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From September 3 to 6, 2024, Wrocław, Poland's third-largest city, became the focal point for international exchange of experiences and inspiration during the third edition of the "Spotlight on Poland" project. This event, jointly organized by the Polish Conference and Congress Association (SKKP), the Polish Tourism Organisation (PTO), and the Poland Convention Bureau (PolandCVB), captured the attention of experts from the meetings and tourism industries worldwide. The initiative aimed not only to promote Poland's tourist attractions, hotels, and unique venues but also to strengthen relationships between meeting industry representatives from Poland and abroad.

Conference Highlights: Spotlight on Poland

The B2B events's highlight occurred on September 5 at the Q Plus Wrocław Bielany Hotel. This year's edition of the conference focused on two key themes: the role of artificial intelligence in tourism and the importance of sustainability and ESG in the meetings industry.

Paula Fanderowska opened the third edition of the Spotlight on Poland conference on behalf of the Polish Conference and Congress Association Board. She emphasized that Wrocław is renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere. Concluding her remarks, she wished all participants and invited guests valuable insights and meaningful connections.

Aneta Książek, Head of the Poland Convention Bureau at the Polish Tourism Organisation, also spoke during the opening, supported by a humanoid robot from the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. The robot, named Ameca, answered the question: "What is the future of tourism?"

Panel Discussion: AI in Tourism – Opportunities and Challenges

The first debate, titled "Tourism in the Age of AI: A New Technological Reality – Opportunity or Threat?", brought together experts from various technological and tourism fields. The panel included:

Sina Bünte, Founder of DigitalMind.events,

Dr. Maciej Piasecki, Associate Professor at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications, Department of Artificial Intelligence,

Krzysztof Rajda, Head of AI at Brand24,

Jarosław Marciuk from the Poland Convention Bureau - Polish Tourism Organisation.

Panel Discussion: ESG – Environment, Society, Corporate Governance in Practice

The second debate focused on the crucial topic of sustainability and ESG, encompassing environmental, social, and corporate governance responsibilities. The panel was opened by Agnieszka Rozwadowska from the Carbon Footprint Foundation, with participants including:

Anna Peters, Creative Director, Evolve Events,

Rafał Kassan, Event Project Manager and ESG Reporting Manager at Symposium Cracoviense,

Marta Seweryn, Data Analysis Manager at the Carbon Footprint Foundation.

The panels were moderated by Agnieszka Szymerowska, Director of the Office and Board Member of SKKP, and Krzysztof Paradowski, Partner and Creative Director at BluExperience. The entire conference was hosted by Michał Zalewski from Dobrze Powiedziane.

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Third Street Academy Haircuts by City of Greenville, North Carolina

To help prepare for their annual Christmas performance, the City of Greenville Police's Cops & Barbers program provided free haircuts to students at Third Street Academy on Monday, December 16, 2024.

The Cops & Barbers initiative partners police and local barbers to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.

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