W ramach Nano Business Lab projektu International Rescue Committee Polska (IRC), który wspiera w zakładaniu i rozwijaniu mikro i nano biznesów w Polsce zapraszamy na praktyczną sesję o networkingu - jak nawiązywać rozmowy naturalnie, budować wartościowe relacje i zamieniać kontakty w realną współpracę.

Networking kojarzy się wielu osobom z wymianą wizytówek i niezręcznymi rozmowami przy kawie. Tymczasem w swojej najlepszej formie to jedna z najważniejszych kompetencji zawodowych - pozwala budować zaufanie, otwierać nowe możliwości i rozwijać współpracę.

Podczas sesji Grzegorz Turniak pokaże, jak wygląda networking w praktyce:
jak zaczynać rozmowy, jak budować relacje w naturalny sposób.

To spotkanie dla wszystkich, którzy chcą lepiej odnajdywać się na wydarzeniach branżowych, budować wartościowe relacje i rozumieć mechanizmy stojące za skutecznym networkingiem.  

Freelancing is no longer a side lane of the workforce—it’s becoming a core part of how modern companies operate. But success in this new reality isn’t about freelancers vs. companies. It’s about collaboration systems that allow everyone to win.

In this session, we’ll explore how freelancers, recruiters, and businesses can move beyond transactional relationships and build long-term, high-trust partnerships to create better business outcomes and better careers.

You’ll learn:

• What does the future of work look like, and what’s your role in it.
• Why blended teams are becoming the new infrastructure of work.
• What companies actually look for when working with freelancers long-term (and missing out on when not working with them).
• Why recruiters are the glue of the whole workforce ecosystem.
• How freelancers can position themselves for repeat business and referrals.

What does it actually take to get into a top global accelerator?

In this session, Oksana Vodonos, Associate at 500 Global Eurasia, will share how the program works, what kinds of startups fit the thesis, and how early-stage founders can position themselves for a tier-1 accelerator and potential investment. We’ll cover: the structure of the 500 Global Eurasia program, typical stage, traction, and team profiles we look for, the investment component and what founders should expect, and common mistakes in accelerator applications. The session will end with an open Q&A for founders.

If you're stuck in a situation where everything seems important but nothing moves the needle - this session is for you.

Frederic Bodin is a business consultant hired by billionaires, and in this hands-on workshop he'll walk you through Purpose Systems: a practical framework for turning clarity into compounding momentum in business and life.

You'll learn how to cut through noise by asking the questions that actually matter - starting with what will have mattered when you're 80, and reverse-engineering all the way back to what you should focus on today. Through a real case study and a guided exercise, you'll experience how to set a compound goal; one goal that by achieving it, makes everything else easier or irrelevant; and how to leverage KPIs in building unstoppable momentum.

The session goes one layer deeper: how expanded consciousness ; from overcoming fear of death, to detaching from outcomes, to thinking without limits;  gives you an unfair advantage that no spreadsheet or LLM can replicate.

Expect a mix of business frameworks, a moment of stillness, and one concrete takeaway you can act on tomorrow. Whether you're building a startup, leading a team, or feeling plateaued ; you'll leave knowing exactly what winning looks like again.

Speaker Frederic Bodin Thinking Partner to 7-8 Figure Founders | Growth Hacking  Businesses

This experience blends applied improvisation, communication, and active listening to help freelancers build the inner resilience and outer clarity needed to stand out—without pretending to be someone they’re not.

Through simple, practical improv exercises, participants will train the skills that matter most when you are your own brand: confidence under pressure, authentic self-expression, adaptability, and presence. The workshop creates a safe, energizing space to experiment, make mistakes, and discover how courage grows through action—not perfection.

You’ll learn how to:

• communicate clearly and confidently, even in uncertain situations,
• listen deeply and respond with intention,
• show up consistently as yourself—memorable, grounded, and credible.

This is not about performance or acting. It’s about being brave enough to be seen, resilient enough to keep going, and present enough to connect. A practical, human toolkit for freelancers who want their personal brand to feel natural, trustworthy, and distinctly their own.

Take the stage and pitch your idea!

Seize the opportunity to connect with the Venture Café community during our Open Pitch Sessions. Selected startups will have around 5 minutes to present their solutions, followed by immediate feedback from a panel of expert reviewers. It’s a unique chance to engage with startups, angels, and investors – all in one place!

Interested in Pitching?

If you’d like to participate in future editions of the Open Pitch Session, please fill out this APPLICATION FORM.

For the Audience – How to Give Valuable Feedback:

• Be Clear and Direct: Keep feedback concise, focusing on specific areas for improvement.
• Get Specific: Break down your insights into actionable points – think clarity, design, coherence, etc.
• Offer a Comprehensive Critique: Provide constructive feedback on slide count, content density, timing, storytelling, and presentation style (avoid reading from a phone!). 

Members of the Jury:

• Oksana Vodonos - 500 Global
• Ahmad Piraiee - Startup Grind Warsaw
• Weronika Węgorek - CIC Warsaw
  

Session host: Ahmad Piraiee

The way freelancers and companies work together in Poland is shifting.

Using data from thousands of real collaborations, this session reveals what’s changing, where friction usually appears, and what the smartest freelancers, recruiters, and companies are already doing differently.

You’ll learn about:

Where the biggest misunderstandings between freelancers and companies really come from.
What separates “one-off project relationships” from long-term collaboration.
Why are expectations on both sides rising.
How the Polish freelance market is positioning itself in the European landscape.
This is not about who is right or wrong. It’s about understanding the new rules faster and using them to your advantage 💪

How do you step into the unknown without losing your footing?

The "New Frontier" is more than a buzzword—it’s the reality of every innovator, entrepreneur, and leader. Whether you’re entering a new market, launching a bold project, or simply walking into a room full of strangers, the challenge is the same: how to build a bridge to the unknown?

During opening keynote followed by Coffideas session, we’re revealing the mechanics of "Expanding Your Horizon." We’re moving beyond traditional networking to show you how authentic human connection is the ultimate fuel for exploration.

What will you experience?

• The Art of the Start: Learn how to break the ice in "foreign" environments and turn unfamiliar spaces into your home turf.

• Creative Collisions in Action: Experience our structured 15-minute methodology designed to spark synergy where there was only silence.

• Going Global with Creative Commons: We are officially opening our doors! Discover how you can take the Coffideas method into your own "New Frontiers"—be it a new team, a new city, or a brand-new venture—completely for free.

Don’t wait for a map. Come and learn how to build the path while you walk it.

The New Frontier isn't a place on a map; it's a state of mind. It’s the moment you decide to start something new. But the biggest barrier to the unknown isn't a lack of data—it’s the lack of connection.

Today, we are revealing how to turn that unknown into an opportunity. We’ve spent 5 years testing how to engineer trust in high-pressure environments. Now, we are giving that system to YOU.

By opening Coffideas under Creative Commons, we are giving you the tools to conquer your own frontiers. Take this method, adapt it, and use it to build communities wherever your journey takes you. The frontier is yours to claim.