In a fewer days, 26-27.11.2024 in Łódź will be inspired by the work of Stanisław Lem Megabitów Bomb Festival, which was created to combine technology, culture and science. This year's subject is to discuss the condition and future of humanity, its condition and future, and among the outstanding scientists, specialists and creators you will find Rafał Modrzewski, founder of ICEEYE, Dr. Krzysztof Gawkowski, Minister of Digitization, Prof. Aleksandra Przegalinska, expert on AI, Dr. Maciej Kawecki, president of the Lem Institute or Dariusz Piotrowski, managing manager of Dell Technologies Polska.
The list of speakers includes respective twelve prominent figures of the planet of discipline and technology. We have prepared a subjective overview of events that cannot be missed.
Rafał Modrzewski, CEO of ICEYE1. I make the largest commercial constellation of microsatellites on Earth”
Determined highlight festival, i.e. the conversation of Dariusz Piotrowski, Managing manager of Dell Technologies Polska with Rafał Modrzewski, founder of the ICEYE company, planet leader in the field of radar microsatellites on the space sector and Poland's position in this sector.
ICEYE was created in 2015 and made a breakthrough in Earth reflection from outer space, building the world's first SAR satellite of up to 100 kg. presently as a leader, it can build up to 16 specified satellites each year, allowing state institutions and private companies to make decisions based on current satellite images. ICEYE provides data to clients in the defence, financial, maritime, agricultural and crisis management sectors.
During this undoubtedly passionate conversation between Dariusz Piotrowski and Rafał Modrzewski, you will learn how ICEYE satellites aid to fight natural disasters, specified as floods in Poland. And besides how the usage of space data can affect the results of military activities, including the war in Ukraine. R. Modrzewski and D. Piotrowski will besides effort to answer the question of what key competences would be needed to make the space manufacture in Poland and whether our country has a chance to become a leader in it.
2. The planet is moving away? What Poland can be a leader in
Another crucial item on the agenda is the debate with Dr. T. Banysia, Dr. P. Barczyński, Dr. P. Prociów and M. Wyrębkowski. Experts will discuss the resources of Poland, which can strengthen its global position.
Can Poland become a brand in itself, or are the names of scientists recognized in the world? What must happen in a planet that challenges Poland all day, our native companies, but besides scientists and researchers, have the right conditions to keep up with the changes. If you want to know the state of our country and the challenges it faces, do not miss this debate.
3. Works in the Age of Technological Transformation: The function of humanists and artists in the future
During the conversation between Dr. Tomasz Ciesielski and Dr. Inez Okulska, problems related to the challenges facing people of art in the era of technology will be raised. The researchers themselves specify this conversation as follows:
In the face of the dynamic improvement of technology, especially artificial intelligence, the function of humanists and artists takes on a fresh meaning. This panel aims to research how artistic and humanistic creativity can coexist with technology, influencing the future of society.
An highly crucial topic, mainly due to the fact that in times of concentration on the latest technological achievements, seems to be pushed to the second plan aspect of the impact of technology on people of art and humanists. Dr. Inez Okulska, Head of the Department of Linguistic Engineering and Text Analysis at NASK, will combine humanities and technology perspectives, presenting a unique position on the future of artistic creation in the digital era.
The Lema Festival abounds in meetings and events, during which questions will be raised about how to find human identity in the digital age, as well as what future discipline and culture awaits. An event that is definitely worth participating in.
The event is held by the Ministry of Digitization and Rector of the University of Łódź, and the Meritorian Partner Dell Technologies and Intel.
Tickets are available at festival page.
