
STARGARD / JUNE 12, 2026
HANSEATIC BUSINESS FORUM
Europe.Inc
Cities of Innovation Empower Europe
Hanseatic
Business
Forum
European business event whose ambition is to present the best European economic practices and rise awareness of Hansa promote cooperation, trade and highlight the innovation of Stargard.
2 days
of premium networking
and partnerships
16 top speakers
share game-changing
insights
10+ companies
opening their doors to drive regional innovation
1000+ business
visitors from across Europe
About Hanseatic Business Forum
Stargard will become a meeting place for European business leaders.
Entrepreneurs, city representatives and experts from across Europe will meet to discuss the future of European economic cooperation.

Day 1
Thursday June 11th, 10:00 – 14:30
Business Expo
Hansa Connect
Business Expo
Hansa Connect
Leading industries based in High Technologies Industrial Park in Stargard & other locations open their doors for long- day networking.
Meet Our Host Companies
BRIDGESTONE
Bridgestone Stargard factory, we produces tires for trucks and buses. including brands such as Bridgestone, Firestone, and Dayton. Bridgestone delivers tires to individual customers as well as the largest and most renowned global manufacturers of vehicles, including Daimler, Volvo, Scania, and Solaris.
See more:
bridgestone-stargard.pl
KALMAR
Worldwide manufacturer of machines and solutions for the transportation and handling of heavy loads, serving as a key link in global logistics chains. The largest Kalmar factory in Stargard uses the most advanced technologies and innovations, offering an impressive range of five types of machines — in one place a diverse and advanced fleet is produced, shaping the future of modern industry.
See more:
www.kalmarglobal.pl
ECO READY BATH
Bathrooms are one of the most coordination-heavy parts of any construction project. EcoReadyBath helps simplify that. We deliver fully equipped, prefabricated bathroom units for B2B projects across Europe – manufactured off-site and delivered ready for installation. Instead of adding complexity on-site, our approach reduces the number of trades, improves quality consistency and brings more control over the schedule. We work with general contractors, developers and design teams, adapting our solutions to existing layouts and project requirements. At EcoReadyBath, prefabrication is not just a product – it’s a way to make project delivery more predictable.
See more:
www.erb-pods.pl
RADIOMETER
Radiometer is a Danish medical device company with a long history in acute care diagnostics. The company pioneered the blood gas market in 1954 and continues to develop solutions that help healthcare professionals make important decisions for patient care. Radiometer in Stargard is a manufacturing site employing over 1,100 people. We produce accessories and medical devices used in hospitals, laboratories, emergency departments, and intensive care units. The site also includes a Global Distribution Center that ships our products worldwide. During the tour, you will learn more about what we do and how we support healthcare around the world.
See more:
www.radiometer.pl
MADROG
Manufacturer of road machines designed to work with the use of bitumen emulsions. Madrog offers a wide selection of modern road machines, computer controlled. In-house constructors has years of experience in R&D and manufacturing.
See more:
www.madrog.pl
KLIPPAN SAFETY
Klippan Safety is the global automotive supplier with Swedish background. As a system supplier, Klippan Safety enables the global automotive industry to guarantee the highest possible safety and comfort. You will find Klippan’s products all over the world – in heavy trucks, commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
See more:
www.klippan-safety.se
AUTOFORM
Majority of production at Autoform has focused on the vacuum forming of plastic components. Most of Autoform customers are from the automotive and electronics industries. Vacuum-formed products include dashboards, interior trim, panels and screens. Autoform works with world’s largest and most well-known niche brands.
See more:
www.autoformpolska.pl
NOLATO
Nolato Stargard is a manufacturing company and a part of the international Nolato Group, specializing in advanced plastics processing and the production of components for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The Stargard facility plays a key role in the global supply chain, delivering high-quality solutions to clients across European and international markets. A core area of activity is the production of medical devices in controlled environments (clean rooms), ensuring adherence to international quality and safety standards.
See more:
www.nolato.com
RARYTAS
Manufacturer of snacks like crackers and biscuits. They undertake constant activities related to the modification of existing products. Rarytas works on new solutions and present them to clients. Rarytas implemented ISO 22000.
See more:
www.rarytas.pl
FILTER – SMALL BUSINESS HUB
Expo venue for small and medium scale enterprises located in one of our companies. We provide selection of local companies gathered under umbrella of Local Chamber of Commerce.
ENTERPRISE LOGISTICS
Logistics operator providing services in the Baltic Sea Region. It runs the groupage service within the frames of 11 regular lines between Poland and Scandinavia. Conducts the temperature-dependant transports as well as the dangerous goods ones. Appoints the standard of the services since 1990.
See more:
www.enterprise.com.pl
How to get to Hansa Connect Companies
SELECT THE COMPANY
Select the company you want to visit and get there from downtown and back using free public bus.
MAKE A RESERVATION
Make a reservation, choose your visit time (10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00), and check the bus departures or travel there by your own transport.
BUSES FOR VISITORS
The buses depart at 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30. No ticket is required for the ride.
DEPARTURE OF BUS
The buses depart from the Park&Ride parking lot on Barnima Street, next to 3 Maja Park. The return stop is also at the Park&Ride.

