Program
HIGHLIGHTS
Date: December 6th
Location: Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, Konarskiego 18, Building B, Entry from building A
ROOM 1
B - 201
ROOM 2
B - 102
ROOM 3
B - 115
ROOM 4
B - 200
ROOM 5
B - 100
ROOM 6
A - 135
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:15
Opening Ceremony
09:15 - 10:30
Introductory sessions:
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Prof. inż. Jarosław Zuwała: "Ammonia has revolutionised agriculture. Will it also change the energy market?"
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dr Agnieszka Sznyk: "Environmental Impact of Healthcare Systems: Goals of the Green Coalition for Health".
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dr inż. Artur Czachor: "Sztuczna Inteligencja i Machine Learning w Rozpoznawaniu Odpadów – Nowa Era Recyklingu" (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Waste Recognition – New Era of Recycling) - in Polish.
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break + Spanish Event
10:45 - 11:45
1st Parallel Sessions
Presentation Session:
1
Presentation Session:
2
Presentation Session:
3
Discushion Panel:
Deposit System
Presentation Session:
Life-C
Presentation Session:
6
11:45 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:15
2nd Parallel Sessions
Presentation Session:
7
Presentation Session:
8
Presentation Session:
9
Discushion
Panel:
Healthcare sector
Presentation Session:
Life-C
Presentation Session:
12
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 16:00
3rd Parallel Sessions
Presentation Session:
13
Presentation Session:
14
Presentation Session:
15
Special Sesion:
Just Energy Transition and Fuzzy Cognitve Maping
Presentation Session for experts
Presentation Session:
18
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break + Poster Session
16:30 - 17:45
4th Parallel Sessions
Presentation Session:
19
Presentation Session:
20
Presentation Session:
21
Presentation Session:
22
Presentation Session:
23
Presentation Session:
24
17:45 - 18:00
Closing Ceremony
Links and passwords to zoom channels are provided under the room numbers where the sessions are held, in the agenda file. Not all rooms (201, 115) support online sessions, - without ZOOM transmission.
Introductory Sesions:
Ammonia has revolutionised agriculture. Will it also change the energy market?
Profesor dr hab. inż. Jarosław Zuwała
Duration 20 minutes
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
Presentation by Professor Jarosław Zuwała, graduate of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy at the Silesian University of Technology, professor of engineering and technical sciences, deputy director for research and development at the Institute of Fuel and Energy Technology in Zabrze
The presentation will be devoted to the issues of using ammonia for energy purposes as an energy carrier produced on the basis of hydrogen ions. The main technological, logistic and cost challenges related to the wide use of this energy carrier, developed at the Instituteof Energy and Fuel Processing Technology, will be presented.
Introductory Sesions:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Waste Recognition – New Era of Recycling (in Polish)
"BeforeDate" - Revolutionary AI Application: Identifying Short-Expired Food to Reduce Wastage
Dr inż. Artur Czachor
Duration 20 minutes
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
Doctor of Engineering with over 10 years of experience specializing in the construction of automated waste sorters based on AI/ML image analysis. Graduate of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy at the Silesian University of Technology
CEO of WAAM, Actively cooperating with research units on technological solutions that have been recognized in prestigious publications such as Forbes and Business Insider.
The first presentation will cover solutions based on artificial intelligence and machine learning support precise identification and waste segregation, which significantly improves the efficiency of recycling processes. Modern algorithms enable automatic recognition of materials and their classification, contributing to environmental protection.
The second topic will be about the application "PrzedDatą" with uses artificial intelligence to visually analyze food products to identify those with a short expiration date. The tool helps reduce food waste by supporting both retailers and consumers in better product management. During the event, Mr Czachor will prepare a stand promoting the application.
Introductory Sesions:
Environmental Impact of Healthcare Systems: Goals of the Green Coalition for Health
Dr Agnieszka Sznyk
Duration 15 minutes
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
Agnieszka Sznyk is the President of the Board at INNOWO, the Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development in Warsaw, Poland. She holds a PhD in Life Sciences and is an expert in sustainable production and consumption, the circular economy, and healthcare economics in Poland. Agnieszka has been actively involved with nongovernmental organizations for many years and is a Member of the Coordinating Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform.
The presentation will focus on the Green Coalition for Health—a platform promoting cooperation for the sustainable development of the healthcare sector in Poland. This nationwide initiative, launched in 2024, targets healthcare institution management, local government representatives, and decision-makers.
Later in the program, Ms. Agnieszka will moderate a panel discussion on the environmental impact of the medical sector.
Special break between sessions::
Spanish Event
Duration 15 minutes
Format: On-site.
