STARGARD / JUNE 12, 2026

HANSEATIC BUSINESS FORUM

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Hanseatic
Business
Forum

European business event whose ambition is to present the best European economic practices and rise awareness of Hansa promote cooperation, trade and highlight the innovation of Stargard.

2 days

of premium networking
and partnerships

16 top speakers

share game-changing
insights

10+ companies

opening their doors to drive regional innovation

1000+ business

visitors from across Europe

Event Recap

Hanseatic Business Forum, 11–12 June 2026

Stargard: a venue for European economic dialogue

For two days, Stargard hosted the Hanseatic Business Forum (HBF) – a prestigious international event that brought together entrepreneurs, investors, representatives of local authorities, business support organisations and experts from Poland and many European Hanseatic cities.

The forum took place as part of the 46th International Hanseatic Day and confirmed Stargard’s growing role as a hub for economic cooperation, innovation and the development of international partnerships. The event was organised by Stargard Town Office and the Stargard Local Development Agency , in collaboration with numerous domestic and international partners.

The first day featured the Business Expo – Hansa Connect, study visits to modern enterprises located in the High Technologies Industrial Park and the Stargard Industrial Park, as well as networking and B2B meetings.

Participants had the opportunity to discover the economic potential of Stargard, visit innovative companies and establish direct contacts with business representatives from Poland and abroad.

In addition, on that day, the Filter company’s headquarters hosted the SMALL BUSINESS HUB – an exhibition space for small and medium enterprises, showcasing not only local businesses affiliated with the Local Chamber of Commerce.

That evening, at the Miejski Browar Stargard venue, participants had the opportunity to network in a more relaxed setting.

On the second day, an international business conference took place, attended by renowned experts, managers and business leaders from various European countries. Discussions centred on the future of the European economy, artificial intelligence, technological transformation, green energy, innovation and the competitiveness of European enterprises.

The Forum’s value was particularly enhanced by the speakers – renowned experts, representatives from the worlds of business, new technologies and public administration from Poland and across Europe. A highlight of the event was the address by the keynote speaker – Sylwia Czubkowska, a highly regarded technology journalist, author and expert on the impact of new technologies on the economy and society. Her inspiring lecture on Europe’s competitiveness in the global technology race proved to be one of the Forum’s most significant moments.

An important part of the programme was the gala ceremony – the first-ever edition of the Hansa Export Award, during which companies achieving success in international markets were honoured. Out of the five nominees for the Hanseatic Export Award, the local company EcoReadyBath emerged as the winner.

The Forum will result not only in new business relationships but also in strengthening Stargard’s image as a city open to investment, innovation and international cooperation.

Details of the event and information about our partners can be found on our website and LinkedIn profile – Innovations.Stargard:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovations-stargard/posts/?feedView=all

We would like to thank all our partners for their collaboration and the participants for taking part in this exceptional event.

Author of the photos: FB Resources – Hansa Stargard 2026

More photos and video on the HTIP website

About Hanseatic Business Forum

Stargard will become a meeting place for European business leaders.
Entrepreneurs, city representatives and experts from across Europe will meet to discuss the future of European economic cooperation.

BUSINESS
EXPO
HANSA
CONNECT

Thursday / June 11th

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HANSEATIC
BUSINESS
FORUM

Friday / June 12th

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BUSINESS
LEADERS
OF THE FUTURE

HANSA EXPORT AWARD

Friday / June 12th

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Day 1

Thursday June 11th, 10:00 – 14:30

Business Expo
Hansa Connect

Leading industries based in High Technologies Industrial Park in Stargard & other locations open their doors for long- day networking.

FREE ENTRY UPON PREVIOUS REGISTRATION

Meet Our Host Companies

BRIDGESTONE

Bridgestone Stargard factory, we produces tires for trucks and buses. including brands such as Bridgestone, Firestone, and Dayton. Bridgestone delivers tires to individual customers as well as the largest and most renowned global manufacturers of vehicles, including Daimler, Volvo, Scania, and Solaris.

See more:
bridgestone-stargard.pl

KALMAR

Worldwide manufacturer of machines and solutions for the transportation and handling of heavy loads, serving as a key link in global logistics chains. The largest Kalmar factory in Stargard uses the most advanced technologies and innovations, offering an impressive range of five types of machines — in one place a diverse and advanced fleet is produced, shaping the future of modern industry.

