoting and financing local production
- Institutional support for the development of new technologies in the defense sector
- Increasing the share of local production in the Polish defense industry
- Strategic offset agreements of the Polish defense industry
- Building Poland’s technological sovereignty
- Financing, i.e., funds for armaments
- Programs for defense
Speakers
- ❖ Jacek Libucha, President of the Management Board, Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego PZL-Świdnik
- ❖ dr Katarzyna Rawska, Expert in offset agreements
- ❖ Cezary Dominiak, President of the Management Board, Rosomak S.A.
- ❖ Janusz Czaja, Director of the Development and Research Office, Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW)
- ❖ Representative of the Ministry (MON, MAP)
Moderator
- ❖ Lt. Gen. (ret.) Jarosław Gromadziński, President, Academy Defence24
Conference Room 1, Ground Floor
SESSION #DISINFORMATION
14:35-15:15
In the shadow of lies – propaganda and disinformation as a 21st-century tool
Debate
- Disinformation as a tool in hybrid warfare and attempts to combat it during a crisis
- The psychology of disinformation. How do false information shape citizens’ decisions and attitudes?
- Countering disinformation
- The role of social media in shaping the image of services working for state security
Speakers
- ❖ Andrzej Dulka, President of the Management Board, Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- ❖ Ryszard Piotrowski, Cybersecurity Coordinator, Marshal’s Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- ❖ Mateusz Grzeszczuk, Author and Host, Podróż bez Paszportu (Journey without a Passport)
- ❖ dr hab. Agata Tyburska, Professor at the Institute of Preventive Service, Faculty of Security and Legal Sciences, Police Academy in Szczytno, Police Academy in Szczytno
- ❖ Mirosław Wróblewski, President of the Management Board, UODO (Personal Data Protection Office)
- ❖ dr hab. Gabriel Nowacki, WAT* (Military University of Technology)
Moderator
- ❖ TBC
15:15-15:25
Election disinformation
Presentation
- ❖ Representative of NASK
15:25-15:35
PEM Report on combating disinformation
- ❖ Andrzej Dulka, President of the Management Board, Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
13:30-15:30
Challenges of the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves
in times of uncertainty. Procurement process procedures. RARS Workshop Room 2nd floor
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in times of uncertainty. Procurement process procedures. RARS Workshop Room 2nd floor
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13:30-14:30
Challenges of the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves in times of uncertainty. Procurement process procedures.
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- The role and importance of the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves in the economy and national security
- Discussion of uncertainty factors, such as economic, political, or pandemic crises, and their impact on procurement processes.
- Procurement process procedures:
- Procurement planning
- Tenders and negotiations
- Contract execution supervision
- Risk management
- Increasing transparency of procurement processes
Part 1 Introduction and presentation of the procurement process
Part 2 Client Grouping
Part 3 Procedures and formalities – interactive workshops and Q&A session
Speakers
- ❖ Andrzej Hawryluk, Deputy President of the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves*
- ❖ Jacek Czech, Director of the Digital Transformation Office, Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves
- ❖ Agnieszka Szajkowska, Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves*
14:30-15:30
Meetings with RARS representatives
15:45
END OF DAY I OF THE CONGRESS
20:00
Grand Gala (entry by personal invitation only) and announcement of the Diamond Shields Competition winners (competition entries are free of charge)
DAY II
JUNE 12, 2025
JUNE 12, 2025
MAIN STAGE
8:00-9:30
Guest Registration
BLOCK: KEY SERVICES – CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
9:30-10:00
Opening of Day II and Keynote speech
10:00-10:55
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS A NATIONAL SECURITY IMPERATIVE
Debate
- Ensuring the security of key service supplies in the face of contemporary threats
- Effective protection of critical facilities in the cyber sphere
- Investments in unmanned systems as an innovative system supporting security
