Partnership conferences

1. The 13th National Scientific Conference in the series ‘Organisational Development Management’, entitled ‘Mobilisation, commercialisation and valorisation of knowledge’

Dates: 6 May 2026–8 May 2026
Venue: Blue Mountain Resort Hotel, Szklarska Poręba
Organiser: Institute of Management, Łódź University of Technology
www: https://www.konferencjakz.p.lodz.pl/

From 6 to 8 May 2026, the 13th National Scientific Conference in the series “Organisational Development Management”, organised by the Institute of Management at the Lodz University of Technology, took place in Szklarska Poręba. The conference was held under the patronage of His Magnificence the Rector of the Lodz University of Technology, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, PhD, Eng., and the Committee on Organisation and Management Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
The aim of the conference was to present the latest research findings and to create a forum for discussion on how to mobilise, commercialise and capitalise on knowledge in a way that not only supports organisational development but also transforms it into a genuine strategic asset, a catalyst for innovation, partnerships and sustainable competitive advantage.
The thematic pillars of the conference were defined by three processes: the mobilisation, commercialisation and valorisation of knowledge. The mobilisation of knowledge involves identifying, activating and integrating knowledge resources – both explicit and tacit – which have not yet been fully utilised in organisational activities. It constitutes the first step in transforming intellectual potential into tangible added value. The commercialisation of knowledge involves transforming the results of scientific research, innovation and know-how into products, services or solutions with market applications. It therefore applies to both the scientific sector and businesses seeking to increase their efficiency and innovation. The valorisation of knowledge, in turn, means attributing economic and social value to knowledge. This is achieved by bringing together different fields and sectors and transforming data, know-how and research findings into sustainable, knowledge-based products, services, solutions and policies that benefit society.
The three-day programme featured a variety of formats for sharing up-to-date knowledge and provided a space for collaboration between the scientific and business communities. The proceedings included panel discussions, such as the panel on ‘Collaborative relationships in the mobilisation, commercialisation and valorisation of knowledge’, presentations, an Oxford-style debate and a poster session; the competition for the best paper was also decided during the conference. Both researchers and practitioners interested in organisational development were invited to participate.
The Programme Council was chaired by Prof. Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska, PhD, Eng., whilst the honorary chairs were Prof. Stefan Lachiewicz, PhD, Prof. Maria Romanowska, PhD, and Prof. Bogdan Nogalski, PhD. The Council comprised representatives from over a dozen academic institutions across Poland, including Poznań University of Technology. The Organising Committee was chaired by Dr Sylwia Flaszewska, Eng.

2. 2025 Summer School of Management: ‘Artificial Intelligence in Management – New Perspectives for Science and Business’

Dates: 4 June 2025–6 June 2025
Venue: Żnin Sugar Factory, 1 Klemensa Janickiego Street, Żnin
Organisers: Faculty of Management Engineering, Białystok University of Technology; Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology
www: https://slz2025.pb.edu.pl/