Day 2
Friday June 12th, 10:00 – 14:30
Hanseatic
Business Forum
Hanseatic
Business Forum
An international business conference bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Europe. Join top executives, investors, and policymakers to discuss the trends shaping the future. The event offers inspiring keynote speeches, expert panels, and high-level networking opportunities. Explore new opportunities for growth and innovation. Bilingual business forum (PL / ENG). Simultaneous interpretation provided.
Friday, June 12th, 2026
Hanseatic Business Forum
/ Europe.Inc
Hanseatic
Business Forum
/ Europe.Inc
Venue: Stargard Cultural Center / Main Stage
Address: Pilsudskiego 105, 73-110 Stargard
Agenda
10.05-10.10 Welcome by Rafał Zając – Mayor of Stargard & Jan Lindenau – President of Hanza Union
10.10-10.20 Welcome speech
Adam Rudawski – Governor of West Pomerania Voivodeship
10.20-10.30 Welcome speech
Olgierd Geblewicz – Marshall of West Pomeranian Region / TBC
10.30-10.40
Designing health. Danish innovation story. R&D, manufacturing with made in EU label
Natascha Sandberg Hytting
CEO of Protac
10.40-10.50
Don’t get sick. You are too expensive. Medical business as a key competence of the Region
Wojciech Faszczewski
Westpomeranian Medical Hub
10.50-11.05
Earth, Wind & Power. West Pomerania: Poland’s Emerging Green Energy Hub
Moderated debate on the Future of the Energy Sector
Panelists:
Mariusz Adamczewski
CEO of Padres
Professor Artur Bartkowiak, PhD, Doc, Eng.
West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin
11.05-11.20
The growth of big tech ventures in Poland and avoiding the middle-income trap
Krzysztof Bujniewicz, AI R&D Senior Engineering Manager Snowflake
11.20-11.35
The Future of AI Factories & Data Centers in Poland
Piotr Kowalski
MD Polish Data Centre Association, Head of Innovation – Beyond.pl AI Factory
11.35-11.50
Should we all start learning Chinese now? My Chinese Business Experience / From Valencia to Stargard with Love
Live stream from Valencia
Enrique Nogueroles, CEO Sklum Group
A short break for networking, informal conversations, and exchange of ideas among participants.
Panel discussion on Europe’s competitiveness in the global tech race: What should we do now to lead in the future?
Panelists:
Bart Szejny
CEO of EcoRaedyBath, Founder of Snapclick.ai,
Krzysztof Bujniewicz
AI R&D Senior Engineering Manager Snowflake
Piotr Kowalski
MD Polish Data Centre Association,
Head of Innovation – Beyond.pl AI Factory
12.40-12.55
The Timeless Brand. Shakespeare and the Economics of Attraction
Tim Fitzhingham, Guildhall Theater King’s Lynn / UK
12.55-13.10
Innovation Pathways in Braunschweig: The Research Airport Cluster and the QIMP High-Tech Incubator as Ecosystem Enablers
Fabian Kappel, Head of Innovation. Brunswick Town, Germany
13.10-13.20
Lessons from the Development
Arkadiusz Kocikowski, High Technologies Industrial Park Stargard
13.20-13.35
Title of speech: TBC
Rafał Zając, Mayor of Stargard
13.35-13.55
Can Europe Compete in the Global Tech Race?
Sylwia Czubkowska, Author, Tech Journalist
Innovation Leaders of The Future. Hansa Export Award Gala
13.55-14.10
Pitch deck session / 5 Finalists on the stage
14.10-14.15
Voting by the audience
14.15-14. 25
Handout of Awards & Family Picture
14.25-14.30
Wrap up and invitation for the lunch & networking
14.30-15.30
Lunch & networking / Dining Hall
Day 2
Friday June 12th
Innovation Leaders
of the Future
Innovation Leaders
of the Future
HANSA EXPORT AWARD
The award honors outstanding international business leaders who drive innovation, growth, and global cooperation. It recognizes individuals and companies that set new standards in entrepreneurship, leadership, and international success.
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Hansa Day Stargard 2026
Hanseatic Business Forum Speakers
The Hanseatic Business Forum at Hansa Day Stargard 2026 will feature world-class speakers driving innovation beyond traditional industries. Join CEOs of high-growth ventures and policymakers to explore Europe’s blueprint for resilient, tech-led trade in 2026 and beyond.

