International Conference
on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society

International Conference on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society

organized in conjunction with the Erasmus+ International Staff Week

13-17 April 2026

Event concluded
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e-Certificate for attending all keynote panels and/or CRAFT inspiratiON

About iCHTS

We stand at a pivotal moment in history, where the lines between human experience, technological advancement, and societal structures are increasingly intertwined. This conference provides a unique and essential platform to explore and shape our collective future. We are thrilled to bring together a diverse community of academic researchers, businesses and startups, innovation ecosystem enablers, and policymakers to craft how our collective future would look like.

The conference aims to facilitate a vibrant dialogue and spark cross-disciplinary collaborations that address the complex challenges and opportunities at the intersection of three intertwined pillars: humans, technology, and society. Together, we will explore, critique, and co-create a future where technology serves as a responsible and empowering force for a more equitable, sustainable, and thriving global society. 

Join us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come.

Feel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration!

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Venues

The conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech:

  • Pre-conference workshop Room 201, Central Library Building - D21, Plac Grunwaldzki 11, 50-378 Wrocław
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  • CRAFT Inspiration Conference Centre in Building D20, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław
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  • iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels Main AULA in Building A1, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław
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  • iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions Main Hall in Building H14, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40, 50-370 Wrocław
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The university is located in the northern part of Wrocław, right beside the Odra River, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall.

Getting to the Venue

For details on public transport in Wrocław, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish, please use a translator for English).

For live journey planning, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile).

✈️ From Wrocław Airport

MPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station)

  • Runs every 15 minutes
  • Travel time: 40-50 minutes
  • Night bus line 206 is available on the same route.
  • Tickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only), or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).

🚆 From Main Railway Station

To Wroclaw Tech

  • Take Trams 2, 4 or Bus 145, 146
  • Travel time: 15 minutes
  • Get on at “Dworzec Główny”
  • Get off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”

About Wrocław

Wrocław is an ideal destination, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness.

Located in western Poland, the city is known for its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Wrocław is home to renowned institutions, making it a hub for innovation, technology, and scientific collaboration.

Beyond academics, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include:

  • Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)
  • Panorama Racławicka
  • The National Museum

The city’s picturesque landscapes, charming architecture, and multicultural influences create a dynamic environment for visitors. Whether you're exploring its famous Market Square, enjoying the Japanese Garden at Szczytnicki Park, or discovering the city's unique dwarf sculptures, Wrocław offers a diverse range of experiences.

Visitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions, visit Visit Wroclaw.

Accommodation Options

Conference Schedule

Location: Room 201, Central Library Building – D21, Plac Grunwaldzki 11, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map

09:00-09:30
Arrival and registration
09:30–10:00
Welcome and opening 
10:00–11:30
🔧 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 1
11:30 – 12:00 
Break (ISTW participants proceed with the members of Centre of National and International Relations)
12:00-14:00
🔧 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 2
Location: Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)
09:00 – 09:30
Participant check-in for CRFAT inpiratiON and distribution of materials
09:30 – 10:00
Official Opening Ceremony of CRAFT inpiratiON
Welcome speech and introduction to the conference goals.
10:00 – 11:00
Panel Discussion 1: The Modern Student in a Dynamic Reality: What Do They Need from Universities to Grow and Stay Inspired?
(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)
Panelists:
  • Prof. dr hab. Tomasz Grzyb (Dean of the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław, SWPS University)
  • Prof. dr hab. Piotr Młynarz (Vice-Rector for Organization and Infrastructure, Wrocław Tech)
  • Dr Łukasz Prus (Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, University of Wrocław)
Moderator: Szymon Matyja
11:00 – 11:50
Coffee Break and Discovery Time
Networking, visit the Living Lab (Scorpio rovers, racing bolids), and leave your mark on the CRAFT inspiratiON Wall.
11:50 – 12:20
Panel Discussion 2: Inspiration Without Borders: How Different Cultures View Growth, the Future, and the Path to Success
(Conducted in English)
Panelists:
  • Puvanasri Elango
  • Adham Elaraby
  • Klaudia Marciniak
  • Nicola Secci
Moderator: Mateusz Mandziuk
12:20 – 12:50
Activity Session
Interactive demonstrations at the Living Lab and reflection at the InspiratiON Wall.
12:50 – 13:10
Panel Discussion 3: Finding Inspiration in Difficult Moments: The Psychology of Pressure, Choices, and Overcoming Crises
(Workshop Panel, Conducted in English)
Led by:
  • „Sztuka Nadziei” – Zuzanna Płuciennik & Maria Sobierajska-Kulińska.
13:10 – 13:50
Networking Break
Last call for CRAFT inspiratiON wall and final interactions in the Living Lab.
13:50 – 14:20
Panel Discussion 4: Long-Distance Inspiration: How Leaders and Entrepreneurs Face Challenges and Continue to Grow.
(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)
Panelists:
  • Katarzyna Can
  • Marek Brodzki
  • Kuba Ciąpała
Moderator: Aleksandra Drozdowska
14:20 – 15:00
Interactive MENTI Session & Closing Summary
Live audience feedback and official closing of the conference.
15:00 – 17:30
Networking and/or free-time
17:30 – 18:00
Registrations for late arrivals Location: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1), Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław
18:00 – 18:30
🔧 Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society
18:30 – 20:00
💬 Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research, innovation and development
Speakers:
Moderator: Yash Chawla, PhD
This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

Location: Keynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1), and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14.

9:00-10:30

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation

Speakers:
Moderator: Olga Voropai, PhD

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

10:30-11:15
Move to Building H14, Coffee and networking
 
11:15-12:45

Thematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation

Session Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros, PhD
  1. Marina Bazano Sammartino, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires
  2. Rodrigo Perea, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework
  3. Dimitrios Sotiros, A Hybrid Cost Efficiency Model under Fixed and Non-Fixed Prices: A Case Study on the Polish Justice Courts
12:45-13:45
Lunch break
13:45-15:15

Thematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations

Session Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek, PhD and Maria Hajłasz, PhD
  1. Guillaume Schiano, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics
  2. Pratik Mullick, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism
  3. Marta Zatwarnicka, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation
  4. Robert Czajka, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?
15:15-15:45
Coffee and networking, and move to Building A1
 
16:00-17:30

Doctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition

CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society
Co-moderators: Dawid Pukacz, Monika Rogalska

Award for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here)

Location: Keynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1), and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14.

