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May 13, 2026

Day 1 | Polish Theater in Szczecin, 5 Swarożyca Street

Registration

Balance in European shipping: IMO and EU regulations, social protection for seafarers, and the strategic role of the national flag

  • The MLC as the cornerstone of social security in shipping
  • The national flag as an element of a state’s strategic autonomy
  • European ship registers as a driver of EU competitiveness
  • The competitiveness of European shipowners – a challenge that goes beyond environmental issues
  • The IMO and the European Union – Between Global Standards and Regional Ambition

Moderator: Dominik Landa, Dominik Landa Consulting

Speaker:

  1. Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping

Participants in the debate:

  1. Claudia Vella Casagrande, Secretary General, Malta International Shipowners’ Association
  2. Francesco Gargiulo, CEO, International Maritime Employers’ Council Ltd
  3. Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping
  4. Mikki Koskinen, President, European Shipowners' Association (ECSA)

Marcin Talwik, Secretary General, Polish Shipowners’ Association / Chairman of the Board, Żegluga Polska SA

Coffee break

A Safe Baltic Sea: (critical infrastructure, defense, and the resilience of the maritime economy)

  • The Baltic Sea as a Strategic Region – New Threats, New Responsibilities, a New Dimension of Maritime Security
  • Seaports from a national strategic and defense perspective
  • The Green Transition as an Opportunity for Growth – Industry, Science, and Innovation in the New Maritime Economy
  • Ports and Shipping in a Constantly Changing Environment – How to Maintain Operational Continuity and Competitiveness in the Baltic Sea?

Moderator: Joanna Krassowska-Piątkowska, Coordinator of the NATO Transport Group (TG), Crisis Management Office at the Ministry of Infrastructure

Speaker:

  1. Łukasz Winny, Department of European Union External Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  2. Col. Maciej Konopa, Head of the Transport and HNS Division of the Logistics Directorate – P4 of the General Staff of the Polish Army
  3. Tero Jokilehto, Chair of the NATO Land Transport Group (NATO TG IST)

Participants in the debate:

  1. Brig. Gen. Dr. Mieczysław Bieniek
  2. Tero Jokilehto, Chair of the NATO Land Transport Group (NATO TG IST)
  3. Col. Maciej Konopa, Head of the Transport and HNS Division of the Logistics Directorate – P4 of the General Staff of the Polish Army
  4. Łukasz Winny, Department of European Union Foreign Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  5. Wojciech Zdanowicz, Director of the Maritime Office in Szczecin

Lunch

Supply Chains in a Turbulent World – Opportunities, Threats, and Challenges Looking Ahead to 2030+

  • The impact of global geopolitical, economic, and strategic challenges on the development of global transport routes;
  • Supply chain stability – do current conditions allow for effective planning and organization of deliveries?
  • The Role of Ports in Shortening Supply Chains
  • The significance of the smart port concept and the implementation of automation in maritime and inland waterway transport for enhancing the operational resilience of supply chains;
  • Integration of transport modes to ensure the efficiency of supply chain flows;
  • The Competitiveness of Western Pomerania in the Context of Supply Chain Resilience to Market Turbulence.

 Moderator: Stanisław Iwan, Ph.D., Prof. at the Szczecin Maritime University, Dean of the Faculty of Transport Engineering and Economics, Szczecin Maritime University

Speaker:

  1. Tim Power, Managing Director, Drewry

Participants in the debate:

  1. Andrzej Bułka, President of the Management Board, Fracht FWO Polska, LLC
  2. Dariusz Doskocz, CEO, Polska Żegluga Morska PP
  3. Łukasz Januszewski, Vice President of the Management Board, Bank Pekao SA
  4. Adam Mrozicki, Director of the Corporate Logistics Department at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne “Police” S.A.
  5. Tim Power, Managing Director, Drewry
  6. Jacek Szołtysek, Ph.D., Eng., University of Economics in Katowice, Faculty of Management, Department of Social Logistics
  7. Jarosław Witkowski, Ph.D., Wrocław University of Economics, Faculty of Management, Department of Strategic Management and Logistics
  8. Jacek Wiśniewski, CEO, Euroafrica Shipping Lines | CEO, Hass Holding Ltd.

