Human (Re)Value: Beyond Roles, Resources, and Robots

In 2026, the professional world is facing a question we can no longer ignore: What remains of us when algorithms take over logic? For decades, we’ve been trained in the art of optimization, efficiency, and being the "best possible version of a resource." As a result, many of us have found ourselves trapped in corporate roles, treating our personal energy like an infinite line of credit and our professional growth as a mere checklist of certifications. But in a world dominated by AI and automation, being a "good robot" is the fastest way to become replaceable.

It’s time for a radical shift in perspective.
Human (Re)Value is a space where we trade spreadsheets for authentic relations. It’s a moment to stop being "buffers for the system" and start becoming its architects.

This meetup is for those who feel that modern professionalism isn’t just about a set of skills—it’s about the courage to stay human in a process-driven world. We are here to explore what happens when we drop the masks, stop racing against machines, and start investing in what cannot be automated: our unique identity, our sanity, and our market wisdom.

Agenda Highlights:

• Lightning Speeches
• Panel discussion
• Networking

1. Elise Alvarez Slaska | ABB - "You are more than your role: Why your best work comes from outside of it”
We often think about professional growth in terms of courses, skills, and clearly defined career paths. We focus on what we should learn next, what certification to take, or what competency to build. But what if the most valuable things we bring to work come from somewhere else?
In this talk, Elise will share how her experiences outside of work, from creative hobbies and sports to cultural exploration and continuous learning, have shaped the way she communicates, connects with others and approaches challenges in her day-to-day work.
It’s a story about curiosity, experimentation and staying open to new experiences. And about why doing “more than your job” can, in the end, make you better at it.

Elise is a Global Project Manager at ABB with a background in Business Linguistics and Psychology in Management. She combines knowledge in UX design, process optimization and stakeholder engagement with strong communication and analytical skills. Her experience spans web design, training and project management, with a focus on improving usability and driving continuous improvement in global, cross-functional environments. She combines analytical thinking with creativity to bridge the gap between people and technology, enabling more seamless and efficient digital experiences. Creativity plays an important role in her professional perspective, inspired by her passion for art, which further enrich her problem-solving and innovation mindset.

2. Krzysztof Górski | Grupa Pracuj - Your Market Value in 2026: What Actually Makes You Hard to Replace
In a rapidly changing job market, many professionals believe they understand what makes them valuable. But the reality is often very different.
Based on real-world insights from working with clients at Grupa Pracuj, this session explores what truly drives employability and career resilience today.
Instead of focusing on trends alone, this talk bridges two perspectives: what candidates believe matters — and what employers actually look for.
You will learn:

• what really influences your market value in 2026
• which skills increase your resilience in an uncertain job market
• how to assess your own position using a simple, practical framework

Krzysztof Górski: Senior Sales & Business Development Expert / Trainer Grupa Pracuj
Krzysztof is someone who has been observing the Polish labor market from the front row for the past 17 years - from the perspective of the Grupa Pracuj. But before diving into the world of HR tech, he spent three years at RMF FM radio, learning how to craft messages that truly resonate with people.
He studied economics, journalism, law, and management - not one after another, but simultaneously. The result? He can speak both with software developers and PR teams, translating business strategies into language that’s also accessible to those outside the C-suite.
He enjoys projects that require time, patience, and thinking in terms of months rather than weeks. His superpowers? Connecting hard data with market context and turning it into stories that make sense - both to executives and journalists.
If you’re looking for someone who understands what’s happening in the job market, grasps technology, and can talk about it in a way that won’t put you to sleep - you’ve just found him.

3. Paulina Oleś | Capgemini - The Human ROI: Because Your Sanity is Not a Corporate Resource
Whether you're in HR, sales, or sitting in the boardroom, we all tend to fall into the same trap: we treat our energy like an infinite line of credit until the system finally says "declined." We’ve mastered the art of managing "Resources", but we often forget that beneath the senior titles and professional masks, we are all wired exactly the same. We struggle with the same need for agency, the same search for meaning, and the same frustration when logic is traded for empty rituals. Join me for a session that is part-reality check, part-investigative journey into the "Happiness Equation." We’ll dive into the serious world of mental health and organizational sense-making, but we’ll do it with a healthy dose of perspective and a bit of a laugh (because if we don't laugh, we’ll just end up crying over a spreadsheet). We’ll explore the real price of ‘getting worked up’ over things outside our control and how radical common sense can help us all reclaim our impact. This is a call to stop being a buffer for the system and start investing in the only ROI that truly lasts - our own humanity.

Paulina Oleś | L&D Manager, Human ROI Advocate, Wellbeing for Leaders Trainer
Paulina is a psychologist, people manager, and trainer who has spent nearly a decade bridging the gap between psychology and corporate reality. With over 8 years in HR leading recruitment and L&D teams, she practices what she preaches, focusing on a servant leadership model where empathy, autonomy, and shared responsibility are at the core of success.
She is a fierce advocate for the Human ROI - the belief that we are the most important part of any system, and that neglecting our agency and resilience is simply the most expensive mistake an organization can make. As a certified Mental Toughness consultant and a Chief Wellbeing Officer, Paulina uses her background to move beyond typical corporate rituals. She focuses on building environments where first-line managers can lead with a human face, high emotional intelligence, and radical common sense.
In her work, Paulina combines her love for brain-friendly experimental learning with a psychologist’s insight into stress management and habits building. She believes that in an era of constant change, our most powerful tool is not a new process, but our own mindset. Whether she is designing wellbeing workshops or speaking on stage, her mission is simple: to stop the cycle of being a "corporate sponge" and start investing in the only asset that truly lasts - our own humanity.

Event Details:
Date: May 7th, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: ABB Office, ul. Przy Rondzie 4, Kraków

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