Rafał Zając
Mayor of Stargard Town
46th International Hanseatic
Day Host Town

Graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Szczecin. Postgraduate studies in social welfare at the Mickiewicz University in Poznań. In 2006, he was appointed deputy mayor and was responsible for social affairs and city budget. In April 2017, he ran for mayor for the first time, while in 2024 re-elected mayor of Stargard, achieving highest result – 84.51%.

Adam Rudawski
Governor of West Pomerania

PhD in Economics, media manager. President of the Board of Radio Szczecin (2011–2016). Founder and rector of the Higher School of Management (Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania) in Szczecin. Former marketing director at Komfort S.A. Advisor to key companies and institutions in the region, including PZU, Drobimex, Bosman Browar Szczecin, Zakłady Chemiczne Police, the City of Szczecin Municipal Office, University of Szczecin. Governor of West Pomerania since December 2023.

Olgierd Geblewicz
Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship since 2010. President of the Board of the Association of Polish Voivodeships. Holds Master’s degrees in Law and Economics (University of Szczecin, WSB University in Szczecin) and completed a postgraduate course in Business Management at the Faculty of Management of the University of Warsaw. A manager with experience in the banking and municipal sectors, including former President of the Szczecin Water Supply and Sewage Company (ZWiK Szczecin). Read more >
He is actively involved in the work of European institutions – member of the European Committee of the Regions, Chairman of the Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC), and representative of Poland in EU initiatives. Since 2001 a member of the Civic Platform Party (pol. Platforma Obywatelska), leader of regional self-government structures. Awarded, among others, the Gold Cross of Merit and the Honorary Badge for Services to Local Government.

Jan Lindenau
President of the Union of Cities THE HANSA
Mayor of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck

Jan Lindenau has been the directly elected mayor of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck and President of the Union of Cities THE HANSA since 2018. Mr Lindenau is a qualified banker and worked for over 20 years at a major bank in Lübeck. In 2011, he was elected to the Lübeck City Parliament, where he served until 2018.

