Outline Programme 17th National Conference „Science and Passion as the Key to Success” 20-21 May 2026 University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow Center for International Education Kielnarowa 386A, 36-020 Tyczyn
Day I – 20 May 2026 (Wednesday)
9:00 – 10:00
Participant registration and welcome coffee
10:00 – 10:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Vice-Rector for Science – KM22 Opening lecture – KM22
10:45 – 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 – 13:45
Proposed thematic sessions: ▪ Innovations in Economics and Management – KM22 ▪ Social Communication and Media – KM16 ▪ Technological Innovations and IT – KM111 ▪ Medical Sciences and Health – KM17 ▪ Sustainable Development – KM12
13:45 – 15:00
Lunch break
15:00 – 18:00
Workshops – KM12
18:00
Networking barbecue
Day II – 21 May 2026 (Thursday)
9:00 – 10:00
Morning coffee Poster session
10:00 – 13:30
Proposed thematic sessions: ▪ Innovations in Economics and Management – KM22 ▪ Social Communication and Media – KM16 ▪ Technological Innovations and IT – KM111 ▪ Medical Sciences and Health – KM17 ▪ Sustainable Development – KM12
This panel is devoted to contemporary issues in economics, management, and social sciences. It covers topics such as market trends, economic challenges, business strategies, and innovative management models. It also includes issues related to the development of professional competencies, learning within organizations, and preparation for functioning in a dynamically changing labor market. The panel highlights the importance of lifelong learning as a key element in the development of individuals, teams, and modern organizations.
MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH
This panel focuses on current issues in medical sciences, health, rehabilitation, and prevention. It provides a space for presenting research on diagnostics, therapy, and modern technologies supporting health and treatment. The panel also emphasizes the importance of health education, the development of health awareness, and the building of competencies that support health and well-being at different stages of life, in line with the idea of lifelong learning.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – under the patronage of Europe Direct Rzeszów
This panel is devoted to the role of sustainable development in the areas of the environment, society, and the economy. It covers issues related to climate, responsible resource management, green transformation, and social responsibility. An important element of the panel is also the development of knowledge, attitudes, and competencies that support conscious participation in social and professional life and respond to the need for lifelong learning in the face of contemporary civilizational challenges.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND IT
This panel covers the subject of modern technologies and innovations implemented in various areas of life and the economy. We encourage submissions presenting research on, among others, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, automation, and new technological solutions. It also includes issues related to the development of digital competencies, adaptation to technological change, and preparation for functioning in a knowledge-based society. The panel emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning in the process of developing competencies necessary in the era of digital transformation.
SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
This panel is devoted to issues of social communication, digital media, and marketing and visual communication. We encourage submissions concerning contemporary forms of communication, internet culture, social media, and the impact of new technologies and artificial intelligence on communication. The panel also addresses the role of media and communication in developing social, informational, and cultural competencies that are essential to lifelong learning, as well as to conscious participation in social and professional life.
