The Smart Development Forum is an excellent balance between science , and business. Congresses like the FIR are needed for a simple reason: the whole business-science trust is based on human relations. The forum provides an opportunity for dialogue and learning about each other's capabilities and limitations. It is extremely important to talk behind the scenes, participate in panels, through which we build the conviction that the foundation is people. The worlds of business and science are completely different, but during the Smart Development Forum they are united by dialogue and jointly finding compromises and ideas for a better tomorrow

A key role in the process of creating and implementing innovation is played by the synergy of science, business and local government. The Smart Development Forum is a unique place that initiates and supports work at the interface of these three areas. Numerous panel sessions, presentations by representatives of the scientific community, business and public institutions, as well as b2b talks provide an excellent space for exchanging experiences and establishing new business contacts.

The Smart Development Forum is an excellent initiative. It brings together the world of science, business, local governments. A large number of debates allows to learn a wide spectrum of views on innovation, on intelligent approach to our future. The unique formula, the possibility of free discussions increases the value of the Forum. Also the place - Uniejów - where a lot has changed since investing in geothermal energy, is an example as open-mindedness and courage can change reality. The organizers - the Center for Intelligent Development, Eurocreator and Uniejów do it efficiently and effectively. It is really worth being here!

Participation in the Smart Development Forum allowed to meet many personalities from the world of science and business. Talking together and receiving an award provided motivation for further scientific work. The Forum provided information on how to effectively cooperate with business and build effective teams. For us as scientists, it enabled a more implementation-oriented view of research work.

The forum is a dozen conferences, dozens of speakers and exchange of opinions, experiences of professionals from the world of business, science and local government and government institutions. We want cooperation on these three levels to be the best possible, and I think our forum will contribute significantly to this. There will be panels devoted to innovative economy and smart growth, as well as the most important challenges facing the Polish economy.

This prestigious event will be an excellent opportunity to present the joint achievements of universities, business and local government. By combining our efforts and supporting technology transfer together we support the development of the Polish economy based on knowledge, modern technology and innovation.

The event provides an opportunity to exchange views and experiences of various circles and to promote the achievements of scientists and researchers, innovative Polish companies, as well as to present the offer of investment areas of local governments. I hope that the discussions undertaken at the Forum will bring concrete results and inspire both the world of science, entrepreneurs, as well as decision-makers to introduce beneficial changes affecting the building of the country's competitive advantage based on knowledge and innovative solutions.

I warmly greet all the participants of the Smart Development Forum. I pay tribute to the organizers of the conference, which serves to consolidate Polish potential. Your deliberations, bringing together entrepreneurs, scientists and local government officials, are a very valuable undertaking. They allow the exchange of experience and ideas, and above all contribute to the creation of a synergistic effect in the cooperation of these important circles. I hope that also at this Forum many interesting ideas will be formed and many valuable projects will be initiated, serving Polish innovation and development.

This is an incredibly interesting event for me. We can observe a great deal of development trends at it and see how important it is to emphasize the applied nature of science for business, economy and development. The forum confirms that the era of creating science for science and for the so-called drawer is behind us. It is a fantastic opportunity to make business contacts.