We know you enjoyed our last edition of Summer Jam.
2024/06/27 19:00:00
Mark your calendars! #OMGKRK community is revving up for another epic Summer Jam. Join us on Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 pm to midnight for an evening of connection, discovery, and some fun at the Manggha Museum.
We’re expecting a vibrant mix of roughly 350 attendees, from local entrepreneurs and coding wizards to investors and innovation leaders. Corporate representatives, designers, marketeers and creative minds will all be there, along with local tech enthusiasts and even a few special guests from national and international communities. It’s the perfect chance to swap stories, learn about the latest local innovations, and celebrate all things tech in a fantastic atmosphere.
THEME: WE CONNECT
The main theme of this edition is “We connect” – a space where genuine connections and authenticity foster the foundation for long-lasting partnerships that fuel the future of business.
EVENT GOALS
- Attract new individuals into the innovation ecosystem.
- Support matchmaking between ecosystem members
- Present local innovations
- Attract new stakeholders to actively join the OMGKRK mission
- Build a positive brand of Krakow as a key innovation hub in Europe
- Have a good time among like-minded individuals
It’s also yet another stop on a mission of building a world-class innovation ecosystem in Krakow.
AGENDA
06:30 – 07:00 PM – Doors Open, Registration & Networking
MAIN STAGE:
07:00 – 07:20 PM – Official Welcome by Łukasz Smółka – Deputy Marshal of the Małopolska Region, Stanisław Mazur – Vice President of the City of Kraków & Dominika Walec CEO OMGKRK
07:20 – 07:40 PM – Keynote: Working together as a Network by Daphne Laan
07:45 – 08:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Accelerating Global Connections
with Dr. Anna Barnacka, Simon Stanisz, Martin Scholz & Brian Daly moderated by Dominika Walec
08:30 PM – 11:00 PM Networking & DJ set
SIDE EVENTS:
09:00 PM Incubation and acceleration opportunities for startups – how to receive business mentoring, a development grant and the opportunity to cooperate with technology recipients – Sonia Bazan (KPT), Paulina Pyzioł (KPT) & Łukasz Malicki (DOCMATIC)
09:00 PM We connect – Matchmaking activities powered by OMGKRK
KEYNOTE – Working together as a Network
Speaker: Daphne Laan
Inspired action is about harnessing the collective energy, creativity, and passion of a network to transform vision into reality. It’s a dynamic process that not only propels the vision forward but also fosters a culture of innovation, engagement and at times resilience or purposeful patience. Working together as a Network: Leveraging your network has the potential to bring your vision to life, emphasizing the importance of strong, collaborative relationships.
Key Discussion Topics:
- Ecosystem Orchestration as an Art:
- Viewing ecosystem orchestration as an art transforms your network into a canvas for creative collaboration.
- Creative and Radical Collaboration:
- The future of business hinges on creative and radical collaboration, fostering personal growth and innovation.
- Freedom and Collaboration:
- Freedom and collaboration are not mutually exclusive; they can complement each other to drive progress and innovation.
- Connecting Vision to Inspired Action:
- A well-structured network transforms your vision into inspired action, ensuring that ideas are implemented effectively and passionately
- Drawing People In:
- Inspired action involves engaging and drawing people into your vision, creating a shared sense of purpose and motivation. Connecting heads & hearts
PANEL DISCUSSION – Accelerating Global Connections
Panelists: Dr. Anna Barnacka, Simon Stanisz, Martin Scholz, Brian Daly
Moderator: Dominika Walec
Key Discussion Topics:
- Effective Partnership Strategies
- Discover proven strategies for building strong and lasting partnerships between startups and large corporations, as well as other players, featuring real-world success stories
- Overcoming Global Expansion Challenges
- Learn from founders’ journeys in scaling their business internationally, including the biggest obstacles faced and how they were overcome.
- The Power of Networking
- Explore the crucial role of networking in global growth and gain insights into effective strategies for connecting with international investors and partners.
- Measuring Global Success
- Discover the essential metrics and indicators for tracking the success of global expansion efforts, with practical examples from industry experts.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Summer Jam 2024 isn’t just for one kind of attendee – it’s a place for everyone who drives innovation! Whether you’re a bright-eyed university grad or a seasoned tech pro seeking fresh ground, we want you there. We welcome established and aspiring entrepreneurs, IT gurus, creative designers, and those with an eye for investment.
Calling all event planners, developers, professors, startup enthusiasts, and changemakers from NGOs! Summer Jam is also for legal minds, programmers, marketeers and data analysts. Our goal? To connect you in real life with people who can support your further business steps.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SUMMER JAM 2024?
Good energy and amazing electronic DJ set
Innovative products exposed
Booths & challenges, awards from our Sponsors & Partners
Bar & food trucks
Team building games
This project is realized with the financial support of Małopolska.
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