WSB University is a partner of the 14th European Economic Congress

Nearly one hundred and fifty debates, three days full of discussions, presentations, meetings and exchange of experiences in an extraordinary group of experts, practitioners and decision-makers - these are elements of the program of this year's 14th edition of the European Economic Congress (EEC). The largest debate in Central Europe on the future of the European economy will be held on April 25-27, 2022 at the International Congress Center in Katowice. WSB University is the Institutional Partner of this event.

Participation in expert debates during the 14th edition of the European Economic Congress will be attended by representatives of WSB University:

dr hab. Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz, prof. AWSB, Rector of the WSB Academy

Session: Competences of the future - April 26, 2022, 15: 30-17: 00

TOPICS: The education system in the face of dynamic changes in the labor market and in the field of technology. Specialization or universality? Flexible open minded: permanent education. How to effectively educate for the future? The most sought-after competences on the labor market - today and tomorrow. Science as an industry of the future.

dr hab. Marcin Lis, prof. AWSB, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation with the Environment

Session: New business models - April 27, 2022, 9: 30-11: 00

TOPICS: From digital implementations to being digital: changing the methods of operation and organization and the company's success. The use of advanced technologies as a way to a new business concept. The role of human capital and HR leaders in the process of adapting the company to the new digital reality. Time of humanization - employee-oriented solutions. Key areas of change in companies: flexibility and resilience, productivity and new experiences, cooperation and a network of trusted partners, talent acquisition and innovation.

dr Rafał Rębilas, Vice-Rector for International Relations
Marek Zuber, lecturer at the Executive MBA studies at WSB Academy, economist, financial market analyst

Session: Inflation and its impact on business - April 25, 2022, 12: 30-14: 00

SUBJECT: Inflation pressure as a factor determining the conditions of running a business - what do the forecasts say? State finances in the time of a pandemic: exceptional time, high expectations, special tools. Stimulating the economy and the limits of budget security. Good and bad sides of inflation. The role of the National Bank of Poland and the Monetary Policy Council.