Plenary Conference CMQ2023 – SUMMARY

The 15th International Conference CMQ2023 of the College of Management and Quality Sciences of the University of Economics Knowledge-Economy-Society, which lasted 3 days and started with a student session entitled “Innovation Management in the Region”, has come to an end.

In this 15th anniversary edition, the members of the Organizational Committee successfully achieved their shared intention of creating a meeting and idea exchange platform for the international community of academic professionals, local and central government officials, and business people. The conference aimed to foster a conducive atmosphere for the exchange of thoughts among diverse participants.

We wanted our guests to have the opportunity to meet other experts, establish contacts, and collaboratively develop ideas from various fields. Moreover, the international character of the conference was emphasized by the participation of speakers from new countries. This year, in addition to the scientific community from our affiliated universities in Avilla (Spain) and Messina (Italy), we were joined by representatives from Germany, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and the United States. This fact further solidified our scientific event in international terms. We express deep satisfaction that CMQ2023 Conference  continues to expand its reach both nationally and internationally.

Through the presentation and dissemination of scientific research findings, scholars and researchers were able to share knowledge about the latest discoveries and their research outcomes. The conference served as an academic communication platform, providing an excellent opportunity for interaction in a supportive atmosphere. Furthermore, we aimed to encourage collaboration between business representatives and the academic community. Our goal was to showcase concrete examples of success resulting from fruitful cooperation between these two sectors. We are convinced that promoting mutual benefits will also generate further areas for collaboration.

Another goal we achieved was to present and discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges related to the Economy 4.0. We wanted our guests to delve into these issues and gain a new perspective on economic development in the era of digitization and technological changes.

Additionally, we aimed to familiarize ourselves with the opinions and suggestions of entrepreneurs, local and central administration officials regarding the commercialization possibilities of research conducted in scientific institutions. We wanted to open a dialogue between scientific institutions, entrepreneurs, and administration representatives to better understand the needs and challenges associated with the commercialization of scientific research. Through these efforts, we gained insights into opinions and suggestions regarding the practical value of research, as well as identifying ways to support the transfer of technology and innovation to the business sector and vice versa.

Moreover, with all participants in mind, we aimed to provide our guests with inspiring presentations, panel discussions, and training sessions that would help them develop skills and acquire new knowledge in their respective fields. We wanted conference participants to receive valuable tools and ideas that they could apply to their work and professional activities. We perceive our CMQ2023 Conference as an opportunity for long-term collaboration: it was a chance to build lasting business and scientific relationships. Our goal was to inspire guests to initiate collaborations, exchange information, and develop projects of mutual interest.

The conference took place on May 18, 2023 (student session) and May 24-25, 2023 (plenary session).
The following scientific activities were carried out as part of the conference:

1. Inaugural session on May 24, 2023, with the participation of:

  – Rector KUE, Prof. Stanislaw Mazur
  – Dean of the College of Management and Quality Sciences at Krakow University of Economics, Prof. Bernard Ziębicki
  – Chair of the Organizing Committee CMQ2023, Prof. Janusz Nesterak

2. Polish-language plenary session SP1 on May 24, 2023,      moderated by Prof. Stanisław Popek (4 presentations and speeches).
3. English-language plenary session SP2 on May 24, 2023,    moderated by Prof. Beata Buchelt (7 speakers from international scientific institutions).
4. English-language scientific session SN1 on May 24, 2023, moderated by Prof. Adam Figiel (12 scientists).
5. Polish-language scientific session SN2 on May 24, 2023,   moderated by Prof. Paweł Cabała (13 scientists).
6. Polish-language scientific session SN3 on May 24, 2023,   moderated by Prof. Jarosław Plichta (10 scientists).
7. Eleven expert panels, moderated by 21 individuals, with 40 experts invited. Descriptions of the expert panels, presentation of speakers, their biographies, and moderator profiles are available on the conference website: https://cmq.uek.krakow.pl/prelegenci-2/.

These included following panels:

– May 24, 2023: Tourism Panel – moderators Prof. Agata Niemczyk & Dr. Zofia Gródek-Szostak
– May 24, 2023: Controlling Panel – moderator M.Sc. Dariusz Okniński
– May 24, 2023: Accounting Panel – moderator Prof. Artur Hołda
– May 24, 2023: Local Government Panel – moderators Dr. Edyta Bielińska-Dusza, Dr. Piotr Markiewicz & M.Sc. Rafał Jaśkowski 
– May 24, 2023: Corporate .kuek Panel – moderator Ms. Anna Kołodko, M.Sc.
– May 25, 2023: Regions Panel – moderators Dr. Zofia Gródek-Szostak & Prof. Agata Niemczyk
– May 25, 2023: Digitization Panel – moderator Prof. Janusz Nesterak
– May 25, 2023: Theatre Management Panel – Prof. Marek Jabłoński, Mgr. Julia Karcz & Dr. Mariola Wiater
– May 25, 2023: Quality Panel – moderators Prof. Agnieszka Cholewa-Wójcik & Dr. Agnieszka Kawecka
– May 25, 2023: Marketing Panel – moderators Prof. Paweł Chlipała & Prof. Piotr Hadrian
– May 25, 2023: Neurodiversity Panel – moderators Prof. Marek Jabłoński, Dr. Mariola Wiater & Mgr. Julia Karcz

8. Closing plenary session SP3 with the participation of Dean Prof. Bernard Ziębicki & Prof. Janusz Nesterak.
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The conference program for CMQ2023, in the form of a downloadable PDF file, is available at the provided link: Programme CMQ2023.

See you in May 2024 at the next CMQ2024 conference.