Industry FOR DEFENCE

A meeting of leaders from industry, science and government, dedicated to building Poland's resilience and defence capabilities in the face of new geopolitical and technological challenges.

15 October 2025 • Katowice • International Congress Centre

Framework theme

The event programme covered topics such as cyber security, resilient and crisis-ready infrastructure and logistics, and cooperation between the defence industry and science.

They were with us

Mieczysław Bieniek

zastępca dowódcy strategicznego NATO w latach 2010-2013, generał Wojska Polskiego w st. Sp.

Marek Wójcik

wojewoda śląski

Radosław Zacharewicz

Enterprise Solution Architect, Axians

Krzysztof Krystowski

dyrektor generalny, Northrop Grumman Polska SA

Marcin Kubica

dyrektor zarządzający, Grupa WB

Jarosław Huptyś

wiceprezes zarządu ds. operacyjnych, Huta Częstochowa Sp. z o.o.

Edward Gruszka

generał broni w stanie spoczynku, doradca w Biurze Ministra Obrony Narodowej

Krzysztof Kosiorek-Sobolewski

prezes zarządu, Zremb Chojnice

Tomasz Marciniak

partner zarządzający, McKinsey & Company w Polsce

Andrzej Kaczmarek

prezes zarządu, Stalexport Autostrady SA

Marek Warzecha

prezes zarządu, Ponar Wadowice SA

Tomasz Zakrzewski

przewodniczący, Platforma Bezpieczeństwa i Obronności, Pracodawcy RP

Marek Wodzisławski

prezes zarządu, SKB Drive Tech SA

Adam Leszkiewicz

prezes zarządu, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA

Wojciech Dąbrowski

prezes zarządu, Polski Holding Rozwoju SA

Zygmunt Spychała

wiceprezes zarządu, Grupa Niewiadów – PGM SA

IN THE PROGRAMME OF THE EVENT

Industry, investment, security
Procurement for the military: procurement and cooperation
State or private? Effective
Digital security
Defence industry as an exporter
Dual-purpose manufacturing
Offset in a new way
New security infrastructure
Resilient hinterland

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Accompanying events

International Trade Fair for Machine Tools, Tools and Processing Technology

One of the largest trade fairs in Poland dedicated primarily to the machine tool and tooling industry, where exhibitors present the latest solutions in machining technology. The trade fair is attended by representatives of companies involved in the design, manufacture and distribution of machining machines and cutting tools

Expowelding International Welding Fair

The most important welding trade fair in Poland and one of the most recognised industry events in Europe. The fair presents the offer of leading representatives of manufacturers of welding equipment, software, as well as robotisation and automation.

New Industry Forum

An event devoted entirely to industry in Poland; in a new broad formula, with an up-to-date range of topics and a select cast. A debate on the most important trends and development prospects in industrial production. Breakthrough technologies and their business use. Proven solutions, model implementations, new competences. People of Polish industry: well-known managers, leaders of change and innovation. Experts and scientists. Specialists and practitioners. In the conference programme: debates, talks, networking, prestigious awards gala.

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