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Tomasz Kowalczyk

Bio

He has led large-scale innovation and technology adoption initiatives for organizations including ORLEN Group, P&G, HSBC, Citi, and BNY Mellon, helping businesses identify, validate, and deploy new technologies. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rebels Valley, recognized three times by the Financial Times and Statista among Europe's leading startup hubs, he has been actively involved in building innovation ecosystems across Europe, including projects in the space and defense sectors. Simultaneously, he currently serves as Head of Innovation at the Polish Football Association, leading technology transformation and exploring new applications of emerging technologies in the sports industry. His work focuses on turning technological potential into commercial value, connecting startups, corporations, public institutions, and investors to accelerate innovation adoption and scale.

Sessions

OCT 27 · 10:45 – 11:30 CET

Business on Tech

Defense & Space

Defence Innovation at the Center of European Tech

Defence and dual-use technologies have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the European innovation ecosystem. Rising security challenges, new funding programmes and growing investor interest are creating opportunities for startups across the continent. Join industry leaders to discuss how innovation is reshaping the future of defence.

  • Panel
  • Tomasz KowalczykRebels Valley

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OCT 27 · 14:00 – 15:00 CET

Meet-up Stage (Cinema Room 7)

Defense & Space

SpaceTech Meet-Up by STARR

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  • Tomasz KowalczykRebels Valley
  • Yelyzaveta LeshchenkoVigo Photonics

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