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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

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

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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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Year of Leadership 2026. Read the GFKM report

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In a world of cumulative changes, transformation ceases to be a project. It becomes a competence – organizational and leadership. Get to know the “Year of Leadership 2026” report, prepared by our resident, GFKM (Gdańsk Foundation for Management Education). This is the fifth edition of the survey – previously carried out under the name “Year of the Leader” – which provides an in-depth diagnosis of the condition of leadership in Poland year after year.

 

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A survey based on data, not sentiment

The report is not a soft opinion survey or a set of general reflections. It is a practical tool for assessing the quality of decisions, operational risks and the resilience of an organization in times of contradiction.

 

In this year’s edition:

  • 400 leaders from small and medium-sized companies and large organizations were surveyed,
  • In-depth qualitative interviews with managers were carried out, allowing to capture the context and real decision-making mechanisms.

 

The respondents were asked, among other things, about:

  • effective management in conditions of conflicting expectations,
  • transformations planned for 2026,
  • organizational culture as the foundation for strategy implementation,
  • challenges related to strengthening and motivating teams.

 

This combination of quantitative and qualitative data allows you to look at leadership not only through the prism of declarations, but through real decision-making experience.

 

Diagnosis of 2025 and forecast for 2026

The report shows that 2025 – despite the increase in operating costs – was seen as a time of relative stability. At the same time, leaders point out that the key challenge is no longer individual goals, but the efficiency of the entire organization is becoming one.

 

The conclusions are unambiguous:

  1. Effective change is not just about implementing it, but about involving people in its design,
  2. Organizational culture is becoming a real test of agency – although most leaders declare their support for the strategy, as many as 91% of companies have difficulty translating values into everyday practice,
  3. The year 2026 promises to be a time of accumulation of change, which means that leadership competencies will be defined primarily by the ability to guide people through the transformation process.

 

The report answers key questions:

  • How do leaders sum up 2025 – what was the biggest challenge and what was the disappointment?
  • What are their hopes, fears and priorities for 2026?
  • In which areas of development do they see an advantage in the coming year?
  • What – despite the tensions – fills them with optimism?

 

Eight Pillars of Leadership and Recommendations

The report organizes the conclusions around the eight pillars of leadership that define the effectiveness of transformation and the quality of decisions in organizations in 2026. Each of the pillars has been supplemented with specific implementation recommendations.

 

Importantly, the report contains separate indications for management boards, middle managers and HR departments, taking into account their different perspectives, scope of responsibilities and impact on organizational culture. Thanks to this, the publication is not only a diagnosis, but also a practical map of activities for the entire management structure.

 

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Presentation at the Olivia Centre

The conclusions of the report were presented during the 34. Meetings of the Olivia Centre HR Club, becoming a starting point for discussions about the quality of decisions, organizational culture and the readiness of companies to lead people through change.

 

The meeting showed that there is a growing need in the business environment to talk about leadership understood not as a position, but as the ability to build agency, resilience and effectiveness under pressure.

 

How to build an advantage in times of contradiction? What competencies do leaders need in 2026? You will find the answers in the “Year of Leadership 2026” report.

 

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Labour Market Trends 2026. Join us for the premiere of the Manpower Poland report

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On behalf of Manpower Polska, we cordially invite you to a meeting dedicated to the latest trends in recruitment and talent management. Experts will share practical tips on how to effectively respond to the challenges of the labor market and build strategies to attract the best employees. The event will also be a great opportunity to exchange experiences and have inspiring conversations with experts and labour market leaders.

 

During the event, the premiere presentation of the “Trends and Remuneration Report” data will take place. The report presents 16 key trends that will shape the labor market in the coming months.

 

Date: 3.03.2026

 

Time: 9:00 – 11:45

 

Venue: Jupiter Room, O4 Coworking, Olivia Centre, Al. Grunwaldzka 472, Gdansk

 

9:00 – 9:45
Networking and registration

 

9:45 – 11:15
Premiere presentation of the “Trends and Remuneration Report”
data The report presents 16 key trends that will shape the labor market in the coming months.

 

IT in the AI-native
eraThe transition to an AI-native world, competency shortages, cybersecurity, and recruitment challenges that will define 2026.

