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WHERE THEORY MEETS PRACTICE · 23 October 2026
Safety as a
Business Value
From strategy to practical solutions
Safety as a shared language of people, education, values and sustainable growth
More than a conference. You work in groups, take action, engage in conversations and leave with a ready-to-use plan.
23 October 2026
Warsaw · Airport Hotel Okęcie
exclusive 100 seats
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
15
years of NEW HSE
in Poland
100
premium
seats only
20+
speakers from
Poland and Europe
1 day
intensive programme
9:00 – 17:00
PL/EN
live simultaneous
translation
About the conference
A conference designed for those
who seek more than inspiration
It is an interactive experience with workshops, group work, conversations with experts and space for action from the very first minute.
A practical international conference where safety is treated as a true business value. We focus on communication with senior leadership, data-driven decision-making, and practical solutions that support operational excellence and effective management. An exclusive gathering for OSH practitioners, leaders, and professionals connected to safety. No trade fair noise - just meaningful conversations, practical insights, and real experience.
Format
What the day looks like
Every element of the programme is designed so that you leave with concrete tools and valuable relationships, not just notes.
Workshop-based learning
You learn by doing
Group work, exercises and scenarios based on real companies. You do not sit passively. You engage, discuss and develop solutions together with other leaders.
Business Speed Dating
Conversations at speakers’ tables
The presentations are only the starting point. After their sessions, speakers will be available at their tables for direct conversations. Ask the question that genuinely matters to you, one-to-one.
Your workbook
Every participant receives a workbook
A dedicated workbook to use throughout the day. You leave with a completed workbook and a ready-to-use action plan for your organisation.
PL ↔ EN simultaneous interpretation
The entire conference will be interpreted live. Language is not a barrier. You can speak freely with speakers from around the world. Headsets will be provided for every participant.
You leave with ready-to-use tools
Every element of the programme is designed to ensure you leave with practical tools, meaningful connections, and ideas you can immediately put into action, not just pages of notes.
This conference is for you
We are creating an exclusive space for discussion, exchange of experience and building valuable relationships.
Only 100 seats available.
OSHE professionals, managers and leaders
You want to look at safety more broadly than through procedures, audits and checklists. You are looking for practical examples that help build a safety culture in everyday work.
Manager, director or operations leader
You are responsible for people, processes and results. You want to better understand how everyday decisions, standards and management practices influence safety, engagement and the quality of work.
Leader, expert or person responsible for development or change
You support your organisation in building better practices, standards and accountability. You want safety to be part of real organisational practice, not just a formal requirement.
Key Takeaways
Conference programme
From theory to practice - with real case studies from organisations where this approach is already delivering results
The CEO’s point of view: how to talk to boards about safety
How to speak about safety using the language of decisions, finance, risk, business value and accountability, so that the topic is heard at a strategic level.
Practical solutions that deliver results.
Case studies, good practices, and real examples from organisations that implement safety in everyday operational reality, not just in procedures and policies.
How to work with data so it supports better decision-making
How to collect and analyse data, risks and the effects of HSE activities in a way that is clear to leaders, managers and decision-makers.
Developing OSHE specialists and leaders as a business value
How to develop yourself as a specialist, what professional growth and change can look like, and what they can help you achieve, including experience, career paths and earning potential.
Networking: valuable relationships
A space for conversations, exchange of experiences, and meaningful connections with people actively shaping safety, culture, and organisational change
Education that strengthens practice
How knowledge, research and competence development can translate into better decisions, standards and safety culture.
Meet the hosts
Dr Jennet
Arshimova
Claus
Rose
Włodzimierz
Kaczmarzyk
Meet the speakers
Meet practitioners and experts who bring real experience and a practical perspective to the conversation. Details coming soon.