May 14, 2026 ​

Day 2 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Szczecin, 10 Plac Rodła

Registration

THE OPERATIONS OF SHIPOWNERS IN A TURBULENT ENVIRONMENT

  • The situation in the freight markets,
  • The impact of armed conflicts and state protectionism on shipping,
  • The impact of environmental factors on the competitive position of maritime carriers,
  • Maritime personnel training in today’s shipping industry.

Moderator: Agnieszka Deja, Ph.D., Eng., Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Szczecin Maritime University

Panelists:

  1. Rafał Czyżyk, CMW Legal, Szczecin Port Stakeholders' Council
  2. Marek Grzybowski, Ph.D., President of the Baltic Maritime and Space Cluster
  3. Tomasz Pietruszewski, Director of Fleet Operations, Polish Steamship Company
  4. Piotr Redmerski, President of the Management Board, Polska Żegluga Bałtycka SA
  5. Arkadiusz Wójcik, President of the Management Board, Unibaltic, LLC

THE SYNERGY BETWEEN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEAPORTS AND ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE REGION’S GEOPOLITICAL STABILITY

  • Seaports as the foundation of economic growth and a strategic element of national security
  • The crucial role of access infrastructure in the development of international trade, energy security, and supply chain resilience
  • Critical Infrastructure Security – The Role of Local Governments
  • Importance for military mobility and crisis response amid geopolitical tensions
  • The integration of ports into secure onshore infrastructure as part of NATO and EU critical infrastructure

Moderator: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Panelists:

  1. Piotr Gorzeński, President of the Management Board, Port of Gdynia S.A.
  2. Cezary Klimont, President of the Management Board, PKP Cargo Terminale Sp. z o.o.
  3. Arkadiusz Mazepa, Deputy Mayor of Świnoujście
  4. Michał Przepiera, Deputy Mayor of Szczecin
  5. Dariusz Stefański, President of the Management Board, PCC Intermodal SA
  6. Wojciech Szymulewicz, President of the Management Board, BCT – Baltic Container Terminal, LLC
  7. Representative, Management Board of Gdańsk Seaport Authority (tba)

Signing of the Production Contract for the bow section of the Polish Navy’s maritime rescue vessel Ratownik

Participants: Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Naval Shipyard; Radosław Kowalczyk, President of the Szczecin Shipyard Wulkan; Arkadiusz Marchewka, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure

THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN EUROPE AND MARKET CHALLENGES

  • Market and technological expectations in the shipping and offshore sectors and their impact on the scope and size of the shipbuilding and offshore sectors in Europe, including Poland,
  • Scenarios for the development of the shipbuilding and offshore sectors in Europe, including Poland – factors driving growth, factors contributing to stagnation,
  • Autonomous marine vehicles, including drones, represent a new area of shipbuilding in Europe.

Moderator: Mateusz Kowalewski, President of the Board of the Maritime Industry Employers' Forum

Speaker:

Panelists:

  1. Radosław Kowalczyk, President of the Management Board of Stocznia Szczecińska Wulkan Sp. z o.o.,
  2. Monika Kozakiewicz, President of the Management Board, Nauta Ship Repair S.A.
  3. Przemysław Mańkowski, CEO of Net Marine Group
  4. Daniel Okruciński, President of the Management Board of CRIST Offshore, Director of Business Development, CRIST SA
  5. Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Management Board of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia
  6. Radosław Sochanowski, Managing Director, Kongsberg Maritime Poland

INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORT – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES, INFRASTRUCTURE, FLEET, NEEDS

  • Plans or perhaps already a strategy for the modernization of the Oder Waterway – expansion to the south and west
  • Progress on the German side – the Border Oder and the Oder-Havel Canal – the lock at Niederfinow
  • a mutual understanding of the importance of inland waterway transport on both sides of the Oder – forms of cooperation between good neighbors
  • the economic importance of the Oder River for the regions along its banks on both sides
  • The Oder in the TEN-T – Do We Need It? Prospects
  • 12.5 m and barges – the interdependence of large shipments and barges
  • Inland waterway fleet management from the perspective of ports and administrative authorities