 

Discussion panel
The future of work – how are AI and demographic change redefining roles and competencies in organizations?
The debate will focus on demographic challenges in the labour market – the departure of experienced employees and the shrinking talent pool. Experts will also discuss the impact of AI on organizations and professional roles. Participants will learn how to combine the potential of people with technology to build future-ready companies.

 

11:15- 11:45
Networking with refreshments

 

 

The number of places is limited.
Registration: event@pl.manpowergroup.com

 

 

 

Interview: rethink, redesign, reuse

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We talk to Anna Branicka from Design Anatomy about designing in the spirit of zero waste and the EPA award received for the design of the Bayer office in Gdańsk’s Olivia Centre.

 

You have won another international award for office design. This time, it is a project in the spirit of Less waste, prepared for Bayer. What makes this project stand out?
Anna Branicka: Our common goal was to adapt the premises to the changing needs and expectations of employees. The project was implemented as part of Bayer’s Next Normal Office Concept. Implementation in the spirit of less waste allowed us to optimize the costs of modernization, which did not affect the style and quality in any way. It’s an approach to design in the spirit of smart: rethink, redesign, reuse.

 

 

The Next Normal Office Concept is a new standard for the entire Bayer Group, so what is the leitmotif of this direction?
It is a global, well-being-oriented strategy that aims to create a flexible work environment, adapted as best as possible to the changing rhythm of employee activity. Based on the new standard, we have made numerous changes to the functionality of the office, while maintaining the existing layout of walls and ceilings. The open space has been divided into smaller, more intimate zones, which is conducive to effective individual work, but also communication and cooperation in teams. Private offices have been redesigned in favor of more flexible and accessible spaces that are conducive to various forms of work and relaxation. The newly designed spaces include quiet work rooms, relax rooms providing a place to relax and recharge batteries, and snooze rooms allowing employees to take a short nap during the day. All this to improve the comfort of work, concentration and well-being of employees.

 

 

At the same time, the offices have gained a completely new style, related to the place where the offices and the entire Olivia Centre are located.
Yes, the main theme of the project is references to the historic Gdańsk district where the office is located. Oliwa is a district full of historical buildings, parks, cobbled streets and tenement houses with terracotta roofs, wooden verandas. That is why we used a wide range of warm reds and greens in the design of the office, referring to the surrounding landscape. We introduced vegetation in custom-designed pots to create soft transitions between zones and give the space an organic rhythm. We took care of solutions that improve the comfort of work, we equipped the space with acoustic booths, wall panels and openwork partitions separating individual work zones or carpets with high acoustic parameters. The office has become more functional, friendly and full of harmony.

 

One of the most interesting directions of this project is designing in the spirit of less waste. Where did the inspiration for design come from, allowing for the reuse of previously available resources?
We live in a world of increasingly rapid change. We observe the pace at which the style of work is changing, how important it is to be flexible in building teams for specific projects, and thus adapting the workspace. At Design Anatomy, we feel how much responsibility designers and engineers have for the footprint that their projects leave. Less waste is a natural, organic direction for us – resulting from respect for the existing tissue, materials and the environment. That’s why we always analyze each project very carefully, looking for elements that we can reuse and give them new value. In this way, we create spaces that are sustainable, and at the same time as aesthetic and functional as those created from scratch.

So what solutions did you use?
We have kept most of the elements such as walls, ceilings, a significant part of the installation. We refreshed and reused the door joinery, stairs, some of the furniture, acoustic panels. We have introduced modular mobile solutions that allow for future changes, without generating excessive waste. Carefully selected materials – with high durability and natural aesthetics – have given the space a new quality without losing its economical form.

 

What are the benefits for investors? Can they be translated into numbers? How much more would such a rearrangement cost if it were not made in the spirit of less waste?
I think that in the case of a full replacement of buildings and equipment, the additional costs could reach a dozen or even several dozen percent. But it is worth mentioning that this is not a simple calculation. While the preservation of walls, ceilings and installations brings measurable savings, in the case of elements undergoing renovation or alteration, we often balance on the edge of profitability. They need to be dismantled, taken to a workshop, refurbished, and then brought back and reinstalled. At a time when it is increasingly difficult to find a good professional, the costs of working hours and service are increasing significantly, it could be worthwhile to dispose of the old door and order a new one with delivery. Fortunately, in the less waste philosophy, we do not focus only on financial savings, we look more broadly at caring for the environment, and here the benefits are indisputable.

