Congress of Polish Engineers
25-27 September 2020 - Imperial College LondonEngineering over borders
About Congress
The Congress of Polish Engineers in the United Kingdom, held to mark the 80 th anniversary of the incorporation of STP, is going to explore the challenges and opportunities of engineering in our dynamically changing world. It will be a forum for engineers from across the British Isles and beyond to share their experiences and views on how to take advantage of these changes.`
Change is the only constant in our dynamic world
When the Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain (STP) was established during WWII its main goal was to support the war effort, but it had to evolve to help its members to adapt to a new reality. When it was expected to slowly decline at the turn of the century, a new wave of migration arrived and injected fresh life into the organisation. Now, we are again entering a new era which presents both challenges and opportunities.
Who is Congress for?
Professional engineers at various levels of experience
Engineering researchers, scientists, innovators who want to promote new technology solutions
Engineering companies and technological startups willing to share their expertise and gainnew ideas
People seeking contacts for engineering experts from areas such as civil engineering,construction, IT and new technologies
These days digitization affects almost every part of our lives, offering people new abilities and promising a better world. The unprecedented pace of technological progress requires engineers to constantly learn in order to keep up. New markets are continuously created while the “old” ones are being disrupted. Business as usual is no longer possible.
Technological advancement is accompanied by social and cultural changes. Modern engineers are expected not only to be experts in their field but should also demonstrate interpersonal and soft skills. More and more female professionals are entering engineering, which was traditionally a male- dominated environment. Companies are embracing new ways of working, people management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Migration is no longer a lifetime choice…
About STP
The Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain is an organisation of professionals representing various disciplines of engineering as well as enthusiasts of science and technology. We support the professional and personal development of our members, promote science and technology and integrate the Polish scientific and technical community in the United Kingdom. We are registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and are a Professional Affiliate of the Engineering Council.
Congress Agenda
Day 1 - 25 September 2020 - Friday
Evening Reception hosted by Polish Embassy in London
18:00 Registration
19:00 Official Welcoming
19:15 80 years of STP
19:45 STP Awards
20:15 Music Performance
20:30 Drinks and Canapes Networking
22:00 Close
Day 2 - 26 September 2020 - Saturday
Congress of Polish Engineers hosted by Imperial College in London
09:30 Registration
10:00 Official Welcoming
10:15 Keynote Speech
10:45 Discussion Panel: Polish Engineers in the worldwide industry.
- How to increase diversity and inclusion in engineering?
- Will robots take engineering jobs?
- Management of modern engineering teams
Guest Speakers:
- Agnieszka Szymczyk, Buro Happold
- Ewa Zajac
- John Zarnecki, The Open University
11:30 Coffee Break
12:00 Roundtable Discussion: An Engineer as a package professional, human being with the responsibility in the digital world
13:45 Roundtable Discussion Remarks
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Talk #1: Engineering over all borders
14:30 Talk #2: Productivity, Innovation & change management
15:00 Talk #3: Digital twin & BIM
15:30 Coffee Break
16:00 Special Guest: Andrzej Szydło - Chemistry Experiment
16:45 Closing Remarks, Piotr Swieboda, Chairman STP
17:00 Networking
18:00 Close
19:30 Dinner (venue tbc)
Day 3 - 27 September 2020 - Sunday
Informal Morning Networking in Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch St, Bridge, London EC3M 8AF
10:00 Meeting near 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
10:30 Informal Morning Networking in Sky Garden
12:30 Close
Featured Talks & Speakers
Andrew Szydlo
Chemistry teacher at Highgate School
Agnieszka Szymczyk
Associate at Buro Happold
John Zarnecki
Emeritus Professor of Space Science at The Open University
Venues
Day 1 – Polish Embassy in London
Day 2 – Imperial College London
Registration
Booking Conditions: Registration will be on 4th May 2020. Evening Reception at Polish Embassy is free of charge to attend. Delegates can book to attend Congress on Saturday with additional option to attend dinner. Discounted rates for STP Members.
Reception - Polish Embassy in London
Friday, 25.09.2020- Evening Reception in the Polish Embassy
- Opportunity to network with delegates before Congress Day
- Welcome Drink & Buffet will be served
- Reception Tickets are availible to all delegates registered for the Congress Day on 26.09.2020
Congress Day - Imperial College London
Saturday, 26.09.2020- Discounted Price for STP Members £95
- All-day event including access to Workshops and Discussion Panel
- Delegate Pack with Printed Congress Bulletin
- Coffee/Tea & Pastries availible all day and Sandwich Lunch
- Access to Free Reception Event in Polish Embassy on Friday 25.09
Congress Dinner, South Kensington, London
Saturday, 26.09.2020, 7.30pm- Buffet Dinner & Drink in one of the Restaurants in South Kensington – venue tbc
- Limited Number of spaces availible
Morning Breakfast Networking - Sky Garden
Sunday, 27.09.2020- Informal Morning Networking after Congress Day
- Buy your own breakfast in Sky Garden
Contact
The Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain
+44 (0) 791 221 025
POSK, 238-246 King Street
London
W6 0RF