Author: Katarzyna Halicka

Talks at the Olivia Summit. Geopolitics and economy between the US, Europe and China

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An extremely important meeting is behind us. On 8 May, the “Summit Talks” were held in Olivia once again, the main topic of which was geopolitics and the economy between the US, Europe and China.

 

In a world of rapid geopolitical shifts, it is becoming increasingly clear that relations between the US, Europe and China today define not only trade or international politics. Access to technology, security of supply chains, the pace of innovation, the stability of economies and the competitiveness of companies and countries depend on their shape. Global competition is moving to the level of strategic raw materials, artificial intelligence, energy, cybersecurity, and control over key technologies of the future.

 

It is no longer a question of whether the world is entering a new phase of geopolitical reconstruction, but of how quickly companies, institutions and countries will be able to adapt to the new architecture of global dependencies.

 

The event organized by the Employers of Pomerania brought together people who have been co-creating the Polish debate on the world, security and the place of Europe in the dynamically changing balance of power for years.

 

The debate was moderated by journalist Agnieszka Lichnerowicz, and among the participants were:

  • Małgorzata Bonikowska, PhD – an expert on geopolitics and US-EU-China relations, president of the Centre for International Relations and co-founder of THINKTANK, who has been analysing the impact of global changes on the security and competitiveness of the West for years,
  • Prof. Bogdan Góralczyk – political scientist, sinologist, diplomat and one of the most respected Polish experts on China and East Asia,
  • Janusz Reiter – diplomat, former ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Germany and the USA, founder of the Centre for International Relations, for decades actively participating in shaping Polish strategic reflection and transatlantic relations,
  • Lieutenant Colonel dr hab. n. Med. Jacek Siewiera – former head of the National Security Bureau, responsible in 2022–2025 for strategic state advice in the field of security and international policy,
  • Maciej Witucki – Vice-President of BusinessEurope and Chairman of the Main Council of the Lewiatan Confederation, representing the perspective of European business in the face of economic and regulatory challenges.

 

Photog. Dawid Linkowski

 

The conversation concerned, among m.in, the changing world order, Europe’s role in the rivalry between great powers, economic security and the impact of global tensions on business and society.

 

We are glad that once again such key issues were discussed here. It is worth recalling that a year ago, experts in the field of politics and defense discussed Polish security and global threats in Olivia. The guest of honour of the meeting was the renowned statesman and historian Bronisław Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland in the years 2010–2015.

 

More…

 

 

Take part in the Book&Help super action!

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Book&Help returns for the eighth time. And as every year, it’s about something very simple: about books, people and helping. We cordially invite you to join the action! You can give books, handicrafts and other goodies. You can also, which we strongly encourage you to do, simply go to the fair on June 13 at V LO, buy a volume or a cake and thus help the kids from the hospital at Polanki Street in Gdańsk.

 

How did it start and what is it about?

 

Exactly! It all started in 2018, when the students and teachers of the V High School in Oliwa decided to do something good for the Polanki Children’s Hospital adjacent to the school. This is how Book&Help was created – a charity book fair, which engages more and more people every year. The mechanism is simple. Companies and their employees, residents of Gdańsk, their families and friends of the action collect books, gadgets, handicrafts and goodies, and everything later goes to a big family fair. The income from the event is entirely used to purchase equipment for the hospital. In 2025, 16 thousand zlotys were collected, the year before a record 20 thousand! Let’s not delay, let’s act together!

 

Thanks to previous editions , inhalers, pulse oximeters, specialized children’s beds, oxygen therapy equipment and ward equipment were purchased, among m.in others. These are things that really serve the youngest patients every day.

 

 

We cordially invite you to the finale of this year’s edition, which will take place June 13 (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the courtyard of the V Primary School in Oliwa. As always, you will be able to find hundreds of books at great prices, buy homemade pastries, check out the handicraft stalls, try your luck in the raffle and spend a few good hours in a fantastic atmosphere. All this to help the youngest patients of the Polanki Children’s Hospital.

