Speakers

Bogusz Bąk

A financial expert and creator of educational finance content, managing the popular channel “bogusz_o_finansach” on social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, reaching over half a million subscribers. Specializing in real estate markets, mortgage loans, and personal finance, he addresses current economic and political issues, explaining them in an accessible manner. Thanks to his unique approach, he has gained the trust and engagement of numerous followers, delivering valuable educational content in the field of personal finance.

Marek Belka

Member of the European Parliament (2019-2024)
Prof. Dr. Hab. in Economics
Born on January 9, 1952, in Łódź, Poland. After completing his economics studies at the University of Łódź in 1972, he began working at the Department of Economics of the same university. In 1978, he obtained his PhD, and in 1986, his habilitation. Since 1986, he has been associated with the Institute of Economic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences. From 1978 to 1979 and 1985 to 1986, he completed research internships at Columbia University and the University of Chicago, and in 1990 at the London School of Economics. In 1994, he was awarded the title of Professor of Economics. He has published over 100 academic papers, mainly focused on monetary theory and anti-inflationary policies in developing countries. His expertise lies in applied economics and contemporary economic thought.

In 1990, he became an advisor and consultant at the Ministry of Finance, later moving to the Ministry of Privatization and the Central Planning Office. In 1996, he was appointed a consultant to the World Bank. Between 1994 and 1996, he served as the Vice-Chairman of the Social and Economic Strategy Council at the Council of Ministers, and subsequently as an economic advisor to the President of Poland. He served twice as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance: in 1997 in Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz’s government and from 2001 to 2002 in Leszek Miller’s government.

From 2004 to 2005, he was the Prime Minister of Poland.
Prof. Belka has held numerous positions in international institutions. From 2003 to 2004, he was head of the Coalition Provisional Authority’s Economic Policy in Iraq, where he oversaw currency reform, the creation of a new banking system, and economic supervision. From 2006 to 2008, he worked as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and in November 2008, he became Director of the European Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

On June 10, 2010, he was appointed President of the National Bank of Poland by the Polish Parliament, assuming office on June 11, 2010, following his swearing-in by the Sejm, serving until June 21, 2016.
In January 2011, he was elected for a three-year term (extended by another three years in 2014) to the Steering Committee of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). From November 2011 to October 2015, he also chaired the World Bank and IMF Development Committee. From 2012 to 2016, he chaired the Steering Committee of the Vienna Initiative 2 and from May 2013 to June 2016, was a member of the Central Bank Governance Group of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel.

Prof. Belka was sworn in as a Member of the European Parliament on July 2, 2019, and is a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, a substitute member of the Committee on International Trade, a member of the Delegation for relations with the United States, and a substitute member of the Delegation for relations with Central American countries. In 2020, he was appointed to the Subcommittee on Tax Matters.

Józef Białasik

Architect. Owner of the B2 Studio design office.

Member of the Association of Polish Architects (SARP), founder, and vice-president of the “PRO ARCHITECTURA” Foundation.

Author of numerous architectural projects, including the Marriott Hotel on Al. 3 Maja in Krakow, several residential complexes (e.g., Solaris Park, European Estate, Avia), and currently under construction: “Młyny Mogilska” on Mogilska Street in Krakow.

Winner of several awards, including the “Krakow SARP Award” for outstanding architectural creativity – 2023 edition, the realization award for the “Nowa Kolejowa” estate in Wrocław (Housing Plus program), and projects completed by B2 Studio have frequently received the Sokół Awards, Facade of the Year, and Construction of the Year awards.

Rafał Bieńkowski

PR Manager at Nieruchomosci-online.pl, also responsible for analyzing portal data and preparing market reports. Previously a journalist for publications such as “Gazeta Współczesna,” “Gazeta Olsztyńska,” and a collaborator for “Rzeczpospolita.”

Julia Bogdanowicz

The Managing Director of Westa Investments S.A. specializes in finance, residential construction, and managing companies and investment projects. She has gained her professional experience in managerial positions at companies involved in investment projects, and since 2012, she has been successfully managing investment processes for development companies.

She graduated from the Faculty of Banking at the University of Economics in Krakow. She expanded her management and finance skills by participating in numerous courses and training sessions both in Poland and abroad. This has provided her with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge, which she effectively utilizes in her professional work. Her professional activity focuses on combining the energy of young staff with the experience of senior employees, which contributes to the dynamic development of the projects she leads. Since June 2023, she has been the Vice President of the Krakow branch of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD).

Waldemar Bojarun

Government and local government official; spokesperson

Spokesperson for the Board of Education in Katowice (1993–1999), Spokesperson for the Katowice City Hall (1999–2010), and Head of the Promotion Department (2007–2015). Since 2015, he has been the Deputy Mayor of Katowice, responsible for the city’s policies regarding architecture and construction, spatial planning and urbanism, education and sports, monument preservation, and the organization of strategic events. He is a social activist and a well-known public figure in the Katowice metropolitan area. A graduate in Local Government Political Science from the University of Silesia and holder of a Master of Business Administration postgraduate degree.

From a young age, he has been involved in initiatives promoting the creation and development of democracy in local communities. As a student, he co-created the structure of student councils and the Children’s and Youth Parliament of the Katowice Province (later Silesian Province). He later utilized the experiences gained during this period in his professional career. His creativity successfully contributed to establishing an integrated information and promotional system for the Katowice local government, which, over time, helped promote Katowice’s cohesive image as the political, economic, and cultural leader of the region. He is the author of numerous historical, informational, and promotional publications, including a popular guide to Katowice’s city center.

He has been awarded the Bronze Cross of Merit (1998), Silver Cross of Merit (2004), Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence (2019), and Gold Cross of Merit (2021).

Personal life: husband, father of two children.

Piotr Bujak

Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Analysis Department at PKO Bank Polski since 2016. He has gained over 20 years of professional experience in several financial institutions, including serving as the Chief Economist for Poland at Nordea Markets (2011-2014) and Senior Economist at Bank Zachodni WBK, now Santander Bank Polska (2002-2011). Previously, he was an expert at the think tank Center for Social and Economic Analysis, where he participated in international research and advisory projects. He completed internships at ING Barings, BRE Bank, and the National Bank of Poland.

He is a graduate of the University of Warsaw and has completed numerous courses in econometric modeling, forecasting, and the use of mathematical methods in financial markets (including at the Swiss Finance Institute in Geneva and Cambridge Econometrics). He is the author of several scientific publications and many articles on economic topics. Privately, he is a father of two sons and a daughter. He attends at least one match per season of Falubaz and Zastal. Fascinated by the historical topography of Warsaw.

Tomasz Daros

City Councilor of Kraków

Damiano Cerrone

Damiano Cerrone is an urbanist, researcher, and educator. He is the co-founder of SPIN Unit, a research and innovation practice in the field of urban planning, and UrbanistAI, a platform for participatory design aimed at transforming the future of our cities. His practice focuses on urban research and policy design with an emphasis on transformative governance. Cerrone also teaches at several academic institutions in Finland and abroad.

Maksymilian Cherka

Doctor of Law, assistant professor in the Department of Administrative Law and Procedure at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw, legal advisor, and partner at Cherka and Partners law firm. For over 15 years, he has been advising investment funds, developers, and other entities in the office, commercial, and residential real estate sectors. He specializes in issues such as spatial planning and development, construction law, heritage protection, and real estate management.