09:00 – 10:30

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact

Speakers:
Session Chair: Hanna Polanowska from Tech To The Rescue

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

10:30-11:15
Move to Building H14, Coffee and networking
 
11:15-13:00

Thematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society

Organized in conjunction with Science Meets Social Science (S3) Seminar, hosted by Dr. Dimitrios Sotiros, Prof. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron & Prof. Rafał Weron, at the Faculty of Management, Wrocław Tech.
Session Co-chairs: Rafał Miśko, PhD and Joanna Szustakiewicz
  1. Edyta Jadowska, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework
  2. Kamil Dąbrowski, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material
  3. Żaneta Żegleń, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector
  4. Dawid Linek, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:45

Thematic Session 4: Responsible innovation

What is the current state, methods, new developments and collaborations for embedding ethical and societal concerns in tech innovation from the outset?
Session Chair: Kamila Brylak, PhD
  1. Agnieszka Galarowicz, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation
  2. Marylise BOUGARET, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management
  3. Jędrzej Cieślak, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation
  4. Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible, human centric technology governance
15:45-16:30
Coffee and networking, and move to Building A1
 
16:30-18:00

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology, and closing of the conference

Speakers:
Moderator: Pawel Sawicki from BPX

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

20:00 onwards

Conference Gala Dinner

Invitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email.

This session will take place in Main AULA of Building A1.
9:30-11:00

💬 CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness”

Moderator: Rafal Misko, PhD.

Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights, policy, and societal readiness for technological disruption.

Submission and Registration System

Meet the speakers

Michał Adamski

Head of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland, Capgemini

Michal leads in Poland the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE), Capgemini’s innovation hub. At AIE, he leads team that helps global organizations harness emerging technologies, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. Outside of work, he promotes well-being through yoga practice and finds inspiration in travel, conversations, and sports.

Monika Byrtek

AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab, Capgemini

Monika is the AI Philosopher within the Capgemini AI Futures Lab. Her work focuses on the safe and ethical implementation of artificial intelligence. She has a master’s degree in Philosophy from Warsaw University and an MBA in Innovation and Data Analysis from SWPS University taught in partnership with the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Woodbury School of Business UVU (USA)

Dr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper

Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta

(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology)

Jennifer has been engaged with Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) since 1989, until 2011 as Director of Policy, Strategy, FP7 and International and Malta’s delegate on the EU Competitiveness Council and JRC Board of Governors. She currently retains a consultancy role within the Policy and Strategy Unit and currently chairs the Equality Committee. She represents Malta on the European Scientific Advisors Forum (ESAF). She is a Member, ERALEARN Advisory Board, PHAETON Advisory Board and Insight Foresight Institute. She has been active on EU DG Research High Level Expert Groups since 2000, including the Strategic Foresight EG (2016–7), Chair, ERAWATCH evaluation (2012), Impact Assessment on the Environment (2011), JRC FTA Committee, DG Regio Cities Foresight (2010), Lisbon 3% Objective (2009), RD4SD (2009), ERA Rationales (2007), EU SCAR Foresight HLG (2006), EU HLG Key Technologies (2005), IA Review of EUREKA (2005–6), Regional Foresight (2000). Recent studies include SDG Foresight (2018) and Open Strategic Autonomy for EU JRC (2021) and the EU A-Ring SRIA Blueprint. In 2022–3, she led an expert discussion on the global commons as part of the DG RTD AIT Foresight on Demand project and she was the Rapporteur for the EU Policy Support Facility MLE on R&I Foresight. She is active at EU level as reviewer, observer, rapporteur, evaluator and expert. She has coordinated an EU FP project ERAPRISM and is currently active in the Horizon Europe Genderactionplus and Inspiring ERA projects. A graduate of London School of Economics (Chevening Scholar), her PhD focused on the internationalization of STI Policy (University of Malta, Sussex University). Research interests include Foresight, STI Policy and smart specialization in transition economies. Publications include chapters in Handbook of Innovation Policy Impact (2017 Elgar); Innovation Policies in Europe and the US (Ashgate, 2003), co-editing The Handbook on Technology Foresight (Elgar 2009) and Mergers and Alliances in Education (2014).

Prof. Christina Garsten

Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology, Uppsala University, Sweden

Christina Garsten is Professor of Social Anthropology at Uppsala University and Principal of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS). She currently serves as President of the European Network of Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS). She is Affiliate Fellow of Tokyo College; member of the Advisory Board of the College of Fellows at Tübingen University; and member of the Board of the Consortium for Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI). She is also a member of the Academia Europaea and of the Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala.

Her previous positions include Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University; Professor of Globalization and Organization at Copenhagen Business School; and Chair of the Executive Board of the Stockholm Centre for Organizational Research (Score). She has held visiting positions at several universities, including Georgetown University, ESCP Paris, Stanford University, London School of Economics and Political Science, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, University of Cambridge, European University Institute, Copenhagen Business School, and University of Leeds. Christina Garsten’s research interests lie in organizational anthropology, with a special focus on globalization processes, sociocultural dynamics and forms of governance. Her current research focuses on the role of think tanks and policy professionals in the production and diffusion of knowledge and ideology aimed at influencing policy and shaping global governance. Of particular interest are the ways in which future foresight and scenario-making figure in envisioning and shaping anticipatory governance. In a related project, she studies the discretionary role of thinks and policy professionals in the shaping of global climate policy.

Some of her book publications are Discreet Power: How the World Economic Forum Shapes Global Markets (w A Sörbom; Stanford University Press, 2018); Power, Policy and Profit: Corporate Engagement in Politics and Governance (ed. w. A Sörbom; Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017); and Organisational Anthropology (ed. with A Nyqvist; Pluto Press, 2013). Recent co-authored articles include ‘Discreet diplomacy: Practices of secrecy in transnational think tanks’, Cambridge Journal of Anthropology, 41:1 (2023); ‘Discretionary governance: Selection, secrecy and status within the World Economic Forum’, Global Governance, 27: 540-560 (2021); ‘Anticipation and organization: Seeing, knowing and governing futures’, Organization Theory, 2(3) (2021).

Luke Georghiou

Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

Luke Georghiou is Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. Until the end of 2024 he was Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University providing strategic leadership and operational management across the full range of university functions and directly responsible for innovation including engagement with business and commercialisation of intellectual property. He has been a non-executive director of the spin-out investment company Northern Gritstone which he helped to found and of the United Kingdom’s largest National Health Service hospital group, the Manchester University Foundation Trust where he chaired the Research, Innovation and Population Health Board Committee. In 2025 he chaired an EU Policy Support Function review of Business-Science Cooperation in Finland which was presented to the Prime Minister in June 2025. He is a member of the European University Association’s Innovation Expert Group having previously chaired the EUA Council for Doctoral Education for six years. In 2011 he was elected to the Academia Europaea. He has published extensively in leading journals on research and innovation policy and management.

Dominika Kawala

3M Wroclaw Superhub Director

Dominika brings extensive expertise in managing complex technological processes with a focus on the industrial products sector. Graduate of Science in Chemical Technology at Wroclaw University and postgraduate of Quality Management. She has over 20 years of experience in multiple production environments, with mastery in Quality management, Lean Six Sigma and Manufacturing Operations management.

Currently, Dominika is responsible for 3M Wrocław Superhub, one of the fastest growing 3M production centers in the world, with 9,000 products manufactured, and 2000 employees onboard. As a tech enthusiast, she is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and evolving manufacturing environments through sustainable and technical excellence.

