AI-CONNECT The Human Edge in the Age of AI

4th edition

September 23, 2026
9.00 AM - 5.00 PM

Szczecin Philharmonic

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AI-CONNECT 2026: The Human Edge in the Age of AI is an event that places at its core the most important question of modern business – what role does the human being play in a world shaped by artificial intelligence?

The conference addresses the challenges related to increasing automation, showing where the capabilities of technology end and where the advantage arising from human experience, intuition, and responsibility begins.

It is a space for leaders and practitioners who want to consciously leverage the potential of AI to build competitive organizations. The event program includes not only practical applications of artificial intelligence – from process automation, through data analysis, to customer experience design – but also key areas such as cybersecurity and digital transformation, which today define the resilience and growth of companies.

AI-CONNECT 2026 emphasizes the role of the human being as the foundation of future-ready organizations – capable of making sound decisions, responsibly implementing technology, and effectively managing change.

Join the event and discover how to combine the capabilities of AI with human potential, creating companies that are strong, secure, and prepared for what lies ahead.

What?

AI-CONNECT

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Where?

Szczecin
Philharmonic

(Małopolska 48, Szczecin)

When?

September 23, 2026
9.00 AM - 5.00 PM

Thematic tracks of the conference:

Human-Centric AI & Leadership

• The role of humans in AI-supported decision-making
• Future skills and leadership development in the age of automation
• Ethics, responsibility, and governance in the use of AI
• How to build organizations based on trust in technology

AI in business practice

• Process automation and increasing operational efficiency
• Using data and AI in decision-making
• AI in customer experience and service design
• Case studies of AI implementations across various industries

Cybersecurity in the age of AI

• New threats and security challenges in the AI-driven world
• AI as a tool for strengthening cybersecurity
• Risk management and data protection within organizations
• Building digital resilience of companies

Digital transformation of organizations

• Strategies for implementing AI and scaling innovation
• Change management in technology-driven organizations
• Integration of AI with existing business processes
• The role of organizational culture in transformation

Future-Ready Organizations

• How to build future-ready organizations with AI
• Combining technology, people, and processes into a cohesive strategy
• Business adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
• Competitive advantage through the synergy of AI and human capabilities

Speakers

Meet the AI-CONNECT 2026 speakers

Paula
Januszkiewicz

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Paula Januszkiewicz is the Founder and CEO of CQURE and CQURE Academy, companies she established back in 2008. She is also an Enterprise Security MVP, honorable Microsoft Regional Director, and a world-class cybersecurity expert, consulting Customers worldwide. In 2017, Paula graduated from Harvard Business School. She delivers keynotes and sessions at the biggest world conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, Microsoft Ignite, SecTor Canada, Australian Cyber Conference, GISEC, GITEX, LEAP, and many others. She is often a top-rated speaker, including being chosen as the No. 1 Speaker at Microsoft Ignite (among 1,100 speakers at a conference with 26,000 attendees) and at Black Hat Asia 2019. At the RSA Conference, two of her sessions were among the top 5 best rated. Paula is known for her unique stage presence that is always well-received among diverse audiences, often gathering thousands of people! Paula has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, performing penetration tests, architecture consulting, trainings, and seminars. Every year, she takes over 200 flights to provide cybersecurity services for CQURE’s Customers. Paula and her Team also design security awareness programs for various organizations, including awareness sessions for top management. Together, they create various security tools (CQTools) supporting penetration tests, incident response, and forensics, which are shared with the community. Paula is a member of the Technical Advisory Board at the Royal Bank of Scotland/Natwest. And to top it all off, she has access to the source code of Windows!

Artur
Kurasiński

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Entrepreneur, creator, investor, and innovation advocate, specializing in the analysis of digital and startup trends. Author of books, audio dramas, games, and comic books. A tech realist. Digital curator, creator, storyteller, and technology patriot. For more than two decades, he has been observing and explaining the impact of technology on our lives. He is the author of one of Poland’s most widely read technology blogs, Kurasinski.com, the TECHNOFOBIA podcast, and the books Startupowcy (Startup Founders) and RzeczpospolitAI. A speaker and participant at leading technology conferences in Poland and around the world. Co-creator of Aula Polska, Poland’s longest-running startup meetup series, as well as the Aulery awards. In his private life, he is the father of Róża and Malina, and an enthusiast of indoor football and tabletop role-playing games.