He also has extensive experience working with public sector entities. He has authored dozens of legal opinions and expert analyses for the Polish Parliament, the Ministry of Economy, and local and professional government bodies. He has advised local government units on real estate management matters and collaborated as an expert with the Ministry of Administration and Digitization (the “Good Law – Efficient Governance” program).

He is the editor and co-author of the Commentary on the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments (Wolters Kluwer Poland 2010). He is also the author and co-editor of the monograph “Legal Aspects of the Investment Process” (Wolters Kluwer Poland 2009) and the monograph “Energy and Environmental Protection in the Investment Process” (Wolters Kluwer Poland 2010). He is a co-author of the monograph “Unauthorized Construction in Polish Building Law” (Wolters Kluwer 2013). He has co-authored the Commentary on the Code of Administrative Procedure (C.H. Beck 2023), the Commentary on the Act on Proceedings Before Administrative Courts (C.H. Beck 2023), and “The System of Administrative Law, Vol. 6” (C.H. Beck 2011). He has authored numerous articles in the “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” and “Rzeczpospolita.”

He was recognized as a recommended lawyer in the Real Estate field in the “Rzeczpospolita” ranking in 2020. In 2023 and 2024, he was honored with the status of Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500 ranking.

Robert Chojnacki

Founder and partner of REDNET Property Group and the Tabelaofert.pl portal, and President of REDNET 24. He has been associated with the residential real estate market since 2000. He is the founder and creator of REDNET Property Group (market analysis of residential and development projects), residential services such as Tabelaofert.pl and Luksusowemieszkania.pl, the real estate agency REDNET24 (sales of development projects), as well as companies operating in the residential market sector, including REDNET Dom (apartment design and finishing services) and REDNET Investment (construction of apartments for sale and rent).

He is the author of a concept for analyzing the preferences of apartment buyers using data from internet portals. He is also the originator of investment group purchasing of apartments for rent and organized the first such transactions in Poland. He has authored numerous reports and analyses. He has conducted dozens of panels, lectures, and presentations on the Polish real estate market both in Poland and abroad, including in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. The analysis department of REDNET Consulting, in its more than 20 years of operation, has completed several thousand reports and analyses for leading developers, banks, and investment funds, both Polish and foreign. REDNET Consulting is the creator of the Housing Inflation Index and the Developer Sentiment Index.

Edyta Damszel-Turek

Tomasz Delowski

A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology in Krakow. He completed postgraduate studies in Real Estate Valuation, obtaining the title of Property Appraiser at the Higher School of Business in Dąbrowa Górnicza, as well as in Public Relations at the Olsztyn Higher School of Computer Science and Management and Real Estate Brokerage in the field of Real Estate Management at the Higher School of Economics and Innovation in Lublin.

He is an active member of the PZFD Council and the Vice President of the Silesian Branch of PZFD. On a daily basis, he is associated with the development company Tętnowski Development Sp. z o.o. Socially involved as a board member of the TBS association.

Paweł Dratwa

Co-owner of three companies specializing in reinforced concrete prefabrication – Stropy Małro, WPŻ Elbud Gdańsk, Małro, as well as the design office Małro Projekt. The plants employ over 300 workers and supply prefabricated elements to nearly every sector of construction. A graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology and the Silesian University of Technology, he is also an expert in reinforced concrete prefabrication within the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD). Paweł runs the social media channel “Prefabrykujemy,” where he promotes prefabrication and modern construction methods.

Tomasz Franczewski

Member of the Management Board at Spravia, Director of the Project Execution Division

He is a graduate of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology (specialization: Building and Structural Engineering). He also completed the Executive MBA postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) and the Management Development Program at ICAN Institute (Harvard Business School).

In 1997, he began working at the Budimex Group, progressing through various career stages on major Budimex and Ferrovial Agroman construction projects. From 2008 to 2019, he served as Director of the Technical Office at Budimex in Warsaw, responsible for design in building, infrastructure, and energy contracts carried out by the Group.

Since 2020, he has been on the Management Board of Budimex Nieruchomości, now Spravia, where he is responsible for the Project Execution Division.

Damian Gawrysiak

For 15 years, he has been associated with the financial sector, focusing on collaboration with the corporate and strategic client network of PKO Bank Polski in the area of ESG transformation.

His professional areas of expertise include the EU Taxonomy, carbon footprint, and public aid programs.

He graduated from the University of Gdańsk with a degree in banking, financial advisory, and real estate investments.

Currently, he is pursuing postgraduate studies in ESG at Gdańsk University of Technology and the University of Gdańsk.

He has been a panelist at numerous conferences and debates on financing the ESG transformation.

Wojciech Gąsowski

Managing Director of Noble Securities S.A., specializing in investment banking, institutional clients, and debt securities trading. He has been with Noble Securities since 2006 and has participated in several hundred projects related to obtaining financing for nearly 100 issuers, half of which operate in the development sector. The total amount of funds raised through these efforts has exceeded PLN 10 billion. Together with the Noble Securities S.A. team, he carried out the first green bond offering in Poland aimed at a broad range of retail investors. He currently oversees the work of the investment banking, debt securities trading, and institutional sales departments. An enthusiast of capital market law and a passionate automotive fan.

Aleksandra Goller

Sales and Marketing Director at Skanska Residential Development Poland

With over 20 years of experience in the real estate market, the majority of which in the residential sector, she brings expertise in managing development projects to sales and marketing, allowing her to view the investment process from a broad perspective.

She consistently implements the concept of sustainable development in construction and is an advocate for introducing BREEAM environmental certification in residential buildings. She is also actively involved in educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the impact of sustainable housing on the quality of daily life for residents and their surroundings.

Monika Gołąb-Korzeniowska

She is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Cracow University of Technology, where she also obtained a Ph.D. in technical sciences. Currently, she works in the Department of Spatial Planning, Urban and Rural Design at the Faculty of Architecture, holding the position of university professor. She teaches courses in Architecture and the Interdepartmental Field of Spatial Economy. For several years, she was also associated with the Krakow Academy of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski. She has extensive teaching, research, and professional experience. The result of her scientific work includes 37 publications related to urban planning and spatial planning.

She has design experience as a co-author of several planning documents, including studies of conditions and directions of spatial development and local spatial development plans developed for areas in southern Poland, as well as conceptual and competition works. She is a member of the Society of Polish Town Planners and currently serves as the Vice President of the Krakow Branch and a member of the Main Board of TUP.

Dariusz Huta

Director of the Project Management Office at Unidevelopment SA

An engineer with extensive experience, over 25 years in the real estate development industry. He has been associated with Unidevelopment SA since the company’s inception in 2008 and with the Unibep Group since 2007. Previously, he worked at Prosbud Construction Company, BPB Construction Company, and Włodarzewska SA. He is a graduate of Civil Engineering from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.

Marcin Hyła

Vice President of the nationwide association Cities for Bicycles, which he founded in 1995. He is an author, consultant, and social activist. He created the Gdańsk Bicycle Investment Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which was implemented between 2002-2006 with a budget of USD 3 million. He is the author of technical standards for bicycle infrastructure for Kraków (2004 and 2018), Poznań (2017), and many other cities.

