2025 moved quickly, pushed us forward, and tested new ideas.
So we’re closing it in style — with the holiday party of all holiday parties.
X-Mas Hangout: Innovative Holiday Party is where Krakow’s startup and innovation community comes together to connect, celebrate making it through the year, and spark what’s next for 2026.
This isn’t just another event.
It’s the final chapter of 2025 — and the first hint of the year ahead.
Event Organizer
Venue Partner
📅 Event Details
Thursday, December 18, 2025
18:00 – 23:00
Venue: Krakow Hub — Historic Main Railway Station
After a year of memorable events across iconic venues — Panorama Forum, Ace of Space Lubicz Park, Pełnia Social Club, and Hype Park — we’re stepping into our most extraordinary space yet:
🏛️ The Historic Main Railway Station
Opened in 1847, one of Poland’s oldest major stations, designed in a neoclassical style with a long elegant façade, high-ceilinged halls, noble columns and chandeliers.
Today, the building has a new identity — the headquarters of Reality Games and an emerging cultural-business hub. Together with the Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK, it’s taking on a new role as a modern center of innovation, creativity, and community.
Project is realized with the financial support of Małopolska Region and City of Krakow.
Salon Sponsor
Grand Hall Sponsor
Who This Event Is For
Due to high demand and limited capacity, Boarding Passes will be approved based on priority.
Priority groups:
• Founders with traction
• C-level leaders
• Ecosystem builders
• VCs and investors
• Active supporters of the Foundation in 2025
Thank you for your understanding.
🎄 Vibe & Program Forecast
Expect a classy-meets-relaxed atmosphere with a creative twist — a social evening with moments of content woven throughout.
Agenda
Doors Open — 18:00
Live Jazz Band
Guests arrival, networking, and a relaxed start to the evening with live jazz in the Salon.
Opening the Evening — 18:45
Paul Kulon & Karolina Paluch
Management Board, Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK
Welcome remarks and introduction to the program.
Spotlight: Małopolska Innovative
Rafał Kosowski
Director, Corporate Governance and Economy Department, Małopolska Region
A welcoming message and a short vision for the region’s innovation landscape.
(Follow Innowacyjna Małopolska on LinkedIn)
City of Krakow Welcome — City of Connections
Dr. Bogna Halska-Pionka
Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Krakow for Cooperation with the Scientific and Academic Community
Official remarks from the City of Krakow, emphasizing Krakow as an emerging innovation hub.
(Follow Invest in Krakow on LinkedIn)
Science-to-Business Moment
Prof. Ewa Zuba-Surma
Top 1000 Innovators Winner (Silicon Valley)
Presentation of MesoCellA-Ortho, an orthopedic regeneration innovation progressing toward spin-out and investor readiness.
Ecosystem Update
Academic Computer Centre CYFRONET AGH
An update on the development of the GAIA AI Factory and its importance for regional AI infrastructure.
Web3 in 2025 — The Real Story
Michał Wojtas
Country Lead, Superteam Poland
“Blockchain in Mainstream Tech: Real 2025 Implementations” — where blockchain is genuinely achieving adoption.
finQbit Financing Update
Tomasz Ćwik
Co-founder & CEO, finQbit
A special update on finQbit’s newly secured financing round and the next stage of company growth.
New VC in Town
Gabriela Brodzińska
Managing Partner, betacluster Ventures
Short introduction to the new 81M PLN PFR-supported fund focused on smart data and deep-tech.
The French Touch
Romain Rebour
President, Le French Tech Cracovie
A preview of Le French Tech Cracovie’s flagship plans for 2026.
2025 Highlights → 2026 Outlook
Key milestones from Krakow’s innovation ecosystem in 2025 and a look at what’s ahead in 2026.
🎟 Call To Action: Request a Boarding Ticket
Admission is complimentary, but your boarding pass request must be approved for you to join the event.
Step 1: Register so we can understand your role, goals, and connection to the ecosystem.
Step 2: If selected, you’ll receive your boarding ticket — the final confirmation required to enter the event.
Please note: spaces are limited, and only the final confirmation email secures your attendance.
Registration does not guarantee admission.