Month: March 2026

Olivia Prize for 2025! Prizes in the hands of the winners!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Olivia Prize awards have become a permanent fixture in the calendar of Pomeranian economic events. For the 6th time, the Olivia Centre and its residents presented awards for projects and activities for economic development, improving the quality of life and commitment to others, implemented in the past year.

 

Olivia Connect

This year’s edition included distinctions in 5 categories. Olivia Connect is a category in which awards are given to institutions or projects working for business development and supporting cooperation between entrepreneurs. This year, this award went to the Confederation of Lewiatan and Employers of Pomerania for consistently putting the issues of the region and Pomeranian entrepreneurs the subject of nationwide attention, including the organization of the European Forum of New Ideas, which is an important platform for reflection on the place of Polish and Europe in the world.

 

Olivia Hero of the Future

The Olivia Hero of the Future is an award given to young scientists who carry out the most interesting research projects. For his achievements in 2025, the award was given to The research team led by dr. Eng. Marcin Wekwejt from the Gdańsk University of Technology for the project “Development of a new injectable ceramic-polymer bone cement”, in which the team developed technologies that support the natural processes of bone tissue regeneration, which can be used in the treatment of bone fractures and filling cavities in them.

 

Olivia Harmony

The Safe Senior project, which aims to protect seniors from fraud and cyber threats, was awarded in the Olivia Harmony category. In this category, initiatives of the greatest social and ecological importance are distinguished. Safe Senior is an initiative implemented by EPAM Systems (Poland) Sp. z o.o., which includes training carried out exclusively in a stationary form in neighborhood homes and cultural clubs, which allows you to reach people who are not fluent in digital solutions.

 

A distinction was also awarded in this category. They were won by the Good Energy Houses project, implemented by Energa S.A. Houses of Good Energy is a program that supports children and young people from care and educational institutions, and at the same time contributes to reducing the energy costs of the functioning of the facilities. So far, the program has covered nearly 800 children and 40 institutions, including one operating outside Polish.

 

Olivia Everyday Hero

Another award was given in the Olivia Everyday Hero category and went to Wiktoria Pagiele, conductor and founder of the Olivia Centre Choir, which brings together 40 singing enthusiasts working in various companies from the Olivia Centre on a daily basis. The award goes to the person who implements the most interesting social project. In justifying the verdict, the jury emphasized Wiktoria’s passion and commitment to leading the Choir, including for the integration of the Tri-City choral community and the joint performance of the song “To Yourself and to You” for 200 voices in the patio space of the Olivia Centre in September 2025. This project aimed to draw attention to mental health issues and the importance of direct interpersonal relationships in everyday life and work.

 

Olivia Impact

The last category in which the awards were given was Olivia Impact, in which initiatives of the largest business scale are distinguished. For achievements in 2025, the main prize went to Speeron Polska for creating Speeron NEXT: a digital service platform for hotel guests that allows you to perform a number of hotel services, m.in on a TV in your room. The technology has been developed to provide state-of-the-art solutions on up to 10-year-old TV models and already avoids 1.5 tonnes of waste and 100 tonnes of CO₂e in each of the hotels where this technology is installed. Currently, the company is finalizing talks with a hotel chain in Scandinavia comprising 8591 rooms. The distinction in this category went to the company Develocraft Sp. Ltd. for supporting the economic life of the Tri-City, including bringing in Alfa Systems, a British software provider for the financial sector, which has located its European technology hub in Gdańsk.

 

Jury

The winners of the awards for initiatives implemented in 2025 were decided by a jury consisting of: Marta Moksa (O4 Coworking), prof. Ph.D. Sylwia Mrozowska (Univentum Labs), Jolanta Szydłowska (Gdańsk Foundation for Management Education), Grzegorz Borowski (Infoshare), Mateusz Kusznierewicz, multiple Polish medalist in sailing and Remigiusz Wojciechowski (Bayer).

 

Author of statuettes

The winners were presented with statuettes made by Prof. Ph.D. Tomasz Sobisz, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

 

Special Guest

The special guest of the evening was Prof. Ph.D. Paweł Horodecki, recognized by Stanford University as one of the most influential scientists in the world. Prof. Paweł Horodecki is one of the founders of the Gdańsk School of Quantum Informatics, co-author of 150 scientific papers published in the most prestigious journals, which have been cited over 24,000 times so far.