He was the initiator and co-author of amendments to regulations concerning cyclists (the amendment to the Road Traffic Act in 2011 and a series of regulations).

From 2009 to 2013, he worked as a member of the bicycle road team at the headquarters of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways. He has also been a consultant for projects such as the VeloMałopolska tourism cycling routes (2014) and the author of the 2019 update of the Study of Basic Bicycle Routes for the City of Kraków. He is the author of the book “Cities for Bicycles (Not for Cars)” published in 1996.

Joanna Janowicz

President of the Management Board of Constructa+ and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Polish Association of Developers.

A graduate of the University of Economics with a degree in Accounting and Corporate Finance, as well as the Warsaw School of Economics with a specialization in Real Estate Project Management.

She has been working in the real estate development sector since 2001 and has been running the company Constructa Plus with her husband for 10 years. In addition to residential projects, the company also focuses on urban revitalization in Poznań.

She is a two-time recipient of the Architectus civitatis nostrae (Builder of Our City) award for improving the quality of life and enhancing the appeal of Poznań’s space and architecture in the category of residential and commercial complexes.

She reconstructed the “Żelazko” tenement house, for which the reconstruction project by the CDF Architects studio received the Jan Baptysta Quadro Award from the President of the City of Poznań.

For many years, she has closely collaborated with the Mutual Aid Foundation Barka, working towards integrating the social economy sector with business.

Marcin Kaniewski

The architect has been running the design studio Proconcept in Sopot for over 30 years. He is the author of numerous buildings, including residential ones with a high degree of prefabrication.

Grzegorz Kawecki

A graduate of the University of Szczecin’s Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Political Science and Law. From 1997 to 2006, he served as Director of Expansion and Marketing for the nationwide retail chain KOMFORT. Between 2006 and 2018, he was Vice President of the Management Board of SGI S.A. and President of SGI Sp. z o.o., a national developer responsible for residential, office, and shopping center investments in six cities across Poland. In 2019, he advised publicly traded development companies on strategy development and investment process optimization. From April 1, 2020, to December 2022, he served as CEO of Marvipol Development S.A., and until October 2023, he was Deputy CEO of Linkcity S.A. Bouygues France. As of November 2023, he is the CEO of Pekabex Development.

He is an expert on the board of the Polish Association of Developers and a collaborator with the Warsaw School of Economics, specifically with the College of Business Science at the Institute of Human Capital.

Marcin Kawecki

An expert with extensive experience in sales management and business development. For the past 10 years, he has been associated with the OLX Group, where he currently manages the real estate sector, including platforms such as Otodom, obido, and OLX Real Estate.

Initially, he was responsible for strategy and the development of cooperation with business clients. He established a new sales team that now supports over 6,000 real estate agencies and more than 1,000 development companies. He was involved in the acquisition of obido.pl, a platform specializing in the primary real estate market, and in creating a new business development strategy for the RE market in Poland based on the synergy of both market segments.

Before joining OLX, he worked for platforms such as Allegro, where he co-created the advertising sales department. His professional career is closely tied to the development of innovative services, which today define the identity of key online platforms—from transactional services and group buying to classified ads.

The principle that guides his daily work is: the success of your clients is the success of your organization. Therefore, he strongly believes in the effectiveness of educational and business development support programs, which he co-created and actively advocates for. He continuously strives to foster strong collaboration between business and marketing teams, believing this is the best path to the effective growth of modern organizations.

Renata Kaznowska

Deputy Mayor of the City of Warsaw. On behalf of the Mayor of Warsaw, he oversees matters related to architecture, spatial development policy, and mobility policy for the city, as well as education, healthcare and health policy, sports and recreation, and the City Council’s operations.

Damian Kaźmierczak

Member of the board and chief economist of the Polish Association of Construction Employers; economic expert at DLA Piper law firm in Poland; assistant professor at the Faculty of Management at the University of Łódź.

Michał Kijewski

Legal advisor, founder, and partner of the law firm Graś i Wspólnicy sp.k. He has an in-depth understanding of the real estate market, the principles and conditions of the development business, and ensures the best protection of his clients’ interests. He provides legal assistance primarily to business entities, both in the form of ongoing advice and work on specific projects. His practice focuses mainly on real estate issues, covering the full spectrum of topics related to real estate investments, with a particular emphasis on matters concerning land development and construction.

He is actively involved in legal consulting and negotiating real estate sales agreements, advising on some of the largest transactions in the Warsaw market and beyond. On behalf of clients, he also negotiates investment financing agreements, lease agreements, and PRS (Private Rented Sector) project sale agreements. He has extensive knowledge of property reprivatization and issues related to perpetual usufruct. He seeks compromise solutions for clients and assists in the amicable resolution of disputes.

He directly advises the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD) and conducts training for its members. In cooperation with PZFD, as well as independently (e.g., with “Rzeczpospolita”), he leads numerous training sessions on real estate transactions, the new Residential Buyers’ Rights Protection Act, and PRS. For many months, a significant portion of his work has been dedicated to further developing the firm’s practice related to implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies and reporting for clients. In this area, he has partnered with the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), collaborating on environmental protection issues.

Kazimierz Kirejczyk

Senior Strategy Advisor, Housing Sector

Kazimierz Kirejczyk is one of Poland’s leading experts in the housing market, supporting its development since the early 1990s. He is a co-founder and long-time president of the advisory firm REAS, which integrated into JLL in December 2018. As part of the JLL Housing Market Research and Analysis Team, he is involved in executing key advisory projects for developers and investors active in the Polish housing market.

Kazimierz Kirejczyk has authored dozens of articles in specialist press and numerous professional publications dedicated to housing market analysis in Poland. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at real estate conferences and has been delivering lectures and training sessions on the housing market for many years.

Małgorzata Klich

Sales and Marketing Director at Angel Poland Group in Kraków, where she has been responsible for marketing and sales strategies, as well as the commercialization of commercial spaces since the company’s inception. In 2018, she received the national title of TOP WOMAN IN REAL ESTATE in the Residential Sales category.

She is one of the co-founders and President of the Kraków Branch of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD) since 2019, and since 2021, a Member of the Management Board of the Polish Association of Developers. Since January 2020, she has also been a Member of the Management Board of the Angel Poland Group, co-responsible for the development of property management through the company’s subsidiary, Angel Management. In 2023, she was honored with the BuilderSuperPower award in the Trade and Sales/Marketing category.

She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at AGH University, obtaining a real estate management license (No. 15826). In 2023, she graduated with an MBA in International Business from KSB/St. Gallen Business School (Switzerland).

Jakub Kompa

A partner at the advisory firm Citysense, providing support for investment processes. An expert in analyzing the social environment surrounding investments and assisting developers in communication with local authorities and residents.

Co-creator of Poland’s first business improvement district initiative. Previously connected with the television and training industries.

Anna Kornecka

President of the Management Board of the ESG Impact Network association. Co-creator and co-author of the “Decalogue of Poland’s Energy Transformation.” From 2020 to 2021, she served as Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Development, Labor, and Technology, responsible for construction, spatial planning, housing, and distributed energy. Later, she was the Director of the Institute of the Clean Poland Program Association.