Kamil Pruchnik, PhD

Senior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland

Currently works as the Senior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland. In this capacity, he acts as the ambassador of EIF and promoter of EU initiatives in Poland, with the ultimate goal to boost private investments in Poland and enhance competitiveness and innovativeness of the Polish economy. For his contribution in promoting EU instruments in Poland, he received a special recognition by the Polish Banks Associations. Before moving to Warsaw, Mr. Pruchnik led EIF commitments in 15 countries (worth EUR 2.5bn) to financial intermediaries (banks, investment funds, leasing companies and fintech). In the past, Mr. Pruchnik worked at HSBC Group (in Poland and in the UK) in various roles including: corporate governance, strategy and commercial banking. Before transitioning to corporate banking, he started his career as an economist working at: NBP (Polish Central Bank), the World Bank and the UN. Mr. Pruchnik received a Ph.D. at the Warsaw School of Economics (thesis advisor: prof. L. Balcerowicz, f. Minister of Finance and f. Governor of NBP). He conducted parts of his studies and research at Georgetown University and Harvard University. For his dissertation, Mr. Pruchnik won first prize in the competition organized by the Polish Bank Guarantee Fund (2023).

Joanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg

Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw, Poland.

Since July 2025, Joanna Sterzyńska Lindberg works as Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw, Poland. Ms Sterzynska Lindberg offers a distinguished track record of nearly 30 years working with international organizations, EU institutions, and governmental bodies. Her professional path spans responsibilities such as representing the Commission in international negotiations, high-level initiatives for EU leadership, and leading legislative proposals through policy cycles. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate diverse policy domains, adapting her expertise to meet the evolving requirements of each role. She combines a profound understanding of national and EU-level policymaking with an unwavering commitment to fostering cooperation between the European Commission and Member States.

Bofore moving to Wroclaw, Ms Sterzynska worked as the lead for Euratom Policy Coordination and Interinstitutional Relations at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, where she coordinated initiatives on nuclear energy policy. Previously, she held strategic roles across EU institutions, including leading communication and policy work in the domains of digital society, protection of minors, gender equality, and international statistics. Her early roles before joining the EU Institutions in 2008 included contributions to the Council of Europe’s work on human rights, and advisory services for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tomasz Szarek

Managing Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner

Tomasz Szarek brings to the CRAFT Advisory Board a strategic legal perspective shaped by years of advising enterprises navigating technological, regulatory, and organizational transformation. As Managing Partner at SDZLEGAL Schindhelm, he supports businesses in building resilient, ethical, and future‑ready operational frameworks that align with evolving European regulations and the rapidly shifting landscape of innovation.

His expertise spans corporate advisory, regulatory strategy, and the legal dimensions of digital transformation. Tomasz works at the intersection of law, business, and technology, offering leaders clear, evidence‑based guidance that enables them to design responsible and sustainable solutions—reflecting the same “by design, not by default” philosophy that drives CRAFT.

He shares CRAFT’s mission of shaping technology’s future through ethical governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and human‑centered thinking. With extensive experience supporting both established companies and high‑growth innovators, Tomasz strengthens CRAFT’s efforts across its pillars of research, education, and strategic influence, contributing to a more responsible and forward‑looking innovation ecosystem.

Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron

Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science, Wrocław Tech

A theoretical physicist by training, having earned her degrees and professor title in physics. For over 25 years, she has applied analytical and computational methods from nonlinear dynamics and statistical physics to the study of social systems. In 2000, she introduced a simple agent-based model of opinion formation based on social validation, now widely known as the Sznajd model. This model has become a classic in social physics and has been cited over 1,200 times according to SCOPUS.

She spent 14 years at the University of Wroclaw, starting as a Postdoc (1999) and later serving as Head of the Complex Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics Division (2009–2013) and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Complex Systems (2012–2013). Since October 2013, she has been a professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Wroclaw Tech). Initially based in the Department of Theoretical Physics, where she served as Department Head (2020–2022), she transitioned in 2022 to the Faculty of Management.

Katarzyna is currently Head of the Computational Social Science Group. Her research focuses on computational social science, particularly agent-based modeling and nonlinear dynamics to study complex social and economic systems. She investigates marketing strategies, innovation diffusion, and the adoption of pro-environmental behavior. Recently, she has focused on strategies to reduce social hysteresis, polarization, and the intention-behavior gap, recognizing the urgent need for collective adaptation. She has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, including publications in top-tier journals such as Chaos, Perspectives on Psychological Science, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

She has been the principal investigator of four research projects funded by the National Science Center (NCN, Poland), with three recent projects in the Social Sciences Panel (HS6). She actively collaborates with social psychologists and economists. Since 2024, she has been a member of the prestigious Collective Learning Network (Santa Fe Institute, USA), invited as its sole representative from Eastern Europe, and since 2026, she has also been a member of the External Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna, as the only member from Poland. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Award (1997, 1999, 2002), the Young Scientist Award for Socio- and Econophysics (2007), and the Medal of the National Education Commission (2011). She also sits on the Board of the Polish Physical Society (PTF) “Physics in Economics and Social Sciences” (since 2017) and the European Physical Society (EPS) “Statistical and Non-Linear Physics” (since 2023). In addition to her academic roles, she serves as Rector’s Proxy for Academia Iuvenum (since 2021), a research excellence program for the top 48 junior academics at Wroclaw Tech, and is a member of the University Council at Wroclaw Tech (since 2025).

James Wilson

AI Ethicist, Group AI Futures Lab, Capgemini

James is an AI Ethicist, working in the Capgemini AI Futures Lab. His work involves exploring the ethics-related impacts of the advances in AI on Capgemini, our clients, and society as a whole. He is also leads Responsible AI activity for Capgemini’s Insights & Data Team in the UK.

CRAFT inspiratiON

14th April 2026, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)

The genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision

The story of this event is a journey of how two distinct paths of thinking about personal growth converged to create a new quality in the academic environment. It began with a powerful realization: what we do outside the lecture hall is what truly defines our future.

The evolution of a student initiative

Last year, the Student Union launched a project called “Filiżanka Inspiracji” (A Cup of Inspiration). The goal was clear, to show people that their hobbies, side projects, and extra-curricular activities are the real engines of their personal development. The success of that first edition sparked a desire to evolve. The organizers felt that talking about motivation was no longer enough, they needed a format that was alive, interactive, and responsive to the actual needs of the community.

Connecting with the CRAFT vision

At the same time, the CRAFT organization was working on an idea called the CRAFT inspiratiON WALL. This wasn’t meant to be a place for people to brag about their success. Instead, it was designed as a space where people could be honest about their problems and help each other find solutions. The CRAFT goal was to build society based on empathy, mutual motivation, and authentic support rather than curated images of perfection.

Synergy and the Birth of the Living Lab

When the Student Union and CRAFT met, they realized they wanted the exact same thing. Instead of working alone, they decided to create something together. This partnership led to the creation of the Living Lab – the place on the event where theory stops and action begins.

The Living Lab is a zone designed to show the reality of innovation. It is a space filled with interactive booths and creative projects where you can see exactly how discipline, hardwork and teamwork turn an idea into a real solution. Instead of just listening to a lecture, you get to meet innovators face-to-face, participate in workshops, and experiment with new technology. It was built to prove that with the right support and tools, anyone can move from solving small problems to creating exceptional work.

CRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event

All these ideas come together under one name: CRAFT inspiratiON. It is a complete experience that combines inspiring lectures, the supportive CRAFT inspiratiON WALL, and the practical Living Lab zone. This collaboration between the Student Union and the CRAFT organization shows that the best things happen when we work together. We created this space so you can find the tools, the people, and the motivation to build your own future.

Experience Zones (Main Corridor D20, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)
  • Living Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects, technology booths, and face-to-face sessions with creators.
  • CRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.
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Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium

CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition

15th April 2026,  16:00 – 17:30, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)

3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.

iCHTS 2026 will host CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact, a competitive short-format event for Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates who want to demonstrate how their academic work can move toward meaningful societal impact. CRAFT 180 invites students to present any student project, not only theses, and to focus not just on what they did, but on why it matters beyond academia. The format is inspired by the global Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) format, and 3-minute talks at the Business Intelligence Days at Faculty of Management, Wroclaw Tech – by Prof. Rafał Weron, the challenge is simple but demanding: Present your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes, using only one static slide. No jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity, relevance, and passion.

Why “180”?

CRAFT 180 has a double meaning:
  • 180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity, focus, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience.
  • 180 degrees: The first half of a full 360° societal impact. CRAFT 180 represents the moment when academic work turns outward, from project to impact. The remaining 180°, implementation, uptake, policy, industry, and society, completes the circle beyond the competition.
CRAFT 180 marks the turning point, not the end point.

Why take part?

CRAFT 180 is more than a competition, it is a platform for visibility and reflection. ✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance 🤝 Connect with researchers, practitioners, and innovation stakeholders 🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences 🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society

Competition rules

👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates

A maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively

⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop) 🖼 One static slide only, submitted in PDF format 🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience

Presentations are delivered without interruption, ensuring equal conditions for all participants.

👥 After all seven presentations in a category, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion

Questions are posed by the expert jury, and the audience (as time allows)

Judging Criteria

Each participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions.

🧠 Identification of impact

  • whether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have
  • whether the societal relevance is understood, not just stated
  • whether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way

🔍 Evidence of impact claims

  • whether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope
  • whether assumptions are acknowledged
  • whether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims

🎤 Communication and engagement

  • clarity and structure of the 180-second presentation
  • effective use of the single slide
  • ability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience

📝 Grading scale

5
Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity, confidence, and depth.
4
Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.
3
Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.
2
Limited: Some elements are present, but key aspects are missing or weak.
1
Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing.

The jury

Presentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts, industry representatives, and innovation stakeholders.
(Full jury announcement coming soon.)

Ready to take the challenge?

If you believe your research, student project, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society, this stage is for you.

If you would like to participate, then write an email to craft.hts@pwr.edu.pl

Three minutes can change how the world sees your work.
Make them count. 🎤✨

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About iCHTS

We stand at a pivotal moment in history, where the lines between human experience, technological advancement, and societal structures are increasingly intertwined. This conference provides a unique and essential platform to explore and shape our collective future. We are thrilled to bring together a diverse community of academic researchers, businesses and startups, innovation ecosystem enablers, and policymakers to craft how our collective future would look like.

The conference aims to facilitate a vibrant dialogue and spark cross-disciplinary collaborations that address the complex challenges and opportunities at the intersection of three intertwined pillars: humans, technology, and society. Together, we will explore, critique, and co-create a future where technology serves as a responsible and empowering force for a more equitable, sustainable, and thriving global society. 

Join us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come.

Feel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration!

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Venues

The conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech:

  • Pre-conference workshop Room 201, Central Library Building - D21, Plac Grunwaldzki 11, 50-378 Wrocław
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  • CRAFT Inspiration Conference Centre in Building D20, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław
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  • iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels Main AULA in Building A1, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław
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  • iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions Main Hall in Building H14, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40, 50-370 Wrocław
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The university is located in the northern part of Wrocław, right beside the Odra River, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall.

Getting to the Venue

For details on public transport in Wrocław, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish, please use a translator for English).

For live journey planning, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile).

✈️ From Wrocław Airport

MPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station)

  • Runs every 15 minutes
  • Travel time: 40-50 minutes
  • Night bus line 206 is available on the same route.
  • Tickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only), or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).

🚆 From Main Railway Station

To Wroclaw Tech

  • Take Trams 2, 4 or Bus 145, 146
  • Travel time: 15 minutes
  • Get on at “Dworzec Główny”
  • Get off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”

About Wrocław

Wrocław is an ideal destination, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness.

Located in western Poland, the city is known for its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Wrocław is home to renowned institutions, making it a hub for innovation, technology, and scientific collaboration.

Beyond academics, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include:

  • Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)
  • Panorama Racławicka
  • The National Museum

The city’s picturesque landscapes, charming architecture, and multicultural influences create a dynamic environment for visitors. Whether you're exploring its famous Market Square, enjoying the Japanese Garden at Szczytnicki Park, or discovering the city's unique dwarf sculptures, Wrocław offers a diverse range of experiences.

Visitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions, visit Visit Wroclaw.

Accommodation Options

Conference Schedule

Location: Room 201, Central Library Building – D21, Plac Grunwaldzki 11, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map

09:00-09:30
Arrival and registration
09:30–10:00
Welcome and opening 
10:00–11:30
🔧 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 1
11:30 – 12:00 
Break (ISTW participants proceed with the members of Centre of National and International Relations)
12:00-14:00
🔧 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 2
Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)
09:00-15:00
CRAFT inspiratiON – Panels, Living Labs and inpiratiON Wall
15:00 – 17:30
Networking and/or free-time
17:30 – 18:00
Registrations for late arrivals Location: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1), Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław
18:00 – 18:30
🔧 Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society
18:30 – 20:00
💬 Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research, innovation and development
Speakers:
Moderator: Yash Chawla, PhD.
This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.
 

Keynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1), and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14.

9:00-10:30

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation

Speakers:
Moderator: Olga Voropai, PhD.

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

10:30-11:15
Move to Building H14, Coffee and networking
 
11:15-12:45

Thematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation

Session Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros, PhD.
  1. Rajab Chuo , Evaluating Restoration Method of the Historial Builsings in Tanzania: The Case of Fort Ikoma Serengeti National Park
  2. Marina Bazano Sammartino, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires
  3. Stephano Alphayo, Assessment of Mara River Water Quality in Tanzania Under Data Constraints Using the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index
  4. Rodrigo Perea, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework
12:45-13:45
Lunch break
13:45-15:15

Thematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations

Session Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek, PhD and Maria Hajłasz, PhD
  1. Marta Zatwarnicka, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation
  2. Pratik Mullick, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism
  3. Guillaume Schiano, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics
  4. Robert Czajka, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?
15:15-15:45
Coffee and networking, and move to Building A1
 
16:00-17:30

Doctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition

CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society
Co-moderators: Dawid Pukacz, Monika Rogalska

Award for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here)

Keynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1), and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14.