The 2025 Summer School of Management, one of the most important academic events in the field of management and quality sciences, took place in Żnin from 4 to 6 June 2025. This year’s edition was held under the theme ‘Artificial intelligence in management – new perspectives for science and business’. The event was co-organised by the Faculty of Management Engineering at Poznań University of Technology and the Faculty of Management Engineering at Białystok University of Technology. The event was held under the auspices of the Committee on Organisation and Management Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences, chaired by Prof. Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska, PhD, Eng., with the Rectors of Poznań University of Technology and Białystok University of Technology acting as honorary patrons.
The School’s main area of scientific and applied interest was the application of artificial intelligence in management (Artificial Intelligence in Management, AIM). The event served as a platform for the exchange of knowledge, the presentation of research findings and discussions on the challenges of contemporary management in the context of digital transformation.
The programme comprised ten thematic sessions, six workshops, an Oxford-style debate and two plenary sessions. The thematic sessions covered, amongst other things, the application of artificial intelligence in production, project and logistics management; the application of artificial intelligence in marketing; the impact of AI on an organisation’s human and social capital; the role of artificial intelligence in the social and sustainable development of organisations, together with the ethical aspects of its use; organisational strategies and business models in the context of the development of artificial intelligence; the development of AI-based innovations; and cooperation between academic associations in the field of management, conducted in English. The Oxford-style debate focused on the challenges, benefits and risks associated with AI in management studies. The session’s proceedings were recorded and supported by real-time surveys of participants’ opinions; the School also included consultations with experienced mentors and reviewers of journals, projects and theses related to academic promotion.
The first plenary session, ‘Promotion procedures in the discipline of management and quality science’, brought together members of the Council for Scientific Excellence. The second, ‘The impact of AI on the strategic development of higher education institutions’, was a meeting of rectors and vice-rectors from leading Polish universities.
The Summer School of Management is a community conference organised every two years by the Committee on Organisation and Management Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences, each time in collaboration with different research centres. The 2025 edition was hosted by Poznań University of Technology and Białystok University of Technology. The Presidium of the Organising Committee comprised Prof. Joanna Ejdys, PhD, Eng., from Białystok University of Technology, and Hanna Włodarkiewicz-Klimek, PhD, Professor at Poznań University of Technology. The Organising Committee from the Białystok University of Technology comprised: Dr Urszula Kobylińska, Dr Anna Kononiuk, Dr Patrycja Rogowska, Eng., Dr Joanna Samul, Dr Danuta Szpilko and Dr Ewelina Tomaszewska. On the part of the Faculty of Management Engineering at Poznań University of Technology, a team comprising the following members was involved in organising the event: Prof. (PP), Dr hab. Eng. Joanna Kałkowska, Prof. (PP), Dr Agnieszka Stachowiak, Prof. PP, Dr Karolina Werner-Lewandowska, Dr Paulina Kubera, Dr Anna Dębicka, Dr Roma Marczewska-Kuźma, Dr Karolina Olejniczak and Marta Gajowiak, MSc Eng.

3. International Scientific Conference ‘Social Security Systems in the Light of Demographic, Economic and Technological Challenges’

Dates:
5th edition: 23 September 2017
6th edition: 19 September 2019–20 September 2019
7th edition: 28 September 2022–29 September 2022
8th edition: 26 September 2024–27 September 2024
9th edition: 23 September 2026–24 September 2026
Venue: Poznań University of Technology (6th edition — Lecture and Conference Centre, 2 Piotrowo Street; 7th–9th editions — Faculty of Management Engineering, 2 J. Rychlewskiego Street)
Organiser: Department of Business Economics, Investment and Insurance, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology (5th and 6th editions: Department of Economic Sciences, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology)
Chair of the Organising Committee: Prof. Marek Szczepański, PhD
www: https://mke.put.poznan.pl/

The International Scientific Conference ‘Social Security Systems in the Face of Demographic, Economic and Technological Challenges’ is a regular gathering of researchers and practitioners concerned with the functioning and reform of social security systems, in particular pension schemes, healthcare systems and long-term care systems for the elderly. The conference is interdisciplinary in nature. It is aimed at representatives of the social sciences, humanities and technical disciplines, as well as practitioners. These include representatives of financial institutions offering savings, investment and pension products. The conference is also aimed at state and local government bodies responsible for implementing social policy, including policy on older people. The Organising Committee for all editions of the conference is chaired by Dr Marek Szczepański, Professor at the Poznań University of Economics and Business, whilst the Programme Council comprises representatives from Polish academic centres, social security institutions and the pension market.
The fifth edition (Poznań, 23 September 2017) took place in conjunction with the International Scientific Seminar ‘Pensions, Justice and Culture’, organised the day before in collaboration with the European Network for Research on Supplementary Pensions. Both events were organised by the Department of Economic Sciences at the Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology, and held under the honorary patronage of the Social Insurance Institution, the Financial Ombudsman and the Polish Economic Society. The aim of the conference was to assess the impact of demographic, economic and technological processes on the functioning of social security systems in various countries and to compare the economic and legal-institutional solutions in place, including the effects of reforms introduced at the end of the 20th century and in the first decades of the 21st century. Papers were presented in Polish or English.
The sixth edition (Poznań, 19–20 September 2019) took place at the Lecture and Conference Centre of the Poznań University of Technology, in the centenary year of technical higher education in Poznań, under the honorary patronage of the Social Insurance Institution and the Polish Economic Society. The conference included a comparison of solutions and the outcomes of social security system reforms. It also addressed the impact of new technological trends on the situation of older people, along with the associated opportunities and risks, including in the areas of mobility and combating digital exclusion. Attention was also paid to technical and organisational solutions that facilitate older people’s access to social services and their participation in cultural and social life. The Programme Council comprised representatives from Polish and international institutions, including the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the Pension Policy Centre in Washington.
The 7th edition (Poznań, 28–29 September 2022) took place in a hybrid format at the Faculty of Engineering Management building of Poznań University of Technology, under the patronage of His Magnificence the Rector of Poznań University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, PhD, Eng. It was organised, as on previous occasions, by the Department of Business Economics, Investment and Insurance. The aim of the conference was to identify the greatest challenges facing social security systems, in particular pension schemes and long-term care for the elderly. Equally important were the challenges facing the labour market in the context of an ageing population. The conference provided a forum for the exchange of knowledge, views and experiences on trends in the reform of social security systems worldwide. Discussions also centred on adapting labour market conditions to the needs of older people. Among the issues addressed was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the functioning of social security systems.
The eighth edition (Poznań, 26–27 September 2024), once again organised in a hybrid format at the Faculty of Engineering and Management, returned to the format of assessing the impact of demographic, economic and technological processes on social security systems in various countries, combined with an analysis of the situation of older people in the context of technological change. The conference was held under the patronage of TFI PZU as the main patron and, as honorary patrons, His Magnificence the Rector of Poznań University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, PhD, Eng., the Chairman of the Social Insurance Institution, the Polish Economic Society and the Chamber of Commerce of Pension Funds.
The 9th edition (Poznań, 23–24 September 2026), organised in a hybrid format at the Faculty of Management Engineering, aims to identify the greatest challenges facing social security systems – in particular pension schemes and long-term care for the elderly – as well as the labour market in the face of an ageing population. The scope of this edition has been expanded to include key technologies of the future, such as the digitalisation of social security institutions, the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in pension systems, and innovations supporting the independence and quality of life of older people. The conference is held under the patronage of PZU Inwestycje – as the main patron – and His Magnificence the Rector of Poznań University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, PhD, Eng., the Social Insurance Institution, the Financial Ombudsman and the Polish Economic Society – honorary patrons.

