Stena Line Baltic Business Conference Gdynia 2025
Thank you for joining us at the Stena Line Baltic Business Conference 2025
On May 20th, we celebrated 30 years of the Gdynia–Karlskrona route with Stena Line Baltic Business Conference. Thank you for joining us – your presence made this event truly special.
Together, we reflected on three decades of cooperation across the Baltic, exchanged valuable ideas, and explored future opportunities for sustainable growth in transport and trade. Your engagement and insight brought real value to the conference.
Thank you for being part of this moment, for strengthening our connections, and for helping shape the next chapter of our shared journey.
Marek Kiersnowski
Trade Director, Business Region Baltic Sea South
Managing Director, Stena Line Polska Sp. z o.o.
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Agenda 20.05.2025
Past, Present and Future of developing business around the Baltic Sea
Celebrate the past, connect in the present, and explore the future.
8:30
Reception and registration of guests
9:00
Opening speeches
Special Guest Ambassador of Sweden, Andreas von Beckerath
9:30-10:30
Block I: the Past
9:30 The beginning of Stena Line Gdynia-Karlskrona route.
Interview with Janusz Jarosiński, former President of Port of Gdynia Authority, and Marek Kiersnowski, Managing Director of Stena Line Polska
10:00 Lecture “Can CEE Thrive in a Fragmented Global Order?" Ignacy Morawski
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:00
Block II: the Present
“The today of Stena Line as a leading ferry company in Europe” Niclas Mårtensson, CEO Stena Line
“Current situation in maritime transport in the Baltic markets” Bogdan Ołdakowski, CEO Actia Forum
“Developing business in the markets around the Baltic Sea” Fredrik Udd, CEO Explore Markets
12:00-13:00
Lunch
13:00-14:20
Block III: the Future
“Coolcations and more: Local and global trends in tourism” Maciej Zborowski, PhD, Academic lecturer in fields of management, tourism and communication
“How to overcome new challenges in rail-road-sea logistics chains” Małgorzata Musińska-Kubis, Global Category Manager for Logistics & Transport at Qemetica Group
“The Ships of Tomorrow: Technological Sustainability, New Propulsions and New Fuels” Ron Gerlach, Technical Director, Stena Technik
“Innovation in Port of Gdynia” Katarzyna Gruszecka-Spychała, vice president of Port of Gdynia Authority
14:20-15:00
Panel discussion
Discussion: Past, Present and Future - how to make business in the Baltic market
Moderator: Piotr Frankowski, editor in chief „Namiary na morze i handel”
Participants: Bogdan Ołdakowski, Małgorzata Musińska-Kubis, Maciej Zborowski, Fredrik Udd
15:00-16:00
Networking
Coffee, snacks and opportunity to talk
18:45-23:00
Evening Programme
18:45
Reception
19:00-20:00
Concert: Kuba Badach & Band
20.00-23:00
Celebration Dinner
23:00
Farewell
Speakers
Ignacy Morawski
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Niclas Mårtensson
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Fredrik Udd
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Ron Gerlach
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Bogdan Ołdakowski
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Katarzyna Gruszecka-Spychała
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Maciej Zborowski
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Małgorzata Musińska-Kubis
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Conference Venue
Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront is a 4-star hotel belonging to the international Marriott International hotel network. It is located in the heart of Gdynia, right next to Skwer Kościuszki, the city beach, and the Seaside Boulevard.
In addition to 200 modernly equipped rooms, the hotel features a conference center with a total area of over 1,000 m². The meeting rooms, equipped with professional audiovisual technology, have large windows, ensuring natural daylight access for guests.
The largest hall can accommodate over 500 people. It offers a stunning panoramic view of the sea, and its additional advantage is a private observation terrace. The stylishly designed foyer nearby serves as a perfect exhibition space.
The conference center at Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront is an ideal venue for intimate gatherings, large business conferences, banquets, and weddings.
Guests can also enjoy a Fitness Center, a bar, and the Searcle Gdynia restaurant, which offers dishes based on local ingredients, infused with the essence of the forest, fields, and sea.
Contact
Event agency:
Mr. Bloom sp. z o.o.
PL 81-758 Sopot
Grunwaldzka 22/5
NIP: PL 5861725598
In case of questions please contact:
Monika Malek (Conference Manager)