Moderator: Monika Niemiec-Butryn, Deputy Director of the Directorate-General for Water and Waste Management, Ministry of Infrastructure

Speaker:

  1. Michał Durka – Director of the State Water Management Authority (Wody Polskie), Regional Water Management Authority in Szczecin
  2. Steffen Zasada, WSV, Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration

Panelists:

  1. Rolf Dietrich, Director of the WNA Berlin
  2. Piotr Durajczyk, Director of the Inland Waterways Authority in Szczecin
  3. Michał Durka, Director of the State Water Management Authority (Wody Polskie), Regional Water Management Authority in Szczecin
  4. Jacek Galiszkiewicz, President of the Management Board, Navigar Trans, LLC
  5. Martin Panasewicz, President of Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin GmbH
  6. Steffen Zasada, Oder-Havel Regional Administrative Court

Coffee Break

Rapid Changes in the Seaport Environment – Is It Time for New Strategies?

  • Volatility – a constant factor in the port environment: geopolitics, the war in Ukraine, U.S. policy
  • EU Policy – EU Seaport Strategy, Military Mobility Package.
  • Polish Ports and Current Macro-Level Challenges – Do We Need New Port Strategies?
  • Port operators – global strategies versus local development plans.
  • Port development financing – port budgets, PPPs, the EU’s financial framework for 2028–2034.

Moderator: Bogdan Ołdakowski, Secretary General, Baltic Ports Organisation

Panelists:

  1. Ludmiła Filina-Dawidowicz, Ph.D., Eng., Professor at the West Pomeranian University of Technology
  2. Maciej Grabowicz, Chief Operating Officer of Alfa Terminal Szczecin
  3. Adam Hoppe Director of the Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Management Board of the Port of Gdynia S.A.
  4. Marcin Kamola, Senior Commercial Manager, Baltic Hub Gdańsk
  5. Piotr Krahel, Head of the Office of Port Strategy and Development, ZMPSiŚ
  6. Daniel Saar, President of the Management Board, DB Port Szczecin Sp. z o.o.

SAFE RAW MATERIALS IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

  • Security of supply for key raw materials amid global uncertainty
  • The impact of geopolitics and market volatility on the availability of raw materials

Risks of energy and raw material crises

  • Supply Chain Management and Security
  • Diversification of supply channels and sources
  • The Role of Storage and Strategic Reserves
  • International cooperation as a component of energy security

Moderator: Rafał Machowiak, Secretary General, Polish Chamber of Maritime Economy

Panelists:

  1. Daniel Betke, President of the Management Board, Naftoport Sp. z o.o.
  2. Michał Drzazga, Manager of the Dębogórze Branch – Coordinator of Fuel Depot No. 21, PERN
  3. Adam Czarnul, President of the Management Board, Bulk Cargo Ports Szczecin Sp. z o.o.
  4. Mateusz Herbot, Head of the Marine Fuels Department, Polish Steamship Company
  5. Ewelina Ziajka, Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY – EUROPE / POLAND: A HUB FOR PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT, AND LOGISTICS

  • The Net Zero Industry Act as part of the EU’s policy to increase European and local content in the supply chains of offshore wind farms,
  • Key factors driving the growth of manufacturing in the supply chains of offshore wind farms in Europe, including Poland,
  • Production, transportation, and logistics related to the construction and operation of offshore wind farms, including the role of seaports during the construction and O&M phases,

Moderator: Patryk Zbroja, Esq ., Wind & Water Legal Zbroja sp.k.

Panelists:

  1. Janusz Bil, President of the Management Board, Orlen Neptun Sp. z o.o.
  2. Jakub Budzyński, President of the Polish Chamber of Marine Wind Energy
  3. Janusz Gajowiecki, President of the Polish Wind Energy Association,
  4. Daniel Kisała, CEO, Wind Offshore Cluster | CEO, Slipform Sp. z o.o.
  5. Grzegorz Pettke, President of the Management Board, Polish Register of Shipping SA

CALM WATERS AND A BUSY RAILWAY – TWO LOGISTICAL FORCES WORKING TOGETHER IN INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