See more:
www.kalmarglobal.pl

ECO READY BATH

Bathrooms are one of the most coordination-heavy parts of any construction project. EcoReadyBath helps simplify that. We deliver fully equipped, prefabricated bathroom units for B2B projects across Europe – manufactured off-site and delivered ready for installation. Instead of adding complexity on-site, our approach reduces the number of trades, improves quality consistency and brings more control over the schedule. We work with general contractors, developers and design teams, adapting our solutions to existing layouts and project requirements. At EcoReadyBath, prefabrication is not just a product – it’s a way to make project delivery more predictable.

See more:
www.erb-pods.pl

RADIOMETER

Radiometer is a Danish medical device company with a long history in acute care diagnostics. The company pioneered the blood gas market in 1954 and continues to develop solutions that help healthcare professionals make important decisions for patient care. Radiometer in Stargard is a manufacturing site employing over 1,100 people. We produce accessories and medical devices used in hospitals, laboratories, emergency departments, and intensive care units. The site also includes a Global Distribution Center that ships our products worldwide. During the tour, you will learn more about what we do and how we support healthcare around the world.

See more:
www.radiometer.pl

MADROG

Manufacturer of road machines designed to work with the use of bitumen emulsions. Madrog offers a wide selection of modern road machines, computer controlled. In-house constructors has years of experience in R&D and manufacturing.

See more:
www.madrog.pl

KLIPPAN SAFETY

Klippan Safety is the global automotive supplier with Swedish background. As a system supplier, Klippan Safety enables the global automotive industry to guarantee the highest possible safety and comfort. You will find Klippan’s products all over the world – in heavy trucks, commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

See more:
www.klippan-safety.se

AUTOFORM

Majority of production at Autoform has focused on the vacuum forming of plastic components. Most of Autoform customers are from the automotive and electronics industries. Vacuum-formed products include dashboards, interior trim, panels and screens. Autoform works with world’s largest and most well-known niche brands.

See more:
www.autoformpolska.pl

NOLATO

Nolato Stargard is a manufacturing company and a part of the international Nolato Group, specializing in advanced plastics processing and the production of components for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The Stargard facility plays a key role in the global supply chain, delivering high-quality solutions to clients across European and international markets. A core area of activity is the production of medical devices in controlled environments (clean rooms), ensuring adherence to international quality and safety standards.

See more:
www.nolato.com

RARYTAS

Manufacturer of snacks like crackers and biscuits. They undertake constant activities related to the modification of existing products. Rarytas works on new solutions and present them to clients. Rarytas implemented ISO 22000.

See more:
www.rarytas.pl

FILTER – SMALL BUSINESS HUB

Expo venue for small and medium scale enterprises located in one of our companies. We provide selection of local companies gathered under umbrella of Local Chamber of Commerce.

ENTERPRISE LOGISTICS

Logistics operator providing services in the Baltic Sea Region. It runs the groupage service within the frames of 11 regular lines between Poland and Scandinavia. Conducts the temperature-dependant transports as well as the dangerous goods ones. Appoints the standard of the services since 1990.

See more:
www.enterprise.com.pl

How to get to Hansa Connect Companies

SELECT THE COMPANY

Select the company you want to visit and get there from downtown and back using free public bus.

MAKE A RESERVATION

Make a reservation, choose your visit time (10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00), and check the bus departures or travel there by your own transport.

BUSES FOR VISITORS

The buses depart at 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30. No ticket is required for the ride.

DEPARTURE OF BUS

The buses depart from the Park&Ride parking lot on Barnima Street, next to 3 Maja Park. The return stop is also at the Park&Ride.

Day 2

Friday June 12th, 10:00 – 14:30

Hanseatic
Business Forum

An international business conference bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Europe. Join top executives, investors, and policymakers to discuss the trends shaping the future. The event offers inspiring keynote speeches, expert panels, and high-level networking opportunities. Explore new opportunities for growth and innovation. Bilingual business forum (PL / ENG). Simultaneous interpretation provided.

Friday, June 12th, 2026

Hanseatic Business Forum
/ Europe.Inc

Hanseatic
Business Forum
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Venue: Stargard Cultural Center / Main Stage
Address: Pilsudskiego 105, 73-110 Stargard

Agenda

10.00 – 10.30

OPENING SESSION

10.00 – 10.10

Welcome by

Rafał Zając, Mayor of Stargard
& Jan Lindenau, President of Hanza Union

10.10 – 10.20

Welcome speech

Adam Rudawski, Governor of West Pomerania Voivodeship

10.20 – 10.30

Welcome speech

Olgierd Geblewicz, Marshall of West Pomeranian Region / TBC

10.30 – 11.05

SESSION 1: INNOVATIONS WITH VALUES. EUROPE’S MODEL

10.30 – 10.40

Designing health. Danish innovation story. R&D, manufacturing with made in EU label