As part of the international EPAE Conference, this year we are pleased to present Spanish culture. Attendees will have the chance to experience the heart of Spain through a unique program featuring music, singing, and a dance performance. In addition, guests will enjoy traditional Spanish tapas, offering a taste of authentic Iberian delicacies. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and discover its flavors, rhythms, and passion.
Discussion Panel:
The deposit system as an element of the circular economy – challenges and opportunities
Duration 1 hour
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
As part of the conference, there will be organized a debate entitled „System kaucyjny jako element gospodarki o obiegu zamkniętym – wyzwania i możliwości" ("The deposit system as an element of the circular economy – challenges and opportunities" - discussion panel will be in Polish.
The panel will discuss the benefits and challenges related to the practical implementation of the deposit system. We would like to raise topics related to its impact on recycling, waste reduction and the opportunities it brings for local communities in the context of the circular economy.
Moderator:
Krzysztof Pikoń
Professor, head of Department of Technologies and Installations for Waste Management, vice-dean of Falucty of Enviromental Engineering
Artur Czachor
Doctor of Engineering, CEO of WAAM, specializing in the construction of automated waste sorters based on AI/ML image analysis
Łukasz Tekeli
Investment Director of MASTER, a company dealing with waste management, disposal and recycling, as well as renewable energy production
Zygmunt Ochał
Director of ZWROTKA, the operator of the deposit-refund system, belonging to Biosystsem, one of the largest waste processing plants and owner of two recovery organizations
Discussion Panel:
How Healthcare sector can contribiute to environment protection
Duration 1 hour
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
Representatives of various business environments associated with the medical sector, forming part of the group called "Zielona Koalicja Dla Zdrowia" (Green coalition for Health) will present the goals of the Coalition and discuss issues of environmental protection and sustainable energy in the health sector.
The discussion panel will be in polish
Moderator:
Agnieszka
Sznyk
President of the Board at INNOWO
Katarzyna Rózicka-Espinosa
Representative of
BD Advanced Healthcare Services
Monika
Sadłowska
Concept Developer Healthcare in Ecophon Saint-Gobain.
Klaudia Rogowska
Director of the Upper Silesian Medical Center
Special Session:
Just Energy Transition:
Place- Based Strategies and Monitoring mechanisms
Hosted by ENTRA-Lab,
University of Western Macedonia
Duration 2 hours
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
The Special Session "Just Energy Transition: Place-based Strategies and Monitoring Mechanisms" explores the effectiveness and justice of transition governance in coal-dependent regions of Greece, Poland, and Bulgaria. By examining spatial justice and place-based governance, the session will address how local monitoring and assessment mechanisms contribute to a just energy transition, highlighting the importance of multi-level governance in mitigating spatial imbalances and fostering sustainable development.
Konstantinia Nikolaidou, Fenia Pliatsika, Sofia Pavlidou, Dimitris Kallioras, Lefteris Topaloglou: „Localizing Global Agendas for Just Energy Transitions”.
Fenia Pliatsika, Sofia Pavlidou, Despoina Kanteler, Spyros Niavis, Lefteris Topaloglou: „Deliberative Approaches in Achieving Fair Energy Transitions”.
Sofia Pavlidou, Despoina Kanteler, Yiannis Karagiannis, Dionysios Giannakopoulos, Lefteris Topaloglou: „Integrating Climate Vulnerability Data into Investment Strategies and Land Use Planning: Leveraging Geospatial Analysis for Predictive Risk Assessment and Opportunity Mapping”.
Yiannis Karagiannis, Konstantinia Nikolaidou, Nikos Tourlis, Panagiotis Pantazis, Lefteris Topaloglou: „Assessing Fairness in Energy Transitions”.
The second session will have an interactive format. Session participants will take part in a group task involving Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM).
(FCM) is a semi-quantitative modeling method used to represent and analyze complex systems by mapping the relationships between concepts within a specific domain. Each concept in an FCM represents a key element, and directed edges represent the influences (positive or negative) between them. The relationships are weighted, typically ranging from -1 to +1, indicating the strength and direction of influence. FCMs are especially valuable for participatory approaches as they allow stakeholders to collaboratively construct and analyze causal maps, offering insights into system behavior, feedback loops, and potential outcomes under different scenarios. They are widely used in fields like environmental management, policy-making, social science, and decision analysis.
Special Session:
Application of life cycle assessment
Prebared by LIFE-C Project's members
Duration 1,5 hours
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online).
This session will focused on presentations prepared by participants of the LIFE-C project.
Life-C project aims to prepare students and professionals across all activity sectors to become true agents of change, by providing them with klowlage and tools to adress thei future choices and decisions minimizing enviromental impact.
Several of the project participants will give short speeches outlining the project’s assumptions and goals, as well as the milestones achieved so far.
More information about the project is available on its website: https://life-c.eu/
