28th – 30th June, Warsaw, Poland
 | Dear Stanford Alumni, The Stanford Club of Poland is delighted to extend a warm invitation to Stanford International Alumni Weekend on June 28th-30th - what promises to be an extraordinary event. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of Poland – the fastest-growing economy in Europe, thought-provoking discussions on technology, and learning effective communication skills. We eagerly anticipate your presence in Warsaw as we come together to learn and celebrate our fantastic Stanford community. With warm wishes from Warsaw, Annemarie |
Join your fellow Stanford Alumni!
Explore Entrepreneurship, Stanford-style, through a European lens at the upcoming Stanford International Alumni Weekend in Warsaw! With confirmed dates, you can now easily secure your flight tickets. Bookmark this page for future updates on the agenda and more details.
The event is exclusively open to Stanford University alumni. Partners and spouses are welcome.
Speakers and session leaders
 | Matt Abrahams, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, 2011-present Matt Abrahams, a renowned communication expert at Stanford, teaches popular classes on strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. Matt also consults for the United Nations and hosts the award-winning podcast "Think Fast, Talk Smart." His new book, "Think Faster, Talk Smarter," provides practical skills for successful spontaneous speaking, complementing his previous book, "Speaking Up without Freaking Out”. |
 | Jacek Dabrowski, Head of AI Research at Synerise Bringing a wealth of expertise and innovation to the forefront, Jacek boasts years of applied machine learning experience, positioning him as an expert in the field. Currently leading the AI Research department at Synerise, he spearheads the development of cutting-edge unsupervised behavioral deep learning models on multimodal, heterogeneous web-scale data. |
 | Magda Dziewguc, Director of Google Cloud As the Director for Google Cloud, Magda oversees operations in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. With over two decades of experience, she has held managerial roles in leading tech and telecom companies such as Orange Polska and Plus GSM. Currently, she sits on the Supervisory Boards of BNP Paribas Polish Bank and InPost. Additionally, she is the founder of Digital University, an educational foundation, and the startup Daisy.life. Magda holds degrees from the University of Adam Mickiewicz and the Warsaw School of Economics. |
 | Michał Kosinski, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford GSB, 2019–present Professor Kosinski uses computational methods to study how psychological traits like personality influence diverse outcomes, including job performance, person-job fit, consumer preferences, and ideology. His research involves millions of participants and employs machine learning, data mining, and observational studies. |
 | Marcin Piatkowski, Professor of Economics, Kozminski University. Lead Economist at the World Bank, Washington DC Marcin Piatkowski is a Professor of Economics at Kozminski University, Warsaw, and Lead Economist at the World Bank, Washington DC. Previously, he served as Chief Economist and Managing Director of PKO BP, the largest bank in Central and Eastern Europe. He also held positions as an economist in the European Department of the IMF, Advisor to the IMF's Executive Director, and Advisor to Poland's Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance. He specializes in improving business environments, fostering innovation, and advocating green development. |
 | Ula Sankowska, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at MIM Fertility, AI medical solutions Economist, graduate of Warsaw School of Economics and University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Businesswoman of the Year in 2022 and Excellence in AI - Entrepreneur, listed among the TOP100 Most Influential Women by Forbes in 2023. Under her leadership, MIM Fertility has developed bespoke medical AI solutions. |
 | Howard E. Wolf, Vice President for Alumni Affairs. President, Stanford Alumni Association Howard E. Wolf, Stanford Alumni Association leader since 2001, holds a psychology degree with distinction from Stanford (1980) and an MBA from Harvard (1985). Prior to his current roles, he excelled as an entrepreneur and business manager in publishing and commercial real estate. Recognized for his dedication, he received the Stanford Associates Outstanding Achievement Award in 2000. |
Agenda
We’re in the process of confirming dynamic speakers and engaging sessions, and the full agenda will be unveiled soon. The event kicks off on Friday, 28th June, with a Welcome Cocktail in the afternoon. The weekend will be packed with insightful discussions, TED-style micro talks, eye-openers, and in-depth interactive forums, concluding on Sunday, 30th June. Mark your calendars.
| Friday, 28th June | Day 1 | Welcome and Networking |
| Evening: | ||
| 17:30 – 18:00 |  | Registration and Check-in |
| 18:00 – 18:25 |  | “Golden Era of Poland” Prof. Marcin Piatkowski, Lead Economist, World Bank |
| 18:25 – 18:45 |  | Q&A session with Prof. Marcin Piatkowski |
| 18:45 – 20:00 |  | Networking by Industry Location – Kandela Bar, Elektrownia Powisle (map) |
| 20:00 – 22:00 |  | Open networking Finger food and drinks provided |
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| Saturday, 29th June | Day 2 | AI and Networking Power |
| Morning: | ||
| 8:30 – 9:30 |  | Breakfast snacks, coffee and morning networking Location – Elektrownia Powisle (map) |
| 9:30 – 10:30 |  | Opening Remarks, Stanford Update with Q&A Howard Wolf, Vice President for Alumni Affairs; President, Stanford Alumni Association |
| 10:30 – 11:30 |  | Keynote on AI Prof. Michal Kosinski, Stanford GSB |
| 11:30 – 12:00 |  | Networking Break |
| 12:00 – 12:40 |  | Panel Discussions and Workshops on AI Moderator: Magda Dziewguc Panelists: Michal Kosinski, Jacek Dabrowski, Ula Sankowska |
| Afternoon: | ||
| 12:40 – 14:00 | | Lunch and Roundtable Networking |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |  | Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques Prof. Matt Abrahams, Stanford GSB |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | | Networking Break |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | | Panel Discussions / Interactive |
| Evening: | ||
| 18:00 – 19:00 | | Networking & drinks |
| 19:00 – 22:00 | | Dinner Gala and Entertainment |
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| Sunday, 30th June | Day 3 | Giving Back and Closing |
| Morning: | ||
| 9:00 – 10:00 | | Breakfast snacks |
| 10:00 – 15:00 |  | Warsaw Exploration and Optional Activities |
| Recommended: | ||
| 12:00 – 13:00 |  | Chopin concert in Lazienki Park (bring a blanket!) |
Venue
Elektrownia Powisle is a unique space where history and modernity meet and go hand in hand. Go for what you really like – enter a world of extraordinary brands, let yourself be surprised by original flavors you’ll find in our restaurants, or relax in one of our Day Spa & Wellness salons. Location: map.
Get tickets
We’re glad you’re considering coming! The price is 249 Euro per person and includes: entrance to all events listed in the agenda, drinks on Friday and Saturday evening, breakfast snacks, lunch and dinner on Saturday as well as breakfast snacks on Sunday.
Hotels
Arriving to Warsaw? The following hotels have preferential rates for our 2024 Stanford Alumni Event Guests. Please arrange your accommodation via phone or your preferred booking method. If you mention the 2024 Stanford Alumni Event, you’ll receive a preferential price.
 Widok 9 (map) |  W. Kościuszkowskie 43A |
 Pl. Powstańców Warszawy 9 (map) |  Smolna 40 (map) |
Map
New to Warsaw? Use the map below to find the main venue, nearby hotels, restaurants and places of interest. You can filter our suggestions by categories. If you are on a mobile device, click the map and Google Maps App will guide you.
Staying longer? Experience Poland!
Warsaw is only the start of the journey. Discover business hubs, engage with local culture & arts, experience historic, medieval, renaissance and baroque towns all across the country.
Contact
Reach out to us. We’ll do our best to assist you in joining the Event.
 | Katarzyna Serkis-Kwit |
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 | Stanford Club of Poland |