A legal advisor, expert, and author of books and publications, she ran her own law firm for many years, advising businesses and local governments. She drafted the law liberalizing regulations on the location of onshore wind farms and led the reform of spatial planning and development. She was responsible for implementing the digitization of the construction process and is a strong advocate of community energy and the development of renewable energy sources (RES) in Poland. She is an expert in sustainable development.

Jadwiga Kosińska

She has been involved in the real estate and construction industry for over twenty-five years. She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Warsaw University of Technology and an Executive MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her career began at HOCHTIEF Poland, where she started as a Specialist in the Tendering Department, advancing to the positions of Tendering Department Manager, Project Manager, and finally Contract Team Director. From 2011 to 2017, she served as Construction Director at Vastint Poland, where she was responsible for managing and supporting both project teams and project managers, as well as organizing, controlling, and coordinating activities related to the company’s investments.

From 2017 to 2020, she was with HB Reavis Construction and then held the position of Branch Manager at cmT Sp. z o.o. Some of the most significant projects in which Jadwiga participated include the construction of the tallest skyscraper in the European Union, Varso Tower, the construction of the Rondo ONZ skyscraper in Warsaw, the development of the Business Garden complexes, the modernization of the Gdańsk Refinery under the 10+ Program, the construction of the Fashion House complex in Gdańsk, and the Gdynia Waterfront project in Gdynia.

In April 2022, she took on the role of Project Director at Stocznia Cesarska Development Sp. z o.o., where she manages the process of transforming the historic shipyard areas in Gdańsk into a new, multifunctional district. Jadwiga balances her professional life with her passion for ceramics and water sports.

Alicja Kościesza

Sales and Marketing Director at Resi4Rent, the largest Polish platform offering subscription-based residential units. She is an experienced specialist with many years of expertise in sales, marketing, and PR. Active in the real estate industry since 2002, she co-developed the image of Miasteczko Wilanów in collaboration with Prokom Investments. She managed the sales of residential projects in the portfolio of Orco Property Group and for 12 years oversaw the communication and commercialization of the exclusive Złota 44 skyscraper. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and a participant in the Advanced Management Program at IESE Business School, University of Navarra in Barcelona.

Stanisław Kracik

Third Deputy Mayor of the City of Kraków. A graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, he is a local government official, politician, and community activist. He served for many years as the mayor of the town and municipality of Niepołomice, was a member of the Polish Parliament during its second and third terms, and was the Voivode of Małopolska from 2009 to 2011. From 2012 to 2021, he was the Director of the Dr. J. Babiński Clinical Hospital in Kraków. He has been honored with the Silver Cross of Merit and the Honorary Badge for Merits to Local Government.

Karol Kretkowski

A social policy expert and urban planner. Since 2016, he has been responsible for innovative housing projects at TBS Warszawa Południe in Warsaw. Since 2019, he has served on the company’s management board, overseeing the implementation of investments. Previously, at **Habitat for Humanity Poland**, he led an advocacy program focused on housing policy. He has carried out projects related to social economy and biodiversity conservation. He has dedicated his entire adult life to addressing housing issues—from blocking evictions to developing rental housing projects.

Jakub Kucharczuk

An expert on urban affairs and co-host of the podcast *Międzymiastowo*. He is the author of analyses and reports in the field of urban policy and local governments.

Katarzyna Kuniewicz

General Director of Real Estate at Otodom. Director of Market Research at Otodom. Economist and expert specializing in the Polish housing market. She oversees the development of the Otodom Analytics tool and market research. Previously, for over 10 years, she led research and analysis teams at consulting firms—first at REAS, then at JLL. Co-author of comprehensive reports and forecasts on the primary market and analyses of homebuyers’ preferences. An expert in organizing demand and supply research in the real estate market. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, participant in debates, and commentator on trends and phenomena in the housing sector.

Monika Kulpa-Miros

A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Warsaw University of Technology. She began her career collaborating with architectural firms and holds an unlimited building license for design. In addition to her architectural education, she also completed studies in Public Administration. Since 2015, she has been working with development companies in the areas of investment preparation and development. She specializes in project management, strategic planning, and market analysis. Her skills include coordinating multi-phase projects, negotiations, and optimizing investment processes.

Bogusław Lasek

Marketing and R&D Director

He has been associated with the construction materials and products industry since 2003. He joined the Lafarge team in 2008, starting as a Concrete Technologist. Over the following years, he held roles such as Regional Technology and Quality Manager, Technology and Quality Manager for Eastern Poland, and Mobile Plants. As the Director of Concrete and Aggregates Quality, he built the quality control structures for aggregates within the organization. In his role as Director of Quality and R&D, he was responsible for implementing research and development programs for product lines including cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction chemicals.

He holds a Master’s degree in Structural and Civil Engineering from Rzeszów University of Technology, which he earned in 2004 at the Faculty of Civil Engineering. In 2018, he completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Technology Business School in the Discovery LH Leadership Programme.

Privately, he is a happy husband and father of three children. His passions include music and the mountains.

Michał Leszczyński

An expert in investment process law, legislator, and graduate of the National School of Public Administration. Since 2012, he has worked in the Ministry of Construction, focusing on creating the regulatory environment for the real estate sector, and from 2017 to 2018, he served as deputy director of the department.

From 2019 to 2023, he was the director of the office responsible for urban planning and regional development strategy at the Central Transportation Hub.

Since 2023, he has been a legal advisor at the Polish Association of Developers, specializing in spatial planning, the construction process, and sustainable development.

He advises on investment processes on both the public and private sides. He is the author and co-author of legal publications, including commentary on the Spatial Planning and Development Act and the Housing Special Act.

Arkadiusz Leśko

Country Services Director, ARKANCE Poland

A Doctor of Technical Sciences specializing in wooden structures, and a civil engineer with comprehensive experience as a BIM Coordinator/Manager, gained both in design offices and with general contractors. In recent years, he has supported the development and implementation of BIM technology in one of Poland’s leading construction companies. He focuses on interdisciplinary solutions that support complex investment processes. Currently, he is involved in enhancing communication within CDE environments and integrating IT systems with construction equipment from top manufacturers. A passionate advocate of augmented reality, autonomous solutions, mobile technologies, and other innovations advancing the construction industry.

Jakub Lewkowicz

Member of the Management Board, Partner at Kuryłowicz & Associates

Jakub Lewkowicz graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at Bialystok University of Technology in 2005. He began his professional career the same year at the Danish architectural firm Bjerg Arkitektur A/S, with offices in Hjorring, Aalborg, and Copenhagen. Since 2011, he has been working at Kuryłowicz & Associates.

He is the recipient of several architectural awards, including the diploma project award in the “New Thought in Architecture” competition organized by SARP, 1st place in the competition for the seat of the District Office in Garwolin, 1st prize awarded by the Sztuka-architektury portal in the Polish Architecture 2011 plebiscite for the biggest event in architecture – an energy-efficient kindergarten project in the Żoliborz district, 1st prize in the investor competition for the “YIT – Nordic Bemowo” housing estate project in Warsaw, and 1st prize in the architectural competition for the design of a 4-star hotel at Adam Mickiewicz Square in Lviv, a project currently being executed amid the war in Ukraine.