 

Fig. Wojciech Podlecki

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Gdańsk University of Technology starts cooperation with Olivia Centre

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The cooperation between the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Gdańsk University of Technology and Olivia Centre – the largest business centre in Poland – strengthens the practical dimension of education and supports the development of modern competences in the real estate market. This is an important step for Gdańsk and the entire region, which gain new space to build highly qualified staff for one of the key branches of the economy.

 

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Gdańsk University of Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with Olivia Centre, one of the leaders of the commercial real estate market in Poland. The partnership is part of the consistently developed cooperation of the Faculty with the economic environment, especially in the area of the modern real estate market, investments and space management.

 

One of the most important effects of this cooperation was the support of Olivia Centre in the creation of the “Real Estate 5.0” study program – the only field of study of this type in Poland, responding to the changing needs of the market and the growing importance of competences combining technical, investment, analytical and management knowledge. Importantly, the first recruitment was already very popular, which confirms that the launch of the course was an accurate response to the needs of candidates. It is also an important and necessary addition to the scientific and training offer of the Gdańsk University of Technology. The partnership concerns not only the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, but also other faculties, mi.in Geodesy and Cartography and Civil Engineering.

 

The signed agreement gives students a chance to learn even more related to the realities of the commercial real estate market – says Emilia Miszewska , PhD, Eng., from the Department of Geology at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Thanks to cooperation with Olivia Centre, an important industry partner, students can better prepare for their future professional work, develop practical competencies and gain knowledge based on real market experience. Students can expect better adaptation of education to the current needs of the labor market and closer contact with the modern business environment created by Olivia Centre. They can also count on greater opportunities for professional development, building industry contacts and an easier start on the labor market. Our cooperation will enable students to participate in classes co-created by industry experts and to undertake internships and internships. It also gives access to joint projects, events and initiatives related to the modern real estate market, investments and business space management.

 

On the part of the Faculty, the agreement was signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, prof. Ph.D. Eng. Ewa Wojciechowska. On behalf of Olivia Centre, the document was signed by Bogusław Wieczorek, legal counsel and public relations representative of the management board of Olivia Centre.

 

Cooperation also has a broader social and economic dimension. For Gdańsk, it means strengthening the city’s position as one of the most important academic and business centers in Poland, which can effectively combine science with business practice. For Pomerania, it is an investment in the development of local staff and competencies needed on the regional real estate, construction and investment market. For the academic community, it is access to up-to-date industry knowledge, practical experience and new opportunities for students’ professional development. For the business community – a chance to get in closer contact with young talents, co-create modern educational programs and have a real impact on the preparation of future specialists.

 

As Bogusław Wieczorek, legal counsel and representative of the management board for public relations at Olivia Centre, emphasizes: For Olivia, cooperation with the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering is, on the one hand, an element of our policy of social responsibility and commitment to the development of the competences of Pomeranian staff, and on the other hand, an extremely interesting opportunity to expand cooperation with one of the most prestigious technical universities in Poland. We are open to various forms of cooperation, as part of internships and workshops, as well as education of students of the Faculty.

 

In connection with the signing of the agreement, we are starting a partnership that is to really connect the academic world with the practice of the real estate market ,” says Konrad Danecki, Director of Investor Supervision at Olivia Centre. As a person responsible for quality improvement activities and implementation of modern systems in Olivia, I see it as an opportunity to develop the competencies of future specialists based on real projects, operational data and experience in property management and modernization. I am particularly pleased with the opportunity to support the new “Real Estate 5.0” study program, which responds to the dynamic changes in the industry – digitization, decarbonization, ESG requirements and the growing expectations of building users. We want students to learn from concrete cases: from the concept phase and investment process, through environmental certifications, to operation, capex and financing – i.e. throughout the life cycle of real estate. I hope that together we will create a platform for pilots and implementations that will be of value both to the university and to business and the entire region.

 

Olivia Prize 2025 ceremony. Lecture by prof. Ph.D. Paweł Horodecki

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We invite you to the award ceremony in the Olivia Prize competition for 2025! For the sixth time, we will meet to appreciate the most interesting business, social and economic undertakings of the Residents of the Olivia Centre, as well as to award special prizes to the business environment institutions and young scientists associated with Tri-City universities. Registration required.

