We have had an exceptionally busy few days and witnessed one of the most important market events of the year. During the international “Capital for Growth” conference, organised in Warsaw by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, our managing director, Piotr Mieczkowski, officially presented the findings of the fifth edition of the “Digital Champions CEE 2026” report
The latest research shows that as many as 77 per cent of Poles have encountered digital disinformation, and 79 per cent believe that its scale on the internet has increased over the last five years. During the official launch of the report, leading experts, chaired by Dr Michał Boni, discussed how disinformation and influence operations undermine national security, democratic processes and trust in public institutions. The panellists were in agreement — effective defence requires firm, immediate action and shared responsibility on the part of the government, the tech sector, the media and fact-checking organisations.
Disinformation is no longer a marginal phenomenon and is no longer limited to isolated instances of fake news circulating online. The third edition of the report “Disinformation through the Eyes of Poles”, prepared by the Digital Poland Foundation as part of the “Together Against Disinformation” coalition, reveals that 77 per cent of Poles have encountered disinformation, whilst 79 per cent believe that its scale on the internet has increased over the last five years. Furthermore, 75 per cent of respondents regard disinformation as a serious problem, whilst 47 per cent compare influence operations to the threat posed by a conventional military attack. This is a clear signal that information resilience is becoming one of the key prerequisites for national security, democracy and public trust.
Generative artificial intelligence is a game-changer in education, affecting our cognitive abilities more rapidly and profoundly than any other invention in history. Yet, amidst the media hype and the tangled web of commercial interests, the reliable, evidence-based voice of experts is increasingly being drowned out. The response to this crisis is the second edition of the nationwide conference ‘GenAI in Education — Isegoria’, which will take place on 24 June 2026 in Wrocław. Under the patronage of the Digital Poland Foundation, leading specialists, practitioners and students will come together to discuss, in a spirit of open dialogue, systemic changes, change management, STEM education and the skills of the future in a synthetic world. Find out more about this groundbreaking event and discover why you simply cannot afford to miss it.
The Supervisory Board of the Digital Poland Foundation has decided to reappoint Michał Boni as Chairman of the Management Board. The organisation is entering the coming year with clearly defined priorities, which will centre on developing the skills of the future, supporting the SME sector and conducting key market analyses. The activities of the Management Board, comprising experienced experts in the fields of law, finance, education and marketing, will be based on three proven pillars of development. The Foundation also plans to continue actively strengthening national technology initiatives, such as AI Poland and TechPL.
The European Commission has published its latest ‘State of the Digital Decade’ report, summarising the year 2026. How is digital Europe developing, and where does Poland stand in this race? On the one hand, we can boast excellent e-services and rapid expansion of fibre-optic networks, but on the other, our business sector remains cautious about artificial intelligence, and key infrastructure investments are at risk of losing funding in the near future. Read our summary to find out what challenges the Polish and European economies are facing.
For the second time, the City of Łódź – this time as the only Polish representative – will be showcasing itself at the VivaTech trade fair in Paris with its own exhibition stand and a selection of start-ups. This is an excellent platform for jointly promoting Polish technology companies, innovative solutions and the expertise of the entire TechPL ecosystem.
The awards ceremony for the second edition of the competition for the best AI-related dissertations took place on 14 May 2026 in Warsaw. As the Digital Poland Foundation, we were honoured to be a strategic partner of this initiative and the sponsor of the social sciences (non-technical) category.
Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence was primarily a technological curiosity, or even a sensation. Today, it is increasingly becoming a common tool for artistic expression, inspiring artists to experiment with form, emotions, and storytelling techniques. It was at this very moment that the winners of the 6th edition of Digital Ars—the first nationwide competition dedicated to art created using AI—were announced. Organized for the past six years by the Digital Poland Foundation, the project has demonstrated from the very beginning that artificial intelligence in the hands of creators can be much more than just a technological curiosity.
During the PE Insights Poland-CE conference, experts and market leaders analysed the future of our innovation ecosystem. During the debate on the findings of the Digital Champions CEE report, speakers highlighted a major structural shift: the market’s transition from traditional digital services towards deep tech, artificial intelligence and space technologies. Participants also addressed the key challenge of capital outflow and discussed how to effectively finance the growth of the fastest-growing companies, so that Central and Eastern Europe can nurture its own global players rather than merely serving as a research and development base for Western markets.
The Digital Poland Foundation has published the fifth edition of the Digital Champions CEE 2026 report, which presents the 100 most valuable technology companies in Central and Eastern Europe. The combined value of the digital champions in the ranking reached USD 127.9 billion. However, the data paints a picture of a market which, on the one hand, is growing thanks to deep tech innovations, whilst on the other, is grappling with a wave of relocations of the largest companies outside the region.
Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace. On the one hand, it offers powerful support for medicine and business; on the other, it raises concerns about privacy, equality and our independence. In a world of algorithms, will we manage to preserve our well-being and agency? Dr Michał Boni spoke about the challenges of the digital age, smart regulation and the new currency that adaptability is becoming at this year’s European Economic Congress. We invite you to read the summary of the debate.
