Event reports Transport Research Observatory Webinar: A groundbreaking look at transportation and borders – inconvenient truths, hidden opportunities
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25 May 2026 19:36End
25 May 2026 19:36The world of transportation and border management is changing faster than most organizations can keep up. What seemed stable just yesterday is today becoming a source of tension, cost and risk. At the same time, there are opportunities hidden in these same processes that only those who look wider and bolder can take advantage of.
This workshop is for those who want to understand what’s really going on at the intersection of transportation, security and geopolitics – no embellishments, no shortcuts, no convenient narratives.
During the meeting:
- We will expose inconvenient truths that affect supply chains, mobility and goods flows,
- We will show the hidden opportunities that can become a competitive advantage,
- We will point out how to prepare the organization for the coming changes before the competition does.
This will not be another “technical” online meeting. It will be a shift in perspective.
Our target group
We invite everyone who wants to consciously shape the future of transportation and border management. If you work in the fields of logistics, administration, security, infrastructure, mobility or strategic analysis – this event is made for you.
Join us, if you want:
- Understand the real mechanisms affecting the flow of people and goods,
- Learn about trends that are already changing the rules of the game,
- Find out where development opportunities lie in the current chaos,
- Prepare your organization for a future that is coming faster than you think.
The number of places is limited. Fill out the form and reserve your spot (form is at the bottom of the page).
We are waiting for applications until May 15. After this date, we will send confirmations of participation.
Agenda
Opening and strategic context – Krzysztof Rodziewicz, Director of the Department of Transport Analysis, Center for EU Transport Projects
Session 1: Inconvenient truths about borders
- Presentation 1: “Boundaries as system tipping points – what do we not want to see, and what determines transportation resilience?” – tbc
- Presentation 2: “Cargo flows after the end of the obvious: the geopolitics of borders, corridors and terminals” – Dr. Jana Pieriegud, Prof. SGH, Institute of Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility, SGH, independent expert of the European Commission
- Discussion: “Are we ready for the next hands in transportation geopolitics?”
Moderator: Dr. Jana Pieriegud, Prof. SGH, Institute of Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility, SGH, independent expert of the European Commission
Panelists:
- Jakub Styczeń, president of Euroterminal Slawkow
- Dariusz Szymczycha, first vice president of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce
Reflection break
Session 2: Hidden opportunities in corridors and nodes
- Presentation 1: “Central European transport corridors: where do capacity reserves really lie?” – Dr . Michał Wolański, Prof. of SGH, Director of the Institute of Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility at the Warsaw School of Economics
- Presentation 2: “Nodes as a source of strategic advantage – a new look at the map of Europe ” – JASPERS representative
Session 3: Risk maps – expert presentations
- Presentation 1: “Infrastructure risks: where does the system break first?” -Dr. Andrzej Massel, Director of the Railway Institute
- Presentation 2: “Political and regulatory risks: how do EU and regional changes affect borders?” – tbc
- Presentation 3: “Operational and logistical risks: from border queues to cyber threats ” – Artur Olejniczak, business trainer
Strengthening break
Debate: Can borders become an advantage rather than a barrier?
Moderator: Krzysztof Rodziewicz, CEUTP
Panelists:
- Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, analyst, Center for Eastern Studies
- Krzysztof Korobczuk, expert at Deloitte Taxes Consulting Dąbrowski i Wspólnicy sp.k.
- Representative of the Lublin Board of Border Crossing Services
Summary – Krzysztof Rodziewicz, CEUTP
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