Smart City

A Knowledge-packed Start with Expert-led Trainings

The conference began with a series of practical workshops delivered by experts in their fields. Aleksandra Dziurzyńska, a legal advisor from the Migrant Info Point foundation, introduced participants to the process of starting a business in Poland. Aleksandra Skierś from the Greater Poland branch of the National Chamber of Tax Advisors covered key topics related to taxes and tax residency. The third speaker, Małgorzata Rita Łyczywek, an AI specialist, explored the opportunities of applying artificial intelligence in business.

Advisory Zone - Hands-on Support for Participants

Running parallel to the training sessions, the Advisory Zone was very well received. Participants had the opportunity to consult individually with representatives of various institutions, gaining practical insights on topics such as residence legalization, taxation, social security, sanitary regulations, and diploma recognition.

We sincerely thank the following institutions and their representatives for their presence and engagement in the Advisory Zone:

• Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) - 2nd Branch in Poznan
• Faculty of Polish and Classical Philology - Adam Mickiewicz University
• Greater Poland Branch of the National Chamber of Tax Advisors
• Department for Foreigners - Greater Poland Voivodeship Office
• District Labour Office in Poznan
• District Sanitary-Epidemiological Station in Poznan
• Legal Department - City of Poznan
• Migrant Info Point
• Department of Business Activity and Agriculture - City of Poznan

Inspiring Entrepreneur Stories

In the second part of the conference, participants had the chance to hear personal stories from international entrepreneurs successfully running businesses in Poland. Insights were shared by James De Lara, business advisor; Lara Gabriel, owner of the Brazilian cookie brand BrigadeRio; Szymon Gorlak, co-founder of the marketing agency Sembility and lecturer at Collegium Da Vinci; Brad Retelback, business consultant and English language teacher; Diana Marcano, researcher at the Łukasiewicz Poznań Institute of Technology; and Juan Enrique Yantuche, Spanish teacher and podcaster. Their stories offered motivation and showcased the many unique paths to success within the Polish business landscape.

Networking Workshop

The day concluded with a networking workshop moderated by James De Lara. The session provided a welcoming space to exchange contacts, share experiences, and discuss opportunities for future collaboration.

Thank You for Being with Us!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, speakers, and advisors for their energy, openness, and active involvement. Your presence is what made Grow in Poznan such a special event!

Take a look at the photo gallery from the conference, including snapshots from the Advisory Zone and networking workshop, captured by SOWA Marketing: [link to the post on our Facebook page].

We also invite you to follow the Poznań Biznes Partner website and social media channels - more English-language events are coming soon!