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Artificial Intelligence Week in the City of Science: 29 January – 4 February 2024

22.12.2023 - 09:06 update 15.02.2024 - 11:40
Editors: wc-a
Tags: 50 tygodni w Mieście Nauki

Week #5: Artificial Intelligence Week

Date: 29 January – 4 February 2024

  • Curator: Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof. (University of Economics in Katowice)
  • Producer: Barbara Probierz, PhD (University of Economics in Katowice

Description of the Week

The fifth week of 50 Weeks in the City of Science is Artificial Intelligence Week. The event is part of the European City of Science programme, which will last throughout 2024.

Thanks to algorithms, artificial intelligence is able to analyse data, recognise patterns, make decisions, and even communicate in a similar way to humans. It is a fascinating research area, which opens doors to many new possibilities. Join us and discover how artificial intelligence shapes our world.

Artificial Intelligence Week will be rich in events allowing us to delve deep into this fascinating field. Thanks to lectures, workshops, and discussion panels, you will learn what are its latest discoveries.

The programme might be changed.

Weekly schedule

Graphic with a computer chip and text: Artificial Intelligence Week, 50 Weeks in the City of Science

  • 2.45–3.00 p.m. – Opening of Artificial Intelligence Week (Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 5/15, auditorium)

The event will be held by Barbara Probierz, PhD, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 3.00–4.00 p.m. – Cat classifier – how does artificial intelligence help in classification problems (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, auditorium)

The event will be held by Przemysław Juszczyk, PhD, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 3.00–5.00 p.m. – AI knowledge competition (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 5/15)

The event will be held by Barbara Probierz, PhD, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 3.20–4.05 p.m. and 4.15–5.00 p.m. – Machine learning using team methods – computer workshops (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 4/16)

The workshops will be held by Szymon Głowania, MSc, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the general public. Registration required: zapisyemnk24@uekat.pl.


  • 3.20–4.05 p.m. and 4.15–5.00 p.m. – Discovering knowledge from large data sets – computer workshops (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 6/16)

The workshops will be held by Grzegorz Dziczkowski, PhD Eng., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the youth and adults. Registration required: zapisyemnk24@uekat.pl.


  • 3.20–4.05 p.m. – Practical guide to ChatGPT – computer workshops (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 4/18)

The workshops will be held by Anna Czaderna-Lekka, PhD Eng., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the youth and adults. Registration required: zapisyemnk24@uekat.pl.


  • 4.00–4.30 p.m. – Revolutionary approach to AI: AGA Vision project – A safer future thanks to the angel of artificial intelligence (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 5/15)

The event will be held by representatives of AGA Vision.

The event is addressed to the general public, in particular those interested in hackathons.


  • 4.00–5.00 p.m. – AI in mobile apps  (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, auditorium)

The workshops will be held by Łukasz Stachnik, MSc, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 4.15–5.00 p.m. and 5.10–5.55 p.m. – Automation of analytical processes – computer workshops (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 4/18)

The workshops will be held by Mariusz Żytniewski, PhD, an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event is addressed to the youth and adults. Registration required: zapisyemnk24@uekat.pl.

  • 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. – Robots and rovers in action: Adventures with technology and artificial intelligence for young inventors (Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG, ul. Leopolda 31, Katowice)

Activities for school-age children.


  • 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – AI for multimedia and XR (Kato Science Corner, ul. Młyńska 2, Katowice)

The lecture will be held by Hannes Fassold.

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 12.00 p.m. – The impact of AI on the economy and economic science  (University of Economics in Katowice, CNTI building, ul. Bogucicka 5, Katowice, room 2/19)

The event will be held by Artur Walasik, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.; and Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.

The event is open to the public.


  • 12.00–2.00 p.m. – Autonomous mobile systems (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18A, Gliwice, room 36 – the room can fit up to 70 attendees)

The seminar will be held by Prof. Wojciech Moczulski, an employee of the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to those interested in autonomous systems.

Seminar programme:

  • W. Moczulski (Silesian University of Technology) – Introduction
  • M. Kwiatkowski (Blees sp. z o.o.): Blees BB-1 – Summary of the first implementations of the Polish-made autonomous minibus
  • Patryk Bednarz (Autonomous Systems sp. z o.o.): BB-1 – challenges and successes related to creating the autonomy of the first Polish-made minibus
  • A. Timofiejczuk (Silesian University of Technology) and A. Pollak (University of Silesia) – Human-machine interactions: what information from autonomous systems and robots do their users expect?
  • W. Moczulski (Silesian University of Technology) – Autonomous system Autonomous system incidentally supported by a remote operator
  • P. Przystałka and W. Panfil (Silesian University of Technology) – Remote operator incidentally supporting an autonomous system – an example of an application
  • K. Wojciechowski (PJATK), M. Paszkuta (Silesian University of Technology) and MSP sp. z o.o. – Autonomous drone landing in random areas
  • R. Cupek (Silesian University of Technology), M. Drewniak (Aiut sp. z o.o.): How much autonomy should be given to AGV in industrial transport?
  • W. Klein (Silesian University of Technology) i AIUT – Intralogistics systems based on autonomous AMR mobile robots
  • High Flyers (Silesian University of Technology), R. Czyba (Silesian University of Technology), J. Domin (Silesian University of Technology): A monitoring system based on AI algorithms, thermal imaging and an unmanned aircraft.
  • SKN AI-METH – D. Burcon, J. Gurgul, A. Jałowiecki, W. Krafczyk (Silesian University of Technology): Navigation system for mobile robotics to carry out exploration missions by the so-called Mars rovers
  • Discussion panel and summary.

