Theme: TEDxSANS - CHALLENGES

Our event will be devoted to many topics around the challenge slogan. The key challenges for individuals aged 19-25 in today's world include navigating the transition into adulthood, which often involves balancing academic or career pursuits with personal development and independence. Moreover, managing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress amidst societal pressures and expectations can be a significant hurdle. Additionally, grappling with financial responsibilities, including student loan debt and housing expenses, while striving for financial stability adds another layer of complexity to this age group's experiences.

Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences
Rzemieślnicza 5
first floor - assembly hall
Sopot, Pomorskie, 81-855
Poland

Anna Rynkowska-Sachse

SANS lecturer

Anna Rynkowska-Sachse combines design with research, especially in the area of analyzing the needs of the local community and the cultural context. For 10 years he has been dealing with social architecture embedded in the local context, in particular the design of social centers and school facilities in Africa. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in ethnology at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and the Sub-Saharan Africa module at the University of Warsaw. She designs using the Design Thinking method and knowledge in the field of social animation. He is a member of the Polish Society of Polish Africanists. Since 2019, she has been a volunteer of the Pallottine Missionary Foundation Salvatti.pl and, as part of the cooperation, she designed, together with Jakub Sachse, based on field research: "School Team" oo. Pallottines in Kibeho, Rwanda and the "Revitalization of the Social Center" in Poli'singisi in Tanzania.

Bartosz Felski

SANS lecturer

Professor SANS, Ph.D. Eng. architect, carbon footprint auditor. His research focuses on sustainable, bioclimatic and climate adaptation design, as well as the impact of architecture on climate change; is a promoter of the use of architecture as a tool for mitigating climate change. He is a professor at the Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences and a member of various organizations related to sustainable and ecological construction, including: member of the expert group at UNEP/GRID in the United Nations Environment Program, member of the Polish Green Building Association.

Ewelina Strawa

SANS supporter

Soft skills trainer. She created the Leader 5.0 Project "A new generation of leaders - people, not robots. He conducts projects in the areas of change management, e.g. effective communication, i.e. dialogue in a team, responsibility for change, managing emotions in business. President of the HeyDay Foundation and owner of Brain Point. Structogram ® Polska trainer, business psychologist. She conducted individual and group training, including: for McDonalds, DAHILIAMATIC, Nauka. Business partner of the Polish Franchise Organization and the Polish Chamber of Commerce. Graduate of the University of Gdańsk - Executive MBA.

Iman Al-temimi

SANS lecturer

She graduated in law from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk and in Business & Languages from the Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences. In 2023, she became a Member of the Pomeranian Bar Association in Gdańsk. I specialize in intellectual property law and civil law, in particular in issues related to e-commerce. Currently, he is developing his knowledge and experience in the field of artificial intelligence. It helps entrepreneurs, among others: in preparing documentation, regulations of online stores, conducting promotional campaigns, registering trademarks and protecting the brand. He is also a lecturer at the Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences in Sopot, where he conducts classes for students in the field of intellectual property law and commercial law. He is fluent in English. Privately, she is passionate about traveling and exploring new places. She is interested in new technologies, and after hours she deepens her knowledge of holistic health care.

Isabella Bismuth

SANS supporter

Born in Gdańsk, but later a resident of Zamość. He is interested in English literature, culture and Jewish studies. In these areas, she completed studies at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin and the University of Heidelberg. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and excellent customer service. She has gained experience in talent management and recruitment in various industry sectors. Currently, she serves as Global Senior Talent Attraction and Development Specialist at IMI Hydronic Engineering, where I lead global recruitment strategies, implementing solutions tailored to unique market needs. She also has experience as a Recruitment Manager at Koch Industries, where she effectively managed a recruitment team and provided recruitment solutions for various corporations. Additionally, she served as RPO Manager at ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions, where I effectively managed recruitment projects, working closely with clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

Justyna Jakubczyk

SANS supporter

Business trainer, strategist, customer experience designer. President of CX House. She trains teams and leaders in corporations, and has cooperated with, among others, with Google, mBank, Alior Bank, Ikea, Uniqa, kontakt.pl. It teaches BRAVE leadership in change and crisis. A dancer, a neuroscience enthusiast and the author of the "Brain in Motion" program, which she implements after hours.