He is also the co-designer of Denmark’s first passive kindergarten, “Elverhuset,” in the municipality of Hoje Tarstrup. In 2008, the Danish Architects’ Association (Akademisk Arkitektforening) awarded him the title of Arkitekt M.A.A.

In addition to his architectural education, in 2011 he completed an Executive MBA at the Vienna Institute for Economic Studies and the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. His thesis, “Comprehensive Quality Management in an Architectural Studio,” was written in collaboration with Professor Andrzej J. Blikle.

In 2023, he was awarded the title of Honorary Ambassador of Bialystok University of Technology.

Robert Maraszek

Master of Engineering, graduate of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology (specialization: building and civil engineering structures) and postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Management at the University of Gdańsk (specialization: development projects). He serves as Vice President of the Management Board and Director of Investments at Inpro S.A., as well as President of the Management Board of SML Sp. z o.o., and a Member of the Board of the Tri-City Branch of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD) and the PZFD Council.

He gained his professional experience by gradually advancing within the structures of Inpro S.A. – from an engineer and construction manager to the position of Vice President of the Management Board. This progression has provided him with extensive knowledge of team building and the execution of complex development projects. He actively participates in the work of the Polish Association of Developers, including the Tri-City Branch of the PZFD and the Council of the Association. As an experienced specialist, he regularly participates in industry debates and conferences, particularly those focused on prefabrication, which is one of the key areas of his professional activity.

Roman Marcinek

Historian. Since 1992, he has been continuously employed at the Kraków branch of the Ośrodek Dokumentacji Zabytków (Monument Documentation Center), and its subsequent institutional iterations. From 2000 to 2007, he served as the director of this institution. Since 2022, he has been an expert at the National Institute of Monument Conservation. He specializes in the history and preservation of monuments and cultural landscapes. He has dedicated much attention to documenting and monitoring Historic Monuments and sites of particular heritage significance. Over the years, he has developed and refined methodologies for historical studies of landscape ensembles and historic parks, including Wilanów, Krzyżtopór, Mogilany, Bielany, Tyniec, and Chróstnik.

Bartłomiej Marona

Professor at the Cracow University of Economics, Head of the Department of Real Estate Economics and Investment Process, and a board member of the European Real Estate Society. He is the Director of the postgraduate studies program “Real Estate Valuation” at the Cracow School of Business CUE, conducted in collaboration with Colliers and MSRM. He was a recipient of the James R. Webb Foundation scholarship from the American Real Estate Society (Monterey, USA, 2009) and is also a member of the American Real Estate Society.

Andrzej Marszałek

Founder and CEO of Inwestycje Wielkopolski, a company that has been operating in the market for over 28 years (http://www.inwestycjewielkopolski.pl/).
A graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, he holds the prestigious CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) title awarded by the CCIM Institute in Chicago (USA). He is a licensed real estate broker.
Since December 2017, he has served as the President of the Board of the Poznań Branch of the Polish Association of Developers (http://poznan.pzfd.pl/). Additionally, since 2019, he has been a member of the PZFD Board.

Mateusz Mastalski

An architect and urban planner, graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Silesian University of Technology. He gained professional experience in renowned offices such as Medusa Group, KWK Promes, MVRDV, and COBE. Since 2008, he has been living and working in Copenhagen, where he has been part of the project team at Henning Larsen as Design Director since 2014. He has led projects such as the development of the Imperial Shipyard in Gdańsk, the transformation of post-industrial areas in Bolzano, and the social district of Fælledby in Copenhagen. He has also been a frequent masterclass instructor at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture in Marseille, as well as a guest critic at Lund University and the Royal Academy in Copenhagen.

Łukasz Maślona

A philosopher and educator by education, Łukasz worked in finance for many years. However, his desire to bring about change and engage in social life prevailed, leading him to become a City Councilor of Kraków. He is one of the founders of the association “Funkcja Miasto” and the initiator of the Kraków Movements Coalition “Together for the City.” He considers his greatest achievement to be his involvement in the creation of the park on Karmelicka Street named after Wisława Szymborska, as well as the launch of the “Green Krupnicza” initiative, part of the “3 x YES for greenery” campaign. In the current term, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Kraków City Council.

Stanisław Mazur

Prof. UEK, Ph.D., and First Deputy Mayor of Kraków, responsible for development, space, and investments. He served as the Rector of the Cracow University of Economics from 2020 to 2024 and is the Head of the Department of Public Policies. Former Dean of the College of Public Economy and Administration. Editor-in-chief of the quarterly journal *Public Management*. He is a specialist in public policy analysis, public management, organizational and systemic learning. He has participated as an expert and coordinator in numerous national and international projects focused on public policy analysis, governance quality, strategic management, and organizational learning. He is the author of over 300 scientific publications, published in renowned national (PWN, Scholar) and international publishing houses (Routledge, Peter Lang Publishing).

Ryszard Mikliński

An experienced politician and expert in culture and heritage conservation, Ryszard Mikliński served as a Warsaw city councilor from 1994 to 2003, actively supporting the city’s development and its communities. As Deputy Mayor of Warsaw from 1998 to 2002, he played a key role in decision-making processes and the implementation of major urban projects. After stepping down as Deputy Mayor, Mikliński continued his mission in the service of culture and national heritage. From 2003 to 2005, he served as Deputy Minister of Culture and General Conservator of Monuments, where his work contributed to the preservation and promotion of Poland’s rich cultural heritage. He is also a co-founder of Archaios Sp. z o.o., a company specializing in conservation consulting and archaeological supervision.

Łukasz Mikuła

University professor at the Faculty of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, holding a Ph.D. with habilitation in the field of socio-economic geography and spatial management. He is the author and co-author of over 50 scientific publications on spatial policy and territorial management. An expert for the World Bank and the Center for Metropolitan Research at UAM, he co-authored the development strategy and spatial development concept for the Poznań Metropolis. He serves as the Chairman of the Spatial Policy Commission of the Poznań City Council and is the President of the Poznań branch of the Polish Town Planners Association.

Hanna Milewska-Wilk

Housing specialist at the Institute for Urban and Regional Development, housing rental market analyst and advisor at simpl.rent, cooperates with the Rental Market Foundation and other housing NGOs. Mediator, property manager, sociologist and philologist, with particular interest in housing cooperatives.

Michał Młyńczak

A lawyer by education and a graduate of the Faculty of Law, Administration, and Economics at the University of Wrocław. After completing his studies, he undertook legal training at the Wrocław Bar Association, which he successfully completed with a positive bar exam result. Since 2010, he has run a law firm in Wrocław, specializing in providing legal assistance to individuals and business entities in the areas of civil, commercial, corporate, construction, and criminal law.

From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Councilor of the Wrocław City Council, Vice-Chairman of the Sustainable Development, Architecture, and Environmental Protection Committee, and a member of the Municipal Economy Committee, the Statutory Committee, and the Committee for Amendments to the Wrocław Statute. He also held the position of Chairman of the Civic Platform Councilors’ Club in the Wrocław City Council.

An avid basketball, water sports, and winter sports enthusiast. Privately, a happy husband to Dominika and father of three children: Oktawian, Aleksander, and Aida.

Marian Noga

Senator of the 4th and 5th terms, member of the Monetary Policy Council from 2004 to 2010. Director of the Institute for Business Cooperation at WSB Merito University in Wrocław, academic lecturer, and expert at the National Science Centre. Economic commentator for TVN. Since February 13, 2024, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.

