Day 0 20:00 - 23:00

WELCOME COCKTAIL

Olivia Star (aleja Grunwaldzka 472, Gdańsk)

Olivia Business Centre is a prestigious and vibrant business center located in the heart of Tri-City. It’s a unique combination of offices and services, together with one of the largest coworking spaces in Poland, a vast green patio and all-year-round Olivia Garden filled with tropical plants. Its buildings were designed with care for the environment and allow for significant reduction of energy consumption. Top of the Olivia Star consists of 360° viewing level, two prestigious restaurants and a multifunctional conference center. In the spring of 2021, Olivia underwent analysis under the WELL certification, receiving a maximum score, being the first such result in the world.

Day 1 8:30 - 9:30

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk)

PLENARY SESSION

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Concert Hall

Day 1 9:30 - 9:35

WELCOME ADDRESS

Concert Hall

Piotr Dziwok President | ABSL Country Chairman | Shell Poland
Day 1 9:35 - 9:45

WELCOME ADDRESS by Main Partner

Concert Hall

Aleksandra Dulkiewicz | Mayor | City of Gdańsk
Katarzyna Gruszecka-Spychała | Deputy Mayor | City of Gdynia

Day 1 9:45 - 11:00

DEBATE: Clash of the titans "Are we ready for Stakeholder Capitalism"

Concert Hall

Moderator: Mateusz Szczurek | Associate Director & Regional Lead Economist | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Brunon Bartkiewicz | CEO | ING Bank Śląski
Marcus Heinz | Resident Representative for Poland and the Baltic States | The World Bank
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein | GIS, Founder and CEO, Board Member | Longevity Center
Barbara Nowacka | Member of Polish Parliament
Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch | President and CEO | Skanska office business in CEE

Day 1 11:00 - 11:30

INSPIRATION: How to create a shared ESG Vision

Concert Hall

Piotr Dmuchowski Head of Markets & Treasurer Poland, ESG Champion Markets CEESA HSBC in Poland
Day 1 11:30 - 12:00

NETWORKING COFFEE

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Networking Area

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk)

Day 1 12:00 - 12:20

PEOPLE

INTRO: Wellbeing as an enhancer of sustainability

Concert Hall

Dr Mario Martinez Founder of Biocognitive Science, Expert Longevity Center in Poland and Germany

BUSINESS

INTRO: How to ensure business continuity through adequate talent management and proper use of the new workplace environment

White Hall

Marcin Piątkowski Leasing and Marketing Director TORUS

TECHNOLOGY

INTRO: Gaining advantage through digitization/new digital tools

Chamber Hall

Marina Bellini Chief Information and Digital Officer, Director, Digital and Information BAT
Day 1 12:20 - 13:20

PEOPLE

PANEL: Mental wellbeing of people – a critical business input towards rebuilding a more human workplace environment

Concert Hall

Moderator: Joanna Bensz | Founder and CEO | Longevity Center
Alma Jenkins | Partner, Career Global Delivery Leader, Warsaw Site Leader | Mercer
Monika Pietrzyk | Vice President Leadership, Talent Development, Recruitment and Schaeffler Academy, Region Europe | Schaeffler
Anna Trochim | Head of HR Poland | Cushman & Wakefield
Edyta Wiwatowska | Board President | Bydgoszcz Regional Development Agency

BUSINESS

PANEL: How to ensure business continuity through adequate talent management and proper use of the new workplace environment

White Hall

Moderator: Ewa Szabuniewicz | People & Culture Head and Site Manager | Central Shared Services Staples Solutions
Dorota Osiecka | Director Workplace Innovation | Colliers
Marcin Piątkowski | Leasing & Marketing Director | TORUS
Adam Sikorski | Knowledge Center Site Leader | Hapag Lloyd

TECHNOLOGY

PANEL: Are we adapting fast enough to new technological achievements to ensure we are not missing current opportunities?

