Transport of the future

Director of the Institute of Propulsion and Aviation. Scientific activities concern the broadly understood issue of reducing the negative impact of motorization on the natural environment. He conducts research on pollutant emissions under real-world operating conditions using state-of-the-art research equipment. He also investigates methods for recovering energy from exhaust gases and conducts research aimed at implementing hydrogen as an energy source in automotive vehicles.

Transport& Trade category Manager, H&M Group – Global Logistics

Experienced manager with over 20 years of experience in the transport and logistics industry. Strongly focused on strategy and business development. Creator and leader of innovative local and international solutions in logistics and transport. In collaboration with partners, promotes innovative approaches to building sustainable development strategies related to management.
She has been associated with the H&M Group for over 10 years. She is currently responsible for developing the global procurement strategy for transport services.

Volvo Trucks Polska

Graduate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Wrocław University of Science and Technology and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. For many years involved in electromobility. At Volvo Trucks, he is responsible for developing and implementing electric truck solutions.

Łukasz Chełchowski, BEng, PhD is R&D Director in Solaris Bus & Coach.
Experienced manager working in bus bussiness since 20 years. Automotive engineering expert who played key roles in many innovative technological and product projects.
In 2023 obtained a doctoral degree in engineering and technical sciences in the discipline of “Automation, electronics, electrical engineering and space technolgies”.
Since 2024 teaches subjects related to electromobility at the Poznań University of Technology.
Passionate about combaining science, engineering and business in relationships with people.

Dr Maciej Gis is the Director of Communications and PR at the New Mobility Association (PSNM) and head of the elektromobilni.pl portal. He began his professional career with research work at the Motor Transport Institute, where he developed his interest in environmental protection, focusing on research into the environmental performance of vehicles. In addition, he developed his passion as an automotive journalist in key media outlets in Poland.
He is actively involved in issues related to sustainable transport, fuels of the future and changes in the approach to mobility in the broad sense. His experience and passion are focused on promoting innovative transport solutions that contribute to improving the quality of the environment and sustainable development. In his work, he combines scientific and journalistic knowledge with practical communication skills to effectively influence change in the transport sector.

European Energy
Michał Sobczyk is an expert in the energy sector with a focus on strategy, innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies into the energy transition. He currently serves as Senior Technology Developer at European Energy, where he drives the development of advanced renewable and storage solutions. Beyond his corporate role, Michał shapes the broader energy agenda as Vice-President of the Renewable Energy Association and as a member of the Renewable Energy Council Presidium at the Lewiatan Confederation, contributing to national and European policy dialogues on competitiveness, digitalization, and decarbonization.
He is also the co-founder of the Power2Future Think Tank, dedicated to advancing future-oriented energy and industrial strategies. His earlier career includes strategic and innovation-focused positions at EDP Renewables, EIT InnoEnergy, and the British Embassy in Warsaw, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of business, technology, and policy.

Head of the Department of Aviation at Poznan University of Technology

A specialist in the field of aviation’s impact on the environment. He leads a team of aviation experts focusing on emissions of harmful compounds released by aircraft. His scientific publications present possible pathways for the decarbonization of aviation and the implementation of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel. His research work involves tasks related to the operation of aircraft propulsion systems powered by SAF.

Country Managing Partner Poland at Netcompany, a company that, together with Copenhagen Airports, created AIRHART – a strategic, modular IT platform enabling complete orchestration of airport processes, including AODB, A-CDM and AOP.

A habilitated doctor of law, professor at SWPS University, economist, and legal advisor with many years of professional experience, he has been associated with business entities and financial institutions throughout his career.

He is currently the coordinator of educational projects at the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny and a member of the supervisory board of the Polish Airports Academy, a leading Polish training company for airport staff.

His academic achievements include monographs and numerous articles on economic and financial law, published by academic institutions in Poland and abroad.

He is a respected expert in his field and actively participates in working groups at institutions such as Airports Council International Europe, the Ombudsman for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, and the Polish Bank Association.

R & D Director, Warter Fuels S.A.

Education: Master of Science in Chemical Technology, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
I have been involved in the refining and petrochemical industry since 1994 (Warter Fuels S.A., Research and Development Center for the Refining Industry, OBR PR S.A.).
Specializations: Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Analytics, General Chemistry.

Director of Strategy & Development Division, Port Lotniczy Poznań-Ławica

He is an expert in the legislative area for the Airports Association and coordinates a joint project between leading universities and the aviation industry. He is also a member of the Business Council at Adam Mickiewicz University and the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform.

Currently, he is leading Poland’s first renewable energy projects related to large-scale photovoltaics at airports and the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis, laying the foundation for a modern, zero-emission airport, future fuels, and partnerships within the value chain of technological leaders in low-emission energy carriers and alternative fuels.