 


How can you get involved now?

 

You can:

  • collect books among your employees or friends (new or well-maintained),
  • donate company gadgets or small prizes to the lottery,
  • donate their handmade products,
  • bake 1-2-3 cakes for the fair (without cream or jelly!),
  • take part in the event on 13.06.2026.

 

The deadline for handing over books, gadgets and handicrafts to V LO is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

 

You can:

 

Who to contact?

 

You are a representative of the company:

 

You are an individual and want to donate things for auction/sale.

  • deliver them to the V LO from 21 May to 3 June, refer to Kasia Tusk-Olczak (coordinator on behalf of the school) or Dorota Bandzmer, who works in the library.

 

Because sometimes it really doesn’t take much to do something good. One book you read or your master apple pie can help someone a lot more than you think.

 

Fig. vlo.gda.pl

 

 

Welcome!

 

 

We invite you to the inaugural concert “A Little Jazz Mess”

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The Olivia Centre Choir invites you! Together with the Sopot Mundus Cantat Choir – the organizer of the prestigious international festival International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot – We are honored to invite you to a unique evening with choral music. It will be an extraordinary journey through a rich repertoire, combining the seriousness of the classics with the lightness and freshness of contemporary arrangements performed by esteemed artists.

 

Inaugural Concert | 20 May | 19:00 | Church of St. George in Sopot

 

The culmination of the program will be a performance of a jazz mass by Bob Chilcott. This extraordinary work masterfully combines the tradition of sacred music with the energy of jazz. The unique character of this interpretation will be emphasized by the accompaniment of excellent instrumentalists: pianist Cezary Paciorek, bassist Dariusz Śleszyński and drummer Michał Kruczalak.

 

This event also has an integrative dimension, uniting Tri-City choral circles. The combined forces of the Olivia Centre Choir and the Sopot Choir of the SWPS University were invited to perform the piece together. Such a large group of performers will guarantee a powerful and emotional sound that will remain in the memory of listeners for a long time.

 

The artistic coherence and atmosphere of the evening will be supervised by the conductor Joanna Szutowicz (Ślesicka). Her passion and experience are a guarantee that the concert will become an important and inspiring point on the cultural map of Sopot, attracting both music lovers and lovers of jazz improvisation.

 

The meeting also has a noble purpose – during the concert, donations will be collected for the renovation of the clock and the church tower. We encourage you to support this valuable initiative.

 

Admission to the event is free!

 

20 May | 19:00 | Church of St. George in Sopot

 

Save the date! On May 30, Children’s Day for young and old

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Be sure to save this date in your calendars: 30 MAY! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m ., we meet at our neighbor’s house, at Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa, to celebrate the best day of the year, i.e. Children’s Day (because there is something of a small and frisky minor in each of us, right?).

 

Children’s Day with Olivia Centre has been happening for years. The oldest probably remember how the UG pitch, just behind Olivia, turned into a huge playground. The younger ones will think with fondness about Olivia Park behind the Olivia Hall, and the youngest will return to the memories of SP 35 and Children’s Day for Sports. And yes, there will be a lot going on this year at our closest neighbor too!

 

Remember, we play with whole families, you also get friends and acquaintances. There is no boredom! There is healthy competition, lots of laughter, a lot of surprises and something delicious to eat. Last year, the school space was transformed, in accordance with the profile of SP 35, into a multi-zone activity town. There were shorttrack shows, figure skating, hockey, zumba classes, the opportunity to try your hand at tennis, handball or rollerblading. Creative, educational and recreational zones operated in parallel. We rested in the gastronomic area, where you could also find excellent mothers’ pastries!

 

We are still finalizing the program, but we are alreadyThat there will be no shortage of sports activities, play zones and treats (you need to have a snack to have the strength to play). Olivia’s Residents also prepare their proposals, who join this event every year, giving it an additional dimension.

