I’m pleased to announce a milestone that resonates with me on both a personal and professional level: I will be serving as a mentor in the first edition of the Future Professionals programme organised by the MPI Poland Chapter.
8 December 2025 – A Special Date
The programme kicked off on 8 December 2025 at the Focus Hotel Premium Warsaw. For me, it feels like the start of something truly meaningful: an opportunity to give back to an industry that has shaped my career and to support young people who are just beginning their own journey in meetings, events and tourism.
This first edition will also feature a session of Laboratorium Twórców (Eventprofs Creators Lab), which makes the launch even more inspiring.
Why This Programme Matters to Me
Throughout my career, I’ve benefited from people who shared their knowledge, opened doors, or simply believed in my potential. Mentoring is my way of paying it forward.
As part of the 14-mentor team, I’ll be working 1:1 with my mentee over the next three months. My focus will be on what I know best and love most:
- Destination marketing
- Marketing and communication in the MICE industry
- Building meaningful business relationships
- Smart, authentic networking (yes – Instagram and LinkedIn included!)
- Personal Branding
I genuinely enjoy watching people grow, gain confidence, and discover their own strengths. Being able to accompany someone on that path is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
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A Strong Team of Industry Mentors
This year’s group of mentors represents seven cities and an impressive range of expertise. I’m honoured to be in such company. The programme brings together specialists from Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań, Katowice, Gliwice, Łódź and Toruń—ensuring accessibility to students across Poland.
Some of the leaders joining this year include:
- Katarzyna Banach-Kowalenko – PreZero Arena Gliwice
- Adam Biskup – Catering24.pl
- Monika Dymacz – Catalyst Poland
- Eliza Kozica-Kamińska – MICE Consulting
- Alexandra Kunowska – Modra Sova Group
- Adam Leszczyński – Project 57
- Małgorzata Mzusik – Enea Stadium Poznań
- Filip Płodzień – Warsaw Tourism Organisation – Warsaw Convention Bureau
- Miłosz Stanisławski – Hotel.Money
- Przemek Stawicki – Visual Europe Polska
- Barbara Świderska – Dream Events Poland
- Paulina Wasik – Hotel.Money
- Sabrina Żymierska – Poznań International Fair
- Jaroslaw Marciuk – Poland Convention Bureau Polish Tourism Organisation
It’s inspiring to see how many professionals are willing to dedicate their time and energy to the next generation.
About the Programme
Future Professionals is a three-month mentoring initiative created for students of event management, tourism, hospitality and marketing. It’s designed to help young people gain practical skills, understand the realities of the industry, explore different career paths and, most importantly, build a strong network within the MICE community.
The structure is simple but powerful:
- 14 mentors, 14 mentees
- December–February programme duration
- Personalised 1:1 mentoring sessions
- Online or in-person meetings
- Tailored development approach, fully adapted to each student’s goals
The programme is coordinated by Nikola Naus, Vice President for Students at MPI Poland Chapter.
More information can be found at MPI Future Professionals – Mentoring Programme.
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