 

 

A special guest will be Prof. Ph.D. Paweł Horodecki – an outstanding theoretical physicist, one of the founders of the Gdańsk School of Quantum InformaticsJ. He is the leader of the research group at the International Centre for the Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk and works at the Department of Theoretical Physics and Quantum Informatics at the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

He is a co-author of over 150 scientific papers published in the most prestigious journals (m.in. Physical Review Letters, Nature), which have been cited over 24,000 times (Hirsch index: 71). His most important achievements include the co-discovery of the phenomenon of quantum bound entanglement and the development of the Horodecki criterion, which is a fundamental tool for verifying the entanglement of quantum states.

 

He regularly ranks in the TOP 2% of the world’s most influential scientists compiled by Stanford University. He is the winner of numerous awards, including the Foundation for Polish Science Award (the so-called Polish Nobel Prize) for his contribution to the development of quantum information theory.

 

Fig. Piotr Niklas | Gdańsk University of Technology

 

The award ceremony will take place on March 30, 2026.
at 5:00 p.m. on the 34th floor of Olivia Star.

 

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Agenda of the meeting

  • 17:00 Kick-off
  • 17:00-17:15 Welcoming guests
  • 17:15-18:15 Lecture by prof. Ph.D. Paweł Horodecki
  • 18:20-19:00 Olivia Prize Ceremony
  • 19:00-20:00 Closing / cocktail

 

 

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Key trends of the labour market 2026 presented for the first time at the Olivia Centre

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The labor market has changed and we already have a new reality in place? Nothing could be further from the truth. The changes that are yet to come are as significant as those that have appeared as a result of the pandemic. At the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, Manpower Polska presented its latest report on the labour market, which shows that in the coming years, the key to success will be fast learning and flexible adaptation to change. The year 2026 will bring high expectations of employees, greater selectivity on the part of employers and the growing importance of qualifications.

 

At O4 Coworking (Olivia Centre), Manpower Polska presented the premiere conclusions from the “Trends and Remuneration Report 2026” and discussed 16 key trends shaping the labour market. The culmination of the meeting was a panel of experts with the participation of Labour Market Experts, which turned into a real discussion – with polemics and references to the report.

 

Among the 16 key work trends listed in the report were: redefinition of the roles of leaders and employees, as well as work itself, the increase in the importance of AI-assisted work and the use of automation. In the new model of work, there will be an increase in the importance of project work and a demand for employees who are quickly learning new skills. Among the key competencies will be readiness for quick training, the ability to use artificial intelligence and the possession of pre-industrial skills (problem-solving skills, cognitive flexibility, creativity, empathy, self-reflection and a high level of use of interpersonal communication tools).

 

These trends will be implemented in an environment of changing social norms. The coming years will bring a return to office work, but only until the generation currently accustomed to hybrid work begins to perform high management positions. A decline in confidence related to the decline in the prestige of leaders, geopolitical instability and the unpredictability of climate change will also be of great importance for the labour market, which will translate into job insecurity, increased unrest and political polarisation. The use of automation and artificial intelligence will result in pressure on energy demand, and this will increase the importance of personnel specializing in green energy sources and scaling systems that allow it to be developed.

 

The authors of the report also point to significant challenges related to changes in business models: the maturity of enterprises will increase the pressure on succession processes in companies. This will be done with the awareness of the talent shortage, demographic decline, decline in professional activity and, as a result, economic uncertainty. Changes in the labour market will also be influenced by the decline in the role of higher education and the lack of ambition and motivation to act as leaders. These factors will result in a decrease in the number of personnel aspiring to take up managerial positions and perform leadership roles, and will affect the possibility of intergenerational transfer of knowledge and skills.

 

The presentation of the report was summarized in a debate of labour market experts. As he points out, Magdalena Białek, Strategic Account Leader at Manpower the key factors that the HR environment in Poland currently lives by were at the center of the conversations: The participants of the debate devoted a lot of space to the role of IT juniors, the shortage of experienced specialists and the impact of labour market regulations, including internships and forms of employment, on the availability of talent. Attention was drawn to a paradox: with rare participation in formal training, Poles learn intensively on its own, which supports economic growth. Experts also emphasized that in the age of artificial intelligence, HR with the ability to verify competencies is more important than ever. The participants unanimously assessed the meeting as substantive and inspiring, and the number of references to “AI” symbolically showed the scale of technological transformation.