Member of Team Europe, a group of experts providing information on the functioning and policies of the European Union, specializing in macroeconomics with a focus on monetary policy; fiscal policy in the European economic space; the functioning of the common currency area, particularly the Eurozone; the operation of the services sector in the EU; and the economics of culture.

His academic work focuses on growth theory, fiscal and monetary policy, and the economic aspects of environmental protection.

Przemysław Nogaj

Account Executive, ACS Sales, Eastern Europe at Autodesk

A graduate of the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw and the Warsaw School of Economics, specializing in Project Management. For 23 years, he has been associated with companies providing IT systems supporting processes in the construction industry. He has been with Autodesk for 17 years, responsible for the development of the architectural and construction market and business relationships with key clients in the field of architecture and construction solutions until 2024. Currently, his main focus is on working with business partners in Poland and supporting Autodesk clients in implementing new technologies, design concepts, and construction processes.

Piotr Ogórek

A long-time journalist for national and regional media, with 15 years of experience in both online and print outlets. In recent years, his media work focused primarily on urban policy, spatial planning, and environmental issues. He has been nominated multiple times for the Małopolska Journalists’ Award and won in the “Internet Material” category. For the past three years, he has successfully transitioned into the business environment within the real estate development industry, serving as the Director of the Kraków branch of the Polish Association of Developers. He is a graduate of Jagiellonian University and the Cracow School of Business at the Cracow University of Economics.

Wojciech Orlof

Director at SRDK Studio Projekt and an architect by education. He has held management positions at companies such as Tesco, ING Real Estate Development, and Napollo Retail Development, where he was responsible for investments across Poland. As a consultant and shareholder, he has collaborated on numerous real estate projects. Today, he leads a team of designers (urban planning, architecture, HVAC) at the studio founded by Dorota and Kazimierz Śródek, who were co-owners and co-managers of the development company Archicom until 2021.

Monika Perekitko

Monika Perekitko holds a higher education degree, having graduated from the Interdepartmental Studies of Spatial Economy at SGGW in Warsaw and Postgraduate Studies in Property Valuation at the Warsaw University of Technology. She has been involved in the real estate market since 2004, initially with Orco Property Group, and later worked with the Private Equity Fund Europa Capital based in London. From 2011 to 2023, she co-founded and developed the activities of the Belgian developer Matexi Polska in Warsaw and Kraków, serving as a Member of the Management Board since December 2015. Currently, she is responsible for the development activities of Dom Development in Warsaw as a Member of the Management Board. Monika Perekitko is also actively involved in industry organizations in Poland and Europe. Since 2019, she has served as a Member of the Board of the Polish Union of Developers, currently holding the position of Vice President of the Board of PZFD. As of May 2024, she has been a Member of the Board of Build Europe.

Bartosz Podgórczyk

Adrian Potoczek

A real estate expert with 20 years of experience, responsible for creating comprehensive development projects, consistently striving to improve the quality of life in local communities.

He currently serves as Director of Development and Investments at Ateli Investment Sp. z o.o., where he is responsible for project and investment management. Since 2020, he has been the Vice President of the Kraków branch of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD), supporting the development of the real estate sector in Poland. Since 2021, he has also been a member of the PZFD Council. Previously, he spent over twelve years with Wawel Service, where he held roles such as Director of Development and Director of Sales and Marketing. He also has experience as a real estate broker.

Bernadetta Półchłopek-Szczygieł

Architect, Co-owner of ABP Autorskie Biuro Projektowe in Kraków

A member of the Presidium of the Council of the Małopolska Regional Chamber of Architects of the Republic of Poland (6th term) and the Legislative Council at the National Chamber of Architects of Poland. She is also a member of the Association of Monument Conservators, Kraków Branch.

Awarded the IARP 1st Degree Honorary Badge for her dedication to the professional self-governance of architects. She is the co-author of numerous architectural projects, including award-winning ones such as the “Browar Kleparz” residential and commercial complex in Kraków, recognized with the European Property Awards, and the Mercure Kraków Old Town Hotel, awarded 1st Place in the 2016 Construction of the Year competition.

Adam Pustelnik

He graduated from the University of Łódź (Master of Law, International Relations), the European Academy of Diplomacy and the University of Oxford. As the Director of the Investor Service and International Relations Bureau in 2015-2019, he developed actively the cooperation with investors in Łódź, the third largest city in Poland. He worked among others in close cooperation with Indian business and played a key role in facilitation of economic relations between Indian and Polish business. After a brief stint in the private sector (Associate Director in Savills Poland, a leading real estate company), he returned to the public sector in September 2020, as the Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź. His responsibilities cover in particular such areas as urban planning and architectural and construction administration as well as economic development and international relations.

Jacek Raczyński

Real Estate Sales Director

Since January 1, 2021, Real Estate Sales Director. Previously, he worked at Orange, where he successfully managed areas such as business sales, retail stores, active sales, and sales efficiency. He also gained experience as a Sales Director at the Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) and expanded the sales network in a company from the renewable energy sector.

Jacek’s diverse experience in building effective sales teams and his high managerial competencies help achieve business goals.

Waldemar Rogowski

Ph.D. with habilitation in Finance, Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH). Director of the Institute of Corporate Finance and Investments. Chief Analyst at the BIK Group and an economic commentator. For many years, he served as an expert for UNIDO and a consultant for the World Bank. He is the author or co-author of over 140 publications in Polish and English, specializing in corporate finance.

Izabela Rudzka

MBA, assistant professor at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), with 17 years of experience in the real estate market, urban development, and revitalization, and 15 years specializing in the housing market. She is the author of numerous studies and reports on housing affordability and housing finance. She developed and implemented residential estate revitalization programs in Olsztyn. In recent years, she has expanded her interests to include ESG issues.

She has completed professional internships at Florida Atlantic University, the University of Liverpool, Armenian State University of Economics, and conducted housing research in Israel. She is a member of the housing advisory team at the Ministry of Development and Technology and collaborates with organizations such as PFRN, ZBP, and PAB WIB.

Natalia Sawicka

She has been associated with the real estate development industry for 18 years, gaining professional experience at companies such as Dom Development and Angel Poland Group. Since 2021, she has been with Vantage Development, where she serves as the Director of the Property Services Department. She is responsible for managing rental buildings and apartments under the Vantage Rent brand. In 2024, she was appointed to the board of a special-purpose company within the Robyg capital group, overseeing property management processes.

For a decade, she has been actively involved with the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD), currently serving as a member of the central management board and Vice President of PZFD Wrocław. She graduated from the Wrocław University of Economics, completed postgraduate studies in real estate valuation, and holds an Executive MBA. She has participated in management programs at the ICAN Institute and is a co-organizer and lecturer in postgraduate real estate development studies at the Wrocław University of Economics.

Joanna Sebzda-Załuska

A legal advisor and partner at SWK Legal Sebzda-Załuska, Wójcik, Kamińska Radcowie Prawni Sp. p., she specializes in the comprehensive management of investment processes and development projects. She provides legal counsel to leading mining companies on land reclamation of post-mining areas, wind farm construction, and photovoltaic projects. She has extensive experience in handling complex investment processes in the areas of construction law, environmental law, spatial planning, and administrative procedures.

