BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CRAFT – Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CRAFT – Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CRAFT – Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Warsaw BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260727T043655 CREATED:20260109T143652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T110542Z UID:10000010-1776038400-1776470399@craft.pwr.edu.pl SUMMARY:International Conferenceon CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society DESCRIPTION:International Conference on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society\norganized in conjunction with the Erasmus+ International Staff Week\n13-17 April 2026\n \n Event concluded\n \nFor Keynote Panels and CRAFT inpiratiON\ne-Certificate for attending all keynote panels and/or CRAFT inspiratiON\n \n \n About\n \n \n Venue\n \n \n SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS\n \n \n CRAFT inspiratiON\n \n \n CRAFT 180 competition\n \nAbout iCHTS\nWe 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. \nThe 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.  \nJoin us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come. \nFeel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration! \n \n Get in touch with us\n \n\nVenues\nThe conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech: \n\n\n Pre-conference workshop\n Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n CRAFT Inspiration\n Conference Centre in Building D20\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels\n Main AULA in Building A1\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions\n Main Hall in Building H14\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\nThe university is located in the northern part of Wrocław\, right beside the Odra River\, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall. \nGetting to the Venue\nFor details on public transport in Wrocław\, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish\, please use a translator for English). \nFor live journey planning\, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile). \n✈️ From Wrocław Airport\nMPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station) \n\nRuns every 15 minutes\nTravel time: 40-50 minutes\nNight bus line 206 is available on the same route.\nTickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only)\, or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).\n\n🚆 From Main Railway Station\nTo Wroclaw Tech \n\nTake Trams 2\, 4 or Bus 145\, 146\nTravel time: 15 minutes\nGet on at “Dworzec Główny”\nGet off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”\n\nAbout Wrocław\nWrocław is an ideal destination\, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness. \nLocated 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. \nBeyond academics\, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include: \n\nOstrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)\nPanorama Racławicka\nThe National Museum\n\nThe 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. \nVisitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions\, visit Visit Wroclaw. \nAccommodation Options\n\n\n PURO Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Jazz Market Square\n Visit Site →\n \n\n B&B HOTEL Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Piast Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Scandic Wroclaw\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Polonia\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Ibis Styles Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Great Polonia Tumski\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Old Town Haston\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Herbal Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Europejski Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n inQse Centre\n Visit Site →\n \n\nConference Schedule\n\n\n Monday\, April 13th\, Day 1: Pre-conference workshop\n \nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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\n \n\n\n Tuesday\, April 14th\, Day 2: CRAFT InspiratiON and iCHTS 2026 Inaugural\n \n Location: Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00 – 09:30\nParticipant check-in for CRFAT inpiratiON and distribution of materials\n09:30 – 10:00\nOfficial Opening Ceremony of CRAFT inpiratiON\nWelcome speech and introduction to the conference goals.\n10:00 – 11:00\nPanel Discussion 1: The Modern Student in a Dynamic Reality: What Do They Need from Universities to Grow and Stay Inspired?\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nProf. dr hab. Tomasz Grzyb (Dean of the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław\, SWPS University)\nProf. dr hab. Piotr Młynarz (Vice-Rector for Organization and Infrastructure\, Wrocław Tech)\nDr Łukasz Prus (Vice-Rector for Student Affairs\, University of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Szymon Matyja\n11:00 – 11:50\nCoffee Break and Discovery Time\nNetworking\, visit the Living Lab (Scorpio rovers\, racing bolids)\, and leave your mark on the CRAFT inspiratiON Wall.\n11:50 – 12:20\nPanel Discussion 2: Inspiration Without Borders: How Different Cultures View Growth\, the Future\, and the Path to Success\n(Conducted in English)\nPanelists: \n\nPuvanasri Elango\nAdham Elaraby\nKlaudia Marciniak\nNicola Secci\n\nModerator: Mateusz Mandziuk\n12:20 – 12:50\nActivity Session\nInteractive demonstrations at the Living Lab and reflection at the InspiratiON Wall.\n12:50 – 13:10\nPanel Discussion 3: Finding Inspiration in Difficult Moments: The Psychology of Pressure\, Choices\, and Overcoming Crises\n(Workshop Panel\, Conducted in English)\nLed by: \n\n„Sztuka Nadziei” – Zuzanna Płuciennik & Maria Sobierajska-Kulińska.\n\n13:10 – 13:50\nNetworking Break\nLast call for CRAFT inspiratiON wall and final interactions in the Living Lab.\n13:50 – 14:20\nPanel Discussion 4: Long-Distance Inspiration: How Leaders and Entrepreneurs Face Challenges and Continue to Grow.\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nKatarzyna Can\nMarek Brodzki\nKuba Ciąpała\n\nModerator: Aleksandra Drozdowska\n14:20 – 15:00\nInteractive MENTI Session & Closing Summary\nLive audience feedback and official closing of the conference.\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng (The Rector of Wrocław Tech)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nDominika Kawala (3M Wroclaw Superhub Director)\nJakub Mazur (Deputy Mayor of the City of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.\n \n\n\n Wednesday\, April 15th\, Day 3: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions\n \nLocation: 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. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD \n\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\nDimitrios Sotiros\, A Hybrid Cost Efficiency Model under Fixed and Non-Fixed Prices: A Case Study on the Polish Justice Courts\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\nGuillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\nMarta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \n\n\n\n Thursday\, April 16th\, Day 4: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions and closing\n \nLocation: 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. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD (Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology))\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: Hanna Polanowska from Tech To The Rescue \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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 \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini)\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki from BPX \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email. \n\n\n\n Friday\, April 17th\, Day 5: Post conference brainstorming session\n \n This session will take place in Main AULA of Building A1.9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n\n \n Submission and Registration System\n \nMeet the speakers\n \nMichał Adamski\nHead of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMichal 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. \n\n \nMonika Byrtek\nAI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMonika 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) \n\n \nDr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper\nConsultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta \n(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJennifer 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). \n\n \nProf. Christina Garsten\nPrincipal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden \n\n\n Read bio\n \nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n\n \nLuke Georghiou\nProfessor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester \n\n\n Read bio\n \nLuke 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. \n\n \nDominika Kawala\n3M Wroclaw Superhub Director \n\n\n Read bio\n \nDominika 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. \nCurrently\, 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. \n\n \nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD\nSenior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland \n\n\n Read bio\n \nCurrently 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). \n\n \nJoanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg\nHead of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland. \n\n\n Read bio\n \nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n\n \nTomasz Szarek\nManaging Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner \n\n\n Read bio\n \nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n\n \nKatarzyna Sznajd-Weron\nProfessor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n\n \nJames Wilson\nAI Ethicist\, Group AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJames 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. \n\nCRAFT inspiratiON\n14th April 2026\, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20) \nThe genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision\nThe 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. \nThe evolution of a student initiative\nLast 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. \nConnecting with the CRAFT vision\nAt 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. \nSynergy and the Birth of the Living Lab\nWhen 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. \nThe 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event\nAll 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. \nExperience Zones (Main Corridor D20\, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)\n\nLiving Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects\, technology booths\, and face-to-face sessions with creators.\nCRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nDoctoral & Masters’ Colloquium \nCRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition\n 15th April 2026\,  16:00 – 17:30\, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1) \n3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.\niCHTS 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.\nCRAFT 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.\nThe 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:\nPresent your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes\, using only one static slide.\nNo jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity\, relevance\, and passion. \nWhy “180”?\nCRAFT 180 has a double meaning:\n\n180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity\, focus\, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience.\n180 degrees: The first half of a full 360° societal impact.\nCRAFT 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.\n\nCRAFT 180 marks the turning point\, not the end point. \nWhy take part?\nCRAFT 180 is more than a competition\, it is a platform for visibility and reflection.