Natascha Sandberg Hytting, CEO of Protac

10.40 – 10.50

Don’t get sick. You are too expensive. Medical business as a key competence of the Region

Wojciech Faszczewski, Westpomeranian Medical Hub

10.50 – 11.05

Earth, Wind & Power. West Pomerania: Poland’s Emerging Green Energy Hub
Moderated debate on the Future of the Energy Sector

Panelists:
Mariusz Adamczewski, CEO of Padres

Professor Artur Bartkowiak, PhD, Doc, Eng.
West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin

11.05 – 11.20

SESSION 2: FORECASTING FUTURE TRENDS

11.05 – 11.20

The Future is Now: The Race to Build AI and Our Choice To Shape It.

Kara Yokley, Tech entrepreneur, Co-founder, BetterLogiq and daros.io

11.20 – 11.35

The Future of AI Factories & Data Centers in Poland

Piotr Kowalski, MD Polish Data Centre Association,
Head of Innovation – Beyond.pl AI Factory

11.35 – 11.50

Should we all start learning Chinese now?
My Chinese Business Experience / From Valencia to Stargard with Love

Live stream from Valencia
Enrique Nogueroles, CEO Sklum Group

11.50 – 12.20

COFFEE BREAK

12.20 – 12.40

SESSION 3: PANEL DISCUSSION

Panel discussion on Europe’s competitiveness in the global tech race:
What should we do now to lead in the future?

Panelists:

Bart Szejny, CEO of EcoRaedyBath, Founder of Snapclick.ai

Kara Yokley, Tech entrepreneur, Co-founder, BetterLogiq and daros.io

Piotr Kowalski, MD Polish Data Centre Association,
Head of Innovation – Beyond.pl AI Factory

12.40 – 13.20

SESSION 4: HANSA INSIGHTS

12.40 – 12.55

The Timeless Brand. Shakespeare and the Economics of Attraction

Tim Fitzhingham, Guildhall Theater King’s Lynn / UK

12.55 – 13.10

Innovation Pathways in Braunschweig: The Research Airport Cluster and the QIMP High-Tech Incubator as Ecosystem Enablers

Fabian Kappel, Head of Innovation. Brunswick Town, Germany

13.10 – 13.20

Lessons from the Development

Arkadiusz Kocikowski, High Technologies Industrial Park Stargard

13.20 – 13.35

SESSION 5: KEYNOTE SPEECHES

13.20 – 13.35

The Hanseatic DNA of Stargard

Rafał Zając, Mayor of Stargard

13.35 – 13.55

Can Europe Compete in the Global Tech Race?

Sylwia Czubkowska, Author, Tech Journalist

13.55 – 15.30

SESSION 6: AWARD GALA

Innovation Leaders of The Future. Hansa Export Award Gala

13.55 – 14.10

Pitch deck session / 5 Finalists on the stage

14.10 – 14.15

Voting by the audience

14.15 – 14.25

Handout of Awards & Family Picture

14.25 – 14.30

Wrap up and invitation for the lunch & networking

14.30 – 15.30

Lunch & networking / Dining Hall

Day 2

Friday June 12th

Innovation Leaders
of the Future

HANSA EXPORT AWARD

The award honors outstanding international business leaders who drive innovation, growth, and global cooperation. It recognizes individuals and companies that set new standards in entrepreneurship, leadership, and international success.

Meet our finalists

June 12, on the Hanseatic Business Forum, five exceptional hanseatic companies will compete for the title of the Innovation Leader of the Future- Hansa Export Award.

Join us and cast the Winner

Baader
Luebeck

Germany

Condensator
Dominit GMBH
Brilon

Germany

EcoReadyBath
Stargard

Poland

Forest Group
Deventer

Netherlands

TZMO Group
Toruń

Poland

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Hansa Day Stargard 2026

Hanseatic Business Forum Speakers

The Hanseatic Business Forum at Hansa Day Stargard 2026 will feature world-class speakers driving innovation beyond traditional industries. Join CEOs of high-growth ventures and policymakers to explore Europe’s blueprint for resilient, tech-led trade in 2026 and beyond.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rafał Zając

Mayor of Stargard Town
46th International Hanseatic
Day Host Town

Graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Szczecin. Postgraduate studies in social welfare at the Mickiewicz University in Poznań. In 2006, he was appointed deputy mayor and was responsible for social affairs and city budget. In April 2017, he ran for mayor for the first time, while in 2024 re-elected mayor of Stargard, achieving highest result – 84.51%.

