Science Days
of the Silesian University of Technology
About the event
The Science Days, taking place on 9 and 10 April 2026, will bring together the academic community and distinguished guests from Poland and abroad to explore the research potential and future directions of the Silesian University of Technology. Over two days, the University will showcase its achievements within the six Priority Research Areas and open a space for dialogue on the most pressing challenges shaping contemporary science and technology.
This year’s edition will feature renowned international scholars, leaders of major research projects and experts with a strong global profile, alongside representatives of academia, industry and the wider socio-economic environment. The programme has been designed with a clear interdisciplinary focus, combining reflection on global scientific trends with discussions on innovation, commercialisation and knowledge transfer. Particular attention will be given to strategically significant fields, including security, dual-use technologies and space research.
The event will open on 9 April at 9:00 a.m. with the inauguration of a two-day international conference dedicated to strengthening interdisciplinary research and enhancing the University’s research excellence in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
The first day will revolve around the theme: “The Potential and Development of Interdisciplinary Research in the Face of Emerging Scientific and Technological Challenges.”
The opening keynote lecture will be delivered by Professor Paolo Gamba from the University of Pavia – an internationally recognised expert in remote sensing and satellite data processing, IEEE Fellow and long-standing collaborator in major international research initiatives, including projects related to the European Space Agency.
In his lecture, “Space Technologies for AI and Quantum Computing in Earth Observation”, Professor Gamba will explore how cutting-edge space technologies are driving advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing for Earth observation. His presentation will span physics, computer science and remote sensing, illustrating how interdisciplinary collaboration between universities, space agencies, research institutes and industry is shaping the future of science.
The first day will also include a panel discussion with the keynote speaker and coordinators of the Priority Research Areas, followed by plenary sessions highlighting interdisciplinary achievements and exploring new horizons for scientific development in response to technological and civilisational challenges.
On 10 April, the focus will shift towards innovation, commercialisation and knowledge transfer.
Under the theme: “Innovation, Commercialisation and Knowledge Transfer – Innovations That Work: From the Laboratory to Implementation” the second day will examine how research results translate into practical solutions and real-world impact.
The keynote lecture "Engineering Bone at the Intersection of Nature and Technology" will be delivered by Professor Maria Pau Ginebra Molins, an ERC grant holder whose work bridges academic excellence and industrial collaboration. Her talk will address the journey from fundamental research to implementation, the challenges of commercialisation in academia and the role of universities in building effective innovation ecosystems.
The programme will also feature expert panels devoted to implementation potential, collaboration with industry, and models of commercialisation and spin-off development.
The Science Days are open to researchers, academic staff, doctoral candidates and students of the Silesian University of Technology, as well as representatives of business, public institutions and the broader socio-economic sector.
The event will take place at the Education and Congress Centre of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (18B Konarskiego Street).
Participation is free of charge, and the conference will be conducted in English.
Registration will open on 4 March and close on 2 April 2026. Further details and the full programme will be available in the dedicated section of the website.
