III International Conference
of Priority Research Areas
9:00 – 9:15 – Inauguration of the conference and general information – live streaming online
9:15 – 10:00 – Plenary lecture by Prof. Luisa F. Cabeza, an outstanding scientist with current Highly Cited Researcher status, presently working at the University of Lleida (Universitat de Lleida), where she heads the GREiA research group specialising in thermal energy storage and energy efficiency in buildings – live streaming online
Live streaming online available on YouTube.
Discussion panels
Priority Reseacrh Area 1 – Computational Oncology and Personalised Medicine
10:00 – 11:30 – 21st century medicine – the latest generations of technologies in medicine and their impact on diagnosis and therapy planning
The discussion will address the presence of advanced technologies in medicine and their impact on diagnostics and therapy planning. We will address topics related to complex diagnostics and personalisation of the treatment process, including the use of genomics and its impact on early disease detection and prevention, as well as the future of oncology and targeted therapy. We will also reflect on ethical issues related to, among other things, restrictions on access to the latest diagnostics and therapeutics and the interpretation of genetic test results. The discussion will be chaired by Prof. Joanna Polańska and the participation of eminent experts such as Prof. Paul W. Franks, Dr Taras Oleksyk, and Prof. Rossella Tupler will provide a broad scientific, clinical and translational perspective on the future of genomics in medicine.
- prof. Paul W. Franks, Lund University, Sweden and Queen Mary University of London, UK – keynote speaker
- prof. Taras Oleksyk – Oakland University, Rocheseter, USA, Fulbright scholarship holder
- prof. Rossella Tupler, University of Modena, Italy
- dr Jennifer Sargent – BabelFisk, Sweden; consultant of the World Health Organisation, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases
- dr hab. n. med. Małgorzata Oczko-Wojciechowska – Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology National Research Institute in Gliwice
- prof. dr hab. inż. Joanna Polańska, Department of Data Science and Engineering, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, SUT, Coordinator of POB1 – moderator
11:30 – 11:45 – Coffee break
Priority Research Area 2 – Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing
11:45 – 13:15 -Ethical and technical challenges of autonomous traffic
The discussion will focus on key aspects related to the development and implementation of autonomous systems in road transport. Prof. Markos Papageorgiou, a prominent expert in traffic engineering and automation, will open the session with a presentation on the latest developments in the field and introduce participants to the technological and regulatory context of autonomous transportation systems. In addition, the panel will address technical challenges such as traffic control algorithms, integration of autonomous vehicles with traditional transport, cyber security, as well as ethical aspects and the impact on society and the economy.
- prof. Markos Papageorgiou, Technical University of Crete, Greece – keynote speaker
- prof. Jerzy Stefanowski, Poznań University of Technology
- dr inż. Przemysław Juszczuk – Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG
- Maciej Gdula, Skillforce, expert in the Artificial Intelligence Working Group at the Ministry of Digitization
- prof. dr hab. inż. Michał Kawulok, Department of Algorithmics and Software, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, SUT
- dr hab. inż. Paweł Kasprowski, prof. PŚ – Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, SUT, Coordinator of POB2 – moderator
13:15 – 13:30 – Coffee break
Priority Research Area 3 – Materials of the Future
13:30 – 15:00 – The future of electrode materials
The panel discussion will focus on cutting-edge material solutions for electrochemistry, conversion and energy storage. It will bring together leading experts dealing with both theoretical and practical aspects of new materials technologies, crucial to the development of future energy systems. The topic of the panel will include: new electrode materials, sustainable energy storage technologies, closed-loop economics in materials engineering, and challenges and future research directions. The discussion panel includes renowned scientists: Prof. Krzysztof Fic, a two-time ERC grant winner and an expert in electrochemistry and energy storage, prof. Alain Cetzard, a specialist in porous and carbon materials, prof. Louis Pitet, who works on modern high-performance polymers, and prof. Mieczyslaw Lapkowski, an expert in conductive polymers and materials for optoelectronics. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Alicja Kazek-Kęsik – POB3 coordinator.
- dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Fic, prof PP – Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznań University of Technology – keynote speaker
- prof. Alain Celzard – University of Lorraine, France
- prof. Louis Pitet – Hasselt University, Belgium
- prof. dr hab. inż. Mieczysław Łapkowski – director of Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics (CONE)
- dr hab. inż. Alicja Kazek-Kęsik, prof. PŚ – Department of Inorganic Cemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, coordinator of POB 3 – moderator
15:00 – 15:45 – Lunch
Panel discussions:
Accompanying event:
Hall C
9:00 – 10:00 – Applications of AI and computational methods in the design of modern materials
- prof. Markos Papageorgiou, Technical University of Crete, Grecja
- prof. Alain Celzard – University of Lorraine, Francja
- prof. Louis Pitet – Hasselt University, Belgia
- dr hab. inż. Alicja Kazek-Kęsik, prof. PŚ – moderator
- dr hab. inż. Paweł Kasprowski, prof. PŚ – moderator
Priority Research Areas 4 – Smart Cities and Future Mobility
10:00 – 11:30 – Innovations in Smart Cities
The panel discussion will focus on the latest trends and technological solutions shaping the future of smart cities. Experts from different fields will discuss innovative approaches to the management of urban infrastructure, mobility, energy efficiency and the integration of new technologies in urban planning. The debate will focus on key topics such as digitalisation and technological transformation of cities, sustainability and smart energy, future mobility and cross-sector cooperation. The debate will feature world-class experts: Prof. Marcel Bogers, a specialist in open innovation, Prof. Vinit Parida, an expert in digitalisation and sustainable development, and Prof. Pierluigi Siano, who works on smart energy systems. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Katarzyna Turoń, Prof. PŚ
- prof. Marcel Bogers – Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Copenhagen, University of California Berkeley, Holland oraz USA – keynote speaker
- prof. Vinit Parida – Luleå University of Technology, Sweden – keynote speaker
- prof. Pierluigi Siano – Electrical Power Systems, University of Salerno, Italy – keynote speaker
- dr inż. Maciej Irlik – ALSTOM Poland SA
- dr hab. inż. Katarzyna Turoń, prof. PŚ – Department of Road Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, SUT – moderator
11:30 – 11:45 – Coffee break
Priority Research Area 5 – Process automation and Industry 4.0
11:45 – 13:15 Digital Twins in Industry 4.0 – From Simulation to Intelligent Management
The discussion will focus on the role of digital twins in industrial transformation, from their use in simulation to the intelligent management of production and engineering processes. Experts from different fields will present academic and industrial perspectives and discuss real-life implementations and future directions of this technology. The debate will cover the integration of digital twins in Industry 4.0 systems, practical implementations in industry, as well as application aspects and technological challenges.
- prof. dr hab. inż. Marek Salamak – Department of Mechanics and Bridges, Faculty of Civil Engineering – keynote speaker
- Paweł Siembab – Dassault Systèmes
- dr inż. Artur Pollak, CEO of APA Group
- Daria Kosmala – Senior Product Success Manager, Bentley Systems – speaker
- dr hab. inż. Anna Timofiejczuk, prof. PŚ – Department of Machine Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, SUT – moderator
13:15 – 13:30 – Coffee break
Priority Research Area 6 – Climate and Environmental Protection, Modern Energy
13:30 – 15:00 – Natural Hydrogen: A Game-Changer for the Energy Transition? Bridging Perspectives from the EU and US on Geology, Technology, and Policy
The main topic of discussion will focus on the growing importance of natural hydrogen as a potential breakthrough in the energy transition. Experts from the US and Europe will discuss the current state of research on natural hydrogen resources, the possibilities for its extraction, and the technological and policy perspectives related to its use as an alternative energy source. The debate will address issues related to extraction and storage technologies, the geology and potential of natural hydrogen resources, and the implications for the energy transition. Renowned experts will participate in the discussion: Dr Shimin Liu (Penn State University), a specialist in energy and mineral resources engineering, Prof. Lucio Zavanella (University of Brescia), who deals with industrial engineering and energy processes, Prof. Krzysztof Tajduś (AGH) and Prof. Krzysztof Labus, experts in geology and mining.
- dr Shimin Liu – Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State University, USA – keynote speaker
- Prof. Lucio Zavanella -Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, Italy
- prof. dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Tajduś, Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas, AGH University
- dr inż. Paweł Poprawa, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics, and Environmental Protection, AGH University
- prof. dr hab. inż. Marcin Lutyński – Department of Geoengineering and Raw Materials Extraction, Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, SUT – moderator
15:00 – 15:15 – Summary of the conference
15:15 – 16:00 – Farewell lunch