Adam Rudawski

Governor of West Pomerania

PhD in Economics, media manager. President of the Board of Radio Szczecin (2011–2016). Founder and rector of the Higher School of Management (Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania) in Szczecin. Former marketing director at Komfort S.A. Advisor to key companies and institutions in the region, including PZU, Drobimex, Bosman Browar Szczecin, Zakłady Chemiczne Police, the City of Szczecin Municipal Office, University of Szczecin. Governor of West Pomerania since December 2023.

Olgierd Geblewicz

Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship since 2010. President of the Board of the Association of Polish Voivodeships. Holds Master’s degrees in Law and Economics (University of Szczecin, WSB University in Szczecin) and completed a postgraduate course in Business Management at the Faculty of Management of the University of Warsaw. A manager with experience in the banking and municipal sectors, including former President of the Szczecin Water Supply and Sewage Company (ZWiK Szczecin). Read more >

He is actively involved in the work of European institutions – member of the European Committee of the Regions, Chairman of the Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC), and representative of Poland in EU initiatives. Since 2001 a member of the Civic Platform Party (pol. Platforma Obywatelska), leader of regional self-government structures. Awarded, among others, the Gold Cross of Merit and the Honorary Badge for Services to Local Government.

Jan Lindenau

President of the Union of Cities THE HANSA
Mayor of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck

Jan Lindenau has been the directly elected mayor of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck and President of the Union of Cities THE HANSA since 2018. Mr Lindenau is a qualified banker and worked for over 20 years at a major bank in Lübeck. In 2011, he was elected to the Lübeck City Parliament, where he served until 2018.

Natascha Sandberg Hytting

Owner and CEO of Protac

Natascha is the owner and CEO of Protac, a company she has led since 2022 with a clear aim: create meaningful impact for people with mental health challenges. She served as a jury member for the HRH Crown Prince Frederiks International Business Awards, recognizing outstanding companies. Natascha is a graduate from Harvard University.

Wojciech Faszczewski

CEO of Coloplast Business Centre

CEO of Coloplast Business Centre – strategic arm of Coloplas A/S – Danish, global med tech company. Former senior leadership roles at various Fortune 500 companies in USA, Austria, Mexico, Brazil, France. Initiator of West Pomeranian Med Hub, active angel investor and mentor to startups in Israel, Poland, US. Husband to Anna and father to three daughters.

Mariusz Adamczewski

CEO and Founder of the PAD RES Group

An early pioneer in the development of renewable energy in Poland. Involved in the first commercial and largest wind farm projects in Poland, as well as in the development of solar farms with a total capacity exceeding 1,500 MW.

Tim FitzHigham FRSA, FRGS

Creative Director: Guildhall and Creative Hub
Cultural Officer BCKLWN

Perrier-nominated British comedian, author, and explorer from King’s Lynn, famed for absurd feats like rowing a bathtub across the Channel. At Guildhall Theatre, the oldest in the UK, based in King’s Lynn, a Hanseatic Town, he celebrates his love for Shakespeare through unique storytelling, production and performances. He’s presented BBC docs, hosted at the World Economic Forum, and blends history and comedy with global shows. Recent Film credits include Wonka and Paddington 2.

Fabian Kappel

Head of Communications and Spokesperson
at Braunschweig Zukunft
Brunswick

Commissioner and Head of Communications at Braunschweig Zukunft GmbH, the municipal company for economic development. He displays Braunschweig’s innovation ecosystem with hotspots like the internationally unique mobility cluster at the Research Airport Braunschweig, high-quality programmes for startups, supported by the federal state of Lower Saxony and the European Union. Media Studies graduate from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, he has been promoting Braunschweig as an innovation hub for more than 10 years.

Kara Yokley

Co-Founder, BetterLogiq

Bartłomiej Szejny

Entrepreneur | Co-founder of EcoReadyBath | Board Member at Procyon Construction S.A. | Board Member at AI Poland | Founder of the Scheiny Foundation

Entrepreneur whose experience spans construction, manufacturing, prefabrication and new technologies. Co-founder of EcoReadyBath, a brand of Procyon Construction S.A. specialising in fully equipped, prefabricated bathroom modules for B2B clients across Europe. Read more >

Focused on practical innovation – solutions that improve quality and efficiency in investment processes. Board Member at AI Poland, he is involved in developing the Polish AI ecosystem. Founder of the Scheiny Foundation and the author of its manifesto, dedicated to the relationship between people and technology and conscious use of information.