\n✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance\n🤝 Connect with researchers\, practitioners\, and innovation stakeholders\n🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences\n🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society \nCompetition rules\n👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates \nA maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively \n⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop)\n🖼 One static slide only\, submitted in PDF format\n🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience \nPresentations are delivered without interruption\, ensuring equal conditions for all participants. \n👥 After all seven presentations in a category\, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion \nQuestions are posed by the expert jury\, and the audience (as time allows) \nJudging Criteria\nEach participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions. \n🧠 Identification of impact\n\nwhether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have\nwhether the societal relevance is understood\, not just stated\nwhether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way\n\n🔍 Evidence of impact claims\n\nwhether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope\nwhether assumptions are acknowledged\nwhether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims\n\n🎤 Communication and engagement\n\nclarity and structure of the 180-second presentation\neffective use of the single slide\nability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience\n\n📝 Grading scale\n\n 5\n Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity\, confidence\, and depth.\n 4\n Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.\n 3\n Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.\n 2\n Limited: Some elements are present\, but key aspects are missing or weak.\n 1\n Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing. \nThe jury\nPresentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts\, industry representatives\, and innovation stakeholders.(Full jury announcement coming soon.) \nReady to take the challenge?\nIf you believe your research\, student project\, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society\, this stage is for you. \nIf you would like to participate\, then write an email to craft.hts@pwr.edu.pl \nThree minutes can change how the world sees your work.Make them count. 🎤✨ \n \n Get in touch with us\n \nAbout iCHTS\nWe 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. \nThe 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.  \nJoin us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come. \nFeel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration! \n \n Get in touch with us\n \n\nVenues\nThe conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech: \n\n\n Pre-conference workshop\n Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n CRAFT Inspiration\n Conference Centre in Building D20\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels\n Main AULA in Building A1\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions\n Main Hall in Building H14\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\nThe university is located in the northern part of Wrocław\, right beside the Odra River\, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall. \nGetting to the Venue\nFor details on public transport in Wrocław\, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish\, please use a translator for English). \nFor live journey planning\, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile). \n✈️ From Wrocław Airport\nMPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station) \n\nRuns every 15 minutes\nTravel time: 40-50 minutes\nNight bus line 206 is available on the same route.\nTickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only)\, or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).\n\n🚆 From Main Railway Station\nTo Wroclaw Tech \n\nTake Trams 2\, 4 or Bus 145\, 146\nTravel time: 15 minutes\nGet on at “Dworzec Główny”\nGet off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”\n\nAbout Wrocław\nWrocław is an ideal destination\, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness. \nLocated 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. \nBeyond academics\, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include: \n\nOstrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)\nPanorama Racławicka\nThe National Museum\n\nThe 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. \nVisitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions\, visit Visit Wroclaw. \nAccommodation Options\n\n\n PURO Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Jazz Market Square\n Visit Site →\n \n\n B&B HOTEL Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Piast Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Scandic Wroclaw\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Polonia\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Ibis Styles Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Great Polonia Tumski\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Old Town Haston\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Herbal Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Europejski Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n inQse Centre\n Visit Site →\n \n\nConference Schedule\n\n\n Monday\, April 13th\, Day 1: Pre-conference workshop\n \nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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\n \n\n\n Tuesday\, April 14th\, Day 2: CRAFT InspiratiON and iCHTS 2026 Inaugural\n \n Location: Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00 – 09:30\nParticipant check-in for CRFAT inpiratiON and distribution of materials\n09:30 – 10:00\nOfficial Opening Ceremony of CRAFT inpiratiON\nWelcome speech and introduction to the conference goals.\n10:00 – 11:00\nPanel Discussion 1: The Modern Student in a Dynamic Reality: What Do They Need from Universities to Grow and Stay Inspired?\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nProf. dr hab. Tomasz Grzyb (Dean of the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław\, SWPS University)\nProf. dr hab. Piotr Młynarz (Vice-Rector for Organization and Infrastructure\, Wrocław Tech)\nDr Łukasz Prus (Vice-Rector for Student Affairs\, University of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Szymon Matyja\n11:00 – 11:50\nCoffee Break and Discovery Time\nNetworking\, visit the Living Lab (Scorpio rovers\, racing bolids)\, and leave your mark on the CRAFT inspiratiON Wall.\n11:50 – 12:20\nPanel Discussion 2: Inspiration Without Borders: How Different Cultures View Growth\, the Future\, and the Path to Success\n(Conducted in English)\nPanelists: \n\nPuvanasri Elango\nAdham Elaraby\nKlaudia Marciniak\nNicola Secci\n\nModerator: Mateusz Mandziuk\n12:20 – 12:50\nActivity Session\nInteractive demonstrations at the Living Lab and reflection at the InspiratiON Wall.\n12:50 – 13:10\nPanel Discussion 3: Finding Inspiration in Difficult Moments: The Psychology of Pressure\, Choices\, and Overcoming Crises\n(Workshop Panel\, Conducted in English)\nLed by: \n\n„Sztuka Nadziei” – Zuzanna Płuciennik & Maria Sobierajska-Kulińska.\n\n13:10 – 13:50\nNetworking Break\nLast call for CRAFT inspiratiON wall and final interactions in the Living Lab.\n13:50 – 14:20\nPanel Discussion 4: Long-Distance Inspiration: How Leaders and Entrepreneurs Face Challenges and Continue to Grow.\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nKatarzyna Can\nMarek Brodzki\nKuba Ciąpała\n\nModerator: Aleksandra Drozdowska\n14:20 – 15:00\nInteractive MENTI Session & Closing Summary\nLive audience feedback and official closing of the conference.\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng (The Rector of Wrocław Tech)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nDominika Kawala (3M Wroclaw Superhub Director)\nJakub Mazur (Deputy Mayor of the City of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.\n \n\n\n Wednesday\, April 15th\, Day 3: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions\n \nLocation: 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. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD \n\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\nDimitrios Sotiros\, A Hybrid Cost Efficiency Model under Fixed and Non-Fixed Prices: A Case Study on the Polish Justice Courts\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\nGuillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\nMarta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \n\n\n\n Thursday\, April 16th\, Day 4: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions and closing\n \nLocation: 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. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD (Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology))\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: Hanna Polanowska from Tech To The Rescue \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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 \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini)\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki from BPX \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email. \n\n\n\n Friday\, April 17th\, Day 5: Post conference brainstorming session\n \n This session will take place in Main AULA of Building A1.9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n\nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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 2Location: Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00 – 09:30\nParticipant check-in for CRFAT inpiratiON and distribution of materials\n09:30 – 10:00\nOfficial Opening Ceremony of CRAFT inpiratiON\nWelcome speech and introduction to the conference goals.\n10:00 – 11:00\nPanel Discussion 1: The Modern Student in a Dynamic Reality: What Do They Need from Universities to Grow and Stay Inspired?\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nProf. dr hab. Tomasz Grzyb (Dean of the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław\, SWPS University)\nProf. dr hab. Piotr Młynarz (Vice-Rector for Organization and Infrastructure\, Wrocław Tech)\nDr Łukasz Prus (Vice-Rector for Student Affairs\, University of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Szymon Matyja\n11:00 – 11:50\nCoffee Break and Discovery Time\nNetworking\, visit the Living Lab (Scorpio rovers\, racing bolids)\, and leave your mark on the CRAFT inspiratiON Wall.\n11:50 – 12:20\nPanel Discussion 2: Inspiration Without Borders: How Different Cultures View Growth\, the Future\, and the Path to Success\n(Conducted in English)\nPanelists: \n\nPuvanasri Elango\nAdham Elaraby\nKlaudia Marciniak\nNicola Secci\n\nModerator: Mateusz Mandziuk\n12:20 – 12:50\nActivity Session\nInteractive demonstrations at the Living Lab and reflection at the InspiratiON Wall.\n12:50 – 13:10\nPanel Discussion 3: Finding Inspiration in Difficult Moments: The Psychology of Pressure\, Choices\, and Overcoming Crises\n(Workshop Panel\, Conducted in English)\nLed by: \n\n„Sztuka Nadziei” – Zuzanna Płuciennik & Maria Sobierajska-Kulińska.\n\n13:10 – 13:50\nNetworking Break\nLast call for CRAFT inspiratiON wall and final interactions in the Living Lab.\n13:50 – 14:20\nPanel Discussion 4: Long-Distance Inspiration: How Leaders and Entrepreneurs Face Challenges and Continue to Grow.\n(Conducted in Polish with English translation available via headsets)\nPanelists: \n\nKatarzyna Can\nMarek Brodzki\nKuba Ciąpała\n\nModerator: Aleksandra Drozdowska\n14:20 – 15:00\nInteractive MENTI Session & Closing Summary\nLive audience feedback and official closing of the conference.\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng (The Rector of Wrocław Tech)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nDominika Kawala (3M Wroclaw Superhub Director)\nJakub Mazur (Deputy Mayor of the City of Wrocław)\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \nLocation: 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. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD \n\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\nDimitrios Sotiros\, A Hybrid Cost Efficiency Model under Fixed and Non-Fixed Prices: A Case Study on the Polish Justice Courts\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\nGuillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\nMarta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \nLocation: 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. