Creating a Centre of IT Excellence: Building a Thriving Tech Hub

In cities like Krakow there is a wide range of interests in its active and diverse IT sector. From well-established Polish software development firms aiming to grow to startups looking for an ecosystem. Poland possesses a solid base, a proficient labour force, and a strong commitment to innovative thinking, positioning it as a leading European technology hub.

Join us as we delve into the key factors that drive successful business growth. Our expert panellists will discuss the strategic importance of location selection, the challenges of rapid hiring, and the crucial role of company culture in scaling operations. Discover how to overcome obstacles, build a strong team, and leverage the power of technology hubs to fuel your business expansion.

#### Key topics include:

Join us for insights from industry experts as they share their experiences and strategies for creating successful tech hubs.

• Strategy behind selecting a location
• Where to start and how to progress
• Challenges and how to overcome or spot them before they cause problems
• Largescale hiring at speed and how to manage quantity and quality
• How to build a team culture
• The link to tech hubs being built near leading universities

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#### Meet our Panelists:

Piotr Uryga
VP Product Engineering
Piotr Uryga is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record. He’s built and led successful teams at companies like Qualtrics and Sabre. Currently, he’s the VP of Engineering at Viator, overseeing their global engineering team.

Ewelina Usarek-Nowak
Head of Digital & Data Solutions
Ewelina Usarek-Nowak is a seasoned leader with 15+ years of experience in building high-performing teams. As Head of Digital and Data Solutions at Jacobs Poland, she drives innovation and fosters a collaborative culture. She’s passionate about empowering teams and delivering exceptional results.

Lukasz Domoradzki
Senior Director
Lukasz Domoradzki is an IT leader with 15+ years of experience in driving change within large organizations. Since 2013, he has led IT delivery centers and tech hubs in roles at UPM-Kymmene, Epam, Stefanini, and GE HealthCare (since 2020). Known for his skills in collaboration and partnership-building, he focuses on improving service delivery and fostering continuous improvement. As a mentor, Lukasz has helped many professionals reskill and grow, making a strong impact on tech ecosystems.

Michal Porzozynski
Senior Director of Engineering
Michal Porzozynski a Senior Director of Software Engineering at IBM Apptio Poland, leading a talented team of developers worldwide. He is passionate about building great software using agile methods and lean product management. When he is not coding, you can find me playing guitar, taking photos, or diving into a good book.

Kacper Moskala
Leadership Coordinator
Leadership Coordinator at StoneX, a Fortune 100 financial franchise with extensive background in software development and broad experience in the financial sector. Having managed development teams both at StoneX and HSBC before moving into the general management space, during the StoneX tenure gained experience in transforming a young office into a thriving technology hub of over 450 professionals.

Tomasz Manugiewicz
General Manager, Author and Keynote Speaker

Tomasz is the General Manager of the Polish engineering hub at Evoke, a global software company, and author of “Executive Agile” and co-author of “The LiGHT BOOK.” With over 15 years in IT, he began as a Java Engineer and led one of Poland’s first online banking systems, later focusing on Agile transformations. Tomasz also lectures at the University of Science and Technology, is an Advisory Board Member at Jagiellonian University, and regularly speaks at leading global IT conferences.

#### Who should attend:

• Entrepreneurs
• Investors
• Policymakers
• Tech enthusiasts

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