Claus
Rose
Focal Point (ex GE)
Wojciech
Tubek
Surveily
Anna
Fau
Andrzej
Wieder
Milwaukee
Marcin
Szymanowicz
Becky
Futers
NEBOSH
Peter
Simon
DCC
Maurizio
Aronica
Foundation For United Nations SDg
Adrianna Łobodzińska
Mondi Group
Piotr
Sokół
Michelin
Łukasz
Fajt
Vulcan Training & Consultancy
Teresa
Godoj
Veolia
Bartosz
Kruk
Vestas
Mircea Bosie
Skanska
Joanna
Łoboz
Paweł
Czajkowski
Rafineria Gdańska
Huseyin
Savurur
Barbara
Makowska
Katarzyna Gulanowska
Proresult
Maciej
Gulanowski
Proresult
Anna
Krajewska-Bijata
Krzysztof
Major
Rojam Group
Malcolm
Staves
L’Oréal
Dr. Nippin
Anand
Novellus Solutions
Joanna
Nagraba
Faraone
Book discussion session
„Safety That Lasts"
by Włodzimierz Kaczmarzyk
A special feature of the conference will be an exclusive discussion around the book „Safety That Lasts” - a conversation about how to build a lasting safety culture in an organisation.
A book that changes the way we see safety — from compliance to a true value.
Each conference participant will receive their own unique copy to take home.
Agenda
Pełny program od 9:00 do 17:00. Szczegóły prelekcji uzupełniamy na bieżąco.
The agenda is currently being finalised. The list of speakers and descriptions of individual sessions will be added gradually. Register now and be among the first to receive updates.
🎧 The entire conference will be covered by live simultaneous interpreting PL ↔ EN. Headsets will be provided for all participants.
9:00-9:10
Welcome and conference opening
Dr Jennet Arshimova, Włodzimierz Kaczmarzyk
Welcome to the conference and introduction to its main idea. Why safety as a business value deserves a dedicated space for discussion, what participants can expect throughout the day and how they can actively engage in the programme.
9:10-9:30
From the CEO’s point of view (PL)
Marcin Szymanowicz
How does a CEO see safety? As a board member, Marcin Szymanowicz will share a business perspective and explain what really influences decisions related to safety. This is a look at safety as an element of strategy, responsibility and mature business leadership.
9:30-9:50
TBA
TBA
tba
9:50-10:05
Interactive workshop using workbooks
Claus Rose, Dr Nippin Anand
The first of three interactive sessions designed to break the traditional rhythm of presentations. Participants will pause to reflect on the key insights from the opening part of the programme and relate them to the realities of their own organisations. This is a moment for active participant engagement, as their perspective is a key part of the conference.
10:05-10:25
Can a Just Culture be implemented through cooperation between HR and H&S? (PL)
Piotr Sokół, Dyrektor HR, Michelin
Piotr Sokół will show how effective collaboration between HR and H&S can support the development of a safety culture where people are truly at the centre. The session will be based on practical examples from an implemented Just Culture programme, presenting concrete solutions that work in complex operational environments. This approach moves beyond automatic blame while at the same time strengthening accountability, trust, and shared responsibility across the organisation.
10:25-10:45
The psychological and cultural layers of risk assessment and the safety maturity matrix (PL)
Adrianna Łobodzińska, SHE BS Corrugated Solutions Manager, Mondi Group
How can you implement a risk assessment programme that truly works in a large organisation? Adrianna Łobodzińska will present practical solutions that take into account human error, employees’ psychophysical condition and the role of leadership. These are specific examples of successful implementations across many countries, ready to use solutions that work in everyday practice.
10:45-10:55
Networking: Card, Conversation, Change, the power of Safety Moments in an organisation
Katarzyna Gulanowska, Maciej Gulanowski (Proresult)
A short coffee break combined with an activation of conversations between participants. Katarzyna and Maciej Gulanowski will show how a simple Safety Moments tool can become a trigger for better conversations, greater awareness and real change in an organisation. This will not be a classic presentation, but a practical moment for conversation, reflection and exchange of experience.
10:55-11:15
How to talk about safety so the board listens and acts (ENG)
Claus Rose, Focal Point (ex GE)
One of the most common challenges for HSE professionals is how to talk about safety in a way that makes the board truly listen. Claus Ross will show how to change the language, the choice of data and the way arguments are presented, so that safety becomes a business topic, not a secondary operational issue.
11:15-11:35
Safety Leadership: When Safety Becomes a Business Advantage (PL)
Łukasz Fajt, Managing Director Board Member at Vulcan Training & Consultancy
Details of this session will be announced soon. Programme updates will be published on the conference website.