  • CE-59 Nadorzanka, Szczecin–Berlin line, northern railway bypass – what can be done before the container terminal
  • The Close Relationship and Interdependence of Shipping and Railways – What Links High-Speed Rail with Slow Inland Waterway Transport
  • Fleet and Information Management and Its Impact on Punctuality
  • A modern approach and the future of ferry transport in conjunction with rail intermodal transport
  • The vital importance of railways for the development of seaports: why they need to be “long and fast”
  • The network of rail-water transport connections: rail and ferry, Ro-Ro, and container shipping

Moderator: Rafał Zahorski, Port Development Representative, Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaport Authority

Speaker:

  1. Rafał Banaszkiewicz, Director – Management Board Representative for Investment Planning, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
  2. Łukasz Lendner, Director of the Szczecin Branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (closing remarks)

Panelists:

  1. Rafał Banaszkiewicz, Director – Management Board Representative for Investment Planning, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
  2. Tomasz Górnikiewicz, Key Account Manager, TT-Line Polska Sp. z o.o.
  3. Jan Jarmakowski, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Gdynia GCT
  4. Jakub Lasota, Member of the Management Board, POLSCA SA
  5. Paweł Moder, Country Manager for Logistics at DFDS Polska Sp. z o.o.
  6. Rev. Joseph Węgrzyn

Coffee Break

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION DELIVERS SIGNIFICANT RESULTS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

Cooperation projects that take into account the specific characteristics of maritime borders and maritime cooperation areas often go beyond the traditional understanding of the blue economy in terms of their scope. As such, they contribute to the broader socio-economic development of areas not only geographically linked to the sea but also inland regions.

This session will focus on examples of significant blue economy projects in which partners collaborate across borders to ensure the sustainable use of ocean, sea, and coastal resources, support global UN initiatives, and drive the transformation of maritime sectors. They aim to ensure the maritime sector’s resilience to climate change and support the development of innovation.

Moderator: Krzysztof Żarna, Head of the Office for Development Projects, Marshal’s Office of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Speaker:

  1. Mustafa Taner Albayrak, Department of Maritime Business Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Piri Reis University – SUDEMAR – Sustainable Development of the European Maritime Sector

Panelists:

  1. Stefan Gewies, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Communications and Navigation
  2. Monika Klein, Professor at BSBI and Head of European Projects at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation
  3. Maciej Matczak, Ph.D., Professor at the Gdynia Maritime University, DeCoInter Project
  4. Magdalena Matczak, M.A., Gdynia Maritime University, SEABAS Project
  5. Heidi Tuominen, Turku University of Applied Sciences (TBD)

GLOBAL SHIPPING UNDER GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURE: THE PERSPECTIVE OF SHIPOWNERS, PORTS, AND TERMINALS

  • The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Global Shipping and Supply Chains
  • The perspective of shipowners, ports, and terminals on current market challenges
  • The Impact of International Conflicts and Sanctions on Maritime Operations
  • Changes in trade routes and their impact on port competitiveness
  • Growing security risks in maritime transport
  • The Impact of Geopolitical Uncertainty on Infrastructure Investments
  • Strategies for Adaptation and Building Operational Resilience
  • The Importance of Maritime Sector Cooperation in a Dynamic Global Environment

Moderator: Sebastian Wróbel, CEO, FreightTech.org

Panelists:

  1. Michał Czubko, Broker, Polish Steamship Company
  2. Adam Hoppe Director of the Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Management Board of the Port of Gdynia S.A.
  3. Jan Jarmakowski, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Gdynia GCT Sp. z o.o.
  4. Rafał Kwapisz, Managing Director, Finnlines Polska Sp. z o.o.
  5. Rafał Pilch, General Manager, Ellerman City Liners
  6. Representative, Management Board of Gdańsk Seaport Authority (tba)

OFFSHORE BEGINS AND ENDS ON LAND – SEA PORTS ARE THE GATEWAY TO OFFSHORE

  • The role of seaports and their immediate hinterland in the offshore sector,
  • The role of seaports in the development of production, transportation, and logistics for the offshore sector,
  • Scenarios for the development of European ports' potential in the offshore sectors,
  • Trends in the location of offshore manufacturing and distribution centers in seaports and port areas.