09:00 – 10:30

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact

Speakers:
Session Chair: To be announced

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

10:30-11:15
Move to Building H14, Coffee and networking
 
11:15-13:00

Thematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society

Organized in conjunction with Science Meets Social Science (S3) Seminar, hosted by Dr. Dimitrios Sotioros, Prof. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron & Prof. Rafał Weron, at the Faculty of Management, Wrocław Tech.
Session Co-chairs: Rafał Miśko, PhD. and Joanna Szustakiewicz
  1. Edyta Jadowska, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework
  2. Kamil Dąbrowski, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material
  3. Żaneta Żegleń, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector
  4. Buberwa Tibesigwa, Designing for Maternal Well-Being: The Influence of Architectural Garden Features on Behavior and Sustainable Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Tanzania
  5. Dawid Linek, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:45

Thematic Session 4: Responsible innovation

What is the current state, methods, new developments and collaborations for embedding ethical and societal concerns in tech innovation from the outset?
Session Chair: Kamila Brylak, PhD.
  1. Agnieszka Galarowicz, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation
  2. Marylise BOUGARET, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management
  3. Jędrzej Cieślak, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation
  4. Justin Mwakatobe, A Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Hospital Admission Decisions in Tanzania
  5. Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible, human centric technology governance
15:45-16:30
Coffee and networking, and move to Building A1
 
16:30-18:00

💬 Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology, and closing of the conference

Speakers:
Moderator: Pawel Sawicki

This session will feature 3 speakers, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.

20:00 onwards

Conference Gala Dinner

Invitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email. 

9:30-11:00

💬 CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness”

Moderator: Rafal Misko, PhD.

Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights, policy, and societal readiness for technological disruption.

Submission and Registration System

Meet the speakers

Michał Adamski

Head of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland, Capgemini

Michal leads in Poland the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE), Capgemini’s innovation hub. At AIE, he leads team that helps global organizations harness emerging technologies, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. Outside of work, he promotes well-being through yoga practice and finds inspiration in travel, conversations, and sports.

Monika Byrtek

AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab, Capgemini

Monika is the AI Philosopher within the Capgemini AI Futures Lab. Her work focuses on the safe and ethical implementation of artificial intelligence. She has a master’s degree in Philosophy from Warsaw University and an MBA in Innovation and Data Analysis from SWPS University taught in partnership with the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Woodbury School of Business UVU (USA)

Dr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper

Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta

(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology)

Jennifer has been engaged with Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) since 1989, until 2011 as Director of Policy, Strategy, FP7 and International and Malta’s delegate on the EU Competitiveness Council and JRC Board of Governors. She currently retains a consultancy role within the Policy and Strategy Unit and currently chairs the Equality Committee. She represents Malta on the European Scientific Advisors Forum (ESAF). She is a Member, ERALEARN Advisory Board, PHAETON Advisory Board and Insight Foresight Institute. She has been active on EU DG Research High Level Expert Groups since 2000, including the Strategic Foresight EG (2016–7), Chair, ERAWATCH evaluation (2012), Impact Assessment on the Environment (2011), JRC FTA Committee, DG Regio Cities Foresight (2010), Lisbon 3% Objective (2009), RD4SD (2009), ERA Rationales (2007), EU SCAR Foresight HLG (2006), EU HLG Key Technologies (2005), IA Review of EUREKA (2005–6), Regional Foresight (2000). Recent studies include SDG Foresight (2018) and Open Strategic Autonomy for EU JRC (2021) and the EU A-Ring SRIA Blueprint. In 2022–3, she led an expert discussion on the global commons as part of the DG RTD AIT Foresight on Demand project and she was the Rapporteur for the EU Policy Support Facility MLE on R&I Foresight. She is active at EU level as reviewer, observer, rapporteur, evaluator and expert. She has coordinated an EU FP project ERAPRISM and is currently active in the Horizon Europe Genderactionplus and Inspiring ERA projects. A graduate of London School of Economics (Chevening Scholar), her PhD focused on the internationalization of STI Policy (University of Malta, Sussex University). Research interests include Foresight, STI Policy and smart specialization in transition economies. Publications include chapters in Handbook of Innovation Policy Impact (2017 Elgar); Innovation Policies in Europe and the US (Ashgate, 2003), co-editing The Handbook on Technology Foresight (Elgar 2009) and Mergers and Alliances in Education (2014).

Prof. Christina Garsten

Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology, Uppsala University, Sweden

Christina Garsten is Professor of Social Anthropology at Uppsala University and Principal of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS). She currently serves as President of the European Network of Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS). She is Affiliate Fellow of Tokyo College; member of the Advisory Board of the College of Fellows at Tübingen University; and member of the Board of the Consortium for Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI). She is also a member of the Academia Europaea and of the Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala.

Her previous positions include Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University; Professor of Globalization and Organization at Copenhagen Business School; and Chair of the Executive Board of the Stockholm Centre for Organizational Research (Score). She has held visiting positions at several universities, including Georgetown University, ESCP Paris, Stanford University, London School of Economics and Political Science, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, University of Cambridge, European University Institute, Copenhagen Business School, and University of Leeds. Christina Garsten’s research interests lie in organizational anthropology, with a special focus on globalization processes, sociocultural dynamics and forms of governance. Her current research focuses on the role of think tanks and policy professionals in the production and diffusion of knowledge and ideology aimed at influencing policy and shaping global governance. Of particular interest are the ways in which future foresight and scenario-making figure in envisioning and shaping anticipatory governance. In a related project, she studies the discretionary role of thinks and policy professionals in the shaping of global climate policy.

Some of her book publications are Discreet Power: How the World Economic Forum Shapes Global Markets (w A Sörbom; Stanford University Press, 2018); Power, Policy and Profit: Corporate Engagement in Politics and Governance (ed. w. A Sörbom; Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017); and Organisational Anthropology (ed. with A Nyqvist; Pluto Press, 2013). Recent co-authored articles include ‘Discreet diplomacy: Practices of secrecy in transnational think tanks’, Cambridge Journal of Anthropology, 41:1 (2023); ‘Discretionary governance: Selection, secrecy and status within the World Economic Forum’, Global Governance, 27: 540-560 (2021); ‘Anticipation and organization: Seeing, knowing and governing futures’, Organization Theory, 2(3) (2021).

Luke Georghiou

Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

Luke Georghiou is Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. Until the end of 2024 he was Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University providing strategic leadership and operational management across the full range of university functions and directly responsible for innovation including engagement with business and commercialisation of intellectual property. He has been a non-executive director of the spin-out investment company Northern Gritstone which he helped to found and of the United Kingdom’s largest National Health Service hospital group, the Manchester University Foundation Trust where he chaired the Research, Innovation and Population Health Board Committee. In 2025 he chaired an EU Policy Support Function review of Business-Science Cooperation in Finland which was presented to the Prime Minister in June 2025. He is a member of the European University Association’s Innovation Expert Group having previously chaired the EUA Council for Doctoral Education for six years. In 2011 he was elected to the Academia Europaea. He has published extensively in leading journals on research and innovation policy and management.