Chamber Hall

Moderator: Wojciech Popławski | Vice President, ABSL | Managing Director, Accenture Operations
Jan Beger | Senior Director Digital Ecosystem | GE Healthcare
Bartosz Brosowski | Master Black Belt, LSS MBB EY certified
Małgorzata Kapral | HR Director | Fujitsu
Jowita Michalska | CEO and Founder | Digital University
Adam Targowski |  MRICS – Environmental Director | Skanska office business in CEE

Day 1 13:20 - 13:40

PEOPLE

CASE STUDY: Olivia Centre: Where Business Meets Community

Concert Hall

Hamish Potts | ESG Officer | Olivia Business Centre
Bogusław Wieczorek | Board Representative for Public Relations | Olivia Business Centre

BUSINESS

CASE STUDY: Reimagining Workplace of the Future: What’s NEXT for State Street

White Hall

Tomasz Salamon Managing Director State Street Bank International, Poland

TECHNOLOGY

CASE STUDY: MMC Change - What are you not willing to give up? Comfort, Time, Past, or Safety

Chamber Hall

Puneet Sharma | Change & Transformation Leader | MMC
Lynne von Wistinghausen | Managing Director, Continental Europe O&T Leader | MMC

Day 1 13:40 - 14:00

PEOPLE

CASE STUDY: Why do we care? – sustainable approach to creating inclusive environment

Concert Hall

Ákos Magyari | Director Global Shared Services | HEINEKEN
Ewa Szalewska | Head of HR | HEINEKEN

TECHNOLOGY

CASE STUDY: ABB Group and ABB Poland response to the Sustainability Challenge

Chamber Hall

Peter Mitchell | Head of Global Business Services Krakow | ABB
Tomasz Wolanowski | Country Managing Director Poland | ABB

Day 1 14:00 - 15:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Lunch Area

PLENARY SESSION

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Concert Hall

Day 1 15:30 - 15:50

MODERATED TALK: The workplace as minimum viable product

Concert Hall

Jan Jaap Boogaard | Head of EMEA Workplace Advisory, Occupier Services EMEA | Colliers
Neil Usher | Author of 'The Elemental Workplace' (2018) and 'Elemental Change' (2020)

Day 1 15:50 - 16:30

PANEL: How to foster cooperation with business creating sustainable cities with an attractive quality of life

Concert Hall

MODERATOR: Paweł Panczyj | Managing Director, Strategy & Partnership | ABSL
Alan Aleksandrowicz | Deputy Mayor | City of Gdańsk
Roger Andersson | Managing Director | Vastint Poland
Agata Czachórska | Country Sustainability Manager | IKEA
Marek Gawroński | Public and Governmental Affairs Vice President | Volvo Group Poland
Katarzyna Gruszecka-Spychała | Deputy Mayor | City of Gdynia

Day 1 16:30 - 17:00

INSPIRATIONAL TALK: Mental wellbeing enhances resilience

Concert Hall

WITH Maria Andrejczyk | Polish Javelin Olympic Medalist
BY Alicja Resich | Vice President | a/typical the foundation for neurodiversity

Day 1 17:00 - 19:00

“Off Agenda”

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Networking Area

Network&Chill - Get a taste of the Polish seaside
Everything tastes better by the Baltic sea! Invest in Pomerania invites you to have a drink (or more!) & grab a bite with us to put this claim to test.
Invest in Pomerania stand

Innovation is our second name!
Creative cocktails, music you've never heard before, and a magic space to spend time with us. All in one place - come and inspire yourself with The Adecco Group!
The Adecco Group stand

The Change is now, take part in it, live!
Join the official finish and presentation of the evolution of the workplace made from Lego bricks. Come, add your brick and enjoy the Change! Delicious soft drinks included.
Colliers stand

Recharge batteries before the Party with Skanska!
Delicious, “percent” coffee served by barista in a cozy rest and networking zone of Skanska & Business Link!
Skanska stand