 

As Maciej Kotarski, director of Olivia Centre, and one of the participants in the debate, emphasizes, one of the most noticeable trends in office work is currently the growing pressure to implement artificial intelligence solutions: These processes move from the experimentation phase to become part of business operations. There are growing expectations that AI-based solutions will become a source of key competitive advantages. Software companies report that their customers have high expectations for AI implementations even when there is no real need for it in a given company. Investments in people with skills to build and operate artificial intelligence are increasing, although the accuracy of many of the models currently available is low for the time being, and the number of errors requires constant human control. At the same time, exchanges are handsomely rewarding companies that are able to effectively and visibly implement AI, e.g. by reducing teams and cutting costs. This is even hitting tech companies and the software services sector, where new tools are making work redundant that recently required months of work by entire teams. Where the reductions are not spectacular, the number of job offers for juniors is decreasing. This process is increasingly reminiscent of technological revolutions, driving huge capital expenditures on infrastructure, data centers, and computing power – emphasizes Maciej Kotarski.

 

The Trends and Remuneration Report 2026 is available for download on the Manpower Polska website

SGH Open Day, Thinking Zone, Thinking InBusiness. Models. Decisions. The future

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We invite you to a unique event! There are moments when education ceases to be just a transfer of knowledge. It becomes a conversation about the world – about how we understand the economy, how we make decisions and what happens when reality begins to overtake the models that were supposed to describe it. The SGH Open Day × Thinking Zone × Thinking InBusiness is just such a space. It is a meeting for young people facing the choice of further educational path, as well as for parents and teachers who want to better understand the changing world of economics, technology and competences of the future. Participants of the event will take part in lectures, talks and a discussion panel led by academic lecturers, researchers and business practitioners. It will be an opportunity to look at the modern economy from different perspectives; from the financial system and business models to the social consequences of technology development.

 

When and where do we see each other?

 

  • See you on April 1, at 9:30 a.m. at Olivia Sky Club | Olivia Tower | 12th floor | Olivia Centre
  • The event is free of charge. Registration required!

 

Who is this event for?

 

  • eighth-grade students,
  • high school students,
  • parents and all people interested in modern education,
  • teachers and school principals.

 

Event schedule

 

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration of
participantsWelcome guests and meet in the Olivia Sky Club space.

 

10:00 | Official opening of the event

 

10:00 – 11:30 | Keynote speech: “Money and its forms”
Lecturer: prof. Ph.D. Agnieszka Alińska, Warsaw School of Economics

Introduction to the role of money in the modern economy. Participants will learn about the process of money transformation – from cash to digital solutions – and learn about the importance of the financial system for the functioning of the market, the state and everyday economic decisions.

Form: lecture combined with mini-workshop.

 

11:30 – 11:45 | Break

 

11:45 – 12:30 | Practical application of business
modelsLecturer: Rafał Kołodziej, CEO of Greenhat Innovation, co-founder of FutureS Thinking Group

From economic models to decision models. A meeting dedicated to how companies and institutions are building models to support decision-making in a world of increasing complexity and uncertainty.

 

12:30 – 13:00 | Lunch break

 

13:00 – 13:30 | When models are no longer enough. Competence in the liminal world
Lecturer: Edyta Sadowska, PhD, strategic futurist, researcher and academic lecturer

A conversation about the world of transition – a time when the current framework is no longer enough and the future is not yet in a stable form. What competencies allow you to find yourself in the reality of constant change?

 

13:30 – 14:15 | From the economy of pleasure to the economy of
addictionEconomics like dopamine – how do companies take control of us?
Lecturer: Ada Florentyna Pawlak, PhD, technology anthropologist, lawyer and art historian, academic lecturer (SWPS University, AGH)

A reflection on the new logic of the digital economy, in which relationships, emotions and the ability to build engagement become a space for value creation.

 

14:15 – 14:20 | Short break

 

14:20 – 15:05 | Discussion panel

The main question: Is the bigger challenge of the modern economy the wrong decisions – or the wrong models on which these decisions are based?

 

15:05 – 15:30 | Thinking Zone Tour
Visiting the space of the Thinking Zone High School and the SGH Academic Class.

 

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Why is it worth participating?

This event is an invitation to talk about how young people can prepare for a world that is constantly changing. Because the future does not belong to those who know all the answers. He is one of those who can ask the right questions.