Natascha Sandberg Hytting
Owner and CEO of Protac

Natascha is the owner and CEO of Protac, a company she has led since 2022 with a clear aim: create meaningful impact for people with mental health challenges. She served as a jury member for the HRH Crown Prince Frederiks International Business Awards, recognizing outstanding companies. Natascha is a graduate from Harvard University.

Wojciech Faszczewski
CEO of Coloplast Business Centre

CEO of Coloplast Business Centre – strategic arm of Coloplas A/S – Danish, global med tech company. Former senior leadership roles at various Fortune 500 companies in USA, Austria, Mexico, Brazil, France. Initiator of West Pomeranian Med Hub, active angel investor and mentor to startups in Israel, Poland, US. Husband to Anna and father to three daughters.

Mariusz Adamczewski
CEO and Founder of the PAD RES Group

An early pioneer in the development of renewable energy in Poland. Involved in the first commercial and largest wind farm projects in Poland, as well as in the development of solar farms with a total capacity exceeding 1,500 MW.

Tim FitzHigham FRSA, FRGS
Creative Director: Guildhall and Creative Hub
Cultural Officer BCKLWN

Perrier-nominated British comedian, author, and explorer from King’s Lynn, famed for absurd feats like rowing a bathtub across the Channel. At Guildhall Theatre, the oldest in the UK, based in King’s Lynn, a Hanseatic Town, he celebrates his love for Shakespeare through unique storytelling, production and performances. He’s presented BBC docs, hosted at the World Economic Forum, and blends history and comedy with global shows. Recent Film credits include Wonka and Paddington 2.

Fabian Kappel
Head of Communications and Spokesperson
at Braunschweig Zukunft
Brunswick

Commissioner and Head of Communications at Braunschweig Zukunft GmbH, the municipal company for economic development. He displays Braunschweig’s innovation ecosystem with hotspots like the internationally unique mobility cluster at the Research Airport Braunschweig, high-quality programmes for startups, supported by the federal state of Lower Saxony and the European Union. Media Studies graduate from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, he has been promoting Braunschweig as an innovation hub for more than 10 years.

Krzysztof Bujniewicz
Software engineering leader and technology expert

An experienced software engineering leader and technology expert based in Warsaw, with strong regional ties to Stargard and Szczecin, where he grew up and received education. He specializes in building and scaling high-performance engineering organizations and delivering data-driven platforms that power modern digital businesses. Read more >
With a background in computer science from Warsaw University of Technology, Krzysztof combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership experience. Over the years, he has worked hands-on with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms, helping organizations move from traditional IT models to scalable, cloud-native architectures. Beyond his professional role, he is actively engaged in the tech community—organizing engineering events, contributing to knowledge sharing, and fostering collaboration among software professionals in Poland.

Bartłomiej Szejny
Entrepreneur | Co-founder of EcoReadyBath | Board Member at Procyon Construction S.A. | Board Member at AI Poland | Founder of the Scheiny Foundation

Entrepreneur whose experience spans construction, manufacturing, prefabrication and new technologies. Co-founder of EcoReadyBath, a brand of Procyon Construction S.A. specialising in fully equipped, prefabricated bathroom modules for B2B clients across Europe. Read more >
Focused on practical innovation – solutions that improve quality and efficiency in investment processes. Board Member at AI Poland, he is involved in developing the Polish AI ecosystem. Founder of the Scheiny Foundation and the author of its manifesto, dedicated to the relationship between people and technology and conscious use of information.

Enrique Nogueroles
CEO of Sklum Group

International executive with a strong track record in strategic planning, business transformations, and complex turnarounds. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing multicultural teams across global sectors, including furniture, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and energy storage. He currently serves as CEO of Sklum Group. Read more >
Previously, he was President of Asia-Pacific for the US multinational Cooper Standard, and held key leadership roles at Avincis (Inaer – Babcock), Grupo Saica, and Faurecia, driving the optimization of international operations. Enrique holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, with advanced executive education from IESE, INSEAD, and London Business School. Fully multicultural, he conducts business in 6 languages.















































