We are excited to announce the 2024 General Assembly on Monday, 18th November 2024, at 6:30 PM, hosted by our esteemed Corporate Member, Banque de Luxembourg, at 14 Bd Royal, 2449 Ville-Haute, Luxembourg. The event will coincide with the Grand Finale & Award Ceremony of the 11th edition of the Entrepreneurial Woman Project (EWP).

Before the General Assembly, we will hold the annual Advisory Board Meeting from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, during which the Board will discuss initiatives for the upcoming year.

This significant gathering offers members and friends a chance to reflect on our achievements, discuss essential topics, and network. The evening will highlight our Chamber’s accomplishments, provide insights into key events from 2024, and preview exciting initiatives for 2025, including a transparent discussion on our financial situation.

We will also celebrate the inspiring women entrepreneurs of the Entrepreneurial Woman Project. This year, the award ceremony will feature a keynote speaker by Betty Fontaine, who has been leading Brasserie Simon since 2003, transforming it into a notable player in the speciality beer market. Under her leadership, the brewery has embraced innovation, expanding its product range and modernizing its production processes while maintaining a commitment to quality. Following the ceremony, attendees can enjoy refreshments, music, and networking opportunities—promising an evening of inspiration and connection.

Agenda Highlights:

1. Introduction and LPCC HighlightsWe’ll begin the evening by showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of our Chamber.
2. Report on Events | 2024Get an overview of the significant events that have shaped our year.
3. Planned Events and Projects | 2025Gain insights into our exciting upcoming initiatives for the year ahead.
4. LPCC Financial Situation 2024 and Budget 2025An important aspect of our transparency, we’ll discuss our financial standing and future plans.
5. Amendments and VotingA pivotal moment where you, as a member, will have the opportunity to influence the LPCC’s future by voting on amendments to our statutes.
6. Finals – EWPJoin us in recognising the exceptional women entrepreneurs who have thrived through the Entrepreneurial Woman Project.

After the Award Ceremony, you are invited to join us for official celebrations, including music and refreshments. It will be an evening of inspiration and unparalleled networking opportunities.

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Seats are limited, registration will be open only until 8 November.

AI Challenges and Opportunities for Luxembourg and Poland

We are excited to announce the 6th Luxembourg-Poland Business Conference, focusing on the theme of AI Challenges and Opportunities for Luxembourg and Poland. Join us on Monday, 25th November 2024, at the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Warsaw.

This pivotal event, co-organised by the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) and Poland-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (PLIG), and supported by the embassies of both countries, aims to create a platform for exchanging experiences and insights. Industry leaders and experts from Luxembourg and Poland will discuss the impact of AI on the global economy, its transformation of the financial services industry, and potential collaboration between market actors.

Attendance is free of charge; however, prior registration is mandatory by 18 November 2024 via email at: confirmation.warsaw@mae.etat.lu. Due to limited space, only one representative per organization will be accepted.

Agenda

10.00 – 10.30    Registration, coffee and refreshments
10.30 – 11.00    Introduction

Welcome Speeches by:
H.E. Mr. Paul Schmit, Ambassador of Luxembourg in Warsaw, and a representative from the Embassy of Poland in Luxembourg

Keynote Speeches by:
Mr. Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Mr. Andrzej Domański, Minister of the Republic of Poland
Short introduction about the notion of the AI by moderators

11.00 – 11.45    Panel Discussion #1: The AI revolution in Financial Services 

• Question of the general impact of the AI on the global economy and in particular to the services sector;
• Focus on how the AI is transforming financial services industry (Luxembourg and Polish perspective);
• AI and it’s regulation.

Moderator: Dr Gabriela Bar, Partner at Gabriela Bar Law and AI

Panelists (examples – in alphabetical order):

• Prof.Wojciech Kowalczyk, Lecturer at the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics (IAR), Division of Control and Robotics
• Mr Philippe Maes, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Wizata (tbc)
• Mr Michał Nowakowski, Partner Co-Head of AI and CyberSec at ZP Zackiewicz and Partners
• Mrs Agata Szeliga, Partner at Sołtysiński Kawecki and Szlęzak (SKS)
• Mr Nasir Zubairi, Chief Executive Officer of Luxembourg House of Financial (LHoFT)

11.45 – 12.30    Panel Discussion #2: Triangle for success – cooperation between the banking sector, research and start-ups

• Examples of common projects carried out by banks and universities (research project into the ethics, responsibility and robustness of the AI used by the bank – BGL BNP Paribas and the SnT of the University of Luxembourg);
• Testimonies on practical use of the AI in daily practices of investment funds (Omphalos Funds)
• Perspective of AI software designers (Ailleron)
• Potential dangers.

Moderator: Mr Jan Tarasiewicz, Data Scientist and Data Engineer at Dentsu

Panelists (examples – in alphabetical order):

• Dr Carlo Duprel, Head of SNT Technology Transfer Office of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg
• Mrs Anne Goujon, Head of Data Science Laboratory at BGL BNP Paribas
• Mr Borno Janekovic, Chief Executive Officer of Omphalos Fund
• Mr Sławomir Kumka, Executive Director at IBM’s Poland Software Laboratory

12.30 – 12:40    Conference Summary and Q&A
followed by Networking Luncheon Reception

Attendance is free of charge; however, prior registration is mandatory by 18 November 2024 via email at: confirmation.warsaw@mae.etat.lu. Due to limited space, only one representative per organization will be accepted.

About the Luxembourg-Poland Business Conference

The Luxembourg-Poland Business Conference, a flagship initiative of the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce (LPCC), has been at the forefront of fostering robust business relationships between Poland and Luxembourg since its inception in 2018. This annual conference serves as a dynamic and influential platform that brings together experts, professionals, researchers, and industry players. Over the past four years, conferences have successfully covered a diverse range of topics such as Fintech and Regtech, Luxembourg-Poland Partnership in Space Business, Future of Logistics, and Sustainable Finances.

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