Ewa Łabno-Falęcka, PhD

Advisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Developmennt of Education for Industry

A manager, collector, and social activist. She studied linguistics in Kraków, Berlin, Freiburg im Breisgau, and Tübingen, where she earned her Ph.D. From 1993 to 1999, she served in the diplomatic corps at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bonn. She has been associated with Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Poland since 2000, and has served as the coordinator of Mercedes’s investments in Poland since 2015.

An art collector and frequent commentator in economic media, she is also deeply involved in the non-profit sector. She is a co-founder and former president of the Society of Friends of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw (2008–2012), as well as a co-founder and president of the Foundation for the Development of Education for Industry (publisher of the bestselling book Marie Skłodowska-Curie & Albert Einstein: Letters 1911–1932).

She is the recipient of numerous awards and state honors, including the honorary badges “Meritorious for Transport of the Republic of Poland” and “Meritorious for the Economy of the Republic of Poland,” the Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the 2025 European University Viadrina Prize.

Kamil Pruchnik, PhD

Senior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland

Currently works as the Senior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland. In this capacity, he acts as the ambassador of EIF and promoter of EU initiatives in Poland, with the ultimate goal to boost private investments in Poland and enhance competitiveness and innovativeness of the Polish economy. For his contribution in promoting EU instruments in Poland, he received a special recognition by the Polish Banks Associations. Before moving to Warsaw, Mr. Pruchnik led EIF commitments in 15 countries (worth EUR 2.5bn) to financial intermediaries (banks, investment funds, leasing companies and fintech). In the past, Mr. Pruchnik worked at HSBC Group (in Poland and in the UK) in various roles including: corporate governance, strategy and commercial banking. Before transitioning to corporate banking, he started his career as an economist working at: NBP (Polish Central Bank), the World Bank and the UN. Mr. Pruchnik received a Ph.D. at the Warsaw School of Economics (thesis advisor: prof. L. Balcerowicz, f. Minister of Finance and f. Governor of NBP). He conducted parts of his studies and research at Georgetown University and Harvard University. For his dissertation, Mr. Pruchnik won first prize in the competition organized by the Polish Bank Guarantee Fund (2023).

Joanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg

Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw, Poland.

Since July 2025, Joanna Sterzyńska Lindberg works as Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw, Poland. Ms Sterzynska Lindberg offers a distinguished track record of nearly 30 years working with international organizations, EU institutions, and governmental bodies. Her professional path spans responsibilities such as representing the Commission in international negotiations, high-level initiatives for EU leadership, and leading legislative proposals through policy cycles. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate diverse policy domains, adapting her expertise to meet the evolving requirements of each role. She combines a profound understanding of national and EU-level policymaking with an unwavering commitment to fostering cooperation between the European Commission and Member States.

Bofore moving to Wroclaw, Ms Sterzynska worked as the lead for Euratom Policy Coordination and Interinstitutional Relations at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, where she coordinated initiatives on nuclear energy policy. Previously, she held strategic roles across EU institutions, including leading communication and policy work in the domains of digital society, protection of minors, gender equality, and international statistics. Her early roles before joining the EU Institutions in 2008 included contributions to the Council of Europe’s work on human rights, and advisory services for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tomasz Szarek

Managing Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner

Tomasz Szarek brings to the CRAFT Advisory Board a strategic legal perspective shaped by years of advising enterprises navigating technological, regulatory, and organizational transformation. As Managing Partner at SDZLEGAL Schindhelm, he supports businesses in building resilient, ethical, and future‑ready operational frameworks that align with evolving European regulations and the rapidly shifting landscape of innovation.

His expertise spans corporate advisory, regulatory strategy, and the legal dimensions of digital transformation. Tomasz works at the intersection of law, business, and technology, offering leaders clear, evidence‑based guidance that enables them to design responsible and sustainable solutions—reflecting the same “by design, not by default” philosophy that drives CRAFT.

He shares CRAFT’s mission of shaping technology’s future through ethical governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and human‑centered thinking. With extensive experience supporting both established companies and high‑growth innovators, Tomasz strengthens CRAFT’s efforts across its pillars of research, education, and strategic influence, contributing to a more responsible and forward‑looking innovation ecosystem.

Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron

Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science, Wrocław Tech

A theoretical physicist by training, having earned her degrees and professor title in physics. For over 25 years, she has applied analytical and computational methods from nonlinear dynamics and statistical physics to the study of social systems. In 2000, she introduced a simple agent-based model of opinion formation based on social validation, now widely known as the Sznajd model. This model has become a classic in social physics and has been cited over 1,200 times according to SCOPUS.

She spent 14 years at the University of Wroclaw, starting as a Postdoc (1999) and later serving as Head of the Complex Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics Division (2009–2013) and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Complex Systems (2012–2013). Since October 2013, she has been a professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Wroclaw Tech). Initially based in the Department of Theoretical Physics, where she served as Department Head (2020–2022), she transitioned in 2022 to the Faculty of Management.

Katarzyna is currently Head of the Computational Social Science Group. Her research focuses on computational social science, particularly agent-based modeling and nonlinear dynamics to study complex social and economic systems. She investigates marketing strategies, innovation diffusion, and the adoption of pro-environmental behavior. Recently, she has focused on strategies to reduce social hysteresis, polarization, and the intention-behavior gap, recognizing the urgent need for collective adaptation. She has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, including publications in top-tier journals such as Chaos, Perspectives on Psychological Science, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

She has been the principal investigator of four research projects funded by the National Science Center (NCN, Poland), with three recent projects in the Social Sciences Panel (HS6). She actively collaborates with social psychologists and economists. Since 2024, she has been a member of the prestigious Collective Learning Network (Santa Fe Institute, USA), invited as its sole representative from Eastern Europe, and since 2026, she has also been a member of the External Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna, as the only member from Poland. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Award (1997, 1999, 2002), the Young Scientist Award for Socio- and Econophysics (2007), and the Medal of the National Education Commission (2011). She also sits on the Board of the Polish Physical Society (PTF) “Physics in Economics and Social Sciences” (since 2017) and the European Physical Society (EPS) “Statistical and Non-Linear Physics” (since 2023). In addition to her academic roles, she serves as Rector’s Proxy for Academia Iuvenum (since 2021), a research excellence program for the top 48 junior academics at Wroclaw Tech, and is a member of the University Council at Wroclaw Tech (since 2025).

James Wilson

AI Ethicist, Group AI Futures Lab, Capgemini

James is an AI Ethicist, working in the Capgemini AI Futures Lab. His work involves exploring the ethics-related impacts of the advances in AI on Capgemini, our clients, and society as a whole. He is also leads Responsible AI activity for Capgemini’s Insights & Data Team in the UK.

CRAFT inspiratiON

14th April 2026, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech, Janiszewskiego 8, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)

The genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision

The story of this event is a journey of how two distinct paths of thinking about personal growth converged to create a new quality in the academic environment. It began with a powerful realization: what we do outside the lecture hall is what truly defines our future.

