The conference builds on the themes introduced during last year’s edition of the event, when research and development (R&D) in the modern business services sector was addressed on such a broad scale for the first time. In 2026, the scope of the conference is expanded to include artificial intelligence, which is increasingly shaping the direction of business, industry and education. This year’s programme will therefore combine R&D and AI, highlighting their intersection and practical applications within organisations.
R&D and AI – practice, not theory
The business services sector (BSS) is placing growing emphasis on R&D activities and AI-based solutions. However, their relevance now extends beyond business services alone, reaching into industry, education and public administration.
The Katowice conference will present the operational dimension of these technologies through real-world experiences and case studies delivered by experts representing business, academia and local government.
Among the participants will be members of the Pro Progressio Club – market practitioners, organisational leaders and experts who actively contribute to the development of the business services ecosystem in Poland.
The conference will be conducted in Polish.
Who should attend?
The event is dedicated to:
- senior executives seeking innovative solutions to support organisational growth,
- managers interested in emerging technologies and knowledge exchange,
- representatives of business, local government and academia.
The detailed agenda is available on the event website.
Networking on the eve of the conference
On 25 March 2026, the day before the conference, a networking meeting from the Talks&Drinks with friends series will take place at Mały Kredens Pub in Katowice. Conference participants are also welcome to attend. Separate registration is required.
Event partners
The strategic partners of the conference are the City of Katowice and the Katowice Gaming and Technology Hub.
The event partner is Think Tank Marka Polska, and the media patron is FOCUS ON Business.
Conference website: https://proprogressio.com/events/2026-katowice-71