 

Save this date: May 30th! And see you soon!

We will publish details on an ongoing basis in our channels, so check out our website, our FB and watch the screens in the buildings.

 

 

And this was the case last year:

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

The Olivia Centre Running Club is starting!

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On Tuesday, May 26, we start with the Olivia Centre Running Club! And it will happen! Because we have running workouts ahead of us, meetings with experts, advice from dieticians, physiotherapy consultations and what else sports will play in our souls.

 

We start with an unhurried corpse, so that in two or three months, we will run like the proverbial doe.

  • Goal number 1: fun and relaxation.
  • Goal number 2: better fitness and health.
  • Goal number 3: new relationships.
  • Goal number 4 (optional): preparation for the Gdańsk Half Marathon, which will take place on September 27, or for Night Friday on September 26.

 

And so, we train twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 17:00 in different locations. In the near future, m.in, picturesque routes of the Tri-City Landscape Park.

  • Training: Tuesday, Thursday.
  • Hours. 17:00
  • We start from Olivia Star.
  • Duration of training: Ok. 60 minutes.

 

The club is being established in cooperation with the Academic Sports Association of the University of Gdańsk, and this is – in our opinion – the best recommendation. The classes will be conducted by Łukasz Gałka, an athletics coach associated with AZS UG Gdańsk, who has been present in the world of middle and long distance running for years. He has competed in half marathons, marathons and triathlons, was a competitor and medalist of the Polish Academic Championships, and today he trains others and prepares himself to participate in the World Masters Athletics Championships Daegu 2026.

 

We invite everyone who is interested. Those who just want to start their adventure with running and those who know what it is all about. The trainer will advise, suggest, improve, teach. You can join to take part in a half marathon, or you can also just improve your fitness, run with someone after work, catch the regularity bug or just check if running in a group is for you.

 

We start calmly. The first trainings will last about an hour and will be adapted to the level of participants. You don’t need to have experience or sports history behind you. Just come in comfortable shoes and see how it works.

 

Over time, the club will develop. The plans include, m.in, special trainings, joint running adventures and small surprises for the most regular participants. We will keep you informed about the details.

 

  • First practice: Tuesday, May 26, at 17:00.
  • Start: Olivia Star.
  • Sign up HERE
  • And follow the next events on the Events page and in the MyOlivia app

 

More about coach Łukasz Gałka

Łukasz Gałka has been involved in athletics since 2006. He specializes in middle and long runs, and has gained sports experience at many levels. He started his career in MOS Zatoka Braniewo, later he ran for many Tri-City clubs, to become a permanent anchor in the Academic Sports Association of the University of Gdańsk. Gałka is a multiple medalist of the Polish Academic Championships, an activist of AZS UG, and currently as an athletics coach.

 

His sports CV is not only theory, but above all practice. He has participated in many half marathons, marathons and triathlons, both in Poland and abroad. He is active in sports and still does not slow down. He is involved in the development of the masters sport as the vice-president of the PKLA Masters club, and his own training is currently subordinated to the preparation for the 2026 WMAC Daegu Masters World Championships.

 

As a competitor and coach, he knows perfectly well what hard work, fighting weaknesses and satisfaction at the finish line are. The Olivia Centre Running Club will provide participants with proven tools, knowledge and a solid dose of motivation.

 

See you on the road!

We invite you to the opening of the exhibition of Stanisław Gierada’s sculpture “The Passage of Time”

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We invite you to the opening of the exhibition of sculpture by Stanisław Gierada entitled The Passage of Time. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Olivia Star lobby at the Olivia Centre.

Co-organizers: Olivia Centre, ZPAP Gdańsk District

Patronages: Gdańsk Community, Radio Gdańsk, Tricity Prestige Magazine, Trójmiasto.pl

 

Stanisław Gierada

 

He graduated from the Faculty of Sculpture at the PWSSP in Gdańsk in the studio of Prof. Stanisław Horno-Popławski in 1968. For many years he was associated with the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk as a teacher – he ran the Studio of Renovation and Reconstruction of Sculpture, and in 1999 he obtained a second-degree assistant professorship.

