Female leaders – a cross-cultural view

On Thursday, 2 October 2014 over 100 businesswomen took part in an afternoon seminar and networking session entitled Female leaders – a cross-cultural view.

The meeting was co-organised by the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, the French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Poland (initiator), the Scandinavian Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Polish Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

In the introductory discussion panel, moderated by Olga Kozierowska, founder of the Sukces Pisany Szminka? project, place and role of women in business were discussed. Panelists: Joanna Bańkowska, Managing Director, BSI Group, Chloe Marchand, Country Manager Poland, Air France KLM, Halina Więckowska, Partner, K&L Gates, Alexandra Bishop, Country President and CPO Head Poland, Novartis Poland and Wanda Brociek, General Manager, SAS Airlines in Poland shared their experience of doing business in other countries and Poland, and discussed features that determine a woman’s career success in international corporate structures. Some models and solutions for women working in corporations in different countries were outlined too.

The panel was followed by interactive workshop focusing on Self-presentation and memorising techniques run by coaches from Piasecka & Żylewicz.

Networking reception providing opportunity to swap business cards concluded the event.

Speed Business Meeting

On 09 November 2014 in Katowice the next event from the cyklus Speed Business Meeting took place. The event was organized by the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with Scandinavian, Belgian, Portugal and French chambers of commerce.

The meeting traditionally consisted of two parts: a Speed Business Meeting, a series of direct meetings with 8-9 persons at a table, during which participants had an opportunity to exchange business cards, present their companies and offers; and a Cocktail, which enabled the guests to continue previously started conversations.

We thank our sponsors for their financial support and partner chambers for co-operation

Speed Business Meeting

On 09 November 2014 in Katowice the next event from the cyklus Speed Business Meeting took place. The event was organized by the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with Scandinavian, Belgian, Portugal and French chambers of commerce.

The meeting traditionally consisted of two parts: a Speed Business Meeting, a series of direct meetings with 8-9 persons at a table, during which participants had an opportunity to exchange business cards, present their companies and offers; and a Cocktail, which enabled the guests to continue previously started conversations.

We thank our sponsors for their financial support and partner chambers for co-operation

Swiss Pavilion on Energetab 2014

On 16-18 September in Bielsko-Biała we had an opportunity to participate in the Energetab 2014 fair. Swiss Pavilion was organized within the fairs for the fifth time. Pavilion is a joint initiative of Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Swiss Business Hub Poland within Swiss Embassy. Due to the fifth – jubilee – edition of the Pavilion we were honored to host the ambassador of Switzerland – Lukas Beglinger.

The companies that were present during the fairs included: Bossard Poland, Delta Energy Systems (Poland), EnerSys, Kaba, Nespresso and Pfiffner. Traditionally other member companies joined the initiative: ER&M and Wamtechnik.

A Polish-Swiss Panel named: “New technologies in energy production” was organized during the first day of the fairs.

Presentations:

1) Modern energy storage in smart energy networks / Michał Ciąćka, ABB

2) Prosumer, is it worth it? Support programme for prosumer systems. Technical and economic aspects / Krzysztof Puczko, Delta Energy Systems Polska

3) Usage of SCS Win monitors for managing dispersed energy storages / Marek Grunt, Electronic Power and Market

4) Storage of electrical energy on the example of photovoltaic individual power plant / Tomasz Tutak, Enersys Polska

The Panel was finished with Swiss-style cocktail during which Kurt Scheller cooked specialties of Swiss cuisine. 

Swiss Pavilion on Energetab 2014

On 16-18 September in Bielsko-Biała we had an opportunity to participate in the Energetab 2014 fair. Swiss Pavilion was organized within the fairs for the fifth time. Pavilion is a joint initiative of Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Swiss Business Hub Poland within Swiss Embassy. Due to the fifth – jubilee – edition of the Pavilion we were honored to host the ambassador of Switzerland – Lukas Beglinger.

The companies that were present during the fairs included: Bossard Poland, Delta Energy Systems (Poland), EnerSys, Kaba, Nespresso and Pfiffner. Traditionally other member companies joined the initiative: ER&M and Wamtechnik.

A Polish-Swiss Panel named: “New technologies in energy production” was organized during the first day of the fairs.

