Panelists

Susanne B. Christensen

Head of Partner Engagement, Healthcare Denmark

She has extensive experience and a strong network within the life science ecosystem. She has worked for more than two decades at the intersection of public and private stakeholders, with a strong focus on building partnerships that create value and impact across the healthcare and life science sectors – both nationally and internationally. Susanne holds a master's degree in communication and business development from Roskilde University.

Sebastian Gulka

VP HA Operations & General Manager, Demant Operations Poland Sp. z o.o.

Manager with many years of experience, fascinated with technology and its use in industrial process optimisation. Highly qualified in value stream mapping, FMEA analysis, Toyota production system, Kanban methodology and delivery chain management. Robotic automation engineer and MA in production business management. Motorcycling enthusiast and off-road passionate, who loves skiing and caravaning as well.

Magdalena Gogłoza

Event producer, SYTObrunch

Event producer and initiator of socio-cultural projects, creator of the SYTObrunch project, under which she has organized over 60 gatherings for the residents of Szczecin. SYTO is an idea that brings people together around a shared table through plant-based cuisine, conversation, and mindful presence in unexpected urban spaces. The project builds community and relationships while showcasing Szczecin from a different, more intimate and local perspective. She is currently developing GESTY Fair, a curated event that brings together design, craftsmanship, and culture, strengthening the local creative community and fostering a conscious audience.

Witold Sałandyk

Executive Senior Vice President at 3Shape and General Manager of 3Shape Poland

Witold has broad, over 25-year experience, not only in medical industry but also in the international automotive sector, where he has held various executive and senior leadership roles. Outside of work, he is married and the father of an 18-year-old son. In his free time, he is passionate about sailing and motorcycling.

Krystyna Streich

Director of the Regional Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Westpomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin

For over 17 years, she has been working at the intersection of science and business, supporting the development of innovative projects, the process of technology implementation, and collaboration between researchers and enterprises. In the past, she led a team of technology brokers and coordinated an international project within the Enterprise Europe Network. She specializes in technology commercialization, digitalization, and building development strategies and business models. She supports companies in internationalization and in gaining access to modern solutions.

Jacek Wójcikowski

Director of CIG – Centre for Economic Initiatives at the Marshal's Office of the West Pomeranian Region, Marshal’s Office of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

On a daily basis, he supports investors in Western Pomerania and regional exporters in foreign markets. He is involved in promoting cooperation between science and business, innovation and smart specialisation. Previously, he was Head of the Trade and Investment Promotion Department at the Polish Embassy in Copenhagen and Trade Attaché at the Polish Embassy in Dublin. He also worked as a manager at an Irish consulting company.

Wojciech Faszczewski

CEO, Coloplast Business Centre

For the last 16 years CEO of Coloplast Business Centre strategic arm of Coloplast A/S- Danish global med tech company. Previously multiple senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, working in USA, Austria, Brazil, France. Active angel investor , mentor at MIT program for startups, initiator of Westpomeranian MED HUB.

dr n. med. Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska

Assistant professor, Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin

As a qualified cosmetologist and chemical technologist, her scientific work focuses on the study and practical application of natural raw materials. Her main research areas include the extraction of plant-based materials, analysis of their phytochemical profiles, and evaluation of their dermocosmetic potential. She also conducts research on the penetration of active ingredients through the skin barrier and their application in modern cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. As a dedicated educator, she shares her expertise in formulation and cosmetic technology, while promoting the idea of healthy and conscious skincare.