Offline with JLL at last
Long time, no see! Let’s catch-up for news and gossip, and raise a glass for the further development of the BSS sector in Poland. Meet us in JLL zone.
JLL stand

Discuss IT with ASTEK Polska over delicious croissants
In reference to the French roots of our company, we would like to invite you to talk about IT solutions for your business over puff pastry. Enjoy!
Astek stand

Presentation of a board game and comic books
We invite you to play with us a board game “Lubię tu być” (“it’s great to be here”) and to read together several comic books.
Kujavsko-Pomorskie stand

TarNOW - now is the time to invest and... to try our unique taste!
The Warmest City in Poland invites you to discover the future, and check what makes us special!
City of Tarnów stand

Day 1 20:30 - 1:30

ABSL Party

Roof Top by Sassy Club (ul. Chmielna 10/25, Gdańsk)

Day 2 7:00 - 8:00

ABSL MORNING YOGA CLASS

Hilton Gdańsk (Targ Rybny 1, Gdańsk) | Beaufort Meeting Room

Jimmy

Jimmy 44 

A unique opportunity to experience original yoga right our of India with Jimmy Sarubhan, Yoga Retreatment teacher, who has cooperated with Bollywood starts. The practice strengthens the body, making it more flexible and will bring relief and satisfaction to both beginners and advanced participants. Elements of meditation and breathing technique evoke wellbeing and serenity supporting all those who are professionally active.

Learn more about us : www.yogaretreatment.pl

Day 2 9:15 - 9:45

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Networking Area

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk)

Day 2 9:45 - 10:00

PEOPLE

INTRO: Reskilling and Upskilling as a way to get ahead of tech changes

Concert Hall

Marta Dworowska Director of HR Operations CEE Amazon

BUSINESS

INTRO: Reinventing business models in favor of more sustainable and resilient growth

White Hall

Asli Ertonguc General Manager Poland & Baltics BAT

TECHNOLOGY

INTRO: Defining the ethical boundaries of technology

Chamber Hall

Krzysztof Jajuga President CFA Society Poland
Day 2 10:00 - 10:45

PEOPLE

PANEL: Reskilling and Upskilling as a way to get ahead of tech changes

Concert Hall

Moderator: Anna Berczyńska | Vice President, ABSL | Executive Director, Schaeffler Global Services Europe
Izabella Khazagerova | Global Head of Talent Mobility, Redeployment and Future of Work Solutions | LHH
Francine Nedelcoux | Head of Human Resources - CIB  & BP2S Poland   | BNP Paribas Securities Services
Andrzej Pacek | Head | Natwest Poland
Kamila Słowik |HRBP Director | Softserve

BUSINESS

PANEL: Reinventing business models in favor of more sustainable and resilient growth

White Hall

Moderator: Remigiusz Wojciechowski | Head Service Center Gdansk | Bayer 
Piotr Ferszka | Vice President | SAP
Piotr Mechecki | Managing Director of the Investment Area | PHN
Beata Osiecka | CEO, Managing Director | Kinnarps Polska
Fabio Pommella | North Area Operational Senior Director | Whirlpool Company Polska

TECHNOLOGY

PANEL: Building a transparent data foundation supporting future business plans and model

Chamber Hall

Moderator: Janusz Dziurzyński | Chairman of the Management Board, ABSL | Global Information & Digital Technology Manager, BAT
Michał Bielawski | Managing Partner & CFO | ADAPTIVE Solutions & Advisory Group
Magdalena Dziewguć | Country Manager | Google Cloud Poland
Mariusz Mulas | Director | Roche Global IT Solution Centre
Katarzyna Zalewska | Shared Service Center Head | Husqvarna Group

Day 2 10:45 - 11:00

PEOPLE

CASE STUDY: Adapt & Rise of the new workforce

Concert Hall

Jakub Vanek Vice President, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia Operations Lead Genpact