Moderator: Dr. Andrzej Montwiłł, President of the West Pomeranian Maritime Cluster, Representative of the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Province for Renewable Energy and Hydrogen, Assistant Professor at the Szczecin Maritime University

Speaker:

Andrzej Montwiłł, Ph.D., Eng., President of the West Pomeranian Maritime Cluster, Representative of the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Province for Renewable Energy and Hydrogen, Assistant Professor at the Szczecin Maritime University

West Pomeranian Voivodeship –Wind Factory of Europe

Panelists:

  1. Michał Gronert, Offshore Business Lead, DNV
  2. Artur Lijewski, President of the Management Board, Management Board of Port Morski Kołobrzeg Sp. z o.o.
  3. Arkadiusz Ryż, Managing Director, Fairplay Towage Polska, LLC
  4. Michał Śmigielski, President of the Management Board, Morska Agencja Gdynia, LLC
  5. Dominika Taranko – Vice President and Managing Director of Wind Industry Hub
  6. Sebastian Wionczek, Managing Director, Świnoujście Offshore Terminal (Orlen Group)

ELEMENTS OF FISCAL COMPETITIVENESS AND BORDER CONTROL SYSTEMS BETWEEN SEAPORTS: THE CASE OF POLAND AND SELECTED EU COUNTRIES

The aim of the panel is to provide a practical overview of all the challenges faced by Polish importers and the reasons why goods are still cleared outside of Poland, after which they are transported to Poland by road or intermodal rail, bypassing Polish ports and the Polish customs budget. The decision-making process of freight forwarders and customers: Poland or another EU country.

Moderator: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Speaker: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Panelists:

  1. Ryszard Bednarek, Deputy Director, West Pomeranian Customs and Tax Office
  2. Marta Figlak-Lekszycka, Project Manager for PUESC.P4.2, Tax Administration Chamber in Szczecin
  3. Maciej Kisiel, President of the Management Board, Coldstore Gdańsk
  4. Joanna Porath, President of the Board, AC Porath
  5. Monika Żaboklicka, Szczecin Port Stakeholders’ Council / Director of the Logistics Initiatives Department, DB Port Szczecin Sp. z o.o.
  6. Piotr Żak, Head of Division, Customs Department, Ministry of Finance

Lunch

THE OPERATIONS OF SHIPOWNERS IN A TURBULENT ENVIRONMENT

  • The situation in the freight markets,
  • The impact of armed conflicts and state protectionism on shipping,
  • The impact of environmental factors on the competitive position of maritime carriers,
  • Maritime personnel training in today’s shipping industry.

Moderator: Agnieszka Deja, Ph.D., Eng., Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Szczecin Maritime University

Panelists:

  1. Rafał Czyżyk, CMW Legal, Szczecin Port Stakeholders' Council
  2. Marek Grzybowski, Ph.D., President of the Baltic Maritime and Space Cluster
  3. Tomasz Pietruszewski, Director of Fleet Operations, Polish Steamship Company
  4. Piotr Redmerski, President of the Management Board, Polska Żegluga Bałtycka SA
  5. Arkadiusz Wójcik, President of the Management Board, Unibaltic, LLC

THE SYNERGY BETWEEN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEAPORTS AND ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE REGION’S GEOPOLITICAL STABILITY

  • Seaports as the foundation of economic growth and a strategic element of national security
  • The crucial role of access infrastructure in the development of international trade, energy security, and supply chain resilience
  • Critical Infrastructure Security – The Role of Local Governments
  • Importance for military mobility and crisis response amid geopolitical tensions
  • The integration of ports into secure onshore infrastructure as part of NATO and EU critical infrastructure

Moderator: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Panelists:

  1. Piotr Gorzeński, President of the Management Board, Port of Gdynia S.A.
  2. Cezary Klimont, President of the Management Board, PKP Cargo Terminale Sp. z o.o.
  3. Arkadiusz Mazepa, Deputy Mayor of Świnoujście
  4. Michał Przepiera, Deputy Mayor of Szczecin
  5. Dariusz Stefański, President of the Management Board, PCC Intermodal SA
  6. Wojciech Szymulewicz, President of the Management Board, BCT – Baltic Container Terminal, LLC
  7. Representative, Management Board of Gdańsk Seaport Authority (tba)

