Key information:
- Dates: June 9–11, 2025
- Location: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, H-14, Wroclaw, Poland (Hybrid event)
- Main Theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Technology, Education, and Cross-Sector Collaboration for a Competitive Economy and Equitable Society”
- Abstract Submission Deadline: May 12, 2025
- Abstract submission: https://conference.cloudearthi.com/submission/
- Registration with or without (for businesses) an abstract: https://conference.cloudearthi.com/registration/
Conference Program (preliminary)
| Program point | Time |
| Day 1, June 9th, 2025 | |
| Consortium meeting SEEDplus (by invitation only) | 08:00 – 09:00 |
| Conference Registration | 09:00 – 10:00 |
| Opening session and keynote address | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Coffee break | 11:00 – 11:30 |
| Online Elevator Pitch Open Mohyla Hackathon BE FIRST Powered by KAU Startup school project | 11:00 – 11:40 |
| Panel Discussion “Is venture capital an option for academia-based innovation ecosystems?” This panel will explore the role of venture capital in supporting academia-based innovation ecosystems, examining opportunities, challenges, and the conditions needed for successful collaboration between researchers and investors. Experts from academia, industry, and finance will share insights and real-world experiences. Powered by the SEEDplus project | 11:40 – 13:00 |
| Lunch | 13:00 – 14:00 |
| Scientific Session (hybrid) | 14:00 – 15:00 |
| Workshop 1: Navigating the Green & Tech Transition through Future Thinking Using the Future Thinking Canvas & Megatrends to Shape Sustainable Strategies This workshop explores how Future Thinking can support the transition to a sustainable and technologically advanced future. Participants will dive into key megatrends shaping green and digital transformations, using the Future Thinking Canvas to map potential scenarios. Through interactive exercises, they will identify opportunities, risks, and strategic pathways for organizations navigating this evolving landscape. The session concludes with an action plan and resource mapping, helping participants turn insights into concrete steps for sustainable innovation. Powered by the 4innopipe2 project | 15:00 – 16:20 |
| Coffee break | 16:20 – 16:30 |
| Workshop 2: Visualizing Innovation Ecosystems with Playmobil.pro A Hands-On Approach to Stakeholder Mapping and Strategic Innovation This workshop introduces a playful yet structured approach to understanding innovation ecosystems. Using Playmobil.pro, participants will create a tangible representation of their ecosystem, mapping key stakeholders, their roles, and interactions. The session will highlight power dynamics, collaboration gaps, and opportunities for ecosystem strengthening. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clearer picture of how to navigate and influence their innovation landscape to drive meaningful change. Powered by the 4innopipe2 project | 16:30 – 18:00 |
| Day 2, June 10th, 2025 | |
| Consortium meeting Inspiring the Minds (by invitation only) | 08:00 – 09:00 |
| Panel Discussion “Leadership for Industry 5.0” The panel will explore how visionary leadership can drive the integration of human-centric innovation, sustainability, and advanced technologies in the next industrial era. Experts from across sectors will share insights on the evolving role of leaders in shaping a resilient and inclusive Industry 5.0 landscape. Powered by EUROPA FORUM | 09:00 – 10:00 |
| Coffee break | 10:00 – 10:30 |
| Parallel sessions Workshop “Marketing for deep tech startups – when and how to start.” The workshop will provide practical guidance on building a marketing strategy tailored to the unique challenges of deep tech ventures. Participants will learn when to initiate marketing efforts and how to effectively communicate complex technologies to diverse stakeholders. Powered by W8niebie and Workshop “Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI Personas for Innovation and Creativity” This workshop offers a focused, hands‐on experience with AI (LLM) tools such as ChatGPT/Gemini. Emphasis is placed on key ethical and privacy aspects, effective prompt writing, and the creation of tailored AI personas. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to optimize in particular creativity and innovation for sustainability and global collaboration. | 10:30 – 12:00 |
| Lunch | 12:00 – 13:00 |
| Keynote and Scientific Session (hybrid) | 13:00 – 14:30 |
| Wroclaw Technology a Transfer and Startup Landscape | 14:30 – 15:30 |
| Coffee break | 15:30 – 16:00 |
| Inclusion and Diversity in Science and Entrepreneurship Powered by Inspiring the Minds project | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Onsite/Online poster session/Startup competition winners poster session | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Conference Gala dinner (open for all) | 19:30 – 22:00 |
| Day 3, June 11th, 2025 | |
| Business breakfast, EIT Raw Materials Business Brunch | 9:00 – 14:00 |
| Closing remarks | 14:00 – 14:30 |
| Social event | 14:30 – 17:30 |
Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to reach out at olga.voropai@pwr.edu.pl. We sincerely hope you will accept this invitation and look forward to your valuable contribution.