Speakers

Witold Orlowski

Professor Witold Orłowski is one of Poland’s most respected economists and a leading expert on global economic and geopolitical trends. With a distinguished career spanning academia, government advisory roles, and international consultancy, he brings a uniquely informed perspective on the forces reshaping today’s world. Known for his clear, evidence-based analysis and ability to translate complex developments into practical insight, Professor Orłowski will provide an essential overview of the economic and geopolitical dynamics that will shape the years ahead.

Bartosz Dobrowolski

Bartosz Dobrowolski is a recognized Polish specialist in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, known for helping organisations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation. With deep hands-on experience and a practical understanding of emerging technologies, he focuses on how AI is reshaping business models, operations, and competitive advantage. In his session, Bartosz will explore the real impact of AI on today’s organisations and offer clear insights into how businesses can harness its potential to stay ahead in a changing world.

Anna Kozora-Szałkowska

Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, PhD – Managing Director of Plastics Europe Polska as of 2021, working for the organization since 2007 when was inter alia responsible for communicating on plastics as a material of 21st century and on its role in circular economy and sustainable development. A chemist from education, received her Master and PhD degrees in a field of polymer chemistry in the Chemical Faculty of Warsaw University of Technology. She also completed post-graduate studies in communication at Instytut Badań Literackich PAN.

Dimitrios Koranis

Dimitri is the founder and CEO of KORANIS Purchasing Solutions, based in Nuremberg (Germany).
A company specialising in purchasing and procurement services for industrial companies. Within this, the company is running its own competence centre “Plastics” with a focus on market analysis, global sourcing, supplier and risk management, as well as technical support for manufacturers.

The company, established in 2005, has been 5 times in a row at the TOP-30 Procurement Service Providers in Germany, qualified by BME (German Association of Purchasing and Material Management).In 2025, he was awarded as “Entrepreneur of the future” in the category of up to 10 employees.

Dimitri is more than 15 years guest lecturer at Nuremberg University and a well-known Key-Note Speaker for Purchasing issues, as well as Plastic Market Developments and since two decades a strong cooperation partner of KI/PIE.

Mario Galante

Mario Galante is Head of Marketing at the KI.PIE Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of market intelligence for the plastics industry. With a strong focus on digital product strategy and market communication, he is part of the team driving the development of pricenxt, an upcoming solution designed to bring greater transparency and actionable insights to polymer pricing.

At EDPA, Mario will present how tools like pricenxt can support companies across the polymer industry in navigating volatile markets, improving purchasing strategies, and making more informed decisions based on reliable data and forward-looking analysis.