4. ‘Marketing–Development–Quality’ Academic Conference

Dates:
1st edition: 22 November 2023–23 November 2023
2nd edition: 18 September 2025–19 September 2025
Venue: Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Management Engineering
Organiser: Department of Marketing and Organisational Development, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology
www: https://konferencjamrj.put.poznan.pl/

The Marketing–Development–Quality Conference provides a forum for the exchange of views, opinions and research findings between the academic and business communities. It is organised under the honorary patronage of His Magnificence the Rector of Poznań University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, PhD, Eng.
The aim of the conference is to present the research findings of Polish and international researchers in three areas: marketing, organisational development and quality. In the field of marketing, the focus is on the accountability of marketing information. In the area of responsible development, the specific nature of family businesses is addressed, concerning the longevity of enterprises and intergenerational transfer. In the area of quality, the focus is on the quality of internal management processes, including competence management. These issues are discussed from theoretical and empirical, descriptive and methodological perspectives.
The work of the Scientific Committee is chaired by Dr Ewa Więcek-Janka, Prof. PP; the honorary chair is Prof. Władysław Mantura. The conference is held under the academic patronage of The CID Group, an informal international network of researchers and journal editors focused on publishing high-quality research in the field of management.
A regular feature of the programme is the Paper Development CID Group Seminar, which aims to support the authors of the presented papers in further refining their work, with a view to publication in high-impact academic journals. The seminar brings together experienced researchers of recognised standing, including members of the programme boards of these journals, for discussion.
The second edition of the conference was held in conjunction with the INTERLOG Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference “Logistics – Production – Economics” and the 32nd International Ergonomics Seminar. The proceedings were opened by a joint panel discussion entitled ‘Horizons of Development — An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Marketing, Logistics, Economics and Quality’, and the programme included celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of Management Sciences at Poznań University of Technology.

5. National Conference: ‘Poznań Logistics Forum’

Dates:
11th edition: 13 April 2023–14 April 2023
12th edition: 11 April 2024–12 April 2024
13th edition: 3 April 2025–4 April 2025
14th edition: 9 April 2026–10 April 2026
Venue: Poznań University of Technology, Lecture Centre
Organiser: Logistics Research Society, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology
Society’s organisational supervisor: Dr Piotr Lubiński, Eng.