Enrique Nogueroles

CEO of Sklum Group

International executive with a strong track record in strategic planning, business transformations, and complex turnarounds. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing multicultural teams across global sectors, including furniture, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and energy storage. He currently serves as CEO of Sklum Group. Read more >

Previously, he was President of Asia-Pacific for the US multinational Cooper Standard, and held key leadership roles at Avincis (Inaer – Babcock), Grupo Saica, and Faurecia, driving the optimization of international operations. Enrique holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, with advanced executive education from IESE, INSEAD, and London Business School. Fully multicultural, he conducts business in 6 languages.

Katarzyna Czachowska

President&CEO Office of TZMO SA

Henk Bosgoed

Founder of Forest Group

the 78-year-old founder of Forest Group. With 50 years in the business and nearly 55 years married to his Polish wife Dana, Henk’s life is defined by cross-border connection. He has transformed drapery hardware into a global powerhouse, providing luxury residential and hospitality tracks worldwide. Read more >

Driven by innovation—like our flagship, ultra-silent Forest Shuttle® motorized system—we are highly profitable and rapidly approaching a 100 million euro turnover. Henk Bosgoed is the absolute definition of lifelong export excellence.

Piotr Kowalski

Managing Director PLDCA | Head of Innovation Beyond.pl

Experienced business leader with proven track record in international technical sales and business development. Proficient in B2B sales of large and complex technical solutions to data center colocation, telco and hyperscale cloud accounts with increasing responsibility and regional coverage, including a 4-year expat experience in Middle East and Africa region. Read more >

Strategic thinker, passionate about product innovation and business development of disruptive technologies, with specific expertise within thermal management (HVAC), industrialized construction and hyperscale data centers. Former Vertiv Global Innovation Office technology scout and CTO Office liaison for EMEA, responsible for the partnership with RI.SE (Research Institutes of Sweden), focused on innovation and research within data center field (fuel cells, immersion cooling, heat recovery, sustainability).

Artur Bartkowiak (Prof., PhD, DSc, Eng.)

Full professor at the Centre for Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials (CBIMO)

Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin; specialty: chemical technology, specialization: biopolymer and packaging technology, Read more >

> 30 years of experience in research concerning polymer and cellulose packaging materials and the use of microencapsulation/coating methods in various industrial applications; >3 years of work abroad (among others Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, EPFL, Switzerland);

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2 days

16 top speakers

10+ companies

1000+ business

Event Recap

About Hanseatic Business Forum

Business Expo Hansa Connect

Business Expo Hansa Connect

Meet Our Host Companies

BRIDGESTONE

KALMAR

ECO READY BATH

RADIOMETER

MADROG

KLIPPAN SAFETY

AUTOFORM

NOLATO

RARYTAS

FILTER – SMALL BUSINESS HUB

ENTERPRISE LOGISTICS

How to get to Hansa Connect Companies

SELECT THE COMPANY

MAKE A RESERVATION

BUSES FOR VISITORS

DEPARTURE OF BUS

Hanseatic Business Forum

Hanseatic Business Forum

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Hanseatic Business Forum / Europe.Inc

Agenda

OPENING SESSION

SESSION 1: INNOVATIONS WITH VALUES. EUROPE’S MODEL

SESSION 2: FORECASTING FUTURE TRENDS

COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 3: PANEL DISCUSSION

SESSION 4: HANSA INSIGHTS

SESSION 5: KEYNOTE SPEECHES

SESSION 6: AWARD GALA

Innovation Leaders of the Future

Innovation Leaders of the Future

Meet our finalists

Meet our finalists

Baader Luebeck

Condensator Dominit GMBH Brilon

EcoReadyBath Stargard

Forest Group Deventer

TZMO Group Toruń

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Hanseatic Business Forum Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rafał Zając

Adam Rudawski

Olgierd Geblewicz

Jan Lindenau

Natascha Sandberg Hytting

Wojciech Faszczewski

Mariusz Adamczewski

Tim FitzHigham FRSA, FRGS

Fabian Kappel

Kara Yokley

Bartłomiej Szejny

Enrique Nogueroles

Katarzyna Czachowska

Henk Bosgoed

Piotr Kowalski

Artur Bartkowiak (Prof., PhD, DSc, Eng.)

Dr. rer. Nat. Christian Dresel

Hansa Export Award Organizers

Organizers

Strategic Partners

Partners

Municipal Partners

Hansa Connect Partners

Patronage

Media Patronage

Business Expo
Hansa Connect

Business Expo
Hansa Connect

Hanseatic
Business Forum

Hanseatic
Business Forum

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Business Forum
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Innovation Leaders
of the Future

Innovation Leaders
of the Future

Baader
Luebeck

Condensator
Dominit GMBH
Brilon

EcoReadyBath
Stargard

Forest Group
Deventer

TZMO Group
Toruń

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