- Railway modernization and transport security. Investments in railway infrastructure as a key to supply chain continuity and mobility of strategic resources
- Intensification of air and water monitoring in rivers, lakes, and water supply networks
- Offshore wind farms and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure from the sea
- Amendment to the Crisis Management Act to implement the CER Directive and challenges related to the standardization of physical security of CI facilities
Speakers
- ❖ Dariusz Klimczak, Minister of Infrastructure*
- ❖ Łukasz Zaworski, Member of the Management Board, Apator SA
- ❖ Marcin Lebiecki, Vice President of the Management Board, Asseco Cloud
- ❖ Witold Skomra, Head of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Department, Government Centre for Security
- ❖ Aleksandra Gryguć, Director of the Security and Protection Division, Business Continuity Management System Coordinator, Data Protection Officer, Municipal Water and Sewerage Company in Warsaw
- ❖ Tomasz Paszkiewicz, Director, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience, EY Poland
- ❖ Rafał Batkowski, Executive Director for Control & Security, ORLEN
- ❖ Representative of Stalexport Autostrady
- ❖ Representative of CPK (Central Communication Port)
Moderator
- ❖ dr Damian Szlachter, CI Protection Expert, Polish National Security Society
10:55-11:35
COMMUNICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY
Debate
- Telecommunications and development of the digital network – communication mechanisms and tools
- AI and cloud computing for automation and operational efficiency
- Advanced satellite communication systems
- Connectivity for critical infrastructure – building modern networks and their security
- Development of key projects in telecommunications and information technologies
- New generation networks – creation and implementation of 5G and future 6G standards
- Infrastructure complexity, investment costs, regulations, and application in advanced IoT
Speakers
- ❖ Mariusz Kijowski, Director of the Communications and IT Bureau, Border Guard Headquarters
- ❖ Przemysław Gęsiak, Manager of the Plus MCX Network Team, Polkomtel
- ❖ Jacek Oko, President, UKE (Office of Electronic Communications)
- ❖ Bogdan Łaga, President of the Management Board, Polish Chamber of Electronic Communications*
- ❖ Col. Dr. Eng. Rafał Kasprzyk, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Cybernetics, Military University of Technology*
- ❖ Representative of Exatel
- ❖ Representative of Orange
Moderator
- TBC
MAIN STAGE
BLOCK: BANKING SECTOR FOR FINANCING SECURITY
11:35-12:15
BANKING SECTOR FOR FINANCING SECURITY
Debate
- Financing the purchase of armaments and security-related investments
- Creating a banking fund – how to construct a mechanism for granting preferential loans to the defense sector?
- Credit conditions for banks – what requirements must applicants meet to obtain financing?
- Resilience of financial institutions in the face of a crisis – legal barriers and challenges in the event of a conflict
Speakers
- ❖ Beata Frankiewicz-Boniecka, Director of the Strategic Client Department, Bank Pekao
- ❖ Arkadiusz Lewicki, Coordinator of the Defense Financing Team, Polish Bank Association
- ❖ Representative of the Ministry of Finance leadership
- ❖ Representative of ING Bank Polski
- ❖ Representative of BNP Paribas Bank Polska SA
- ❖ Representative of Kredobank
Moderator
- ❖ TBC
12:15-12:25
Digital bunker
Case Study
- ❖ Dominik Żochowski, Co-Founder / President of the Board, ENGAVE
12:25-13:05
NETWORKING BREAK
BLOCK: TRANSPORT & ENERGY
13:05-13:35
THE ROLE OF THE AVIATION SECTOR IN POLAND – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SECURITY
Debate
- Development of the aviation sector in Poland and the possibilities of fully utilizing technological potential to improve security
- Procurement and tenders for the civil and military sectors
- The role of aviation infrastructure – modernization, logistics, and resilience to threats
- Podkarpackie aviation hub
Speakers
- ❖ Piotr Ozga, CISCO, Polish Aviation Group
- ❖ Maciej Lasek, Secretary of State, Government Plenipotentiary for the Central Communication Port, Ministry of Infrastructure
- ❖ Representative of CPK (Central Communication Port)
- ❖ Representative of Pratt&Whitney
Moderator
- ❖ Łukasz Malinowski, Managing Director of the media division, editor-in-chief, TOR Economic Advisors Group*
13:15-13:25
Cyberinfrastructure security
Case Study
- ❖ Representative of Eviden
13:45-14:25
POLAND ENERGY SECURITY
Debate
- Security and the strategy for the transformation of Polish energy