The evolution of a student initiative

Last year, the Student Union launched a project called “Filiżanka Inspiracji” (A Cup of Inspiration). The goal was clear, to show people that their hobbies, side projects, and extra-curricular activities are the real engines of their personal development. The success of that first edition sparked a desire to evolve. The organizers felt that talking about motivation was no longer enough, they needed a format that was alive, interactive, and responsive to the actual needs of the community.

Connecting with the CRAFT vision

At the same time, the CRAFT organization was working on an idea called the CRAFT inspiratiON WALL. This wasn’t meant to be a place for people to brag about their success. Instead, it was designed as a space where people could be honest about their problems and help each other find solutions. The CRAFT goal was to build society based on empathy, mutual motivation, and authentic support rather than curated images of perfection.

Synergy and the Birth of the Living Lab

When the Student Union and CRAFT met, they realized they wanted the exact same thing. Instead of working alone, they decided to create something together. This partnership led to the creation of the Living Lab – the place on the event where theory stops and action begins.

The Living Lab is a zone designed to show the reality of innovation. It is a space filled with interactive booths and creative projects where you can see exactly how discipline, hardwork and teamwork turn an idea into a real solution. Instead of just listening to a lecture, you get to meet innovators face-to-face, participate in workshops, and experiment with new technology. It was built to prove that with the right support and tools, anyone can move from solving small problems to creating exceptional work.

CRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event

All these ideas come together under one name: CRAFT inspiratiON. It is a complete experience that combines inspiring lectures, the supportive CRAFT inspiratiON WALL, and the practical Living Lab zone. This collaboration between the Student Union and the CRAFT organization shows that the best things happen when we work together. We created this space so you can find the tools, the people, and the motivation to build your own future.

Experience Zones (Main Corridor D20, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)
  • Living Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects, technology booths, and face-to-face sessions with creators.
  • CRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.
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Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium

CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition

15th April 2026,  16:00 – 17:30, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)

3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.

iCHTS 2026 will host CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact, a competitive short-format event for Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates who want to demonstrate how their academic work can move toward meaningful societal impact.

CRAFT 180 invites students to present any student project, not only theses, and to focus not just on what they did, but on why it matters beyond academia.

The format is inspired by the global Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) format, and 3-minute talks at the Business Intelligence Days at Faculty of Management, Wroclaw Tech – by Prof. Rafał Weron, the challenge is simple but demanding:

Present your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes, using only one static slide.

No jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity, relevance, and passion.

Why “180”?

CRAFT 180 has a double meaning:

  • 180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity, focus, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience.

  • 180 degrees: The first half of a full 360° societal impact.
    CRAFT 180 represents the moment when academic work turns outward, from project to impact. The remaining 180°, implementation, uptake, policy, industry, and society, completes the circle beyond the competition.

CRAFT 180 marks the turning point, not the end point.

Why take part?

CRAFT 180 is more than a competition, it is a platform for visibility and reflection.

✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance

🤝 Connect with researchers, practitioners, and innovation stakeholders

🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences

🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society

Competition rules

👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates

A maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively

⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop)

🖼 One static slide only, submitted in PDF format

🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience

Presentations are delivered without interruption, ensuring equal conditions for all participants.

👥 After all seven presentations in a category, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion

Questions are posed by the expert jury, and the audience (as time allows)

Judging Criteria

Each participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions.

🧠 Identification of impact

  • whether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have
  • whether the societal relevance is understood, not just stated
  • whether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way

🔍 Evidence of impact claims

  • whether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope
  • whether assumptions are acknowledged
  • whether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims

🎤 Communication and engagement

  • clarity and structure of the 180-second presentation
  • effective use of the single slide
  • ability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience

📝 Grading scale

5
Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity, confidence, and depth.
4
Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.
3
Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.
2
Limited: Some elements are present, but key aspects are missing or weak.
1
Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing.

The jury

Presentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts, industry representatives, and innovation stakeholders.
(Full jury announcement coming soon.)

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If you believe your research, student project, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society, this stage is for you.

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How to participate?

  1. Go to the Submission and Registration System.
  2. Fill out the participant details, and make sure to mark your profile correctly (Bachelor or Master student or Ph.D. student)
  3. Next, select the type of participation
    • If you want participate in the whole conference, including thematic sessions then select the option of conference as presenter or listener (Erasmus+ is only applicable to Ph.D. students from outside Poland, who have the option to avail Erasmus mobility for participating in International Staff Week from their home university). Then in the next question, mark “Yes” to the presenting and competing in CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact. (Participation in the conference required registration fee to be paid) 
    • In case you only want to participate in the session with CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact competition, select “Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact” as the category of participation, and then mark “Yes” to the presenting and competing in CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Talks. There is no Registration Fee for participating only in this session and competing. 
      • You will also be given options to participate in other FREE sessions of the conference, you can select any that might be of interest to you, or skip them.
  4. Next, fill in the title and abstract of your Talk (CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact). This is what will be used to shortlist the final list of candidates (7 master’s and 7 Ph.D. students) who will present their research and compete.
  5. Lastly, access to the participation conditions and privacy policy, and submit.
  6. Your registration and submission will then be processed by us, and we will get in touch with you with further steps.
  7. In case you have any questions, do not hesitate to write to hts.craft@pwr.edu.pl
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Call for Contributions

The International Conference on CRAFTing Human–Tech–Society is built on a simple but deliberate premise: complex societal challenges at the intersection of humans and technology cannot be addressed in disciplinary or sectoral silos. Rather than separating academic research, business practice, and policy perspectives into parallel tracks, this conference intentionally brings them into the same thematic sessions, panels, and discussions. Scientists, business leaders, policymakers, and academic practitioners will engage with the same questions, from complementary angles, in a shared space. The purpose of the conference is not only to present knowledge, but to co-create understanding, challenge assumptions, and shape future-ready approaches to innovation that are socially responsible, measurable in impact, and grounded in real-world constraints. All selected presenters will have a 10 minute talk, followed by 5 minus Q&A. We invite you to contribute through your perspective.

We invite contributions from:
  • Researchers and scientists (all career stages)
  • Doctoral students
  • Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation practitioners
  • Policymakers, regulators, and public-sector leaders
  • Academic leaders and practitioners engaged in collaboration with society, industry, or policy

Contributors may come from academia, business, government, NGOs, international organizations, and innovation ecosystems.

Conference Themes

All accepted contributions, scientific and practice-oriented will be integrated into shared thematic sessions built around the following core themes:

  1. CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation – How can we meaningfully measure the societal value of innovation across organizations, sectors, and scales?
  2. CRAFTing social simulations to understand and accelerate innovation – How can models, simulations, and foresight tools help us understand diffusion, adoption, and unintended consequences?
  3. CRAFTing pathways from science to business and society – How does knowledge move—or fail to move—from research into practice, policy, and societal benefit?
  4. CRAFTing responsible innovation – How can ethical, social, and human considerations be embedded into innovation processes from the outset?
  5. Doctoral and masters Colloquium – “3MT Talks” – Short, high-impact presentations by early-career researchers focusing on future relevance and societal contribution.
Types of contributions

This is a single call with differentiated contribution formats.