Her professional experience includes over six years working in building supervision authorities, including serving as Deputy Head of the Building Inspection Office (PINB) for Wrocław. For over 16 years, she has provided legal services within a law firm. The goal of the firm she co-founded is to offer highly specialized legal services, including comprehensive investment process management, often utilizing EU funds. She has authored numerous publications advocating necessary changes to current legal regulations to remove legal barriers. For more than eight years, she has lectured on the postgraduate program “Investment Process for Lawyers” at Łazarski University. In December 2023, she was awarded the Up!Awards WPROST statuette for Best Legal Service in the Real Estate Market.

Bartosz Sowier

Chief Legislator and Director of the Department of Analysis and Legislation at Employers of Poland. He is a legal expert with over 16 years of experience. He has worked in the Polish Parliament, serving as Deputy Director of Legal and Legislative Affairs and Director of the Parliamentary Club. He is an experienced public administration employee, having worked as a lawyer at the Ministry of National Defense (General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces) and the Office for War Veterans and Repressed Persons (Department of Adjudication). He also served as Head of the Coordination and Analysis Unit at the Mazovian Voivodeship Office and as Director of the Office of the Ombudsman for Children. Additionally, he ran his own business in the areas of Public Relations, Public Affairs, and legal and organizational services, focusing on healthcare entities.

Mateusz Stachewicz

Senior Consultant at PwC Poland
A law graduate with postgraduate studies in sustainable finance at the University of Warsaw and banking at the Warsaw School of Economics. For years, he has been involved in the real estate sector, participating in legislative processes both at the national and European levels, and in real estate financing. He has also gained experience as an expert in environmental policy, ESG, and the EU Taxonomy at the Bank of Environmental Protection. Since 2023, he has been part of the Working Group on the Application of the EU Taxonomy at the Ministry of Development and Technology, serving as the Team Leader for the interpretation of technical criteria for the construction and real estate sectors. He has experience in projects and training on sustainable finance, debt instruments, non-financial reporting, and EU systematics.

Andrzej Stachno

Graduate of the Faculty of Electronics at Wrocław University of Science and Technology

A research scientist at the Department of Automation, Mechatronics, and Control Systems at Wrocław University of Science and Technology.

Author of numerous national and international publications on the application of artificial intelligence in building automation.

President of KNX Professionals Poland, an association of manufacturers and integrators of building automation systems.

Founder of the Certified Building Automation Training Center.

A certified lecturer and organizer of training courses on the application and implementation of building automation systems.

Building automation systems integrator.

Grzegorz Stawowy

Born in April 1976, he graduated from a technical school with a specialization in general construction. He holds a degree in Political Science from the Pedagogical University of Kraków and an MBA from the Polish-American School of Business at the Cracow University of Technology. From 2005 to 2006, he served as an assistant to the Marshal of the Małopolska Voivodeship. Between 2008 and 2016, he was the director of the Kraków branch of the Military Property Agency. In 2016-2017, he worked as an advisor to the Marshal of the Voivodeship. He was the President of Koleje Małopolskie sp. z o.o. from 2017 to 2018. Since 2006, he has been a Kraków City Councilor, and since December 2006 (with brief interruptions), he has chaired the Spatial Planning Commission of the Kraków City Council. He has also run his own business for many years. He is a husband and father to Stanisław and Franciszek.

Aleksandra Stępniak

For over 15 years, she has been involved in energy efficiency, climate and energy policy, and sustainable development.

At VELUX Polska, she is responsible for public affairs and institutional relations, including collaboration with the public sector, industry organizations, and other stakeholders. She is an expert and Chairwoman of the Board of the Fala Renowacji Association. Previously, she spent nearly seven years as an energy efficiency consultant at Danfoss Poland. She has also been active in the NGO sector for many years, working with local governments and community representatives. She is the author of numerous articles and publications on energy efficiency, climate change, energy poverty, energy transformation, and the decarbonization of the building and industrial sectors.

Tomasz Stoga

A law graduate with 25 years of experience in the real estate development industry. From 2002 to 2011, he served as the President of the Management Board at Inkom SA, and later as the Director of the Wrocław branch of Dom Development S.A. Since 2012, he has been the President of the Management Board at Profit Development S.A. He currently holds the position of Vice President of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD), is a member of the PZFD Program Council, and serves as the President of the PZFD Wrocław branch.

Known for his unique sense of humor and positive outlook on life, he inspires optimism and values integrity and intelligence. He understands the importance of a company’s image and reputation, which must be built through hard work and by fostering a positive organizational culture. This approach directly impacts relationships with clients and business partners. He focuses on creating comfortable, safe, and modern projects that fit well into the urban fabric of cities like Wrocław, Warsaw, and Łódź. With the goal of building homes for the most demanding customers, he has completed dozens of development projects.

Anna Strożek

Manager of ESG and Stock Exchange Communication, Echo Investment S.A.

With nearly 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, for the past 3 years, she has been responsible for activities related to financial reporting and sustainable development, as well as audit processes and the implementation of the ESG strategy in one of the largest development companies in Poland. She holds a degree in urban planning and is the author of the project “Eco-Cities of the Future” – a book written by children for both children and adults.

Michał M. Styś

Michał M. Styś holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Engineering and is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at Wrocław University of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned an Executive MBA. He gained experience in project management, urban planning, and the design of residential, commercial, hotel, and office buildings at firms such as Anthony Reddy Associates, Reddy Architecture & Urbanism Group (Ireland), Archeus OY Ltd. (Finland), and BC Comm Group (Poland). Since 2007, he has been the Managing Director of OPG Property Professionals, where he is responsible for project execution, identifying and analyzing investment opportunities in Poland, and asset management, focusing on mixed-use, commercial, and residential projects.

He is the creative mind behind the revitalization project of OFF Piotrkowska Center, which, among many other awards, won 1st place in National Geographic Traveler’s “7 Wonders of Poland” ranking. He is also a member of Rotary International and the Vice President of the Polish Association of Developers in the Łódź region.

Katarzyna Szymczak-Pomianowska

Jolanta Szymczyk-Przewoźna

Journalist in the Business and Law section of ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’. Specializes in real estate, particularly in the context of regulations. Graduate of postgraduate studies in Property Valuation and Real Estate Management from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Silesia.

Karolina Taczalska

Co-founder of the architectural studio Design Lab Group, an architect by education and a passionate conservator of architectural heritage, particularly in Łódź. She serves as Vice President of the Łódź branch of the Association of Polish Architects and is a university lecturer at the Academy of Art and Design in Łódź.

She holds a degree from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Environmental Engineering at the Lodz University of Technology, as well as a degree in Architectural Heritage Studies and Conservation from the Institute of Heritage Studies and Conservation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Additionally, she completed studies in architectural education under the ARCHI:CULTURE program at the University of National Education in Kraków.

Her professional experience spans a range of projects in both heritage conservation and restoration, as well as residential and public construction. She specializes in conservation-related projects and has carried out work for both public and private sector entities. She also advises businesses on managing investment processes.

Her interests include urban revitalization, architectural education, participatory city design, and the management of architectural and cultural heritage.