  • 1.00–2.30 p.m. – Breakthrough or threat? The role of artificial intelligence in the future of society (Rectorate of the University of Economics in Katowice, patio, ul. 1 Maja 50, Katowice)

The event will be held by Michał Woźniak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.; Paweł Ksieniewicz, PhD, DSc Eng., employees of the Wrocław University of Technology; and Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice

The event is addressed to the general public.


  • 5.00–7.00 p.m. – Connecting worlds: artificial intelligence in the service of communication for the deaf (Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG, ul. Leopolda 31, Katowice)

The event will be held by Adam Piasecki, PhD, from Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG, and Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

The event will be translated into the Polish sign language.

The event is addressed to the general public, mainly to the deaf.

  • 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Programming of the future: AI in the world of new technologies (C. K. Norwid High School, ul. 11 Listopada 5, Będzin)

The event will be held by Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

Workshop classes for children and adolescents, including people with special needs.


  • 1.00–3.00 p.m. – Will AI replace humans? (Kato Science Corner
    ul. Młyńska 2, Katowice)

The event will be held by Prof. Jerzy Stefanowski, Poznań University of Technology; Agnieszka Skołucka, PhD, Chancellor of the University of Silesia in Katowice; Dariusz Szostek, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., University of Silesia; Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., University of Economics in Katowice; and Artur Kozłowski, PhD Eng., Assoc. Prof., Head of EMAG-Łukasiewicz.

The event is addressed to the general public.



Events held during the open days of the Silesian University of Technology

  • 9.00–9.45 a.m. – Rock, paper, scissors (Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 2A, Gliwice)

The work is held by Anna Manowska, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof., from the Silesian University of Technology.

Workshops for primary school students (6-8 graders, children aged 12-14). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 10.00–11.30 a.m. – Open laboratories of the Silesian University of Technology related to data processing  (Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 2A, Gliwice)

The programme is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 11.00–11.45 a.m. – How to introduce AI in primary and secondary schools – debate and examples of good practices  (Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 2A, Gliwice)

The programme is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 12.00–1.30 p.m. – Image recognition on the example of an open database of celebrities (Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 2A, Gliwice)

The workshops will be held by Aldona Rosner, PhD Eng., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The programme is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 12.00–1.30 p.m. – Recommendation systems – film recommendations (Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 2A, Gliwice)

The workshops will be held by Anna Manowska, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The programme is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.

  • 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Programming the future: artificial intelligence in the world of new technologies (University of Economics in Katowice, building B, ul. Bogucicka 3a, Katowice, auditorium B)

The event will be held by Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

Workshop classes for children and adolescents.



Events held during the open days of the Silesian University of Technology (Rybnik):

  • 9.00–9.45 a.m. – Rock, paper, scissors (Continuing Education Centre – branch of the Silesian University of Technology, ul. Kościuszki 54, Rybnik, room 111)

The classes will be held by Anna Manowska, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to 6-8 graders (aged 12-14). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Escape room with AI (Continuing Education Centre – branch of the Silesian University of Technology, ul. Kościuszki 54, Rybnik, room 111)

The classes will be held by Anna Manowska, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 10.00–10.45 a.m. and 11.00–11.45 a.m. – AI in Robotics  (Continuing Education Centre – branch of the Silesian University of Technology, ul. Kościuszki 54, Rybnik, room 112)

The classes will be held by Maciej Sajkowski, PhD Eng., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to high school students (aged 15-19). Limit: 20 people. Registration form.


  • 10.00–10.45 a.m. and 11.00–11.45 a.m. – AI with the Photon robot (Continuing Education Centre – branch of the Silesian University of Technology, ul. Kościuszki 54, Rybnik, room 117)

The workshops will be held by Aldona Rosner, PhD Eng., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to 2-5 graders (aged 8-11). Limit 20: people. Registration form.


  • 12.00–1.30 p.m. – Image recognition on the example of an open database of celebrities (Silesian University of Technology, ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 54, Rybnik)

The workshops will be held by Aldona Rosner, PhD Eng., from the Silesian University of Technology.

The event is addressed to the general public. Registration form.

  • 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. – AI: How does artificial intelligence help us all move and learn? (Fizjolandia Rehabilitation Centre, ul. Sucha 9, Sosnowiec)

Workshops and lectures for children and adolescents with disabilities and their parents.

The event will be held by Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof., an employee of the University of Economics in Katowice.

  • 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. – Discussion panel: Women in the development of artificial intelligence (Kato Science Corner, ul. Młyńska 2, Katowice)

The discussion will feature Adrianna Kozierkiewicz, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof., from the Wrocław University of Technology; Barbara Probierz, PhD, from the University of Economics in Katowice; and Anna Manowska, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof. from the Silesian University of Technology

The event is addressed to the general public, especially women.

Profile of the curator

Jan Kozak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof. – Head of the Machine Learning Department at the University of Economics in Katowice, leader of the research group at Łukasiewicz – EMAG, and the Director of the Cyber Science consortium, and primarily a renowned expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Actively participates in various academic and industry projects. He encourages young people to take up science, inspiring them to learn and explore the discipline.

Funded by European Union

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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