Opening Ceremony with Government, Local Authorities, the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the European Commission Representatives Kicks Off the Three-Day EUIndTech2025 Conference in Kraków.
The opening ceremony, held at the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, officially launched the three-day EUIndTech2025 conference. It featured representatives from the Polish government, local authorities, the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the European Commission.
Participants included Maria Mrówczyńska, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Maria Cristina Russo, Director for Prosperity at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; Krzysztof Galos, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Climate and Environment; Łukasz Smółka, Marshal of the Małopolska Region; Natalia Sobczak, Vice President of the Polish Academy of Sciences; and Magdalena Wdowin, Director of the Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Speakers highlighted the importance of sustainable development, a competitive economy, science-business-industry collaboration, and both inter-institutional and international cooperation in building a sustainable Europe.
A special moment during the ceremony was the appearance of the Kalman planetary rover, developed by the AGH Space Systems student team. There was also a regional touch with a performance by the “Krakus” Song and Dance Ensemble.
The joint session concluded with a panel discussion on research and innovation in Poland aimed at fostering a sustainable, competitive, and resilient Europe. The panel showcased examples from Polish universities and companies that support the development of sustainable technologies, enhance industrial resilience, and boost global competitiveness.
The rest of the day featured parallel thematic sessions, side events, and networking meetings.
Hundreds of guests from Poland and abroad are attending the conference. Tuesday’s agenda includes more panels and debates on innovation, new technologies, the circular economy, and advanced materials.