1. Scientific abstracts (Research-oriented contributions)

Intended primarily for researchers and students, these contributions present:

  • Empirical research
  • Conceptual or theoretical work
  • Methodological advances
  • Critical or reflective analyses
2. Speaker proposals (Practice, policy and academic leadership)

Intended primarily for contributors from:

  • Business and industry
  • Policy and public administration
  • Academic leadership and practice-oriented roles

These contributions may take the form of:

  • Case studies (including failures and lessons learned)
  • Policy perspectives and regulatory insights
  • Strategic reflections on innovation, governance, and societal impact
  • Practice-based insights grounded in real-world experience
What makes this conference different?
  • No parallel silos: Academic, business, and policy contributions are discussed together.
  • Dialogue over dissemination: Sessions are designed to maximize discussion, not just presentation.
  • Impact-oriented: Emphasis on societal consequences, responsibility, and future readiness.
  • Interdisciplinary by design: Contributions across disciplines and sectors are actively encouraged.
Publication and visibility
  • All accepted abstracts and speaker summaries will be published in an official Book of Abstracts, available to all participants and published open access on CRAFT’s website. Each abstract and speaker summary shall also have its own dedicated webpage where there would be provision for registered users to comment publicly.
  • Selected contributions may be invited for post-conference publication opportunities (details to be announced separately).
Submission guidelines

All contributors (scientific and speaker proposals) should be submitted via the registration form. The form is configured to provide the option of adding:

  • Indication of contribution type:
    • Scientific Abstract (Research-Oriented Contribution)
    • Speaker proposal (Practice, Policy & Academic Leadership)
  • Title of contribution
  • Abstract/summary of contribution (max. 3000 characters including spaces)

For Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium – 3MT talks, those who wish to participate in the competition will have to submit their abstract also via the registration form. Please note that in the registration form you have to select the “Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium – 3MT talks” and then indicate that you would like to present your research. Then appropriate options within the form will be active and you will be able to submit your abstract and register.

Submissions should be made via the Registration and Submission form
Important Dates
  • Contribution submission deadline: 7 March 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: ongoing basis, latest by 28th February 2026
  • Early bird registrations deadline: 14 March 2026
  • Regular registrations deadline: 30 March 2026
  • Pre-conference workshops: 13 April 2026
  • CRAFT inpiratiON: 14 April 2026
  • Main conference: 14-16 April 2026
  • Post conference brainstorming session: 17 April 2026

The International Conference on CRAFTing Human–Tech–Society is an invitation to step outside traditional boundaries and engage in a shared, critical, and constructive conversation about how humans, technology, and society can—and should—be shaped together. We look forward to your contribution.  

Registration Options

Registration options and fees
  1. Erasmus+ ISTW 2026 + CRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Presenter: Participation in conference as a presenter and in Erasmus+ International Staff Training Week (for participants from outside Poland).
    • Participation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.
    • Submission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.
    • All sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.
  2. Erasmus+ ISTW 2026 + CRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Listener: Participation in conference as a listener and in Erasmus+ International Staff Training Week (for participants from outside Poland).
    • Participation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.
    • All sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.
  3. CRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Presenter: Participation in conference only, as a presenter (for participants from Poland and abroad).
    • Participation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.
    • Submission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.
    • All sessions and activities in the schedule are included.
  4. CRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Listener: Participation in conference only, as a listener (for participants from Poland and abroad).
    • Participation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.
    • All sessions and activities in the schedule are included.
  5. CRAFT inspiratiON: This is a special event co-organized by CRAFT and Student Union of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. All conference participants already have the registration for this event included in their registration. If you would like to attend only this event, please opt for this registration type. Additionally, you can opt-in to attend the keynotes, panel discussions and the 3MT colloquium.
    • Participation is free.
    • Open for all, but registration is mandatory.
  6. Doctoral & Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact: This is a special session where Masters and Doctoral students will be competing to show the societal impact of their research. If you are a Masters or Doctoral student, and would like to present, then you have to opt for this option and submit title and abstract of your research. Shortlisted candidates will be announced by 5th March. If you wish to only attend, then you indicate “no” when asked about presenting your research.
    • Participation is free, both for presenters and attendees.
    • Competing in CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact competition is open and free for all Masters and Doctoral students from any discipline.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their research during the colloquium.
    • Open for all to attend, but registration is mandatory.
  7. Keynotes and panel discussions: The keynotes and panels in the conference are open for all to attend on first come first serve basis, after reserving the seats for participants indicated in points 1 to 4 above.
    • Participation is free.
    • Open for all, but registration is mandatory.
Submission and Registration system

Call for Partners

We invite organizations to become partners of this interdisciplinary conference, bringing together researchers, business leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to address key societal challenges at the intersection of Human-Tech-Society.

Why partner with us?

Connect with a global, cross-sector community and position your brand as a leader in responsible innovation.

  • Maximum visibility: Premium logo placement on the conference website, the Book of Abstracts, and selected event materials.
  • Digital reach: Featured mentions across the conference’s and CRAFT social media channels.
  • Live recognition: Acknowledgment during opening and closing ceremonies, keynote panels and at different sessions throughout the conference.
  • Exclusive access: Delegate passes for your representatives to attend the conference, networking sessions and selected workshops.
A partnership tailored to you

We understand that every organization has unique goals. We do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Whether you are looking for brand awareness, talent acquisition, or thought leadership, we will tailor a partnership offer specifically for you.

We welcome diverse forms of cooperation, including:

  • Financial support: Direct sponsorship of the event.
  • In-kind sponsorship: Branded delegate packs (welcome packs), technology support, or prizes for speakers.
  • Service promotion: Exclusive offers or product showcases for our participants.
Ready to make an impact?

By partnering with the International Conference on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society, you are supporting a platform dedicated to meaningful dialogue and measurable societal impact.

Let us discuss how we can customize a package for your organization.

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Key themes and topics

human–technology–society interactions

responsible and ethical innovation

societal impact assessment

science-to-business and science-to-society translation

interdisciplinary collaboration

stakeholder engagement

global research partnerships

talent development in research and innovation

innovation ecosystems

social simulations for technology adoption

metrics and governance for innovation

policy and foresight for emerging technologies

Why join?

  • engage with distinguished international scholars and experts
  • network and foster collaborations with peers from academia & industry
  • participate in interactive workshops & thematic sessions
  • contribute to advancing interdisciplinary research and technology assessment
  • explore cutting-edge methodologies and frameworks for societal
  • impact evaluation to gain insights into responsible and ethical innovation practices
  • access Erasmus+ mobility funding and institutional support for international participation
  • enhance professional and academic development
  • establish long-term research and innovation partnerships
  • exchange best practices across global innovation ecosystems
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Glimpses from our previous events

Organizers

Faculty of Management, Wrocław Tech
Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Academia Europea, Wrocław Tech

Co-organizers

Partners