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD (Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology))\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: Hanna Polanowska from Tech To The Rescue \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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 \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini)\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki from BPX \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email. \nThis session will take place in Main AULA of Building A1.9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n \n Submission and Registration System\n \nMeet the speakers\n \nMichał Adamski\nHead of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMichal 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. \n\nMichal 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. \n \nMonika Byrtek\nAI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMonika 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) \n\nMonika 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) \n \nDr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper\nConsultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta \n(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJennifer 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). \n\nJennifer 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). \n \nProf. Christina Garsten\nPrincipal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden \n\n\n Read bio\n \nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n\nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n \nLuke Georghiou\nProfessor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester \n\n\n Read bio\n \nLuke 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. \n\nLuke 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. \n \nDominika Kawala\n3M Wroclaw Superhub Director \n\n\n Read bio\n \nDominika 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. \nCurrently\, 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. \n\nDominika 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. \nCurrently\, 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. \n \nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD\nSenior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland \n\n\n Read bio\n \nCurrently 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). \n\nCurrently 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). \n \nJoanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg\nHead of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland. \n\n\n Read bio\n \nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n\nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n \nTomasz Szarek\nManaging Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner \n\n\n Read bio\n \nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n\nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n \nKatarzyna Sznajd-Weron\nProfessor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n\nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n \nJames Wilson\nAI Ethicist\, Group AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJames 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. \n\nJames 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON\n14th April 2026\, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20) \nThe genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision\nThe 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. \nThe evolution of a student initiative\nLast 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. \nConnecting with the CRAFT vision\nAt 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. \nSynergy and the Birth of the Living Lab\nWhen 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. \nThe 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event\nAll 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. \nExperience Zones (Main Corridor D20\, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)\n\nLiving Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects\, technology booths\, and face-to-face sessions with creators.\nCRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nDoctoral & Masters’ Colloquium \nCRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition\n 15th April 2026\,  16:00 – 17:30\, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1) \n3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.\niCHTS 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.\nCRAFT 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.\nThe 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:\nPresent your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes\, using only one static slide.\nNo jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity\, relevance\, and passion. \nWhy “180”?\nCRAFT 180 has a double meaning:\n\n180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity\, focus\, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience.\n180 degrees: The first half of a full 360° societal impact.\nCRAFT 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.\n\nCRAFT 180 marks the turning point\, not the end point. \nWhy take part?\nCRAFT 180 is more than a competition\, it is a platform for visibility and reflection.\n✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance\n🤝 Connect with researchers\, practitioners\, and innovation stakeholders\n🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences\n🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society \nCompetition rules\n👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates \nA maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively \n⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop)\n🖼 One static slide only\, submitted in PDF format\n🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience \nPresentations are delivered without interruption\, ensuring equal conditions for all participants. \n👥 After all seven presentations in a category\, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion \nQuestions are posed by the expert jury\, and the audience (as time allows) \nJudging Criteria\nEach participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions. \n🧠 Identification of impact\n\nwhether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have\nwhether the societal relevance is understood\, not just stated\nwhether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way\n\n🔍 Evidence of impact claims\n\nwhether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope\nwhether assumptions are acknowledged\nwhether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims\n\n🎤 Communication and engagement\n\nclarity and structure of the 180-second presentation\neffective use of the single slide\nability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience\n\n📝 Grading scale\n\n 5\n Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity\, confidence\, and depth.\n 4\n Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.\n 3\n Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.\n 2\n Limited: Some elements are present\, but key aspects are missing or weak.\n 1\n Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing. \nThe jury\nPresentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts\, industry representatives\, and innovation stakeholders.(Full jury announcement coming soon.) \nReady to take the challenge?\nIf you believe your research\, student project\, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society\, this stage is for you. \nIf you would like to participate\, then write an email to craft.hts@pwr.edu.pl \nThree minutes can change how the world sees your work.Make them count. 🎤✨ \n \n Get in touch with us\n \n \n About\n \n \n Venue\n \n \n SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS\n \n \n CRAFT inspiratiON\n \n \n CRAFT 180 competition\n \n \n CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS\n \n \n REGISTRATION\n \n \n CALL FOR PARTNERS\n \nAbout iCHTS\nWe 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. \nThe 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.  \nJoin us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come. \nFeel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration! \n \n Get in touch with us\n \n\nVenues\nThe conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech: \n\n\n Pre-conference workshop\n Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n CRAFT Inspiration\n Conference Centre in Building D20\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels\n Main AULA in Building A1\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions\n Main Hall in Building H14\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\nThe university is located in the northern part of Wrocław\, right beside the Odra River\, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall. \nGetting to the Venue\nFor details on public transport in Wrocław\, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish\, please use a translator for English). \nFor live journey planning\, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile). \n✈️ From Wrocław Airport\nMPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station) \n\nRuns every 15 minutes\nTravel time: 40-50 minutes\nNight bus line 206 is available on the same route.\nTickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only)\, or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).\n\n🚆 From Main Railway Station\nTo Wroclaw Tech \n\nTake Trams 2\, 4 or Bus 145\, 146\nTravel time: 15 minutes\nGet on at “Dworzec Główny”\nGet off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”\n\nAbout Wrocław\nWrocław is an ideal destination\, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness. \nLocated 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. \nBeyond academics\, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include: \n\nOstrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)\nPanorama Racławicka\nThe National Museum\n\nThe 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. \nVisitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions\, visit Visit Wroclaw. \nAccommodation Options\n\n\n PURO Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Jazz Market Square\n Visit Site →\n \n\n B&B HOTEL Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Piast Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Scandic Wroclaw\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Polonia\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Ibis Styles Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Great Polonia Tumski\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Old Town Haston\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Herbal Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Europejski Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n inQse Centre\n Visit Site →\n \n\nConference Schedule\n\n\n Monday\, April 13th\, Day 1: Pre-conference workshop\n \nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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\n \n\n\n Tuesday\, April 14th\, Day 2: CRAFT InspiratiON and iCHTS 2026 Inaugural\n \n Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00-15:00\nCRAFT inspiratiON – Panels\, Living Labs and inpiratiON Wall\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD. (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech.)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD. (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Renata Krzyżyńska\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (Vice Rector for Research and Innovations\, Wroclaw Tech.)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (The Rector of Wrocław Tech.)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD. (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nEwa Łabno-Falęcka\, PhD. (Advisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Development of Education for Industry)\nSpeaker 3 to be confirmed.\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD.\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.\n \n \n\n\n Wednesday\, April 15th\, Day 3: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions\n \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg  (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland.)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD. \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD. \n\n Rajab Chuo \, Evaluating Restoration Method of the Historial Builsings in Tanzania: The Case of Fort Ikoma Serengeti National Park\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nStephano Alphayo\, Assessment of Mara River Water Quality in Tanzania Under Data Constraints Using the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\n Marta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\n Guillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \n\n\n\n Thursday\, April 16th\, Day 4: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions and closing\n \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD. (Chair of the Equality Committee and Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology)).