 

Contact


hello@thinkingzone.pl+48 780 728 699

 

 

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Here we go! Submit a project, team, or individual for the Olivia Prize 2025 competition!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Olivia Prize is a competition with a proud tradition. For the sixth time, we will recognize companies, teams, and individuals whose inspiring ideas are changing the world – both near and far. It has long been known that Olivia is home to creative people, full of passion, innovative ideas, and big hearts – so essential when it comes to social and charitable initiatives. The Olivia Prize competition was created to appreciate and highlight the outstanding activity of Olivia’s Residents who engage in many different fields, from business and economics, through ecology, to initiatives supporting others.

So now, take a moment to think back to 2025 and remember how much you have accomplished. And of course – submit your projects, your people, and your companies to the competition! The application form is simple.

 

Awards are granted for projects that are or were implemented in 2025. 

 

This year, we will award prizes in three categories:

  • Olivia Impact – this category is dedicated to economic initiatives and/or business projects carried out by a Resident company or entities within its group that contribute most significantly to business growth.
  • Olivia Harmony – this category is for social or environmental initiatives implemented by a Resident company or entities within its group, as well as by its employees or collaborators within the organization
  • Olivia Everyday Hero – this category recognizes individual employees and collaborators (our colleagues) who are socially engaged, carry out charitable projects beyond their professional duties, support the local community, and undertake initiatives deserving special recognition and appreciation, including those in the field of ecology

 

There will also be two special prizes:

  • Olivia Connect – a special award granted to business environment institutions that have a meaningful impact on Olivia’s Residents.
  • Olivia Hero of the Future – a special award granted to young scientists affiliated with a Tri-City university who can demonstrate achievements in R&D or in the commercialization of research results

 

You have until 30 March 2026 to submit your entry. Click and apply for the competition!
The official announcement of the results will take place on 30 March during a ceremonial gala.

 

The award ceremony will be held on 30 March at 5:00 PM on the 34th floor of Olivia Star. Our special guest will be Prof. Paweł Horodecki, an outstanding theoretical physicist and one of the founders of the Gdańsk school of quantum information science. Register for the event

 

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We are starting spring cleaning in Olivia!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Spring is coming, so we are starting a large-scale cleaning in Olivia! In the coming weeks, we will systematically refresh and tidy up common spaces – green areas, patios, garage halls, shower changing rooms and infrastructure around buildings. Winter did not spoil us, so there will be a lot to do:) Check here, because more information about our activities will be presented here.

 

What lies ahead in March?

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Cleaning up outdoor areas

 

From March 16 , we will start cleaning work on the outdoor area around Olivia’s office buildings. The works will primarily include the removal of road salt residues after the intense winter period and the cleaning of the entrances to the main buildings.

 

Of course, all activities will be carried out during the day, outside the morning and afternoon rush hours, to minimize possible difficulties. Building security will also take care of fencing off the area for the duration of the work, so that you feel comfortable and safe.

 

The estimated time of completion of all works is about two weeks.

 

Repair of the surface of the upper car park B


On Friday, March 20 , we will start repairing the asphalt surface in the upper car park B. The works will last until late in the evening on Saturday, March 21, with the possibility of extending them on Sunday, March 22.


To enable the renovation works to be carried out efficiently, the upper car park B will be closed to users on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Please do not park your vehicles in the upper car park B on the indicated dates: from Thursday, March 19 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 22 at 09:00. Lower car park B remains at your disposal during this time. The entrance to the lower car park B will take place from Marii Janion Street (former Bażyńskiego). On the above dates, the barriers of the lower car park will be raised.

We park only in the lower car park B (green)

 

Entrance from Marii Janion Street, turn into Marii Janion Street from Grunwaldzka Avenue.



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Cleaning in bicycle changing rooms



The next action will take place on March 26-28 (Thursday-Saturday) – then we will carry out a general cleaning and refreshment of the bicycle changing rooms.


 




We ask that all private belongings, such as shoes or towels, be hidden in your lockers by March 25 (Wednesday) at the latest. Items left outside the lockers will be taken by us and disposed of. 


 


During the works, the bicycle changing rooms will be temporarily closed. We ask for your understanding and patience. This is a temporary inconvenience, and the result, we hope, will be dazzling.


 




This is just the beginning of our spring activities. In the coming weeks, we are planning further cleaning and refreshment work in various parts of Olivia. We will keep you informed about the details, and there will be more specific actions, because we want Olivia to look as good as possible with spring.