Presentations:

1) Modern energy storage in smart energy networks / Michał Ciąćka, ABB

2) Prosumer, is it worth it? Support programme for prosumer systems. Technical and economic aspects / Krzysztof Puczko, Delta Energy Systems Polska

3) Usage of SCS Win monitors for managing dispersed energy storages / Marek Grunt, Electronic Power and Market

4) Storage of electrical energy on the example of photovoltaic individual power plant / Tomasz Tutak, Enersys Polska

The Panel was finished with Swiss-style cocktail during which Kurt Scheller cooked specialties of Swiss cuisine. 

International Family Picnic

On 6th September 2014, in the summer sunbeams, was held the fifth edition of International Family Picnic. The co-organizers of the event were: the Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy, the Belgian Business Chamber and Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. This year the event was held at the Holiday Inn Józefów Golf Club (www.holiday.aquila.pl).

Similarly to the previous years we had prepared numerous attractions for children, teenagers and adults. Our guests had an opportunity to take part in i.a.: golf academy, mini golf, football and volleyball matches. The bravest competitors of the Picnic were able to test themselves in the Rope Park, in which one may choose one of 4 routes, each of different level of difficulty. Also the youngest attendants had access to different attractions – two bouncy castles, kids’ corner and a playground.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the financial support of the event – without your commitment the event would not have taken place. We would like to thank sponsors in-kind –  Affligem, Coca-Cola, Grill & co, Hertz, Ice Watch, Lingua Polonica,Logitech, Portucale, Portugalia Gourmet, Sigg, Strabag oraz Swissmed.

We would like to thank our guests for such an impressive attendance as well as active participation in the event. See you next year.

International Family Picnic

On 6th September 2014, in the summer sunbeams, was held the fifth edition of International Family Picnic. The co-organizers of the event were: the Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy, the Belgian Business Chamber and Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. This year the event was held at the Holiday Inn Józefów Golf Club (www.holiday.aquila.pl).

Similarly to the previous years we had prepared numerous attractions for children, teenagers and adults. Our guests had an opportunity to take part in i.a.: golf academy, mini golf, football and volleyball matches. The bravest competitors of the Picnic were able to test themselves in the Rope Park, in which one may choose one of 4 routes, each of different level of difficulty. Also the youngest attendants had access to different attractions – two bouncy castles, kids’ corner and a playground.

We would like to thank our sponsors for the financial support of the event – without your commitment the event would not have taken place. We would like to thank sponsors in-kind –  Affligem, Coca-Cola, Grill & co, Hertz, Ice Watch, Lingua Polonica,Logitech, Portucale, Portugalia Gourmet, Sigg, Strabag oraz Swissmed.

We would like to thank our guests for such an impressive attendance as well as active participation in the event. See you next year.

Speed Business Meeting

On 26 February 2014 in Poznań the next event took place organized by the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with Scandinavian, British, Belgian and French chambers of commerce.

The meeting traditionally consisted of two parts: a Speed Business Meeting, a series of direct meetings with 8-9 persons at a table, during which participants had an opportunity to exchange business cards, present their companies and offers; and a Cocktail, which enabled the guests to continue previously started conversations.

We thank our sponsors for their financial support and partner chambers for co-operation.

Speed Business Meeting

On 26 February 2014 in Poznań the next event took place organized by the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with Scandinavian, British, Belgian and French chambers of commerce.

The meeting traditionally consisted of two parts: a Speed Business Meeting, a series of direct meetings with 8-9 persons at a table, during which participants had an opportunity to exchange business cards, present their companies and offers; and a Cocktail, which enabled the guests to continue previously started conversations.

We thank our sponsors for their financial support and partner chambers for co-operation.

New Year’s Meeting

On 23 January 2014 our traditional New Year’s Meeting took place. This year we had an opportunity to present you the unique place, which, in our opinion, is the National Stadium.

The meeting started with welcome speeches of Swiss Ambassador to Poland, Mr Lukas Beglinger and President of the Chamber, Mr Marek Kondrat. Next Mr Paweł Gąsiorowski and Michał Kujawa, Board Members of the company SwissLife, main partner of the event, presented activity of the company in Poland, which has been present in the country for 9 months.

Special emphasis was put on the contribution of Swiss companies in the building of the Stadium – Forbo (20 000m2 of carpet material in Conference Centre), Sika (30 000m2 parking resin flooring on levels -1 and -2, 35’000 m draught proofing of stands, promenade etc.) and Zehnder (1 300 convector heaters Zehnder Radiavektor).

After the official part of the event our guests were invited to take part in guided tours of the Stadium, during which they had a chance to see visit the stadium plate, see changing rooms of players, walk along the stadium promenade.

We thank partners of the event for their financial support and National Stadium for receiving us in the Platinum Room.