11:35-11:55
Well Leader: How Heineken Strengthens Leadership Through Wellbeing (PL)
Barbara Makowska EMBA (Makówkapracuje.pl), Joanna Łoboz, Heath & Safety Director CEE(Grupa Heineken)
Barbara Makowska will interview Joanna Łoboz about the Well Leader programme implemented by Heineken in many countries. They will walk through the programme step by step, based on practical experience and real outcomes. This session will explore how leader wellbeing influences the quality of decisions, team culture and the approach to safety in an organisation.
11:55-12:15
What AI Taught Us Before We Taught It Safety (PL)
Prowadzenie: Wojciech Tubek- CEO Surveily sp. z o.o.
A talk for EHS managers wondering how to approach AI without falling into the traps of hype or excessive skepticism. Drawing on real deployments, I show what actually determines success: how to measure effectiveness honestly, how to have the right conversations with workers and works councils, how to handle personal data on a privacy-by-design basis, and how to tell genuine value from a gimmick feature. You'll walk away with a concrete list of questions worth asking before you say "yes" to any AI technology.
12:15-13:00
Panel discussion: safety as a strategic business value (ENG)
Prowadzenie: Milwaukee. Paneliści: Mircea Bosie - H&S Director Skanska, Huseyin Savurur -IMS Manager Gülermak, Włodzimierz Kaczmarzyk, Joanna Nagraba- Faraone, Anna Krajewska-Bijata
A panel with leaders from companies where safety is not a department, but a business value for the board. The discussion will explore how organisations from different sectors embed safety into strategy, operations and leadership culture. Practical perspectives from companies operating at scale and setting high standards.
13:00-13:50
Lunch break
Lunch break and time for conversations in a less formal atmosphere. Lunch is part of the conference programme.
13:50-14:30
Panel discussion: safety in practice, cross-industry experiences (PL)
Prowadzenie: Andrzej Wieder Milwaukee. Paneliści: Anna Fau (Imperial Brands), Teresa Godoj (Veolia), Paweł Czajkowski (Rafineria Gdańska) , Krzysztof Major (Rojam), Wojciech Tubek- CEO Surveily sp. z o.o.
How can effective safety solutions be implemented when you manage multiple countries, sites and diverse teams? This cross-industry panel will bring together practitioners who will share specific experiences, challenges and examples of decisions that strengthen safety in complex organisations.
14:30-14:50
Sense of Purpose and Business Value Creation through Safety
Prelegent: Malcolm Staves Global VP EHS L’Oreal
Malcolm will explain why simply placing people’s health, safety and wellbeing at the centre of a business is not enough. He will present an integrated approach to leadership in which managers visibly demonstrate that they care for their teams, thereby creating business value. He will also share his experience of implementing this approach across different cultures and continents.
14:50-15:05
Interactive workshop using workbooks
Claus Rose, Dr Nippin Anand
The second interactive session. Time to organise the afternoon insights, capture the most important questions and translate them into specific challenges for participants.
15:05-15:25
How to analyse, use and present HSE data to make better decisions (ENG)
Peter Simon, HSE Systems Manager, DCC
Safety data exists in every organisation. The real question is whether it truly helps leaders make better decisions. Peter Simon will show how to analyse, interpret, and present safety data in a way that genuinely supports management — especially when it comes to reducing serious incidents and fatalities.
15:25-15:35
Networking
A short break and another opportunity to approach the speakers’ tables, ask questions and exchange observations with other participants.
15:35-15:55
Career path in safety: the development of a modern HSE professional (PL)
Bartosz Kruk, Project HSE Manager, Vestas
How does an HSE professional develop when they want to have a real impact on the organisation? Bartosz Kruk will talk about the modern career path in safety and show how the role of BHP/HSE is changing in response to market and business expectations. This session will focus on the competencies safety professionals need today.
15:55-16:10
Interactive workshop using workbooks
Claus Rose, Dr Nippin Anand
The third interactive session. A summary of the most important reflections from the day and a moment to turn them into individual conclusions that participants will take back to their organisations.