 

He is the author of numerous projects in the field of conservation, m.in. design and supervision of the construction of the stonework of the boulevard on the Motława River, the lintel at Mariacka and Świętego Ducha Streets in Gdańsk and the author’s reconstruction of the Gdańsk coat of arms in the Winter Hall of the Town Hall. He also worked in the field of mosaics, medal making and sacral and monumental sculpture.

 

He has participated in international snow sculpture competitions in San Moritz (Switzerland) and Quebec (Canada), as well as in sculpture symposia in Poland and abroad. He has been a member of the jury of sculpture competitions many times.

 

A two-time scholarship holder of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (2010, 2018), winner of the Awards of the Mayor of the City of Gdańsk (2010, 2018) and the City of Gdynia (2018), as well as a scholarship holder of the German Government (1996). Author of m.in Monument to the Victims of December 1970 in Gdynia and Monument to Poles Murdered in Siberia in Norilsk (1996).

 

His works can be found in galleries and private collections in Poland, Europe, the USA and Canada. He lives and works in Gdańsk.

 

The exhibition will be open until June 20, 2026. Admission.

 

 

Olivia Centre joins forces with the University of Gdańsk for academic sport

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Under the signed agreement, the University of Gdańsk awarded Olivia Centre the title of “Patron of Academic Sport of the University of Gdańsk”. The agreement assumes cooperation between both parties in the field of sports, including support for league teams, academic sports and sports events of a local and national nature.

 

The ceremonial signing of the agreement between the University of Gdańsk and Olivia Centre was attended by Olivia’s President Maciej Grabski and Member of the Management Board Grzegorz Kidybiński. The University was represented by: H.E. Rector of the University of Gdańsk prof. Ph.D. Piotr Stepnowski, Director of CWFiS Tomasz Aftański and President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

“The agreement is in line with the strategy of the University of Gdańsk aimed at building strong, responsible partnerships with the socio-economic environment. We treat academic sport as an important element of the development of the university’s social capital – he said Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Prof. Piotr Stepnowski. – The award of the title of Patron of Academic Sport of the University of Gdańsk is an expression of recognition for our cooperation with the Olivia Centre based on common values and social responsibility. I am convinced that this partnership will allow us to strengthen academic sport.”

 

“Academic sport teaches values that are particularly close to us at Olivia Centre: responsibility, consistency, cooperation and the pursuit of long-term goals. It is on such foundations that responsible business is also based. We believe that supporting young people, their activity, ambitions and healthy attitudes is an investment that brings value to the entire community” – said Maciej Grabski, President of Olivia Centre.

 

 

The cooperation between the Olivia Centre and the University of Gdańsk results not only from the close proximity of both institutions, but also from the convergence of values and a common vision of supporting initiatives important for the local community. The partnership is long-term and goes beyond the classic sponsorship model, focusing on building lasting relationships and real social impact.

 

“We are delighted to have such a strong brand as Olivia Centre on board. We are close neighbours and such cooperation will certainly be beneficial for both parties. In the past, Olivia has already supported the sports activities of AZS University of Gdańsk, but this agreement is more than just a sponsorship agreement. This is a new chapter” – sums up the President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

The importance of the agreement for the University results from the importance of sport in shaping civic and academic attitudes. In turn, representatives of Olivia Centre point out that sports values coincide with the values of responsible business. It is this dimension of cooperation that gives it strategic importance both for the university and for the Olivia Centre as a partner actively involved in the life of the region.