Signing of the Production Contract for the bow section of the Polish Navy’s maritime rescue vessel Ratownik

Participants: Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Naval Shipyard; Radosław Kowalczyk, President of the Szczecin Shipyard Wulkan; Arkadiusz Marchewka, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure

THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN EUROPE AND MARKET CHALLENGES

  • Market and technological expectations in the shipping and offshore sectors and their impact on the scope and size of the shipbuilding and offshore sectors in Europe, including Poland,
  • Scenarios for the development of the shipbuilding and offshore sectors in Europe, including Poland – factors driving growth, factors contributing to stagnation,
  • Autonomous marine vehicles, including drones, represent a new area of shipbuilding in Europe.

Moderator: Mateusz Kowalewski, President of the Board of the Maritime Industry Employers' Forum

Speaker:

Panelists:

  1. Radosław Kowalczyk, President of the Management Board of Stocznia Szczecińska Wulkan Sp. z o.o.,
  2. Monika Kozakiewicz, President of the Management Board, Nauta Ship Repair S.A.
  3. Przemysław Mańkowski, CEO of Net Marine Group
  4. Daniel Okruciński, President of the Management Board of CRIST Offshore, Director of Business Development, CRIST SA
  5. Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Management Board of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia
  6. Radosław Sochanowski, Managing Director, Kongsberg Maritime Poland

INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORT – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES, INFRASTRUCTURE, FLEET, NEEDS

  • Plans or perhaps already a strategy for the modernization of the Oder Waterway – expansion to the south and west
  • Progress on the German side – the Border Oder and the Oder-Havel Canal – the lock at Niederfinow
  • a mutual understanding of the importance of inland waterway transport on both sides of the Oder – forms of cooperation between good neighbors
  • the economic importance of the Oder River for the regions along its banks on both sides
  • The Oder in the TEN-T – Do We Need It? Prospects
  • 12.5 m and barges – the interdependence of large shipments and barges
  • Inland waterway fleet management from the perspective of ports and administrative authorities

Moderator: Monika Niemiec-Butryn, Deputy Director of the Directorate-General for Water and Waste Management, Ministry of Infrastructure

Speaker:

  1. Michał Durka – Director of the State Water Management Authority (Wody Polskie), Regional Water Management Authority in Szczecin
  2. Steffen Zasada, WSV, Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration

Panelists:

  1. Rolf Dietrich, Director of the WNA Berlin
  2. Piotr Durajczyk, Director of the Inland Waterways Authority in Szczecin
  3. Michał Durka, Director of the State Water Management Authority (Wody Polskie), Regional Water Management Authority in Szczecin
  4. Jacek Galiszkiewicz, President of the Management Board, Navigar Trans, LLC
  5. Martin Panasewicz, President of Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin GmbH
  6. Steffen Zasada, Oder-Havel Regional Administrative Court

Rapid Changes in the Seaport Environment – Is It Time for New Strategies?

  • Volatility – a constant factor in the port environment: geopolitics, the war in Ukraine, U.S. policy
  • EU Policy – EU Seaport Strategy, Military Mobility Package.
  • Polish Ports and Current Macro-Level Challenges – Do We Need New Port Strategies?
  • Port operators – global strategies versus local development plans.
  • Port development financing – port budgets, PPPs, the EU’s financial framework for 2028–2034.

Moderator: Bogdan Ołdakowski, Secretary General, Baltic Ports Organisation

Panelists:

  1. Ludmiła Filina-Dawidowicz, Ph.D., Eng., Professor at the West Pomeranian University of Technology
  2. Maciej Grabowicz, Chief Operating Officer of Alfa Terminal Szczecin
  3. Adam Hoppe Director of the Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Management Board of the Port of Gdynia S.A.
  4. Marcin Kamola, Senior Commercial Manager, Baltic Hub Gdańsk
  5. Piotr Krahel, Head of the Office of Port Strategy and Development, ZMPSiŚ
  6. Daniel Saar, President of the Management Board, DB Port Szczecin Sp. z o.o.