Kamila Stajno

SANS graduates

A duo of female architects – Karolina Miernik and Kamila Stajno. They are young stars in the world of architecture. Karolina was one of the first people to graduate from our university (then SSW) at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning in 2013. Master's studies completed with a diploma at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in 2015. He is authorized to design and manage works without any restrictions in the field of architecture. Kamila Stajno completed Master's studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the Krakow University of Technology in 2012, and has been authorized to design without restrictions in the architectural specialty since 2016.

Karolina Miernik

SANS graduates

A duo of female architects – Karolina Miernik and Kamila Stajno. They are young stars in the world of architecture. Karolina was one of the first people to graduate from our university (then SSW) at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning in 2013. Master's studies completed with a diploma at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in 2015. He is authorized to design and manage works without any restrictions in the field of architecture. Kamila Stajno completed Master's studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the Krakow University of Technology in 2012, and has been authorized to design without restrictions in the architectural specialty since 2016.

Maciej Winiarek

Critical thinking expert and trainer

He has been dealing with this area for almost 20 years. Over 25 years of experience in business. He has been active in education for 18 years. Co-founder of the "Thinking Zone" school - the first school in Poland teaching critical thinking. Creator of the nationwide network of "Schools for Teaching Thinking". Author of training, programs and courses in critical thinking. He is probably the only person in Poland who has been trained in the three most important approaches to critical thinking in the world: TOC by Ellie Goldratt, Project Zero from Harvard University, Foundation for Critical Thinking. Organizer of several dozen critical thinking conferences throughout Poland. Speaker and trainer at conferences and trainings in the USA (Las Vegas, Baltimore, Florida, Washington), Japan, Germany, Peru, Spain, Lithuania.

Magdalena Berlinska

SANS lecturer

Graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, diploma with distinction /1997. She obtained her doctorate in art in the discipline of design arts in 2014. From 2022, SANS professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering and Art at the Sopot Academy of Applied Sciences (SANS); author of the education program for the Design studies at SANS; in 2018-2021, assistant professor at SANS. In the years 2009-2018, assistant and then adjunct professor at the Institute of Design of the Koszalin University of Technology. Author of several dozen implemented team and individual projects, design of structural packaging, furniture design, store design; exhibition projects, to graphic designs. Propagator of pro-social and sustainable design.

Mikołaj Ostanówko

SANS supporter

A young man who "doesn't see" any obstacles, with an interesting history and even more interesting plans for the next several dozen years.

Wojciech Błaszkowski

SANS lecturer

A graduate of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk, where he also obtained a PhD in the discipline of economics and finance, as well as the University of Physical Education in Gdańsk, where he was the author of a master's thesis prepared at the Department of Psychology. He takes part in many training and educational projects, including international ones. Author of publications in the area of corporate social responsibility. He gained professional experience, outside the academic field, working, among others, as an auditor, economic advisor and director of private international schools. Since 2006, he has been associated with the local government, where he served as: vice-chairman of the Gdańsk City Council, chairman of the Education Committee, vice-chairman of the Gdańsk Education Council and member of the City Strategy and Budget Committee. Involved in the process of creating the educational strategy of the City of Gdańsk.

Wojciech Pszczoliński

SANS student

He is a SANS student majoring in industrial design. Professionally, I design vehicles for the automotive industry. In creating projects, his main tool is 3D modeling, which allows the implementation of extremely creative projects. His greatest achievement was getting an internship at one of the most famous design offices in the world - Pininfarina, which is famous for its designs for Ferrari, Fiat and Alfa Romeo. He spent 3 months in this design studio, during which he implemented a project for Izera, a developing Polish brand of electric cars.