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Human-like robots, drone races, and meetings with experts. Made in Wroclaw is just a week away

On October 27 and 28, Wrocław will once again become the capital of business, new technologies, and science. This is thanks to the anniversary edition of Made in Wroclaw, which will take place at the Centennial Hall. This year’s program includes, among other things, a conference on the future of business and technology, an interactive EXPO, a startup competition, and the Synergy Awards Gala. Among the attractions at the EXPO, visitors will be able to see, among other things, a humanoid robot.

“Made in Wroclaw” is one of the most important events in the capital of Lower Silesia, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and investors to showcase the innovative potential of Wrocław and the entire region. This year’s edition of the event will take place on October 27 and 28, 2026, at the Centennial Hall. Its slogan—“ADAPT. LEAD. REPEAT.”—encourages discussion on how to adapt to change and use it for growth.

The anniversary edition will kick off on October 27 with VC Demo Day. Startups from Lower Silesia will then present their projects as part of the Startup World Cup competition. The following day, October 28, will feature a conference, an EXPO, and the Synergy Awards Gala.

The tenth edition of Made in Wroclaw is the perfect moment to discuss what we’ve already achieved and where we’d like to be in the next ten years. It is during this event that big business meets innovators and entrepreneurs developing their own ideas, investors meet those starting their own ventures, and global companies meet local ones. We can be proud that over these ten years we’ve managed to create such a well-functioning ecosystem that allows us to build prosperity and grow in a spirit of solidarity, both economically and socially.

Jakub Mazur, Vice Mayor of Wrocław

Meetings with Exceptional Experts

One of the main highlights of the program will be a conference dedicated to changes in the economy, leadership, the role of people in organizations, and new technologies. Among the invited guests will be, among others:

  • Mikołaj Jan Piskorski—an expert in digital transformation and business strategy, affiliated with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne,
  • Maciej Karwowski from the University of Wrocław—a researcher of creativity, imagination, and the potential of the human mind,
  • Szymon Marciniak—a world-class soccer referee who will discuss how experiences from the field—such as coping with pressure, managing emotions, and making difficult decisions—can be applied in business,
  • Miron Mironiuk—a tech entrepreneur from Wrocław and a graduate of High School No. 5 in Wrocław—who will share his experience in building a company with a global reach.

 

Knowledge, People, Innovation

Dr. Magdalena Okulowska, president of the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency, says that one of the most significant changes this year is the move of the conference from the Wrocław Congress Center to the Centennial Hall. The topics of this year’s event, meanwhile, will be exceptionally interesting.

We wanted “Made in Wroclaw” to be a place where people can better understand the changes taking place in business and the economy today. That’s why we’ve prepared a program based on three areas: Knowledge, People, and Innovation. The anniversary edition will also be accompanied by the first Synergy Awards Gala, where we’ll recognize projects in which collaboration was key. 

Magdalena Okulowska

A Chance to Talk to a Robot

During the EXPO, which will take place on Wednesday, October 28, at the Centennial Hall, visitors will be able to see solutions developed by startups, tech companies, and organizations. It will showcase projects related to artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, health, and sports. Event participants will be able to watch presentations on two stages, enjoy drone races, and take part in contests with prizes. One of the highlights will be the humanoid robot Adam Kowalski, presented by the startup Flow AI.

We want to show how robotics and artificial intelligence are evolving and how such solutions can be used in the future. Humanoid robots generate a lot of interest, but what matters most are their practical applications in industry, business, and everyday life.

Karol Madej, representative of Flow AI

NeuralSpike.AI will also be presenting at the EXPO; its solutions enable devices, machines, and robots not only to collect data but also to understand their surroundings and take specific actions.

We specialize in solutions that enable the implementation of artificial intelligence in the real world. We develop models that allow such systems to understand their surroundings and operate autonomously within them. “Made in Wroclaw” is a great place to showcase the technologies of local companies and demonstrate how they are transforming various aspects of our lives.

Michał Koperski, founder and director of artificial intelligence at NeuralSpike.AI

Here, technology isn’t just an abstract concept

All EXPO visitors will have the opportunity to talk with the creators of these technologies and learn more about their applications.

We want EXPO to be a place where technology ceases to be an abstract concept. Visitors will be able to see specific solutions, talk to their creators, and see for themselves how new ideas can transform everyday life and business.

Mateusz Jarzombek, Director of the ARAW Business Support Center

During EXPO, visitors of all ages—from the youngest to the oldest—will be able to see how the technologies of the future are already finding their way into our homes and onto our streets today, and how we are building the city’s economic future together.

Jakub Mazur

Admission to the EXPO is free. However, you must register in advance on the event website. The tenth edition of the event will also leave its mark on the cityscape. A new gnome, tentatively named Mejdzik, will be erected next to the headquarters of the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency. The organizers plan to invite residents to choose its name.