Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska, Vice-Rector for AI and Innovation at Kozminski University, has been awarded the title AI Visionary of the Year during AI-Poland Conf – one of the most forward-looking AI conferences in Europe, created “for developers, by developers”, held on 20 November 2025 in Warsaw.
AI-Poland Conf is a one-day event dedicated to full-stack AI – from model engineering and generative AI applications to leadership, ethics and new models of work in the age of AI. It brings together developers, engineers, technology leaders and practitioners who implement artificial intelligence in real-world organisations.
For years, Prof. Przegalińska has combined her teaching and research at Kozminski University with academic work at institutions such as MIT and Harvard University, helping to shape the global debate on human–machine collaboration, the future of work and the responsible development of artificial intelligence. She is one of the most recognisable Polish AI experts worldwide, regularly featured in international media, think tanks and at leading conferences.
The AI Awards presented at AI-Poland Conf recognise individuals who truly push the boundaries of AI applications – from scientific research and product development to implementations in business and the public sector. The AI Visionary of the Year title honours a person who not only understands the technology in depth, but above all is able to point the way forward: towards responsible, human-centric, and bold AI.
On behalf of Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska, the award was received on stage by Dr Maciej Madziński, who also delivered a keynote at the conference titled “Leadership in the Age of AI – Between Promise and Responsibility”. Dr Madziński is an expert in strategy and digital transformation, a lecturer at Kozminski University and Director of the MBA IT program, which combines perspectives from management, technology, and innovation.