 

“Acquiring such a strong partner as Olivia Centre is a significant strengthening for academic sport at the University of Gdańsk. The close proximity and convergence of values make this cooperation have the potential for a long-term, mutual impact. Olivia Centre has already supported the sports activities of AZS University of Gdańsk, but the agreement signed today goes beyond the classic sponsorship model – it is the opening of a new stage of cooperation based on partnership and a common vision of development” – sums up the President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

Olivia Centre’s appointment as the Patron of Academic Sport at the University of Gdańsk is part of a consistently implemented strategy of supporting socially and locally important initiatives. The partnership with the University of Gdańsk strengthens the relationship between business and academia, creating a space for joint actions for health, integration and development of sport.

 

“We are very pleased that our idea for a responsible partnership has been approved by the rector’s authorities and representatives of the Olivia Centre. Together, we want to create a space for building positive pro-social and pro-health attitudes among the academic community, which will remain as habits for years. We hope for fruitful cooperation and believe that this is the first step towards building a solid group of patrons of academic sport at the University of Gdańsk” – added the Director of CWFiS, Tomasz Aftański.

 

“For years, the cooperation between the Olivia Centre and the University of Gdańsk has been based on mutual trust, closeness and the belief that together we can implement socially important initiatives. It is a natural step for us to support academic sport. As a neighbour and partner of the University, we want to co-create projects that have a real impact on the quality of life of the academic community and the region” – summed up Grzegorz Kidybiński, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Centre.

 

 

About the University of Gdańsk:
The University of Gdańsk is one of the most important universities in Poland and the largest higher education institution in Pomerania. For years, it has combined high quality education and scientific research with active social engagement and cooperation with the economic environment. The university consistently supports the development of academic sport, treating it as an important element of building community, promoting a healthy lifestyle and shaping pro-social attitudes among students and employees.

 

About Olivia Centre:
Olivia Centre is a modern business centre in Gdańsk, which has been involved in projects supporting the social, educational and cultural development of the region for years. Cooperation with the University of Gdańsk is another example of activities carried out with the aim of building a strong, active and responsible local community.

 

 

At Olivia, green is still the name of the game!

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Dear Residents,

 

Our journey towards nature is gaining momentum. We are entering Phase III of the “Green Olivia” project! It all began (you might remember?) with a pocket garden that modestly emerged back in 2021, nestled between Olivia Star and Olivia Prime B.

 

The urban concept of pocket parks was born in the 1960s in New York (the famous Paley Park) as a response to the lack of greenery in Manhattan’s dense landscape. They were designed to be safe havens of peace – “green lungs” right at your fingertips. At Olivia Centre, we took this idea as a starting point to create a network of green squares and corridors that are gradually connecting our buildings into a coherent ecosystem.

 

In 2024, the first stage of our “green game” was launched. We divided the work into smaller phases to introduce changes consistently and responsibly, without disrupting the rhythm of this place. Phases I and II covered the space between Olivia Star and Olivia Six, where a new quality began to take shape: more greenery, softer forms, and spaces to pause and relax. On Monday, May 4th, we are moving into Phase III of our green revolution.

Even More Green Power

Phase III covers further key points of our center – the area in front of the Starbucks café, the passage in the now-famous Olivia Gate, and additional sections of the patio. We are still “playing the green game,” but we are doing so by working not only with vegetation but also with materials, textures, and light. Features will include:

  • Tall grasses that will “dance” in the wind;
  • Shade-giving trees;
  • Fruit trees (an absolute first!): apple, plum, and cherry trees;
  • Roses – for the first time at Olivia – thanks to the excellent sunlight in this zone;
  • Climbing plants, including ivy on the Gate A facade, which will softly re-shape the architecture;
  • Plinths for works of art.

We also plan to install a dynamic weather vane. It may take the form of a dancer whose movement will highlight the energy of this place.

Eco Olivia

We are using reclaimed elements from previous works, giving them a second life. The surfaces will be diverse: gravel, slate, and Old Gdańsk cobblestones—a subtle nod to the local context and the historic streets of Gdańsk.