\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: To be announced \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Buberwa Tibesigwa\, Designing for Maternal Well-Being: The Influence of Architectural Garden Features on Behavior and Sustainable Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Tanzania\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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. \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Justin Mwakatobe\, A Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Hospital Admission Decisions in Tanzania\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini).\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech.)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email.  \n\n\n\n Friday\, April 17th\, Day 5: Post conference brainstorming session\n \n 9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n\n \n Submission and Registration System\n \nMeet the speakers\n \nMichał Adamski\nHead of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMichal 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. \n\n \nMonika Byrtek\nAI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMonika 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) \n\n \nDr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper\nConsultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta \n(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJennifer 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). \n\n \nProf. Christina Garsten\nPrincipal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden \n\n\n Read bio\n \nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n\n \nLuke Georghiou\nProfessor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester \n\n\n Read bio\n \nLuke 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. \n\n \nEwa Łabno-Falęcka\, PhD\nAdvisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Developmennt of Education for Industry \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nAn 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). \nShe 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. \n\n \nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD\nSenior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland \n\n\n Read bio\n \nCurrently 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). \n\n \nJoanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg\nHead of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland. \n\n\n Read bio\n \nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n\n \nTomasz Szarek\nManaging Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner \n\n\n Read bio\n \nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n\n \nKatarzyna Sznajd-Weron\nProfessor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n\n \nJames Wilson\nAI Ethicist\, Group AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJames 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. \n\nCRAFT inspiratiON\n14th April 2026\, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20) \nThe genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision\nThe 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. \nThe evolution of a student initiative\nLast 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. \nConnecting with the CRAFT vision\nAt 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. \nSynergy and the Birth of the Living Lab\nWhen 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. \nThe 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event\nAll 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. \nExperience Zones (Main Corridor D20\, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)\n\nLiving Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects\, technology booths\, and face-to-face sessions with creators.\nCRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nDoctoral & Masters’ Colloquium \nCRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition\n15th April 2026\,  16:00 – 17:30\, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1) \n3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.\niCHTS 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. \nCRAFT 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. \nThe 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: \nPresent your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes\, using only one static slide. \nNo jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity\, relevance\, and passion. \nWhy “180”?\nCRAFT 180 has a double meaning:\n\n\n180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity\, focus\, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience. \n\n\n180 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. \n\n\nCRAFT 180 marks the turning point\, not the end point. \nWhy take part?\nCRAFT 180 is more than a competition\, it is a platform for visibility and reflection. \n✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance \n🤝 Connect with researchers\, practitioners\, and innovation stakeholders \n🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences \n🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society \nCompetition rules\n👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates \nA maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively \n⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop) \n🖼 One static slide only\, submitted in PDF format \n🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience \nPresentations are delivered without interruption\, ensuring equal conditions for all participants. \n👥 After all seven presentations in a category\, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion \nQuestions are posed by the expert jury\, and the audience (as time allows) \nJudging Criteria\nEach participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions. \n🧠 Identification of impact\n\nwhether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have\nwhether the societal relevance is understood\, not just stated\nwhether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way\n\n🔍 Evidence of impact claims\n\nwhether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope\nwhether assumptions are acknowledged\nwhether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims\n\n🎤 Communication and engagement\n\nclarity and structure of the 180-second presentation\neffective use of the single slide\nability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience\n\n📝 Grading scale\n\n 5\n Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity\, confidence\, and depth.\n 4\n Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.\n 3\n Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.\n 2\n Limited: Some elements are present\, but key aspects are missing or weak.\n 1\n Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing. \nThe jury\nPresentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts\, industry representatives\, and innovation stakeholders.(Full jury announcement coming soon.) \nReady to take the challenge?\nIf you believe your research\, student project\, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society\, this stage is for you. \nSign up here \nThree minutes can change how the world sees your work.Make them count. 🎤✨ \nHow to participate? \n\nGo to the Submission and Registration System.\nFill out the participant details\, and make sure to mark your profile correctly (Bachelor or Master student or Ph.D. student)\nNext\, select the type of participation\n\nIf 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) \nIn 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. \n\nYou 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.\n\n\n\n\nNext\, 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.\nLastly\, access to the participation conditions and privacy policy\, and submit.\nYour registration and submission will then be processed by us\, and we will get in touch with you with further steps.\nIn case you have any questions\, do not hesitate to write to hts.craft@pwr.edu.pl\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nCall for Contributions\nThe 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. \nWe invite contributions from:\n\nResearchers and scientists (all career stages)\nDoctoral students\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovation practitioners\nPolicymakers\, regulators\, and public-sector leaders\nAcademic leaders and practitioners engaged in collaboration with society\, industry\, or policy\n\nContributors may come from academia\, business\, government\, NGOs\, international organizations\, and innovation ecosystems. \nConference Themes\nAll accepted contributions\, scientific and practice-oriented will be integrated into shared thematic sessions built around the following core themes: \n\nCRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation – How can we meaningfully measure the societal value of innovation across organizations\, sectors\, and scales?\nCRAFTing social simulations to understand and accelerate innovation – How can models\, simulations\, and foresight tools help us understand diffusion\, adoption\, and unintended consequences?\nCRAFTing pathways from science to business and society – How does knowledge move—or fail to move—from research into practice\, policy\, and societal benefit?\nCRAFTing responsible innovation – How can ethical\, social\, and human considerations be embedded into innovation processes from the outset?\nDoctoral and masters Colloquium – “3MT Talks” – Short\, high-impact presentations by early-career researchers focusing on future relevance and societal contribution.\n\nTypes of contributions\nThis is a single call with differentiated contribution formats. \n1. Scientific abstracts (Research-oriented contributions)\nIntended primarily for researchers and students\, these contributions present: \n\nEmpirical research\nConceptual or theoretical work\nMethodological advances\nCritical or reflective analyses\n\n2. Speaker proposals (Practice\, policy and academic leadership)\nIntended primarily for contributors from: \n\nBusiness and industry\nPolicy and public administration\nAcademic leadership and practice-oriented roles\n\nThese contributions may take the form of: \n\nCase studies (including failures and lessons learned)\nPolicy perspectives and regulatory insights\nStrategic reflections on innovation\, governance\, and societal impact\nPractice-based insights grounded in real-world experience\n\nWhat makes this conference different?\n\nNo parallel silos: Academic\, business\, and policy contributions are discussed together.\nDialogue over dissemination: Sessions are designed to maximize discussion\, not just presentation.\nImpact-oriented: Emphasis on societal consequences\, responsibility\, and future readiness.\nInterdisciplinary by design: Contributions across disciplines and sectors are actively encouraged.\n\nPublication and visibility\n\nAll 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.\nSelected contributions may be invited for post-conference publication opportunities (details to be announced separately).\n\nSubmission guidelines\nAll contributors (scientific and speaker proposals) should be submitted via the registration form. The form is configured to provide the option of adding: \n\nIndication of contribution type:\n\nScientific Abstract (Research-Oriented Contribution)\nSpeaker proposal (Practice\, Policy & Academic Leadership)\n\n\nTitle of contribution\nAbstract/summary of contribution (max. 3000 characters including spaces)\n\nFor 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. \n \n Submissions should be made via the Registration and Submission form\n \nImportant Dates\n\nContribution submission deadline: 7 March 2026\nNotification of acceptance: ongoing basis\, latest by 28th February 2026\nEarly bird registrations deadline: 14 March 2026\nRegular registrations deadline: 30 March 2026\nPre-conference workshops: 13 April 2026\nCRAFT inpiratiON: 14 April 2026\nMain conference: 14-16 April 2026\nPost conference brainstorming session: 17 April 2026\n\nThe 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.   \nRegistration Options\nRegistration options and fees\n\nErasmus+ 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).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nSubmission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally\, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.\n\n\nErasmus+ 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).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally\, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.\n\n\nCRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Presenter: Participation in conference only\, as a presenter (for participants from Poland and abroad).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nSubmission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included.\n\n\nCRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Listener: Participation in conference only\, as a listener (for participants from Poland and abroad).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included.\n\n\nCRAFT 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.\n\nParticipation is free.\nOpen for all\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\nDoctoral & 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.\n\nParticipation is free\, both for presenters and attendees.\nCompeting in CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact competition is open and free for all Masters and Doctoral students from any discipline.\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their research during the colloquium.\nOpen for all to attend\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\nKeynotes 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.\n\nParticipation is free.\nOpen for all\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\n\n \n Submission and Registration system\n \nCall for Partners\nWe 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. \nWhy partner with us?\nConnect with a global\, cross-sector community and position your brand as a leader in responsible innovation. \n\nMaximum visibility: Premium logo placement on the conference website\, the Book of Abstracts\, and selected event materials.\nDigital reach: Featured mentions across the conference’s and CRAFT social media channels.\nLive recognition: Acknowledgment during opening and closing ceremonies\, keynote panels and at different sessions throughout the conference.\nExclusive access: Delegate passes for your representatives to attend the conference\, networking sessions and selected workshops.\n\nA partnership tailored to you\nWe 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. \nWe welcome diverse forms of cooperation\, including: \n\nFinancial support: Direct sponsorship of the event.\nIn-kind sponsorship: Branded delegate packs (welcome packs)\, technology support\, or prizes for speakers.\nService promotion: Exclusive offers or product showcases for our participants.\n\nReady to make an impact?\nBy partnering with the International Conference on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society\, you are supporting a platform dedicated to meaningful dialogue and measurable societal impact. \nLet us discuss how we can customize a package for your organization. \n \n Get in touch with us\n \nAbout iCHTS\nWe 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. \nThe 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.  \nJoin us in CRAFTting this crucial synergy for generations to come. \nFeel free to contact us for any queries or collaboration! \n \n Get in touch with us\n \n\nVenues\nThe conference events will be held in different locations at Wroclaw Tech: \n\n\n Pre-conference workshop\n Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n CRAFT Inspiration\n Conference Centre in Building D20\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Keynote Panels\n Main AULA in Building A1\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\n iCHTS 2026 Thematic Sessions\n Main Hall in Building H14\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 40\, 50-370 Wrocław \n 📍 View on Map\n \n\nThe university is located in the northern part of Wrocław\, right beside the Odra River\, near popular attractions like the Wrocław Zoo and Centennial Hall. \nGetting to the Venue\nFor details on public transport in Wrocław\, visit the official MPK website or the Wroclaw.pl website (in Polish\, please use a translator for English). \nFor live journey planning\, we highly recommend using the Jakdojade app (also available on mobile). \n✈️ From Wrocław Airport\nMPK Bus 106 (Airport → Main Railway Station) \n\nRuns every 15 minutes\nTravel time: 40-50 minutes\nNight bus line 206 is available on the same route.\nTickets: Available on the tram/bus (contactless card only)\, or at kiosks and street machines (cash/card).\n\n🚆 From Main Railway Station\nTo Wroclaw Tech \n\nTake Trams 2\, 4 or Bus 145\, 146\nTravel time: 15 minutes\nGet on at “Dworzec Główny”\nGet off at “Pl. Grunwaldzki” or “Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska”\n\nAbout Wrocław\nWrocław is an ideal destination\, offering a perfect blend of professional opportunities and cultural richness. \nLocated 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. \nBeyond academics\, Wrocław boasts a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Iconic landmarks include: \n\nOstrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)\nPanorama Racławicka\nThe National Museum\n\nThe 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. \nVisitors can also enjoy excellent local cuisine and the city’s various cultural festivals. For more information about attractions\, visit Visit Wroclaw. \nAccommodation Options\n\n\n PURO Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Jazz Market Square\n Visit Site →\n \n\n B&B HOTEL Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Piast Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Scandic Wroclaw\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Polonia\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Ibis Styles Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Great Polonia Tumski\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Old Town Haston\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Herbal Hotel\n Visit Site →\n \n\n Hotel Europejski Centrum\n Visit Site →\n \n\n inQse Centre\n Visit Site →\n \n\nConference Schedule\n\n\n Monday\, April 13th\, Day 1: Pre-conference workshop\n \nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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\n \n\n\n Tuesday\, April 14th\, Day 2: CRAFT InspiratiON and iCHTS 2026 Inaugural\n \n Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00-15:00\nCRAFT inspiratiON – Panels\, Living Labs and inpiratiON Wall\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD. (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech.)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD. (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Renata Krzyżyńska\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (Vice Rector for Research and Innovations\, Wroclaw Tech.)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (The Rector of Wrocław Tech.)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD. (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nEwa Łabno-Falęcka\, PhD. (Advisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Development of Education for Industry)\nSpeaker 3 to be confirmed.\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD.\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.\n \n \n\n\n Wednesday\, April 15th\, Day 3: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions\n \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg  (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland.)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD. \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD. \n\n Rajab Chuo \, Evaluating Restoration Method of the Historial Builsings in Tanzania: The Case of Fort Ikoma Serengeti National Park\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nStephano Alphayo\, Assessment of Mara River Water Quality in Tanzania Under Data Constraints Using the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\n Marta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\n Guillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \n\n\n\n Thursday\, April 16th\, Day 4: Conference keynote panels and thematic sessions and closing\n \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD. (Chair of the Equality Committee and Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology)).\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: To be announced \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Buberwa Tibesigwa\, Designing for Maternal Well-Being: The Influence of Architectural Garden Features on Behavior and Sustainable Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Tanzania\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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. \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Justin Mwakatobe\, A Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Hospital Admission Decisions in Tanzania\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini).\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech.)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email.  \n\n\n\n Friday\, April 17th\, Day 5: Post conference brainstorming session\n \n 9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n\nLocation: Room 201\, Central Library Building – D21\, Plac Grunwaldzki 11\, 50-378 Wrocław 📍 View on Map \n09:00-09:30Arrival and registration09:30–10:00Welcome and opening 10:00–11:30 Workshop: Translating science into business and societal value – Part 111:30 – 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 2Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20)\n09:00-15:00\nCRAFT inspiratiON – Panels\, Living Labs and inpiratiON Wall\n15:00 – 17:30\nNetworking and/or free-time\n17:30 – 18:00\nRegistrations for late arrivals\nLocation: Aula of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Building A1)\, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27\, 50-370 Wrocław\n18:00 – 18:30\n Official Opening of the International Conference on Human-Tech-Society \n\nYash Chawla\, PhD. (Head of CRAFT\, Wrocław Tech.)\nA/Prof. Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska DSc\, PhD. (The Dean of the Faculty of Management\, Wrocław Tech)\nProf. Renata Krzyżyńska\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (Vice Rector for Research and Innovations\, Wroclaw Tech.)\nProf. Arkadiusz Wójs\, DSc\, PhD\, Eng. (The Rector of Wrocław Tech.)\nMichiel Scheffer\, PhD. (President of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Board) – Video address\n\n18:30 – 20:00\n Inaugural Keynote speeches and panel: CRAFTing human values in research\, innovation and development\nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Christina Garsten (Principal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nEwa Łabno-Falęcka\, PhD. (Advisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Development of Education for Industry)\nSpeaker 3 to be confirmed.\n\nModerator: Yash Chawla\, PhD.\nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A.\n  \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n9:00-10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 1: CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation \nSpeakers: \n\nMichal Adamski (Head of the Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini)\nProf. Luke Georghiou (Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom)\nJoanna Sterzynska-Lindberg  (Head of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland.)