16:10-16:30
Safety education from the NEBOSH perspective (ENG)
Becky Futers, Learning Partner Account Manager, Business Development, NEBOSH
Becky Futers will present the NEBOSH perspective on the development of safety education in Poland. She will talk about how structured educational pathways can support competency development and how NEBOSH works with Learning Partners to build the quality of education.
16:30-16:50
Safety as a foundation of sustainable business: from UN Global goals to everyday business decisions (ENG)
Maurizio Aronica, President Foundation for United Nations SDG
Maurizio Aronica will show how everyday safety decisions connect with broader organisational responsibility and the international perspective of sustainable development. This session presents safety as one of the foundations of responsible business and a practical element in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
16:50-17:00
Summary and closing
Dr Jennet Arshimova, Włodzimierz Kaczmarzyk
Conference closing and summary of the day. The most important question at the end is not what you will remember, but what you will implement from tomorrow.
Meet the Conference Sponsors
Conference venue
A convenient location with excellent accessibility for participants from across Poland and Europe.
Zdjęcie: https://airporthotel.pl/hotel/hotel-lotnisko-chopina
Hotel: Airport Hotel Okęcie
Professional conference facilities in the heart of Warsaw.
Registration from 8:30 · Programme 9:00-17:00
Access: close to Chopin Airport
Convenient for participants arriving from across Poland and Europe. Detailed travel instructions coming soon.
Map: Warsaw, Okęcie
Hotel address: 24 Komitetu Obrony Robotników Street,
02-148 Warsaw, Poland
CONFERENCE PARTNERS
MEET OUR
MAIN
CONFERENCE
PARTNER
As the Main Conference Partner, Milwaukee brings more than a recognised brand to the event. It is a company that supports organisations in building operational excellence through strong work standards, reliability, technology and a responsible approach to safety.
Milwaukee’s presence strengthens the central theme of the conference: how to create a safety culture that works in real working conditions and everyday business decisions. What connects us is a shared focus on standards, responsibility, consistency and the value that safety brings to an organisation.
Meet our conference partners
Reserve your seat
A premium format with only 100 participants. An intimate event for leaders who see safety as part of strategy, not just an obligation.
No trade fair noise. No aggressive sales. A space for real conversations.
Full participation in the conference programme (9:00-17:00)
Headsets for PL/EN simultaneous interpreting
Participant Action & Reflection WorkBook
Conference materials and access to presentations
Lunch and coffee breaks included in the price
Networking with 100 leaders from Poland and Europe
A printed copy of the book 'Safety That Lasts"
An exclusive discussion around Safety That Lasts
Register for the conference
Complete the form and we will contact you within 24 hours with confirmation and payment details.
PLN 1,970 net per person
(2 423,10 PLN gross)
Limited number of seats:
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Safety as a Business Value conference?
A one-day international conference organised by NEW HSE on 23 October 2026 in Warsaw. We connect safety with business value through practical case studies, panel discussions and interactive sessions featuring 10+ speakers from organisations such as GE, Vestas, Milwaukee and NEBOSH.
2. Who is this conference for?
For HSE specialists, safety managers, operations directors and leaders responsible for development and change within their organisations. If you want safety to be part of strategy, not merely a formal requirement, this conference is for you.
3. How much does participation cost?
PLN 1,970 net per person. The price includes full access to the programme, from 9:00 to 16:00, a headset for PL/EN simultaneous interpretation, conference materials, lunch, coffee breaks and a copy of Safety That Lasts.
4. Where does the conference take place?
Airport Hotel Okęcie, 24 Komitetu Obrony Robotników Street, 02-148 Warsaw. The hotel is located close to Warsaw Chopin Airport, making it easily accessible for participants travelling from across Poland and Europe.
5. Is the conference held in English?
The conference is bilingual, in Polish and English, with live simultaneous interpretation. Each participant will receive a headset.
6. How many places are available?
This is a premium-format event, limited to 100 participants. The current number of available places is shown in the registration form.
7. What is the conference format?
This is not a conference where you simply sit and listen. The programme combines short talks with workshop sessions and group work. After the presentations, speakers will be available at dedicated tables in a speed dating format, giving you the opportunity to speak with them directly. Each participant will receive a workbook to use during the workshops, as well as a copy of Safety That Lasts. The entire conference will be held in Polish and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided.
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