The conference is organised to summarise the project “International Centre of Research Excellence in Transition of COal REgions (ExCORE)”, funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), Project No. BPI/PST/2021/1/00007.

University of Economics in Katowice had a pleasure to coordinate this project, with the irreplaceable participation of our partners: University of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy), University of Verona (Italy), the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava (Czechia), and the Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia).

The main objective of the project was the piloting of the center of research excellence at the University of Economics in Katowice, and further involve the center in animating the international collaboration of young researchers in the projects reflecting the topics in green transition. The conference is an opportunity to present the project outcomes: the CECC, its goals and achievements to date, as well as the research project carried out by our younger colleagues. We gratefully acknowledge the substantial support from our recognised mentors in the project.

The ExCORE project helped to direct our attention to the topic of economics of climate change, which is growing in importance for both academia and practice. We are happy to host distinguished keynote speakers and experts who will share the latest research findings and their experience on the subject. We hope the conference will become a place for the exchange of views and ideas, heated and inspiring debates, and foster new scientific cooperations.

Panel 1: Green Leadership in Business
Moderation: dr Bartłomiej Gabryś, University of Economics in Katowice, Department of Entrepreneurship, Author and presenter of economic programmes in Regional Television TVT and Śląska Opinia

Experts:
Magdalena Wojtas, Polish Green Building Council (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Budownictwa Ekologicznego)
Mariusz Jankowski, Naczelnik Wydziału Obsługi Inwestorów, Urząd Miasta Katowice
Mirosław Bendzera, Prezes Grenevia
Dawid Gruszczyk, V-ce Prezes Grenevia
Stanisław Krusz, Katowickie Wodociągi
Dr Ing. Karel Hlavacek, Faculty of Economics, VSB-TUO Ostrava & business owner

Panel 2: Climate Tech Developments in Business and Public Sector
Moderation: dr Marcin Baron, University of Economics in Katowice, Department of Strategic and Regional Studies

Experts:
dr hab. Marta Pogrzeba, Prof. IETU, Director of Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas (IETU)
Iwona Kapustka, Prezes Żorskiej Agencji Rozwoju
Patryk Białas, Dyrektor Centrum Innowacji i Kompetencji. Park Naukowo-Technologiczny Euro-Centrum
Łukasz Górecki, Dyrektor, Klaster Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing (Katowicka SSE)
Marek Jakubów, COO, Velis
Dr Ing.Frantisek Zapletal, Refresh project, VSB-TUO, Head of research group for smart cities

May 20, 2024 – open day
Conference Venue: University of Economics in Katowice, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice – CNTI building
https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/campus/buildings/cnti.html

May 21, 2024
Guido Coal Mine, Zabrze
https://kopalniaguido.pl/index.php/en/sightseeing-of-guido-coal-mine

Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala (head) l monika.wieczorek-kosmala@uekat.pl

Sientific Committee Members
Prof. Cristina Florio (University of Verona)
Prof. Marco Papa (University of Bari Aldo Moro)
Prof. Jozef Glova (Technical University of Kosice)
dr ing. Karel Hlavacek (VSB-Technical University of Ostrava)
Prof. Thereooven Soobaroyen (Aston University)
Prof. Kelum Jayasinghe (University of Sheffield)

Organising Committee Members
Kacper Zagała (secretary) l kacper.zagala@uekat.pl
Paulina Rutecka l paulina.rutecka@uekat.pl
Paulina Badura l paulina.badura@uekat.pl
Aleksandra Swałek l aleksandra.swalek@uekat.pl
Agnieszka Stadnicka l agnieszka.stadnicka@uekat.pl
Patryk Morawiec l patryk.morawiec@uekat.pl
Bartłomiej Lisicki l bartlomiej.lisicki@uekat.pl
Rafał Rydzewski l rafal.rydzewski@uekat.pl