The Economic Forum in Karpacz is the largest meeting platform in Central and Eastern Europe. It hosts discussions on security, prospects for economic development, contemporary challenges, and overcoming crises. The forum also showcases specific solutions and innovative ideas.
At the 33rd Economic Forum in 2024, experts from the Poznan University of Technology were sharing their knowledge and experise, discussing key issues related to innovations, sustainable development, and new technologies.
Artificial Intelligence – Pros and Cons
Moderator: Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, Rector of the Poznan University of Technology
During the discussion, key issues related to AI were raised, including its benefits and the challenges it poses to society and the economy. The meeting was moderated by Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, Rector of the Poznan University of Technology, who initiated the discussion on European technological growth and the AI revolution.
Artificial Intelligence: Can and How Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Cybersecurity?
Moderator: Prof. Andrzej Jaszkiewicz
Speaker: Piotr Mąka, Rector's Plenipotentiary for Research and Development in Defense Area, Poznan University of Technology
The conversation revolved around how artificial intelligence can enhance cybersecurity by leveraging modern technologies to defend against digital threats.
Hydrogen – Fuel of the Future
Speaker: Prof. Ireneusz Pielecha
During the panel dedicated to hydrogen as a fuel of the future, Prof. Ireneusz Pielecha, Head of the Department of Alternative Drives at the Poznan University of Technology, presented the potential applications of hydrogen as a new energy carrier in transportation. Both the technical and ecological aspects of utilizing this innovative solution were discussed.
A Wise Pole Before Harm: Current State and Development Directions of Cybersecurity Services in the Public Sector
Speaker: Prof. Andrzej Jaszkiewicz
In this panel, Prof. Andrzej Jaszkiewicz presented the current state and development directions of cybersecurity services provided by the public sector for the public sector. The discussion focused on key aspects of data and system protection in the context of growing digital threats.
Innovative Propulsion Means – How Will Transport Change?
Speaker: Prof. Jerzy Merkisz
Regarding the future of propulsion sources in various means of transport, including heavy, urban, public, maritime, air transport, and industrial machinery transport, Prof. Jerzy Merkisz, Head of the Department of Internal Combustion Engines at the Poznan University of Technology, spoke as a speaker. The main goal of the discussion was to analyse existing and future sources of vehicle and machinery propulsion, focusing on the efficiency of energy transformation chains, environmental impact, and the technical readiness of individual solutions for implementation
