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Capital Series Poland

11 June 2025

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Date
June 11
Time
12:00 - 18:00 CEST

Sign up now to join OpenForum Europe and partners for the next edition of the Capital Series events, taking place in Warsaw on 11 June 2025 under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Marking the sixth installment of our cyclical events, Capital Series Poland will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Warsaw. This will provide a unique opportunity for the local open source community to directly engage with EU and national policymakers to better understand policies that impact the Polish market. The discussions will cover digitalisation, cybersecurity, AI, skills, and digital sovereignty in the context of the Polish Presidency of the Council.

Capital Series events are single-day, high-level policy gatherings dedicated to advancing open source policy priorities in alignment with the objectives of the member states holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Series builds on the OFE’s annual EU Open Source Policy Summit in Brussels to further connect the dots between the EU and national policy cycles.


Speakers

  • Michał Domański

    Business & Partner Relations, Bielik.AI
  • Pamela Krzypkowska

    Director of Research and Innovation, Ministry of Digital Affairs
  • Inez Okulska

    AI (NLP) Senior Research Engineer, Politechnika Wrocławska
  • Marta Rybczynska

    Founder of Ygreky
  • Alek Tarkowski

    Director of Strategy at Open Future

Agenda

12:00 - 13:40
Registration & Networking Lunch
13:40 - 13:50
Opening remarks
13:50 - 14:00
Keynote (Details TBC)
14:00 - 14:50
Poland's Digital Strategy and Open Source (Panel discussion)

 

Poland’s 2035 Digitalisation Strategy marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey, introducing for the first time a dedicated strategy to govern and promote open source technologies. By including these considerations, the government has recognised open source as a driver of innovation, collaboration, and resilience in the digital age.

The Strategy has come at a critical time, with Poland presiding over the Council of the EU and preparing for the implementation of EU digital legislation. This panel explores the intersection of Poland’s digital ambitions, EU policy, and the evolving role of open source.

How can policymakers ensure an effective execution of Poland’s open source strategy? And what can the open source community do to navigate the legislative opportunities and challenges ahead? Join us for a critical discussion on shaping the future of open source in Poland’s digital transformation journey.

Speakers

  • Alek Tarkowski, Director of Strategy at Open Future
14:50 - 15:40
Future-proofing Polish Industries with Open Source (Panel discussion)

 

As Poland accelerates its digital transformation, open source technologies are emerging as a powerful enabler of innovation, collaboration, and resilience across industries. From equipping the next generation with cutting-edge digital skills to fostering advancements in AI, open source has the potential to play a pivotal role in future-proofing Poland’s economy and driving sustainable growth.

This panel delves into how open source can serve as a cornerstone of Poland’s industrial and technological evolution. We’ll explore how the integration of open source solutions can address critical challenges such as upskilling the workforce, modernising the education system to align with 21st-century demands, and creating a thriving ecosystem for AI development.

Speakers

  • Michał Domański, Business & Partner Relations, Bielik.AI
  • Pamela Krzypkowska, Director of Research and Innovation, Ministry of Digital Affairs
  • Inez Okulska, AI (NLP) Senior Research Engineer, Politechnika Wrocławska
15:40 - 16:10
Coffee break
16:10 - 16:20
Keynote (Details TBC)
16:20 - 17:10
Open Source for Polish and European Sovereignty and Security (Panel discussion)

 

In an era defined by geopolitical tensions, hybrid warfare, and rapid technological advancement, ensuring national and European sovereignty in the digital space has become a critical priority. Open source technologies offer a unique pathway to enhance cybersecurity, foster digital autonomy, and strengthen resilience against emerging threats.

This panel will explore the strategic role of open source in securing Poland’s digital infrastructure and bolstering the country’s ambitions for greater sovereignty in the digital realm. We’ll discuss how open and transparent technologies can help mitigate risks in an increasingly interconnected world, empower local innovation, and align Poland with broader European efforts to reduce dependency on external technology providers.

Speakers

  • Marta Rybczynska, Founder of Ygreky
17:10 - 17:20
Closing remarks
18:00 - 20:00
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