Sebastian
Kondracki

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Expert in digital transformation with a focus on innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). Chief Innovation Officer at Deviniti. Author of the book "Python and AI for E-commerce." He researches the impact of openness (open science, open data, and open source) on creativity and innovation. He specializes in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems for business applications. He is the creator of the SpeakLeash (ˈspix.lɛʂ) project and Spichlerz, a toolkit designed to build Poland’s largest high-quality dataset and the Bielik large language model. Bielik models have received many awards in Poland and internationally. He is also the initiator of the Citizen Bielik initiative, which aims to develop citizen-generated datasets. He is the author of many industry reports, including "Open Data and Artificial Intelligence" (GRAI), "Artificial Intelligence SumUp for Business 2022," "Review of Open-Access Polish Language Resources with Significant Potential for AI in Business," and "Generative AI in Business." An expert in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), natural language generation, and business applications of generative AI. He also specializes in collaborative intelligence, human-AI teamwork, business idea validation, lean startup methodologies, and the management of exploratory projects. He lectures in postgraduate programs, including at the Warsaw School of Economics. He is a member of the Future Council, an advisory body to the Prime Minister established to develop recommendations for initiatives and solutions supporting Poland’s continued development. The Council consists of scientists, business representatives, and experts specializing in areas such as artificial intelligence, space technologies, biotechnology, financial technologies, and dual-use technologies (with both civilian and military applications).

Dr Joanna
Mercik

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Doctor of Humanities, assistant professor at the University of Silesia, historian and sociologist specializing in education, social communication, and the implementation of new technologies in the learning process. Member of the AI working group at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, leader of the GRAI section: Awareness, Competence, and Digital Hygiene. Actively involved in the Spichlerz community, co-coordinator of the Citizen Bielik project. Author of numerous scientific publications and speaker at national and international conferences on education and technology. She has many years of experience in teacher education, conducting training in GenAI, academic didactics, and modern methods of knowledge transfer. Graduate of postgraduate studies in Artificial Intelligence in Business and the Public Sector (Warsaw School of Economics). She defended a thesis titled "Artificial Intelligence in Academic Didactics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Aspects". She collaborates with cultural and scientific institutions as well as professional development centers. Recipient of educational grants in the fields of AI, gamification, and science popularization, and content coordinator of the gaming zone at the Silesian Science Festival.

Dr Paweł
Gora

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Scientist, IT specialist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur working primarily on applications of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, particularly in transportation and medicine. A graduate of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics at the University of Warsaw (M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.Sc. in Computer Science, and Ph.D. in Computer Science), he later worked as a researcher at Sano Science and is currently a research scientist at Jagiellonian University. He is the founder and president of the Quantum AI Foundation and the chairman of the board of QWorld. He also serves as a board member of the Quantum Technologies Committee of the Polish Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he collaborates with several startups as a technical and business advisor. In the past, he completed software engineering and research internships at Microsoft, Google, CERN, and IBM Research, and was a member of the Council for Digital Affairs.

Dorota
Sędek, MBA

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Entrepreneur, CEO, business coach, and strategist specializing in distributed team management, VR/AI, and digital transformation. A tech realist with a rebel spirit. For nearly 20 years, she has managed multi-million-dollar budgets and teams ranging from 4 to more than 500 people across the retail, fitness, beauty, automotive, and IT industries. Founder of Alterland – a VR and AI platform for remote collaboration, recognized by the NVIDIA Inception, AWS Startups, and Innocheck by Innosuisse programs – as well as Can Do! Consulting, where she has trained hundreds of managers. Member and contributor of the Forbes Business Council. Holds an MBA and has also studied Business Psychology. Speaker at conferences dedicated to the future of work, remote leadership, and AI. A Remote CEO, she runs her company from anywhere in the world, proving that remote work is not a privilege but a strategy that can be successfully implemented while also being a full-time mother and wife. Privately, she is a biohacking enthusiast, constantly searching for the key to achieving maximum productivity, and a certified diver (with scuba gear or on a single breath).

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