The 6th World Congress of Polish Engineers and the 28th Congress of Polish Technicians concluded in Poznań with the adoption of the Resolution, Message, and Conclusions. The event, held under the motto “Technology for Health and Safety,” took place at the Poznan University of Technology from June 9 to 11, 2025.

It was a three-day gathering filled with speeches, panel sessions, and problem-solving discussions. A highlight of the opening day was the Engineering Gala, during which the prestigious title Master of Technology NOT was awarded. This honor went to the project titled "Computer-Aided Implementation of F-16 Multirole Aircraft Fuselage Production" developed by PZL Mielec – a Lockheed Martin Company. This innovative solution is not only a product of advanced engineering but has also brought measurable economic benefits worth millions of PLN.

The event’s rich program showcased the achievements of Polish technical thought, both domestic and international, and created opportunities for collaboration among Polish engineers worldwide, regardless of their place of residence or employment.

In the opening keynote address, titled "Engineering Responsibility," delivered by Prof. Jerzy Buzek – former Prime Minister of Poland (1997–2001) and President of the European Parliament (2009–2012) – the core responsibilities of engineers in the era of global conflict and climate change were outlined. He emphasised the need for cooperation between engineers and humanists.

A deeper look into the congress motto came from the presentation by Prof. Krzysztof Bańkowski of the University of California, San Francisco, and The Ohio State University, titled “Achievements in Gene Therapy Using Scientific Research and High-Tech.” It highlighted close collaboration between doctors and engineers.

The sessions and panel discussions clearly demonstrated the need for interdisciplinary approaches to modern challenges, aiming to elevate civilizational development standards. This theme ran through all 13 panels, covering topics such as:

Technology, medicine, and nature

Safe nutrition: How to feed the world without destroying the planet?

The engineer of the future – how to educate them?

AI – assistant or replacement? Digital exclusion

How much energy does a human need to live with dignity without harming the Earth?

Civilizational threats – light and noise

Youth proposals

Alternative energy solutions

Advanced technical diagnostics

Functional materials and constructions

Poland in space – aviation and cosmos

Advanced technologies in industry – potential and implementation

The panels included participants from both Polish and international (Polonia) engineering communities. Unfortunately, the limited time didn’t allow for fully developed discussions, though many participants were eager to contribute.

Outside the panels, the event was lively and diverse. In the hall of the Lecture Center of the university, student science clubs from Poznań and other institutions showcased their research. Technical publishing houses, including PWN and SIGMA–NOT, presented their books and journals.

On the third day, the hosts introduced guests to the Kąkolewo Campus, where the Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems demonstrated drone applications, followed by an airshow by the “Żelazny” aerobatic group.

But the Poznań event wasn’t only about technology. In line with the mission of the Federation of Scientific and Technical Associations NOT, it was also a place for networking, experience sharing, and friendly integration. Engineers from Poland were joined by colleagues from Austria, Denmark, France, Canada, Lithuania, Germany, Norway, the UK, and the USA.

A notable moment was a musical performance by a member of the Polish Engineers and Technicians Association in Germany, who sang an aria by Giuseppe Verdi. In artistic contrast, Prof. Tadeusz Krzeszowiak from the Austrian OThC Academy delivered a unique lecture on photobiological stage lighting measurements at the Vienna Opera, immersing the audience in the atmosphere of one of the world’s great opera venues.

Supported by:

The project received co-financing from the state budget, granted by the Minister of Science and Higher Education as part of the “Excellent Science II” program.

Main Partner: Łukasiewicz Research Network

Event Partner: Polish Chamber of Civil Engineers

“Youth Propose” Panel Partner: KGHM Polska Miedź Foundation