\n\nModerator: Olga Voropai\, PhD. \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-12:45 \nThematic Session 1: Methods and frameworks to measure societal impact of innovation \nSession Co-chairs: Jędrzej Cieślak and Dimitrios Sotiros\, PhD. \n\n Rajab Chuo \, Evaluating Restoration Method of the Historial Builsings in Tanzania: The Case of Fort Ikoma Serengeti National Park\nMarina Bazano Sammartino\, A Data-Driven BI Framework for the Management of Urban Green Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires\nStephano Alphayo\, Assessment of Mara River Water Quality in Tanzania Under Data Constraints Using the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index\nRodrigo Perea\, CX World Games (CXWG) as a glocal skilled-volunteering model to co-create experience improvements: an operational case and a evaluation framework\n\n12:45-13:45Lunch break13:45-15:15 \nThematic Session 2: Social simulations to understand and accelerate the spread of innovations \nSession Co-chairs: Berenika Dyczek\, PhD and Maria Hajłasz\, PhD \n\n Marta Zatwarnicka\, Scaling Excellence: An Agent-Based Analysis of Experience-Driven Team Formation\n Pratik Mullick\, Analyzing pedestrian evacuation using lattice based simulations with hybrid update and fallback mechanism\n Guillaume Schiano\, Strategic anticonformity in expressed–private opinion dynamics\n Robert Czajka\, LAM: Projects – How architects merge agent simulation with behavioural biology and neuroscience?\n\n15:15-15:45Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:00-17:30 \nDoctoral and Masters’ Colloquium – CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition \nCRAFTing Human-Tech-SocietyCo-moderators: Dawid Pukacz\, Monika Rogalska \nAward for best Master and PhD student that demonstrate that their work has a potential for positive impact on society. (Read more here) \nKeynotes and panel discussions to be organized in Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1)\, and thematics sessions will be organized in Building H-14. \n09:00 – 10:30 \n Plenary keynote and panel 2: CRAFTing a Path from Science to Societal Impact \nSpeakers: \n\nJennifer Cassingena Harper\, PhD. (Chair of the Equality Committee and Consultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology)).\nTomasz Szarek (Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner\, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm)\nJames Wilson (AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect\, Capgemini)\n\nSession Chair: To be announced \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n10:30-11:15Move to Building H14\, Coffee and networking 11:15-13:00 \nThematic Session 3: Taking science to business and society \nOrganized 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 \n\n Edyta Jadowska\, The Art of Knowing When NOT to Use AI: A Video Creator’s Framework\n Kamil Dąbrowski\, Project EcoAgroPlazm: Innovative technology based on direct application of cold atmospheric pressure plasmas for efficient elimination of plant pathogens from seed material\n Żaneta Żegleń\, From Research to Reality: IMPULSE as a Model for Knowledge Pathways in the European Cultural Heritage Sector\n Buberwa Tibesigwa\, Designing for Maternal Well-Being: The Influence of Architectural Garden Features on Behavior and Sustainable Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Tanzania\n Dawid Linek\, Shadow IT as an Innovation Engine: How KN Solvro and WUST Turned “Rogue” Software into a Framework for Responsible Co-creation\n\n13:00-14:00Lunch14:00-15:45 \nThematic Session 4: Responsible innovation \nWhat 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. \n\n Agnieszka Galarowicz\, Responsible Innovation at the Early Stage: Students’ Teams as Incubators of Responsible Research and Innovation\n Marylise BOUGARET\, AI-Enabled Analytical Technologies and the Transformation of Environmental Management\n Jędrzej Cieślak\, Advancing Innovation in the Age of Complexity: Strategic Ecosystems for Sustainable and Intelligent Value Creation\n Justin Mwakatobe\, A Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Hospital Admission Decisions in Tanzania\n Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska and Agnieszka Dziob\, When disinformation meets innovation: NLP-based detection of FIMI as a tool for responsible\, human centric technology governance\n\n15:45-16:30Coffee and networking\, and move to Building A1 16:30-18:00 \n Plenary keynote and panel 3: CRAFTing responsible innovation and technology\, and closing of the conference \nSpeakers: \n\nMonika Byrtek (AI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini).\nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD (Senior Regional Representative for Poland\, European Investment Fund (EIF))\nProf. Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron (Professor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech.)\n\nModerator: Pawel Sawicki \nThis session will feature 3 speakers\, with 20 minute talks followed by a 30 minutes panel discussion and Q&A. \n20:00 onwards \nConference Gala Dinner \nInvitation only. Invitees will receive organisational information on email.  \n9:30-11:00 \n CRAFT B.E.E.R: “Future Readiness” \nModerator: Rafal Misko\, PhD. \nBrainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations: Foresights\, policy\, and societal readiness for technological disruption. \n \n Submission and Registration System\n \nMeet the speakers\n \nMichał Adamski\nHead of Applied Innovation Exchange Poland\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMichal 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. \n\nMichal 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. \n \nMonika Byrtek\nAI Philosopher in the AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nMonika 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) \n\nMonika 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) \n \nDr. Jennifer Cassingena Harper\nConsultant of Policy and Strategy at Xjenza Malta \n(formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology) \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJennifer 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). \n\nJennifer 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). \n \nProf. Christina Garsten\nPrincipal and Permanent Fellow at Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS); Professor of Social Anthropology\, Uppsala University\, Sweden \n\n\n Read bio\n \nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n\nChristina 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. \nHer 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. \nSome 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). \n \nLuke Georghiou\nProfessor of Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research\, Alliance Manchester Business School\, University of Manchester \n\n\n Read bio\n \nLuke 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. \n\nLuke 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. \n \nEwa Łabno-Falęcka\, PhD\nAdvisor to Mercedes-Benz VANS Project Jawor; President of the Foundation for the Developmennt of Education for Industry \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nAn 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). \nShe 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. \n\nA 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. \nAn 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). \nShe 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. \n \nKamil Pruchnik\, PhD\nSenior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland \n\n\n Read bio\n \nCurrently 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). \n\nCurrently 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). \n \nJoanna Sterzyńska-Lindberg\nHead of the European Commission Regional Representation in Wroclaw\, Poland. \n\n\n Read bio\n \nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n\nSince 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. \nBofore 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. \n \nTomasz Szarek\nManaging Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM; Member of the Board at ITCorner \n\n\n Read bio\n \nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n\nTomasz 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n \nKatarzyna Sznajd-Weron\nProfessor of Computational Social Science and Statistical Physics and the Head of Department of Computational Social Science\, Wrocław Tech \n\n\n Read bio\n \nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n\nA 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. \nShe 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. \nKatarzyna 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. \nShe 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). \n \nJames Wilson\nAI Ethicist\, Group AI Futures Lab\, Capgemini \n\n\n Read bio\n \nJames 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. \n\nJames 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON\n14th April 2026\, Congress Hall of Wroclaw Tech\, Janiszewskiego 8\, 50-372 Wrocław (Building D20) \nThe genesis of CRAFT inspiratiON: A story of shared vision\nThe 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. \nThe evolution of a student initiative\nLast 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. \nConnecting with the CRAFT vision\nAt 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. \nSynergy and the Birth of the Living Lab\nWhen 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. \nThe 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. \nCRAFT inspiratiON: The grand event\nAll 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. \nExperience Zones (Main Corridor D20\, Wrocław Tech: 09:30 – 15:00)\n\nLiving Lab: An interactive space featuring innovative projects\, technology booths\, and face-to-face sessions with creators.\nCRAFT inspiratiON Wall: A dedicated space for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions in real-time.\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nDoctoral & Masters’ Colloquium \nCRAFT 180: Projects to Impact Competition\n15th April 2026\,  16:00 – 17:30\, Aula of the Wrocław Tech (Building A1) \n3 minutes. 1 speaker. 1 slide. One giant step forward.\niCHTS 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. \nCRAFT 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. \nThe 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: \nPresent your research and its potential societal impact in just three minutes\, using only one static slide. \nNo jargon. No complexity overload. Just clarity\, relevance\, and passion. \nWhy “180”?\nCRAFT 180 has a double meaning:\n\n\n180 seconds: A strict three-minute limit that requires clarity\, focus\, and accessibility for a non-specialist audience. \n\n\n180 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. \n\n\nCRAFT 180 marks the turning point\, not the end point. \nWhy take part?\nCRAFT 180 is more than a competition\, it is a platform for visibility and reflection. \n✨ Showcase student projects with societal relevance \n🤝 Connect with researchers\, practitioners\, and innovation stakeholders \n🚀 Strengthen communication skills beyond academic audiences \n🌍 Reflect critically on how your work can shape society \nCompetition rules\n👩‍🎓 Competition is open to Master’s students and Ph.D. candidates \nA maximum of 7 Master’s students or 7 Ph.D. candidates present consecutively \n⏱ 180 seconds per presentation (hard stop) \n🖼 One static slide only\, submitted in PDF format \n🎤 Spoken presentation suitable for a non-specialist audience \nPresentations are delivered without interruption\, ensuring equal conditions for all participants. \n👥 After all seven presentations in a category\, all presenters take part in a moderated panel discussion \nQuestions are posed by the expert jury\, and the audience (as time allows) \nJudging Criteria\nEach participant is evaluated by the jury using a 5-point scale (1–5) across three distinct dimensions. \n🧠 Identification of impact\n\nwhether the presenter clearly identifies what kind of impact the project could have\nwhether the societal relevance is understood\, not just stated\nwhether the impact is framed in a concrete and meaningful way\n\n🔍 Evidence of impact claims\n\nwhether the proposed impact is realistic given the project’s scope\nwhether assumptions are acknowledged\nwhether the presenter avoids exaggerated or unsupported claims\n\n🎤 Communication and engagement\n\nclarity and structure of the 180-second presentation\neffective use of the single slide\nability to respond clearly and thoughtfully to questions from the jury and audience\n\n📝 Grading scale\n\n 5\n Outstanding: The criterion is addressed with clarity\, confidence\, and depth.\n 4\n Strong: The criterion is addressed clearly and convincingly.\n 3\n Adequate: The criterion is met in a clear and understandable way.\n 2\n Limited: Some elements are present\, but key aspects are missing or weak.