Biophilic Design and Edible Landscapes

Our initiatives align with global trends such as Biophilic Design (designing based on the innate human need to connect with nature) and Edible Landscapes. All over the world, from Singapore to London, modern business centers are shifting from “decorative greenery” to true urban biodiversity. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a paradigm shift in thinking about how buildings should “breathe” and coexist with their surroundings.

 

Work is scheduled to run until the end of August.

 

 

Olivia Quest 2: look out for the signs!

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Do you love puzzles, charades, riddles and mysteries?
Do you have the My Olivia app and confirmed Resident status?
Face the Game Master in Olivia Quest! Peek into the mystery chest, look out for signs, guess the words of the day,
to finally discover the MASTER CODE and win 1000 PLN!

 

 

REMEMBER TO UPDATE THE MY OLIVIA APP

 

 

Meet the mysterious master of the OLIVIA QUEST game. He is not a good, innocent man. This is someone who makes a bet with another Mockingbird that NO ONE can solve his riddles. He arrogantly thinks that he can even put MONEY on the win, because his tasks are difficult enough that no one will win this money…

 

The Mystery Master officially plans to reward the one who gives the MASTER PASSWORD, and in the GRAND FINAL, the smartest, most efficient, most team-oriented, fastest, and at the same time – creatively beats other Players. The Final itself is not only an opportunity to get to know the Champion – it is also a Clear Determination of who is better – the Competitors or the Champion.

 

The way to the Final is simple – guess the MASTER CODE and enter it in the My Olivia app in “OLIVIA QUEST”. The Master will confirm in due course whether it is correct. The Master does not reveal how many words the password has, where it came from or what it is. But he doesn’t leave Contestants helpless either. He has left as many as 6 traces – tasks whose solutions are hints!

 

The more tasks you do, the more hints you will get and the easier it will be to come up with the final password. Where to look for these “traces – tasks”? How to get hints to the password? All you have to do is play, knowing the rules below!

 

  • To know the MASTER PASSWORD, you have to guess the WORD OF THE DAY. 
  • To find out the WORD OF THE DAY, simply take part in the Olivia Quest! Think, combine, look for clues, look carefully…. Each hint consists of three elements, and they are:

SCREENS in the elevators – they will never be explicit, they will never be direct, but they will help! One day – one screen hint;

THE STORY BOX IN OLIVIA STAR – each successive clue will require you to put your hand into the abyss of the Master’s chest and recognize the shape, which will also hint at something;;

RIDDLE/ REBUS – you will find it in a different Olivia building each time – but once located, it will be left there until the end of the Game! Of course, we will inform you on April 28, as well as on May 5, 7, 12, 14, and 19 – on the mystery chest and in the My Olivia app, in which building this riddle is located! Its solution also brings you closer to the WORD OF THE DAY!

  • You can check the correctness of the WORD OF THE DAY in the My Olivia app. You click on OLIVIA QUEST, type in the WORD OF THE DAY and get feedback – BRAVE!/ TRY NEXT. You can keep trying until you do!!
  • Remember that you will be supported by our Superhero Arek Starek! If you see him, for example, on the screen, it means that it is worth paying attention to THIS screen!!
  • We present hints on April 28, as well as on May 5, 7, 12, 14, and 19.

 

If you are already sure that you know the MASTER CODE – you can enter it in the My Olivia app in OLIVIA QUEST in the space ENTER MASTER CODE. Remember, you will only find out if you guessed*you just before the finale, which is May 21. The Grand Finale will be held on May 25, “live” at O4 Coworking. It is well known, there can be only one Winner.

 

In these buildings look for puzzles – hints. Remember, once placed, they stay there until the end of the game.

 

28 April – poster in Gate
5 May – poster in Tower
7 May – poster in Star
12 May – poster in Six
14 May – poster in Four
19 May – poster in Prime B (forest)

 

 

And some more useful tips.