 

From the information I have been able to obtain, I know that this project has become a model solution that finds new imitators in other offices?
We receive information that representatives of other companies are very curious about this project and often ask for details during their visits. We even heard from Bayer employees that they have already specialized in touring the office and presenting individual solutions in the spirit of less waste. We are glad that they feel good in the remodeled office and feel better in it. For us, there could be no better feedback. Such assessments make us all the more confident in designing more environmentally responsible workspaces.

 

What are you working on now?
Currently, we are implementing several projects that continue the direction of responsible design – both offices and public spaces. We explore the subject of modularity and longevity of materials, we work on interiors that correspond to modern work rhythms and the need for closeness to nature. We believe that the future belongs to flexible spaces, created with respect for existing resources – and in this spirit we develop our next projects.

 

Design Anatomy is an architectural office that has been awarded many times in Polish and international competitions, which has in its portfolio the implementation of projects of over 200 thousand. m.kw. offices, an observation deck on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star, a conference space on its 34th floor, as well as numerous architectural and interior design projects for buildings located throughout the Tri-City.

Olivia Centre sums up 2025

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The largest contract of 2025 in the Tri-City, great trust from residents and high attendance during events. Olivia Centre sums up 2025.

 

46 thousand m.kw. space lease agreements, 18 new residents and 250 thousand guests during business events and events are the results of Olivia Centre for 2025. Olivia Centre maintains its leading position in Northern Poland and is preparing to expand its services.

 

The second best result of commercialization of space in the history of Olivia: despite the dynamic situation in the office segment, Olivia is not slowing down. Remote and hybrid work is still ongoing, resulting in vacant space in regional cities constantly increasing, and companies reducing office space. As a result, there is an increase in the diversity of tenants, and thus an increase in the tenant mix and expansion of cooperation opportunities within the ecosystem of large business centers. This results in increased business stability and less sensitivity to changes in individual industries, which in the past had a negative impact on the situation of some office buildings.

 

At Olivia Centre in 2025 ended with lease agreements for space at the level of 46 thousand. m.kw. Only one year in the history of the project ended with a higher result. Among the signed agreements, the dominant extensions, which covered as many as 33 thousand. m.kw. This group includes two residents, each of whom has extended the contract for over 10 thousand. m.kw. which was the largest lease agreement in 2025 in the Tri-City. Thanks to this data, Olivia retains almost 100% of the leased space: 95% occupancy allows it to maintain the reserve necessary to provide growth opportunities for existing tenants and to select business partners accordingly in terms of the center’s strategy and commitments to current tenants. Last year, the center welcomed new tenants, including Scania Group, Ørsted, HedgeServ, DHL Global Forwarding, Lux Med., Unicredit and worldbox.

 

– Was it a difficult year? No one who works in the office real estate segment will say that these are easy times, because this market is still undergoing transformation, and the finale of these changes is still unknown to everyone – says Maciej Kotarski, director at Olivia Centre. – Olivia is becoming a real mixed-use center, consistently expanding its leisure offer for the Tri-City community and tourists. The excellent results of Olivia Star Top prove that this is a highly anticipated destination by tourists and residents of our agglomeration. In 2026, Olivia will expand its offer with residential apartments in the new Olivia Pulse building, thanks to which we will welcome permanent residents of Olivia Centre for the first time in the history of our project, becoming not only a business and event center, but also a place to live every day. This is an important stage of development for us.

 

“Many business centres are developing their mix-use offer, which should be considered a valuable direction in terms of the role these centres play in the urban fabric,” emphasizes Maciej Kotarski.– Olivia Centre has been ahead of these trends many years ago, developing towards a hospitality centre, preparing restaurants, a conference and event centre and the exotic Olivia Garden, open to all residents of Gdańsk. We are also developing our passion development projects: Olivia Yacht Club, Choir and sports clubs serve the integration and well-being of employees. I believe that this direction will develop and is a value for employees and many residents of the Tri-City, who take advantage of the opportunities offered by Olivia. It is also a value for Residents, which is confirmed by the numbers: 18 new residents (a record), lease extension agreements at the level of m.kw 46 thousand and 95% of lease – all this confirms the value that the development towards the hospitality center brings.