SAFE RAW MATERIALS IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

  • Security of supply for key raw materials amid global uncertainty
  • The impact of geopolitics and market volatility on the availability of raw materials

Risks of energy and raw material crises

  • Supply Chain Management and Security
  • Diversification of supply channels and sources
  • The Role of Storage and Strategic Reserves
  • International cooperation as a component of energy security

Moderator: Rafał Machowiak, Secretary General, Polish Chamber of Maritime Economy

Panelists:

  1. Daniel Betke, President of the Management Board, Naftoport Sp. z o.o.
  2. Michał Drzazga, Manager of the Dębogórze Branch – Coordinator of Fuel Depot No. 21, PERN
  3. Adam Czarnul, President of the Management Board, Bulk Cargo Ports Szczecin Sp. z o.o.
  4. Mateusz Herbot, Head of the Marine Fuels Department, Polish Steamship Company
  5. Ewelina Ziajka, Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY – EUROPE / POLAND: A HUB FOR PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT, AND LOGISTICS

  • The Net Zero Industry Act as part of the EU’s policy to increase European and local content in the supply chains of offshore wind farms,
  • Key factors driving the growth of manufacturing in the supply chains of offshore wind farms in Europe, including Poland,
  • Production, transportation, and logistics related to the construction and operation of offshore wind farms, including the role of seaports during the construction and O&M phases,

Moderator: Patryk Zbroja, Esq ., Wind & Water Legal Zbroja sp.k.

Panelists:

  1. Janusz Bil, President of the Management Board, Orlen Neptun Sp. z o.o.
  2. Jakub Budzyński, President of the Polish Chamber of Marine Wind Energy
  3. Janusz Gajowiecki, President of the Polish Wind Energy Association,
  4. Daniel Kisała, CEO, Wind Offshore Cluster | CEO, Slipform Sp. z o.o.
  5. Grzegorz Pettke, President of the Management Board, Polish Register of Shipping SA

CALM WATERS AND A BUSY RAILWAY – TWO LOGISTICAL FORCES WORKING TOGETHER IN INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

  • CE-59 Nadorzanka, Szczecin–Berlin line, northern railway bypass – what can be done before the container terminal
  • The Close Relationship and Interdependence of Shipping and Railways – What Links High-Speed Rail with Slow Inland Waterway Transport
  • Fleet and Information Management and Its Impact on Punctuality
  • A modern approach and the future of ferry transport in conjunction with rail intermodal transport
  • The vital importance of railways for the development of seaports: why they need to be “long and fast”
  • The network of rail-water transport connections: rail and ferry, Ro-Ro, and container shipping

Moderator: Rafał Zahorski, Port Development Representative, Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaport Authority

Speaker:

  1. Rafał Banaszkiewicz, Director – Management Board Representative for Investment Planning, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
  2. Łukasz Lendner, Director of the Szczecin Branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (closing remarks)

Panelists:

  1. Rafał Banaszkiewicz, Director – Management Board Representative for Investment Planning, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
  2. Tomasz Górnikiewicz, Key Account Manager, TT-Line Polska Sp. z o.o.
  3. Jan Jarmakowski, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Gdynia GCT
  4. Jakub Lasota, Member of the Management Board, POLSCA SA
  5. Paweł Moder, Country Manager for Logistics at DFDS Polska Sp. z o.o.
  6. Rev. Joseph Węgrzyn

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION DELIVERS SIGNIFICANT RESULTS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

Cooperation projects that take into account the specific characteristics of maritime borders and maritime cooperation areas often go beyond the traditional understanding of the blue economy in terms of their scope. As such, they contribute to the broader socio-economic development of areas not only geographically linked to the sea but also inland regions.

This session will focus on examples of significant blue economy projects in which partners collaborate across borders to ensure the sustainable use of ocean, sea, and coastal resources, support global UN initiatives, and drive the transformation of maritime sectors. They aim to ensure the maritime sector’s resilience to climate change and support the development of innovation.