The Poznań Logistics Forum is a regular, nationwide student conference organised by the Logistics Research Society, operating within the Faculty of Management Engineering at Poznań University of Technology. The Society has been bringing together students interested in logistics since 2005, and the Forum, which is its flagship project, builds on the five-year legacy of the previous MFML conference.
The event is aimed at those interested in the transport, storage and logistics (TSL) sector, particularly students of supply chain-related disciplines. The Forum bridges the gap between academia and business practice, providing a space for the exchange of knowledge, experience and inspiration in the field of modern logistics and supply chain management. The aim of the conference is to broaden participants’ knowledge of logistics and transport and to foster integration between academic and business communities.
At the heart of the programme is a competition for the best paper, for which teams from academic societies across Poland submit entries. The papers are assessed by a jury comprising academic staff from the Faculty of Management Engineering, the academic society’s supervisor and representatives of partner companies. The programme is complemented by presentations from content and financial partners, debates with industry experts and knowledge competitions. The second day of the event consists of workshops combined with study visits to company premises.
Each edition of the Forum is organised around a central theme focusing on contemporary trends in logistics and ways of tackling challenges.

6. International Scientific Conference of the Institute of Management at the Poznań University of Economics and Business: ‘Sustainable Organisational Management’

Dates:
1st edition: 25 October 2022–26 October 2022
2nd edition: 23 October 2024–24 October 2024
3rd edition: 21 October 2026–22 October 2026
Venue: Poznań University of Economics
Organiser: Institute of Management, Poznań University of Economics
www: https://konferencjaiz.ue.poznan.pl/

In response to the business challenges observed and the strategic research priorities adopted at the Poznań University of Economics, the Institute of Management at the Poznań University of Economics has taken on the challenge of organising a conference dedicated to sustainable organisational management. The conference aims to bring together researchers around common research topics, as well as to bridge the gap between academic ambition and business needs, through scholarly discussion and the examination of practical solutions. The first edition was held under the honorary patronage of His Magnificence the Rector of the Poznań University of Economics, Prof. Maciej Żukowski.
Each edition is supported by a strategic partner from the business world, whose solutions in the field of sustainable management are presented during the proceedings. In the first edition, this role was fulfilled by Volkswagen Poznań; in the second, by H&M Group x Sellpy; and in the third, by Samsung Electronics Poland Manufacturing.
The conference’s themes are organised around the concept of balance. In the first edition, this was applied to the balance between economic and social objectives, between stability and change, and between the real and virtual worlds. The second edition addressed the balance between society’s needs and the environment’s capacity, encompassing sustainable production and consumption, as well as the balance between the real and virtual worlds, framed as digital ecology.
The conference’s thematic areas include ESG in its economic, social and governance dimensions, digital ecology, the circular economy within organisations, responsible organisational management, sustainability reporting, environmental and social balance, sustainable human resource management, organisational risk management, sustainable production and consumption, sustainable management of organisational resources, and sustainable supply chains.
The conference is international in nature, and its Programme Committee is chaired by Prof. Alina Matuszak-Flejszman, PhD. The Council comprises researchers from Polish and international institutions, including Poznań University of Technology. The programme includes plenary sessions with lectures by invited guests, poster sessions, an Oxford-style debate, and an off-site day at the headquarters of a strategic partner, combined with a business session and workshops.

7. 1st National Conference of Young Scientists: ‘Contemporary Trends and Prospects in Computer Science and Management’ (OKMN)

Dates: 17 October 2024–18 October 2024
Venue: Poznań University of Technology, building of the Faculty of Architecture and the Faculty of Management Engineering, 2 Jacka Rychlewskiego Street
Organisers: The Faculty Doctoral Council of the Faculty of Management Engineering and the Faculty Doctoral Council of the Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications at Poznań University of Technology
www: https://okmn.put.poznan.pl/