BUSINESS

CASE STUDY: How to accelerate analytical capabilities of an organization - innovative business models

White Hall

Yigit Karabag Regional Director, Customer Advisory SAS CEMEA

TECHNOLOGY

CASE STUDY: Digital revolution is happening before our eyes

Chamber Hall

Artur Sawicki Vice President & General Manager Infor
Day 2 11:00 - 11:15

PEOPLE

CASE STUDY: Upskilling Workforce to Perform with Purpose

Concert Hall

Sebastian Szachnowski Director HRS Digitalization Volvo Polska

BUSINESS 

PANEL: Will global workforce trends support the sustainability and resilient growth of our companies

White Hall

Moderator: Sebastian Drzewiecki | Vice President, ABSL | Vice President, Global Development Center, Sabre Corporation
Martijn Geerling | Managing Director | The Hackett Group
Agnieszka Orszulak | SSC Head | Daikin Europe Coordination Center 
Bogumił Sobula | First Deputy Mayor | City of Katowice
Hariharan Subramanian | Europe HR Head | Aspire Systems

TECHNOLOGY

CASE STUDY: Digital transformation and the data-driven economy as the only way to achieve climate neutrality and the implementation of the green deal assumption

Chamber Hall

Dominika Bettman | CEO | Siemens Polska
Kamil Wyszkowski | Representative, President of the Board | UN Global Compact Network Poland

Day 2 11:15 - 12:00

PEOPLE 

PANEL: Cities strategies and tools for innovative talent attraction and retention supporting business growth (PL) | Wsparcie rozwoju biznesu: Innowacyjne strategie i narzędzia do pozyskiwania i utrzymania talentów w miastach

Concert Hall

Moderator: Jolanta Jaworska | Vice President, ABSL | Director Government & Regulatory Affairs, IBM Poland, Baltics & Ukraine
Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak | Vice Rector | SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Roman Ciepiela | Mayor | City of Tarnów
Michał Galimski | Partner, Head of Regional Markets PL | Cushman & Wakefield
Karolina Zdrodowska | Head Coordinator for Entrepreneurship and Social Dialogue | The Capital City of Warsaw

TECHNOLOGY

PANEL: Cyber Security – Building a Sustainable Protection

Chamber Hall

Moderator: Dariusz Bazeli | Vice President, ABSL | Head of Delivery Centres Poland, Cognizant Technology
Paula Januszkiewicz | Founder & CEO | CQURE
Dariusz Kubacki | Vice President and Managing Director | KMD
Grzegorz Nowaczyk | Head of Threat Intelligence | GSK
Markku Rossi | Managing Director | Goldman Sachs

Day 2 12:00 - 12:30

NETWORKING COFFEE

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Networking Area

PLENARY SESSION

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Concert Hall

Day 2 12:30 - 13:30

OXFORD DEBATE: Without Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion fails

Concert Hall

MODERATOR: Aleksandra Karasińska | Editor in Chief | Forbes Women
Magdalena Dziewguć | Country Manager | Google Cloud Poland
Janusz Dziurzyński | Chairman of the Management Board, ABSL | Global Information & Digital Technology Manager, BAT
James Hughes | Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs | British Embassy Warsaw
Wiktor Janicki | Country President Poland | Astra Zeneca
Kinga Piecuch | CEE Enterprise Industry Manager | Microsoft
Monika Rajska-Wolińska | Chief Executive Officer CEE | Colliers

Day 2 13:30 - 13:45

INTRO: Take a Chance

Concert Hall

Cynthia Hansen Managing Director Adecco Group Foundation
Day 2 13:45 - 14:15

INSPIRATION: Building inclusion through the power of language

Concert Hall

Joanna Gierak-Onoszko Polish journalist and writer
Day 2 14:15 - 15:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

Polish Baltic Philharmonic (Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk) | Lunch Area