Can your business stay competitive, if you run out of resources? In an era of changing demographics and accelerating AI adoption, this conference explores how companies can scale internationally, build resilient global teams, and turn AI into a sustainable competitive advantage.
We are pleased to invite you to an international business conference entitled “Future-proofing Your Business in a Changing Demographic and AI Landscape”, taking place on 31 March 2026. The event is organised jointly with our cluster member, ERYK IT, and the Center for Economic Initiatives of the Marshal’s Office in Szczecin, which acts as a co-organiser.
The event will focus on the future of the labour market, business internationalisation, and the role of AI and digitalisation in business development. During the conference, business leaders, IT experts, and public administration representatives from Poland, Denmark, Nigeria, and Malaysia will share practical experience and proven business models.
Participants will gain insights into solutions for talent acquisition, building international teams, and cooperation with foreign markets, including Nigeria. The event will showcase real-life examples of how companies successfully address skills shortages, demographic challenges and global workforce transformation. Our speakers include leading international authorities in their respective fields.
This conference is dedicated to entrepreneurs, managers, HR and IT leaders, and all professionals seeking to future-proof their businesses and compete effectively in the global market.
Programme highlights include:
- global expansion and offshoring as a response to challenges in the European labour market,
- the impact of demographic change on the IT sector and industry,
- managing multicultural and geographically distributed teams,
- AI as a cultural bridge – how technology supports international collaboration,
- the role of AI in reducing language, cultural, and organisational barriers and enabling effective knowledge transfer,
- practical applications of AI and digitalisation in business,
- real-life case studies of cooperation with international markets,
- available export support tools for companies from the West Pomeranian Region,
- networking with international partners and experts.
The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session followed by networking, providing an opportunity to build new business relationships and continue discussions initiated during the presentations.
Save the date: 31 March 2026. Join us for an event dedicated to real challenges and practical solutions for companies operating in a dynamically changing economic environment. The meeting is an opportunity to stay up to date, learn about international perspectives, and exchange experiences with experts and business practitioners.
The conference will be held in English and will include simultaneous interpretation, ensuring a comfortable experience for participants.
Participation in the event is free, but you must register using the form below.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Speaker / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration and coffee | |
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Host and Moderator – short welcome | Ms. Magdalena Ławicka, PhD – COO Klaster IT West Pomeranian Marshal’s Office representative – TBC Co-Host: Mr. Jens-Christian Møller – President, Eryk Group |
| 09:20 – 09:50 | Offshoring of production and services – a sustainable solution | Mr. Jakob Henningsen – Danish Ambassador to Poland Looking at the Danish–Polish business relationship development from the 1990s until now |
| 09:50 – 10:15 | Support tools for exporters | Ms. Małgorzata Saar, PhD – Marshal’s Office Presentation of available tools supporting entrepreneurs from the West Pomeranian Province Lecture by representatives of the Entrepreneurship Support Office of the Center for Economic Initiatives |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Demographic situation in Europe and IT industry | Mr. Dariusz Gradzik – Area Sales Associate, Eryk RITS |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Coffee break and networking | |
| 11:10 – 11:40 | Multicultural leadership | Ms. Bhajan Kaur – Co-CEO & Partner, INSCALE Group Managing people from different cultures and time zones globally |
| 11:40 – 12:05 | AI and digitalisation in the labour market | Greg Margas Brain Capital 2026: How to Avoid Cognitive Bankruptcy in the Age of AI Orchestration |
| 12:05 – 12:35 | Attracting skilled labour | Mr. David Stampe Grønborg – Group IT Manager, Vald. Birn A/S |
| 12:35 – 13:05 | Apprenticeship programs | Promeco – TBC Experience with apprentices and local skilled labour challenges |
| 13:05 – 13:35 | Lunch break and networking | |
| 13:40 – 14:10 | Nigerian perspective on working and living in Poland | Eryk’s professionals: Joy Chinonye Anyanwu, John Akoh and Hamza Jatto share their reflections on their journey from Nigeria to Europe. |
| 14:10 – 14:25 | Q&A session | |
| 14:25 | Official closing | |
| 14:25 – 15:00 | Coffee with invitation to talks and networking |
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