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Tomasz Ciąpała

Tomasz Ciąpała, CEO of G8 S.A. | Entrepreneur | Investor | Member of
YPO
Tomasz Ciąpała is a dynamic entrepreneur, an experienced CEO, and an active
investor with a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and
corporate management. As a graduate of INSEAD and the Grenoble Graduate School of Business,
Tomasz combines academic excellence with nearly two decades of practical
experience in business development, omnichannel retail, and
investments.
As Founder and CEO of G8 S.A., he built a leading omnichannel retail organization
that manages premium fashion brands such as Lancerto
and Próchnik 1948. In addition to his operational activities, he serves as a member of the supervisory boards
(Non-Executive Director) and maintains an extensive investment portfolio in sectors
such as fashion, technology, manufacturing, and logistics. His investments include, among others, companies
such as PhotoAiD, Ubrania do Oddania, MAZOP Group, and BoxMarket.eu
Tomasz is a member of prestigious organizations, including YPO Poland, Family Business
Network Poland, and ZPPHiU, where he also serves as Vice President and Co-Founder.
Thanks to his solid educational background and global perspective, Tomasz specializes
in business scaling, strategic management, corporate governance, and supporting
sustainable development. His career reflects a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship
, and building high-impact business ventures.

workshops and presentations

  • AI & BUSINESS

    12:40 - 13:25 PANEL

    AI is no longer just a technological curiosity; it is becoming an integral part of business strategy.
    Companies are investing in generative AI, agents, and automation, but the question is increasingly not whether to use AI, but when, where, and how it can deliver real business value.

    During the panel discussion, we’ll talk about how AI is transforming business models, products, decision-making, and the way work is organized. We’ll compare technological potential with business realities: ROI, costs, scalability, competencies, and accountability.

    Topics of discussion include:
     Where AI is already delivering measurable business value today,
     AI as a competitive advantage—technology, data, or how it’s used?
     How to measure ROI on AI investments,
     The future of processes and business models,
     AI governance and regulations—a barrier or the foundation for responsible growth?
     Which AI applications will survive the current hype, and which will disappear?
     Will AI become a source of lasting competitive advantage, or will it simply be a standard tool for every business in a few years?