  • To play, you must have the My Olivia app and confirmed Resident status.
  • You are guided to the game by the Olivia Quest.
  • You can join the fun at any time!
  • The Game Master opens sign-ups for the game as early as April 27.
  • The game starts on April 28.
  • If you want to increase your chances of guessing the MASTER CODE, be alert and look for hints on April 28 and on May 5, 7, 12, 14, and 19.
  • The hints will lead you to the WORDS OF THE DAY.
  • You enter and check the WORDS OF THE DAY in the My Olivia app.
  • The more you learn the WORDS OF THE DAY, the better your chances of guessing the MASTER PASSWORD.
  • You will find out if your password is correct only on May 21.
  • You can enter your MASTER PASSWORD at any time in the My Olivia app (in OLIVIA QUEST you enter your password in the “ENTER MASTER PASSWORD” field).
  • If you send the correct MASTER CODE, we will invite you to the Grand Finale, which will be held on May 25 (time coming soon!) at O4 Coworking in Olivia Four.
  • The winner will win PLN 1000!

 

 

Regulations of the Olivia Quest game

 

 

Summit talks. Geopolitics and Economy of the US-Europe-China

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Employers of Pomerania and Olivia Centre invite you to another unique debate as part of the “Summit Talks” series. This time, the main topic will be geopolitics and the economy between the US, Europe and China. The event will take place on May 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the 34th floor of Olivia Star. Registration is required.

A year ago, Olivia talked about global security. Global Threats and Local Responses”. Olivia hosted leading experts in the field of politics, defense and international security. The Guest of Honour of the meeting was the renowned statesman and historian Bronisław Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland in the years 2010-2015. More…

 

 

Running:

 

Agnieszka Lichnerowicz

Journalist and international analyst at TOK FM, specialist in geopolitics and global economic trends. For years, he has been commenting on US-EU-China relations, combining a political and economic perspective. She is valued for her clear analyses and ability to explain complex global processes.

 

Participants of the debate:

 

Małgorzata Bonikowska, PhD, President of the Management Board of the Centre for International Relations

Political scientist, geopolitical expert and president of the Center for International Relations. He specializes in strategic relations between the US and the EU and China and global economic trends affecting the security and competitiveness of the West. Co-founder of THINKTANK, she advises public administration and business, regularly commenting on international politics in the media. She is the author of numerous analyses on the transformation of the world order and the role of Europe in the rivalry of superpowers.

 

Prof. Ph.D. Bogdan Góralczyk, University of Warsaw

Political scientist, sinologist and diplomat, former ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Thailand (also accredited in Laos and Burma/Myanmar), previously a diplomat at the mission in Budapest. Professor of social sciences, academic lecturer, specialist in China and East Asia, author of numerous publications in the field of international relations. A commentator on international life, often appearing in the media and analysing global political and economic trends.

 

Janusz Reiter, former Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the USA and Germany

Diplomat, former Polish ambassador to Germany and the United States, founder of the Center for International Relations. One of the most respected Polish experts in the field of geopolitics and strategic transatlantic relations. He specializes in the politics of the US, Europe and Germany and in the impact of global tensions on the security and economy of the West. Author of numerous analyses and international commentator, actively participating in the debate on the future of the world order.

 

Lieutenant Colonel dr hab. n. Med. Jacek Siewiera, head of the National Security Council in 2022–2025

As head of the National Security Bureau and was responsible for strategic advice in the field of international and security policy. He co-authored analyses on power dynamics in Europe and transatlantic relations. He specializes in assessing geopolitical risks and state resilience. In the debate, he combines the perspective of security with the realities of the global economy.

 

Maciej Witucki, Vice-President of BusinessEurope, Chairman of the Main Council of the Lewiatan Confederation

Manager and economic activist, vice-president of BusinessEurope and candidate for president of this organization, representing the interests of entrepreneurs at the level of the European Union. Chairman of the Main Council of the Lewiatan Confederation, previously long-term president of Orange Polska. An expert in the field of economy, labour market and social dialogue, with extensive knowledge of the global economy and actively participating in debates on the competitiveness of the European economy.

 

 

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