Agata Twardoch

Architect and urban planner, professor at the Faculty of Architecture at the Silesian University of Technology in the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Development. She specializes in accessible housing and alternative forms of living. She has published over 100 scientific and popular articles, including the books *”System for Living – Perspectives on the Development of Accessible Housing”* (2019) and *”Female Architects: Will Women Build Better Cities?”* (2022). Commissioned by cities, foundations, and private entities, she has developed numerous reports, studies, and strategies in the fields of urban planning, spatial development, and housing policy. A proponent of the concept of housing as infrastructure. Since September 2024, she has also served as the City Urbanist and Head of the Urbanist Office of the City of Gliwice.

Krzysztof Tyszkiewicz

Architect and project manager, a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology, with design experience in Poland and Switzerland. For over 20 years, he has been managing development projects, leading teams of designers and engineers at Juvenes and Juvenes Projekt, working on projects ranging from local developments to prestigious investments such as Plac Unii, Złota 44, and Centrum Praskie Koneser. Since 2011, he has been a board member of BBI Development S.A., a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed developer specializing in luxury residential, office, and retail buildings. He has a strong connection to Warsaw’s Praga district, where he lives, works, and actively engages in community work with non-governmental organizations.

Marcin Walewski

PZFD expert and Head of Development at GH Development Polska. Lecturer at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH). An architect, he is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology and Ecole Paris-val-de-Marne in Paris. He has been involved in the real estate development industry for 15 years.

Maciej Wandzel

President of the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD). An entrepreneur and investor, he has long been associated with the financial market and the real estate industry. He is the President of Soho Development Homes & More, a company that co-authored the success of the Soho Factory investment on Warsaw’s Praga district. He specializes in the revitalization of post-industrial properties. In May 2024, he was elected President of the Polish Association of Developers.

In the past, he has been active in numerous companies, serving for several years as Vice Chairman of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Council, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ekstraklasa SA, and was also a co-owner of Legia Warsaw football club. He is a member of the Polish Business Council. A lawyer by education, his passions include football, opera, and his work, to which he devotes almost all of his energy.

Agnieszka Widłak-Lindsay

Founder and board member of Fracthon Group, where she is responsible for the comprehensive development strategy and oversight of real estate development projects. Since June 2023, she has served as Vice President of the Kraków Branch of the Polish Association of Developers, supporting the growth of the development sector by creating innovative solutions and collaborating with local stakeholders. She holds degrees in finance and a Master of Business Studies from John Moores University in Liverpool and the National University of Ireland Maynooth, and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Cambridge.

She specializes in creating investment strategies and managing development projects. She places particular emphasis on corporate social responsibility, striving to deliver real estate projects that not only meet the highest standards of sustainable development but also address the needs of local communities. Her approach focuses on creating spaces that promote long-term social development and improve quality of life, respecting the natural environment and integrating harmoniously with existing infrastructure. She ensures that the projects are not only modern and functional but also take ecological aspects into account, such as energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.

Michał Witkowski

Michał Witkowski joined Colliers in 2021 as the Director of Living Services. He is responsible for advising and supporting clients in the creation and execution of residential projects, including rental housing, student accommodations, and senior homes. He also provides support with institutional leasing transactions and manages the sales or leasing processes of residential properties that Colliers conducts on behalf of clients.

He has 15 years of experience in the real estate market, covering both properties for sale and for rent. Before joining Colliers, he served as Partner and Director of Business Development at Platinum Group, the largest operator of serviced apartments in Warsaw. Earlier in his career, as a board member of Skanska Residential Development Poland and Atlas Estates, he was responsible for acquiring and preparing new investments. The teams he led delivered over 7,000 new apartments and commercial spaces to the market.

He holds a degree in Management and Marketing from the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) and an Executive MBA from the SGH and Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. He also completed the international Strategic Leadership Program at Skanska Nordic.

For over 6 years, he has been a lecturer in the Postgraduate Studies program at the University of Gdańsk, teaching courses on real estate development and residential property management.

Łukasz Wojcieszak

Founder, shareholder, and managing partner at Properto and Wavy Apps. With 28 years of experience in technology consulting, he began his career at Accenture before becoming a serial entrepreneur and creator of IT companies, mainly focused on digital and IT systems for large enterprises (including CRM and ERP). He has provided technological consulting and managed projects for companies such as Bouygues Immobilier, Vantage Rent, Vastint, Invest Komfort, Ghelamco, mBank, EFL, BNP Paribas, Bank Millennium, and PZU. For over 10 years, he has been involved in the real estate sector, initially in mortgage financing and later in technology for the residential, PRS, and commercial segments. Since 2016, he has been active in the Polish Association of Developers (PZFD) and Proptech organizations in Poland and Europe.

Grzegorz Wrona

Grzegorz Wrona serves as the Deputy Mayor of Rzeszów, overseeing key areas of municipal administration, including the Rzeszów City Development Office, the Municipal Transport Authority of Rzeszów, the Department of Architecture, the Department of Geodesy, the Department of Economic Activity and Permits, as well as the Department of City Brand, Economic Cooperation, and Tourism.

With 27 years of experience in business management and restructuring, as well as marketing, Grzegorz Wrona has been involved in the energy sector since 2009. He is a graduate of prestigious Polish institutions, including the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, the Warsaw School of Economics, the Leon Schiller National Film, Television, and Theatre School in Łódź, and the University of Agriculture in Kraków. His interdisciplinary approach contributes to the dynamic development of Rzeszów, particularly in the areas of urban planning, transportation, economy, and the city’s promotion on the international stage.

Iwona Załuska

An expert in securing financing for investment projects, she gained experience in sales director roles at BPH Bank Hipoteczny S.A., Citibank Handlowy, and as sales manager at ING Nationale Nederlanden. Since 2007, she has served as the president of Upper Finance, actively participating in the financial market and collaborating with entities investing in the healthcare services, residential, commercial, and logistics sectors. She is also involved in industry media, contributing to educating and providing up-to-date information on financial transactions in these markets.

Paweł Zaworski

Senior Business Development Manager at Samsung Electronics. A graduate of the Computer Science faculties at the Cracow University of Economics and the University of The West of Scotland. He has been professionally involved with the technologies of major global manufacturers for 18 years. As a technology advisor and trainer, he has worked both in Poland and across Europe. Currently, at Samsung Electronics, he is responsible for integrated business solutions based on AI and SmartThings as part of the One Samsung division.

Jacek Zengteler

President of Management Board

Jacek Zengteler joined Yareal Polska in early 2016 as Head of Residential, and a year later he was appointed Board Member. In February 2023 he was appointed President of Management Board of Yareal Polska. He is also acting as board member of Yareal Polska Holding. Jacek has been involved in the property development industry since 2002. He was developing his career with Dom Development S.A. where he worked, among others, as Deputy Director of Business Development, Director of Land Department responsible for land acquisition, and Director of Customer Service Department. He also served as the company’s Proxy. Jacek Zengteler graduated in the field of economics and was awarded MBA diploma at the Warsaw School of Economics and Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. He has also
completed numerous courses on management and real estate, including the ICAN Institute’s Strategic Leadership Academy and a Real Estate Economics and Finance programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Since 2019 he is a Member of the Board of the Warsaw branch of PZFD and since September 2021 to May 2023 he also seated in the Management Board of PZFD at the national level.