\n 1\n Unclear: The criterion is not addressed or remains confusing. \nThe jury\nPresentations will be assessed by a multidisciplinary jury composed of academic experts\, industry representatives\, and innovation stakeholders.(Full jury announcement coming soon.) \nReady to take the challenge?\nIf you believe your research\, student project\, or thesis has the potential to make a positive impact on society\, this stage is for you. \nSign up here \nThree minutes can change how the world sees your work.Make them count. 🎤✨ \nHow to participate? \n\nGo to the Submission and Registration System.\nFill out the participant details\, and make sure to mark your profile correctly (Bachelor or Master student or Ph.D. student)\nNext\, select the type of participation\n\nIf 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) \nIn 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. \n\nYou 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.\n\n\n\n\nNext\, 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.\nLastly\, access to the participation conditions and privacy policy\, and submit.\nYour registration and submission will then be processed by us\, and we will get in touch with you with further steps.\nIn case you have any questions\, do not hesitate to write to hts.craft@pwr.edu.pl\n\n \n Get in touch with us\n \nCall for Contributions\nThe 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. \nWe invite contributions from:\n\nResearchers and scientists (all career stages)\nDoctoral students\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovation practitioners\nPolicymakers\, regulators\, and public-sector leaders\nAcademic leaders and practitioners engaged in collaboration with society\, industry\, or policy\n\nContributors may come from academia\, business\, government\, NGOs\, international organizations\, and innovation ecosystems. \nConference Themes\nAll accepted contributions\, scientific and practice-oriented will be integrated into shared thematic sessions built around the following core themes: \n\nCRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation – How can we meaningfully measure the societal value of innovation across organizations\, sectors\, and scales?\nCRAFTing social simulations to understand and accelerate innovation – How can models\, simulations\, and foresight tools help us understand diffusion\, adoption\, and unintended consequences?\nCRAFTing pathways from science to business and society – How does knowledge move—or fail to move—from research into practice\, policy\, and societal benefit?\nCRAFTing responsible innovation – How can ethical\, social\, and human considerations be embedded into innovation processes from the outset?\nDoctoral and masters Colloquium – “3MT Talks” – Short\, high-impact presentations by early-career researchers focusing on future relevance and societal contribution.\n\nTypes of contributions\nThis is a single call with differentiated contribution formats. \n1. Scientific abstracts (Research-oriented contributions)\nIntended primarily for researchers and students\, these contributions present: \n\nEmpirical research\nConceptual or theoretical work\nMethodological advances\nCritical or reflective analyses\n\n2. Speaker proposals (Practice\, policy and academic leadership)\nIntended primarily for contributors from: \n\nBusiness and industry\nPolicy and public administration\nAcademic leadership and practice-oriented roles\n\nThese contributions may take the form of: \n\nCase studies (including failures and lessons learned)\nPolicy perspectives and regulatory insights\nStrategic reflections on innovation\, governance\, and societal impact\nPractice-based insights grounded in real-world experience\n\nWhat makes this conference different?\n\nNo parallel silos: Academic\, business\, and policy contributions are discussed together.\nDialogue over dissemination: Sessions are designed to maximize discussion\, not just presentation.\nImpact-oriented: Emphasis on societal consequences\, responsibility\, and future readiness.\nInterdisciplinary by design: Contributions across disciplines and sectors are actively encouraged.\n\nPublication and visibility\n\nAll 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.\nSelected contributions may be invited for post-conference publication opportunities (details to be announced separately).\n\nSubmission guidelines\nAll contributors (scientific and speaker proposals) should be submitted via the registration form. The form is configured to provide the option of adding: \n\nIndication of contribution type:\n\nScientific Abstract (Research-Oriented Contribution)\nSpeaker proposal (Practice\, Policy & Academic Leadership)\n\n\nTitle of contribution\nAbstract/summary of contribution (max. 3000 characters including spaces)\n\nFor 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. \n \n Submissions should be made via the Registration and Submission form\n \nImportant Dates\n\nContribution submission deadline: 7 March 2026\nNotification of acceptance: ongoing basis\, latest by 28th February 2026\nEarly bird registrations deadline: 14 March 2026\nRegular registrations deadline: 30 March 2026\nPre-conference workshops: 13 April 2026\nCRAFT inpiratiON: 14 April 2026\nMain conference: 14-16 April 2026\nPost conference brainstorming session: 17 April 2026\n\nThe 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.   \nRegistration Options\nRegistration options and fees\n\nErasmus+ 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).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nSubmission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally\, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.\n\n\nErasmus+ 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).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included. Additionally\, Erasmus team will organize job shadowing (if required) and a visit to a museum.\n\n\nCRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Presenter: Participation in conference only\, as a presenter (for participants from Poland and abroad).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nSubmission of Title and Abstract/Summary of contribution required.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included.\n\n\nCRAFTing HTS 2026 Conference as Listener: Participation in conference only\, as a listener (for participants from Poland and abroad).\n\nParticipation Fee: 150 Euros / 635 PLN.\nAll sessions and activities in the schedule are included.\n\n\nCRAFT 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.\n\nParticipation is free.\nOpen for all\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\nDoctoral & 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.\n\nParticipation is free\, both for presenters and attendees.\nCompeting in CRAFT 180: Projects to Impact competition is open and free for all Masters and Doctoral students from any discipline.\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their research during the colloquium.\nOpen for all to attend\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\nKeynotes 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.\n\nParticipation is free.\nOpen for all\, but registration is mandatory.\n\n\n\n \n Submission and Registration system\n \nCall for Partners\nWe 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. \nWhy partner with us?\nConnect with a global\, cross-sector community and position your brand as a leader in responsible innovation. \n\nMaximum visibility: Premium logo placement on the conference website\, the Book of Abstracts\, and selected event materials.\nDigital reach: Featured mentions across the conference’s and CRAFT social media channels.\nLive recognition: Acknowledgment during opening and closing ceremonies\, keynote panels and at different sessions throughout the conference.\nExclusive access: Delegate passes for your representatives to attend the conference\, networking sessions and selected workshops.\n\nA partnership tailored to you\nWe 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. \nWe welcome diverse forms of cooperation\, including: \n\nFinancial support: Direct sponsorship of the event.\nIn-kind sponsorship: Branded delegate packs (welcome packs)\, technology support\, or prizes for speakers.\nService promotion: Exclusive offers or product showcases for our participants.\n\nReady to make an impact?\nBy partnering with the International Conference on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society\, you are supporting a platform dedicated to meaningful dialogue and measurable societal impact. \nLet us discuss how we can customize a package for your organization. \n \n Get in touch with us\n \nKey themes and topics\nhuman–technology–society interactions\nresponsible and ethical innovation\nsocietal impact assessment\nscience-to-business and science-to-society translation\ninterdisciplinary collaboration\nstakeholder engagement\nglobal research partnerships\ntalent development in research and innovation\ninnovation ecosystems\nsocial simulations for technology adoption\nmetrics and governance for innovation\npolicy and foresight for emerging technologies\n \nWhy join?\n\nengage with distinguished international scholars and experts\nnetwork and foster collaborations with peers from academia & industry\nparticipate in interactive workshops & thematic sessions\ncontribute to advancing interdisciplinary research and technology assessment\nexplore cutting-edge methodologies and frameworks for societal\nimpact evaluation to gain insights into responsible and ethical innovation practices\naccess Erasmus+ mobility funding and institutional support for international participation\nenhance professional and academic development\nestablish long-term research and innovation partnerships\nexchange best practices across global innovation ecosystems\n\n \n Free Registration\n \nGlimpses from our previous events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCo-organizers\n \n \nPartners URL:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/event/international-conference-on-crafting-human-tech-society/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/context-03245-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T043655 CREATED:20260211T212551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T144809Z UID:10000024-1769104800-1769112000@craft.pwr.edu.pl SUMMARY:5th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R. DESCRIPTION:JĘZYK POLSKI\n \n \n English LANGUAGE\n \n5. „Sip” (edycja) z cyklu CRAFT B.E.E.R.\n(Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations)\nKto kształtuje przyszłość technologii?\nOdpowiedzialność\, władza i rola uniwersytetów\, biznesu i społeczeństwa\n \n \n Zarejestruj się\n \n📅 Data: 26 Lutego 2026  \n🕒 Czas: 15:00 – 17:00  \n📍 Miejsce: Politechnika Wrocławska\, Wydział Zarządzania\, Budynek B-4\, ul. Łukasiewicza 5 \n🎟️ Udział bezpłatny: Wymagana rejestracja \n🇵🇱 Język: Sesja będzie prowadzona w języku polskim. \nCzym jest CRAFT i CRAFT B.E.E.R.? \nCRAFT (Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies) to interdyscyplinarne centrum działające przy Wydziale Zarządzania Politechniki Wrocławskiej. Naszą misją jest zapewnienie\, aby technologia służyła ludzkości – poprzez odpowiedzialne projektowanie\, a nie z przypadku. CRAFT B.E.E.R. to skrót od Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations (Burza mózgów i dyskusja nad rekomendacjami etycznymi). To cykl nieformalnych spotkań\, które służą wspólnemu wypracowywaniu wytycznych dla technologii przyjaznej człowiekowi. Choć nazwa nawiązuje do piwa\, naszym głównym “trunkiem” jest wiedza i otwarta dyskusja. \nTechnologia nie powstaje w próżni\nZa technologią stoją konkretne decyzje podejmowane przez badaczy\, inżynierów\, przedsiębiorców i użytkowników. Kto z nich ma realny wpływ\, a kto biernie korzysta z efektów? \nPodczas piątego spotkania z cyklu CRAFT B.E.E.R. zapraszamy do wspólnego namysłu nad tym\, jak rozkłada się władza technologiczna i jak możemy ją kształtować w sposób odpowiedzialny\, inkluzywny i etyczny. \nCzego można oczekiwać?\nTo nie będzie panel ekspertów ani akademicka debata. To interaktywna sesja\, w której każdy uczestnik ma możliwość wniesienia swojego wkładu. \n\nInteraktywne ankiety na żywo: Kto według uczestników ma dziś największy wpływ na kierunek rozwoju technologii i kto powinien go mieć. Pomoże w tym platforma Mentimeter.\nBurza mózgów CRAFT: Chcemy stworzyć razem zestaw zaleceń jakie powinny kierować tworzeniem technologii przyjaznej ludziom.