 

The year 2025 was also the year of the O4 Coworking jubilee, which has undergone a unique evolution over the years. Business maturity allows us to complement the services offered to tenants with much more than just renting space for work. O4 expands its capabilities with special events that allow members of this unique community to grow their business and network. The past year is best illustrated by the numbers: the 8th edition of recruitment speed dating, a large Lead Well conference, 3 charity campaigns, 20 special events for coworkers and 30 projects carried out together with external partners. This year, 20 new companies with a total of 600 employees joined the community. 9 of them are companies from outside Polish.

 

“2025 was the best planned and implemented year in our history ,” says Marta Moksa, director of O4 Coworking. – Everything we have done: networking meetings of our clients, recruitment speed dating or the loudest birthday in history is a combination of our experience and research on the experience of our Residents. And the sales records of offices and desks, on the other hand, are the result of the laborious O4 brand, built over years and on reliable evidence. Nothing comes easy to us, we do everything in an unusual way – but I am very happy that such an approach brings long-lasting and safe effects. Trust, relationships, a sense of security – this cannot be bought with tricks or social media campaigns. These are all those small and big things that make O4ians repeat: “with you it is possible”, “we feel taken care of”, “we want to stay here”. For me, the most important achievement is the cosmic NPS – 3/4 of our customers give us a rating of 9 or 10! This is a great joy and a great commitment for 2026. We are preparing a lot of novelties, because those who do not develop, go backwards!

 

Olivia Star Top, occupying the top floors of Olivia Star, also closes the year with exceptional successes. During the year, we hosted nearly 250 thousand people,” says Rafał Marcyniuk, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Star Top. – On the 34th floor alone, we have organized almost 350 business and private events – from corporate meetings and conferences to anniversaries and closed events. The entire Olivia Star Top space was also buzzing with music throughout the year – over 500 live music performances took place on all floors, which became one of the characteristic elements of the guest experience.

 

The year 2025 brought further successes confirming the highest quality of the gastronomic offer in the restaurants on the top floors of Olivia Star:

  • The ARCO restaurant has maintained its Michelin star, confirming the stability of the highest culinary standards.
  • Treinta y Tres has once again retained the Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
  • Antonio Arcieri was once again included in the prestigious list of The Best Chef Awards, this time receiving the “2 knives” distinction.
  • The Arco restaurant has been featured again in the international guide La Liste.
  • The project also won the prestigious Wine Spectator award – two glasses, confirming the highest quality of our wine list.
  • Among the most important events of the year, a special place is occupied by unique authorial dinners hosted by Paco Pérez, including dinners with Dani García – one of the most outstanding and recognizable chefs of contemporary gastronomy. These were events of a unique nature, emphasizing the international rank of Olivia Star Top.

 

“Last year was a time of consistent development, high attendance results and further strengthening of its position as one of the most prestigious gastronomic and event venues in Poland ,” says Krzysztof Dembek, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Star Top. ” Olivia Star Top is not just a place, but a strong brand – associated with quality, consistency, unique emotions and experience at the highest level.

 

 

 

GFKM Academy of Professional Development and Equality – free training for Pomeranian SMEs

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Gdańsk Foundation for Management Education , which is our Resident, has received funding from the European Union for the implementation of the “Academy of Development and Professional Equality” project. The project supports companies from the SME sector from the Pomeranian Voivodeship in developing employee competencies and implementing solutions that promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

 

The initiative includes two training programmes:

 

Competence Academy for Women
It is addressed to women employed in SMEs, with particular emphasis on the 50+ group. It includes a series of developmental training and an individual MindSonar diagnosis (before and after training) that helps participants identify their own thinking styles and areas for further development.

 

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
A programme for employees (60 women and 60 men) that aims to raise awareness of gender equality, build an inclusive work environment and implement practices that support equal access to development and promotion.

 

Who can benefit?

Participation in the project is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from the Pomeranian Voivodeship. In total, 260 people will take part in both programs. The project can contribute to:

  • improving the professional competences of the participants,
  • increasing knowledge about equality and counteracting stereotypes,
  • strengthening the professional position of women, especially women 50+,
  • improving organizational practices in the area of equality and diversity,
  • facilitate the reconciliation of work and private life through more conscious actions of employers.

 

Why?

This is a real opportunity to change organizational practices, increase employee well-being and introduce modern HR standards – at no additional cost to employers. On behalf of GFKM, we invite you to contact us and apply. All information is available on the https://akademiarownosci.gfkm.pl/ website.

 

The value of the project is: PLN 754,275.00Co-financing from the European Funds: PLN 641,133.75