On 17–18 October 2024, the 1st National Conference of Young Scientists, ‘Contemporary Trends and Perspectives in Computer Science and Management’, was held at Poznań University of Technology. The conference was dedicated to PhD students studying and conducting research in the fields of management and quality sciences, as well as technical computer science and telecommunications. The event was organised by the Faculty Doctoral Student Councils of two of the university’s faculties, and the organising committee was formed by the doctoral students themselves, supported by discipline coordinators, guided by the principle of ‘by doctoral students, for doctoral students’.
Participants presented the latest findings from their research in the form of papers and posters. The organisers’ aim was to showcase the latest research achievements and to support doctoral students, through academic discussion, in the further development of their doctoral theses. The starting point for the conference’s theme was the observation that, in a rapidly changing environment, organisations and institutions are subject to constant change, with flexibility, agile management, resilience, responsible resource management and new technologies becoming key areas.
The two-day programme comprised thematic lectures, plenary sessions, workshops and an academic debate. The official opening was conducted by the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education, Dr Agnieszka Misztal, Prof. PP; the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications, Dr Mikołaj Morzy, Prof. PP; and the Vice-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Management Engineering, Dr Marta Pawłowska-Nowak. The workshops covered, amongst other things, scientometric analysis methods in literature reviews and the application of quantum computing to optimisation problems. The proceedings concluded with the presentation of awards for the best papers and posters, as well as certificates of attendance.
The conference brought together PhD students from academic institutions across Poland. The main partner was Beiersdorf Manufacturing Poznań Sp. z o.o. Honorary patronage was provided by: the Minister of Science, the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Governor of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship, the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship Marek Woźniak, the Mayor of Poznań Jacek Jaśkowiak, His Magnificence the Rector of Poznań University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, PhD, Eng., the Doctoral School of Poznań University of Technology, and the National Doctoral Students’ Representation. Media patronage was provided by the Association of Doctoral Students at Technical Universities and Radio Afera.
The conference is held on a regular basis; the second edition took place on 2–4 December 2025 at the Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań University of Technology.

8. International Ergonomics Seminar

Dates:
29th edition: 20 June 2016–22 June 2016
30th edition: 5 November 2017–9 November 2017
31st edition: 23 May 2018–25 May 2018
32nd edition: 17 September 2025–19 September 2025
Venue: Poznań University of Technology (31st edition — Lecture Centre; 32nd edition — Faculty of Management Engineering building)
Organisers: Poznań Branch of the Polish Ergonomics Society, Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Management Engineering, Poznań Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Ergonomics Committee
www: http://iset.poznan.pl/

The International Ergonomics Seminar is the longest-running conference series in the Polish ergonomics community, having been held for over thirty years; for nearly three decades, it has had an international character. It has changed in many respects, both in terms of venue and frequency of meetings, but has always retained its intimate character, as the number of participants rarely exceeded one hundred. This provided an opportunity for a direct exchange of experiences between practitioners and theorists, not only from Poland.
The organisers of the seminars address various areas of ergonomics, selecting a central theme on each occasion. Initially, these were issues related to the teaching of ergonomics, occupational health and safety. However, the dynamic development of many fields of science and a range of sectors in the economy, administration and education has posed – and continues to pose – new challenges for ergonomics, which has had a key influence on the issues addressed during the conferences. The main theme does not, however, limit the scope of the papers and discussions, as this is shaped by the participants themselves. The languages of the Seminar remain Polish and English. Participants present their achievements in teaching, research and implementation both in the form of papers and posters, whilst the programme is complemented by workshops.
The Honorary Chair of the Seminar is Prof. Leszek Pacholski; the Programme Council is chaired by Dr Marcin Butlewski, and the Organising Committee by Dr Krzysztof Hankiewicz. The Programme Council comprises several dozen members representing Polish and international centres, including those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, France, Romania, Slovenia and Hungary.
The 31st Seminar (Poznań, 23–25 May 2018) was held at the Lecture Centre of the Poznań University of Technology under the theme ‘Human factors in a contemporary organisation’. The central theme was therefore the place and role of the individual within organisational structures, building on the subject matter of the previous edition – the jubilee 30th Seminar in Tarnów – which was devoted to ergonomics and occupational safety throughout the human life course. The proceedings of the 31st Seminar were published as the peer-reviewed monograph *Human Factors in Contemporary Organisations (31st International Seminar of Ergonomics)*, edited by Leszek Pacholski, Krzysztof Hankiewicz, Beata Mrugalska, Marcin Butlewski and Adam Górny, and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. in 2019.
The 32nd Seminar (Poznań, 17–19 September 2025) took place in the building of the Faculty of Management Engineering at Poznań University of Technology, and its main theme was ‘Ergonomics: evolution of challenges & solutions’. Framing the theme in terms of evolution reflected both the seven-year hiatus in the cycle, resulting from the pandemic which prevented the meeting from being held on the originally planned date, and the intention to broaden the scope of topics discussed in the past. The proceedings were held in parallel with the Marketing–Development–Quality Scientific Conference and the INTERLOG Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference “Logistics – Production – Economics”. Participants from all three events took part in a joint welcome session, the opening lecture and a panel discussion.