- Stability of gas supplies in the face of regional and global political tensions
- The future of nuclear energy and Poland’s security
- Increasing and fragmenting the ownership of onshore renewable energy generation sources from a security perspective
Speakers
- ❖ Miłosz Motyka, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Climate and Environment
- ❖ Representative of PSE (Polish Power Grid Operator)
- ❖ Representative of Polish Nuclear Power Plants
- ❖ Grzegorz Onichimowski, President of the Management Board, PSE*
- ❖ Grzegorz Lot, President of the Management Board, Tauron*
- ❖ Sławomir Staszak, President of the Management Board, Energa*
- ❖ Daniel Świętochowski, President of the Management Board, PERN* (Oil and Gas Transportation)
- ❖ Dariusz Marzec, President of the Management Board, PGE Polish Energy Group*
- ❖ Piotr Piela, acting President of the Management Board, Polish Nuclear Power Plants*
- ❖ Artur Osuchowski, Member of the Management Board for Energy and Energy Transformation, ORLEN*
Moderator
- ❖ prof. Mariusz Ruszel, President, I. Łukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute in Rzeszów
BLOCK: GUARDIANS OF SECURITY – THE KEY ROLE OF UNIFORMED SERVICES IN PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THE COUNTRY
14:25-14:35
Advanced IT solutions in intelligence analysis
Presentation
- ❖ Dariusz Darnowski, Director of the International Organizations and Solutions for the Security Sector Division, Asseco Poland
14:35-14:50
Presentation
14:50-15:30
GUARDIANS OF SECURITY – THE KEY ROLE OF UNIFORMED SERVICES IN PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THE COUNTRY
Debate
- Uniformed services for the security of the Republic of Poland. In what direction are uniformed services heading to effectively protect Poland’s security?
- “Undercover” In the shadow of secret operations – the mission of Special Services in combating threats
- Experiences and conclusions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict for Poland’s security
- Cooperation of the Fire Service with uniformed services. Cooperation as a factor increasing citizen security
- Anti-terrorist security in times of increased threat – BRAVO level and its resulting tasks
- Compulsory military service as a potential factor strengthening the state’s defense capabilities
Speakers
- ❖ Andrzej Szewiński, Deputy Chairman of the Sejm National Defence Committee
- ❖ Col. Paweł Boruszewski, 18th Capital Territorial Defence Brigade, WOT (Territorial Defence Force)
- ❖ Maj. Jacek Kowalik, Former commander of the GROM special unit operational group*
- ❖ Gen. dyw. Dr. Eng. Sławomir Drumowicz, Commander of the Special Forces Component*
- ❖ Chief Supt. Marek Boroń, Chief Commander of the Police*
- ❖ Brig. Gen. Dr. Jarosław Stróżyk, Military Counterintelligence Service*
- ❖ Capt. Dr. Eng. Rafał Wróbel, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Safety Engineering and Civil Protection, APOŻ* (Fire Academy)
CONFERENCE ROOM 1
SessionDEFENCE HORIZON – DEFENSE INDUSTRY
11:15-12:10
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND FOREIGN EXPANSION
Debate
- Promotion of Polish military equipment. Why do Polish officers not sufficiently promote Polish equipment abroad?
- Going abroad and the defense sector business in Poland. Why do Polish entities sell their solutions outside the country?
- Effective building of strategic partnerships and distribution networks
Speakers
- ❖ Cezary Dominiak, President of the Management Board, Rosomak S.A.
- ❖ Representative of the Ministry (MON, MAP)
- ❖ Representatives of PGZ Group companies
12:10-13:05
NETWORKING BREAK
13:05-14:05
INNOVATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
Debate
- Searching for technologies in the civilian market. How can civilian technologies be adapted to the military sector?
- Development of dual-use technologies
- How can Polish universities support the development of innovative defense and armaments technologies?
- How does the Ministry of National Defence support defense sector startups in developing defense technologies?
Speakers
- ❖ prof. dr hab. inż. Jarosław Sęp, Vice-Rector for Development and Cooperation, Rzeszów University of Technology
- ❖ Rozalia Urbanek, Investment Director, PFR Ventures
- ❖ Representative of Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- ❖ Representative of WAT (Military University of Technology)
- ❖ Representative of MON (Ministry of National Defence)
15:30
END OF CONGRESS
*The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the agenda.