Moderator: Krzysztof Żarna, Head of the Office for Development Projects, Marshal’s Office of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Speaker:

  1. Mustafa Taner Albayrak, Department of Maritime Business Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Piri Reis University – SUDEMAR – Sustainable Development of the European Maritime Sector

Panelists:

  1. Stefan Gewies, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Communications and Navigation
  2. Monika Klein, Professor at BSBI and Head of European Projects at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation
  3. Maciej Matczak, Ph.D., Professor at the Gdynia Maritime University, DeCoInter Project
  4. Magdalena Matczak, M.A., Gdynia Maritime University, SEABAS Project
  5. Heidi Tuominen, Turku University of Applied Sciences (TBD)

GLOBAL SHIPPING UNDER GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURE: THE PERSPECTIVE OF SHIPOWNERS, PORTS, AND TERMINALS

  • The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Global Shipping and Supply Chains
  • The perspective of shipowners, ports, and terminals on current market challenges
  • The Impact of International Conflicts and Sanctions on Maritime Operations
  • Changes in trade routes and their impact on port competitiveness
  • Growing security risks in maritime transport
  • The Impact of Geopolitical Uncertainty on Infrastructure Investments
  • Strategies for Adaptation and Building Operational Resilience
  • The Importance of Maritime Sector Cooperation in a Dynamic Global Environment

Moderator: Sebastian Wróbel, CEO, FreightTech.org

Panelists:

  1. Michał Czubko, Broker, Polish Steamship Company
  2. Adam Hoppe Director of the Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Management Board of the Port of Gdynia S.A.
  3. Jan Jarmakowski, Managing Director, Hutchison Ports Gdynia GCT Sp. z o.o.
  4. Rafał Kwapisz, Managing Director, Finnlines Polska Sp. z o.o.
  5. Rafał Pilch, General Manager, Ellerman City Liners
  6. Representative, Management Board of Gdańsk Seaport Authority (tba)

OFFSHORE BEGINS AND ENDS ON LAND – SEA PORTS ARE THE GATEWAY TO OFFSHORE

  • The role of seaports and their immediate hinterland in the offshore sector,
  • The role of seaports in the development of production, transportation, and logistics for the offshore sector,
  • Scenarios for the development of European ports' potential in the offshore sectors,
  • Trends in the location of offshore manufacturing and distribution centers in seaports and port areas.

Moderator: Dr. Andrzej Montwiłł, President of the West Pomeranian Maritime Cluster, Representative of the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Province for Renewable Energy and Hydrogen, Assistant Professor at the Szczecin Maritime University

Speaker:

Andrzej Montwiłł, Ph.D., Eng., President of the West Pomeranian Maritime Cluster, Representative of the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Province for Renewable Energy and Hydrogen, Assistant Professor at the Szczecin Maritime University

West Pomeranian Voivodeship –Wind Factory of Europe

Panelists:

  1. Michał Gronert, Offshore Business Lead, DNV
  2. Artur Lijewski, President of the Management Board, Management Board of Port Morski Kołobrzeg Sp. z o.o.
  3. Arkadiusz Ryż, Managing Director, Fairplay Towage Polska, LLC
  4. Michał Śmigielski, President of the Management Board, Morska Agencja Gdynia, LLC
  5. Dominika Taranko – Vice President and Managing Director of Wind Industry Hub
  6. Sebastian Wionczek, Managing Director, Świnoujście Offshore Terminal (Orlen Group)

ELEMENTS OF FISCAL COMPETITIVENESS AND BORDER CONTROL SYSTEMS BETWEEN SEAPORTS: THE CASE OF POLAND AND SELECTED EU COUNTRIES

The aim of the panel is to provide a practical overview of all the challenges faced by Polish importers and the reasons why goods are still cleared outside of Poland, after which they are transported to Poland by road or intermodal rail, bypassing Polish ports and the Polish customs budget. The decision-making process of freight forwarders and customers: Poland or another EU country.

Moderator: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Speaker: Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Specialist, Center for Eastern Studies

Panelists:

  1. Ryszard Bednarek, Deputy Director, West Pomeranian Customs and Tax Office
  2. Marta Figlak-Lekszycka, Project Manager for PUESC.P4.2, Tax Administration Chamber in Szczecin
  3. Maciej Kisiel, President of the Management Board, Coldstore Gdańsk
  4. Joanna Porath, President of the Board, AC Porath
  5. Monika Żaboklicka, Szczecin Port Stakeholders’ Council / Director of the Logistics Initiatives Department, DB Port Szczecin Sp. z o.o.
  6. Piotr Żak, Head of Division, Customs Department, Ministry of Finance
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