In this episode of Poland Weekly, host Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Maciej Chmielewski, Senior Partner at Colliers, to delve into the latest trends and insights from Colliers’ recent report on the Industrial & Logistics (I&L) sector in Poland. Despite facing economic and geopolitical challenges, the I&L sector remains a key focus for investment in…
Welcome to another episode of the Business Focus programme by Poland Weekly. In this insightful discussion, host Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Agnieszka Sznyk, President of Innowo, to explore the current state of Poland’s economic transformation towards a circular model. We revisit key recommendations from the last Circularity Gap Report Poland, which highlighted Poland’s potential…
In this episode of Poland Weekly, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Ignacy Morawski, Chief Economist at Puls Biznesu, to explore the critical questions surrounding Poland’s place in the AI era. Over the past 30 years, Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries have been among the fastest-growing economies in the world. Part of the…
Welcome to another episode of Poland Weekly! Today, we’re exploring a pivotal topic for our future: the energy transition. This challenge is essential for maintaining the economic competitiveness of both the European Union and Poland. At the core of this transition is the strategic deployment of renewable energy sources, especially biogas and biomethane. Despite their…
There is a saying, sky is the limit. But today, our guest shows what is beyond this limit. Sylwia Ziemacka talks to Jedrzej Kowalewski, CEO and founder of Scanway, a US-Polish company and one of the European leaders in the field of optical payloads and space cameras. Key Discussion Points:👉What are the current market trends…
Poland is quickly emerging as a leading fintech hub in Central-Eastern Europe, and Okoora, an innovative fintech startup, is making its mark in this dynamic market. Join us as we discuss this exciting expansion with Benjamin Avraham, founder and CEO of Okoora. With a history of saving customers $3 billion in its home market, Okoora…
Are you passionate about the e-mobility sector? Dive into our latest interview where Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Filip Materek, Senior Battery Consultant, and Junhyuk Choi, Project Manager at Alexec Consulting, to explore the competitive dynamics between Europe and China in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The overall EV market was established around 12 years…
In this enlightening video, we delve into the critical role of digital transformation in reshaping education systems globally. With education facing numerous challenges, the potential of educational technology (edtech) to foster inclusivity, equity, effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability is more important than ever. Join us as we sit down with Mateusz Rybiński, the President of the…
Entrepreneurship is a trait that is certainly associated with Poland in the international arena. International investors often emphasize that Poland’s greatest asset is its citizens, especially their ambitious nature, eagerness to learn, great work ethic, loyalty and entrepreneurial spirit. What does entrepreneurship look like today when we look at the young generation? Poland Weekly’s guest…
The emergence of more powerful forms of artificial intelligence, such as foundation models, multimodal models, large language models and transformers, has the potential to disrupt existing sectors and information ecosystems. How can we better understand and harness the transformative power, opportunities and risks associated with these new models? Sylwia Ziemacka talks to Agnieszka Porębska, CEO…
After 2023, when the logistics and warehouse industry struggled with rising rents and vacancy rates, warehouses are entering the new year with good prospects. Colliers experts expect rent stabilization and increased investment activity. Positive impacts on the sector will include the development of electromobility and shipping. Sylwia Ziemacka talks to Pawel Nosal, Logistics & Industrial…
Poland’s transaction market is growing in the tough new economic reality and attracting unwavering interest from investors, according to KPMG’s latest report. Poland ranks first in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of both the number and value of M&A deals between 2020 and 2022. What does 2023 hold in store for the Polish M&A…