\nWymiana poglądów ze społecznością: Spotkaj się z ludźmi\, którym też zależy na etycznym i odpowiedzialnym rozwoju technologii.\nPo wydarzeniu: Wnioski trafią do otwartego case study. Uczestnicy mogą zdecydować\, czy chcą być wymienieni jako współautorzy.\n\nDla kogo jest to wydarzenie? \nZapraszamy: \n\nNauczycieli akademickich\nPracowników administracji akademickiej\nStudentów\nDoktorantów\nPrzedstawicieli świata biznesu\n\nAgenda\n\n15:00: Rejestracja uczestników\n15:15: Wprowadzenie do tematu i zasady sesji\n15:30: Interaktywna sesja\n16:30: Dyskuja\n17:00: Zakończenie wydarzenia\n\n \n Zarejestruj się\n \n5th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R.\n(Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations)\nWho shapes the future of technology? \nResponsibility\, power\, and the role of universities\, business\, and society\n \n \n Register\n \n📅 Date: 26th February 2026  \n🕒 Time: 15:00 – 17:00  \n📍 Venue: Politechnika Wrocławska\, Wydział Zarządzania\, Budynek B-4\, ul. Łukasiewicza 5 \n🎟️ Free Entry: Registration Required \n🇵🇱 Language: This session will be conducted in Polish \nWhat are CRAFT and CRAFT B.E.E.R.? \nCRAFT (Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies) is an interdisciplinary center based at the Faculty of Management at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Our mission is to ensure that technology serves humanity\, by design\, not by default. CRAFT B.E.E.R. stands for Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations. It is a series of informal meetings dedicated to co-creating guidelines for human-friendly technology. While the acronym playfully references beer\, our primary refreshment is knowledge and open discussion. \nTechnology Does Not Exist in a Vacuum\nBehind every technology lie specific decisions made by researchers\, engineers\, entrepreneurs\, and users. Which of them has real influence\, and who merely passively consumes the effects? \nDuring the fifth CRAFT B.E.E.R. meeting\, we invite you to reflect together on how technological power is distributed and how we can shape it in a responsible\, inclusive\, and ethical way. \nWhat Can You Expect?\nThis will not be an expert panel or a dry academic debate. It is an interactive session where every participant can contribute. \n\nLive Interactive Polls: Who do participants believe currently has the greatest influence on the direction of technological development\, and who should have it? We will use the Mentimeter platform to find out.\nCRAFT Brainstorming: We want to co-create a set of recommendations that should guide the creation of people-friendly technology.\nCommunity Exchange: Meet people who also care about the ethical and responsible development of technology.\nAfter the event: The conclusions will be included in an open case study. Participants can decide whether they want to be listed as co-authors.\n\nWho Is This Event For? \nWe invite: \n\nAcademic teachers\nAcademic administration staff\nStudents\nDoctoral students\nBusiness representatives\n\nAgenda\n\n3:00 p.m.: Participant registration\n3:15 p.m.: Introduction to the topic and session rules\n3:30 p.m.: Interactive session\n4:30 p.m.: Discussion\n5:00 p.m.: End of event\n\n \n Register\n \n5. „Sip” (edycja) z cyklu CRAFT B.E.E.R.\n(Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations)\nKto kształtuje przyszłość technologii?\nOdpowiedzialność\, władza i rola uniwersytetów\, biznesu i społeczeństwa\n \n \n Zarejestruj się\n \n📅 Data: 26 Lutego 2026  \n🕒 Czas: 15:00 – 17:00  \n📍 Miejsce: Politechnika Wrocławska\, Wydział Zarządzania\, Budynek B-4\, ul. Łukasiewicza 5 \n🎟️ Udział bezpłatny: Wymagana rejestracja \n🇵🇱 Język: Sesja będzie prowadzona w języku polskim. \nCzym jest CRAFT i CRAFT B.E.E.R.? \nCRAFT (Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies) to interdyscyplinarne centrum działające przy Wydziale Zarządzania Politechniki Wrocławskiej. Naszą misją jest zapewnienie\, aby technologia służyła ludzkości – poprzez odpowiedzialne projektowanie\, a nie z przypadku. CRAFT B.E.E.R. to skrót od Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations (Burza mózgów i dyskusja nad rekomendacjami etycznymi). To cykl nieformalnych spotkań\, które służą wspólnemu wypracowywaniu wytycznych dla technologii przyjaznej człowiekowi. Choć nazwa nawiązuje do piwa\, naszym głównym “trunkiem” jest wiedza i otwarta dyskusja. \nTechnologia nie powstaje w próżni\nZa technologią stoją konkretne decyzje podejmowane przez badaczy\, inżynierów\, przedsiębiorców i użytkowników. Kto z nich ma realny wpływ\, a kto biernie korzysta z efektów? \nPodczas piątego spotkania z cyklu CRAFT B.E.E.R. zapraszamy do wspólnego namysłu nad tym\, jak rozkłada się władza technologiczna i jak możemy ją kształtować w sposób odpowiedzialny\, inkluzywny i etyczny. \nCzego można oczekiwać?\nTo nie będzie panel ekspertów ani akademicka debata. To interaktywna sesja\, w której każdy uczestnik ma możliwość wniesienia swojego wkładu. \n\nInteraktywne ankiety na żywo: Kto według uczestników ma dziś największy wpływ na kierunek rozwoju technologii i kto powinien go mieć. Pomoże w tym platforma Mentimeter.\nBurza mózgów CRAFT: Chcemy stworzyć razem zestaw zaleceń jakie powinny kierować tworzeniem technologii przyjaznej ludziom.\nWymiana poglądów ze społecznością: Spotkaj się z ludźmi\, którym też zależy na etycznym i odpowiedzialnym rozwoju technologii.\nPo wydarzeniu: Wnioski trafią do otwartego case study. Uczestnicy mogą zdecydować\, czy chcą być wymienieni jako współautorzy.\n\nDla kogo jest to wydarzenie? \nZapraszamy: \n\nNauczycieli akademickich\nPracowników administracji akademickiej\nStudentów\nDoktorantów\nPrzedstawicieli świata biznesu\n\nAgenda\n\n15:00: Rejestracja uczestników\n15:15: Wprowadzenie do tematu i zasady sesji\n15:30: Interaktywna sesja\n16:30: Dyskuja\n17:00: Zakończenie wydarzenia\n\n \n Zarejestruj się\n \n5th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R.\n(Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations)\nWho shapes the future of technology? \nResponsibility\, power\, and the role of universities\, business\, and society\n \n \n Register\n \n📅 Date: 26th February 2026  \n🕒 Time: 15:00 – 17:00  \n📍 Venue: Politechnika Wrocławska\, Wydział Zarządzania\, Budynek B-4\, ul. Łukasiewicza 5 \n🎟️ Free Entry: Registration Required \n🇵🇱 Language: This session will be conducted in Polish \nWhat are CRAFT and CRAFT B.E.E.R.? \nCRAFT (Collaboratory for Responsible and Future Technologies) is an interdisciplinary center based at the Faculty of Management at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Our mission is to ensure that technology serves humanity\, by design\, not by default. CRAFT B.E.E.R. stands for Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations. It is a series of informal meetings dedicated to co-creating guidelines for human-friendly technology. While the acronym playfully references beer\, our primary refreshment is knowledge and open discussion. \nTechnology Does Not Exist in a Vacuum\nBehind every technology lie specific decisions made by researchers\, engineers\, entrepreneurs\, and users. Which of them has real influence\, and who merely passively consumes the effects? \nDuring the fifth CRAFT B.E.E.R. meeting\, we invite you to reflect together on how technological power is distributed and how we can shape it in a responsible\, inclusive\, and ethical way. \nWhat Can You Expect?\nThis will not be an expert panel or a dry academic debate. It is an interactive session where every participant can contribute. \n\nLive Interactive Polls: Who do participants believe currently has the greatest influence on the direction of technological development\, and who should have it? We will use the Mentimeter platform to find out.\nCRAFT Brainstorming: We want to co-create a set of recommendations that should guide the creation of people-friendly technology.\nCommunity Exchange: Meet people who also care about the ethical and responsible development of technology.\nAfter the event: The conclusions will be included in an open case study. Participants can decide whether they want to be listed as co-authors.\n\nWho Is This Event For? \nWe invite: \n\nAcademic teachers\nAcademic administration staff\nStudents\nDoctoral students\nBusiness representatives\n\nAgenda\n\n3:00 p.m.: Participant registration\n3:15 p.m.: Introduction to the topic and session rules\n3:30 p.m.: Interactive session\n4:30 p.m.: Discussion\n5:00 p.m.: End of event\n\n \n Register URL:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/event/craft-beer-5/ CATEGORIES:CRAFT B.E.E.R. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-11-at-16.47.56.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T043655 CREATED:20260112T143158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T114733Z UID:10000014-1769104800-1769112000@craft.pwr.edu.pl SUMMARY:4th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R. DESCRIPTION:4th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R.\n(Brainstorming and Exchange for Ethical Recommendations)\nOur relationship with technology?\nIt’s complicated\n\n \n Registrations Closed\n \n \n\n January 22\, 2026\n @\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm\nCET\n \n Location: Capgemini Applied Innovation Exchange\, Legnicka 48H\, 54-202 Wrocław \n Participation: Free (Registration Required) \nTime for a status update?\nWe check our phones 100-150 times a day. We trust algorithms to pick our routes\, our entertainment\, and sometimes even our partners. We are more connected than ever\, yet often feel disconnected from the real world. \nLet’s be honest: Our relationship with technology is complicated.\nJoin us this January for the 4th Sip of CRAFT B.E.E.R. We are inviting the entire ecosystem\, developers\, business leaders\, academicians\, students\, and citizens\, to the Applied Innovation Exchange at Capemini\, Wroclaw (Poland) for an honest conversation about our digital lives. \nWe won’t just complain about “screen time”. We will apply our collective intelligence to figure out how to move from a “toxic” dependency to a healthy\, empowered partnership with the tools we build. \nWhat to expect?\nThis is not a passive lecture. It is an interactive exchange designed to spark ideas and connections. \n\nLive interactive polling: Using Mentimeter\, we will visualize the room’s relationship status with tech. You will vote live on the biggest “Red Flags” in app design\, digital boundaries\, and trust issues.\nThe CRAFT brainstorm: Together\, we will co-create a set of Ethical Recommendations. How can we design technology that respects human attention rather than hijacking it?\nCommunity exchange: Meet the people shaping Wrocław’s tech future over a drink.\nAfter the event: We compile the insights gained from the session into a case study and make it available open access online. You can choose to be named as one of the contributors or remain anonymous.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis event is open to everyone who interacts with technology\, which is all of us. \n\nFor tech creators\nFor business leaders/professionals\nFor academia: Researchers\, teachers\, students \nFor citizens\n\nThe agenda\n\n18:00: Registration and welcome\n18:15: Opening: Elaboration on the topic\, and rules of the game\n18:30: Interactive session: “It’s Complicated” Live poll and brainstorming\n19:30: The exchange: Networking and open discussion\n20:00: Event Conclusion\n\n \n Registrations Closes\n \nImportant information\nThe registration for the event is mandatory\, as the guest list needs to be pre-approved from venue security. For this purpose\, the guest list from the registration shall be provided to the team at Applied Innovation Exchange\, Capgemini\, Poland for the security clearance.  \nAfter the registration\, you will immediately receive a confirmation of registration (please check SPAM folder\, if you don’t receive the email). We will send you a confirmation with detailed information about access to the venue\, one day before the event.In case\, you have any questions for queries\, please feel free to reach out to us: craft@pwr.edu.pl URL:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/event/4th-sip-of-craft-beer/ CATEGORIES:CRAFT B.E.E.R. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://craft.pwr.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/graphic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR