One of the most important elements of this year's festival was the premiere of the 7th edition of the report “Technology in the service of society. Will Poles become society 5.0?”. Its main theme was connectivity, and the results of a representative survey of Poles showed how important a role it plays in their everyday lives. For 76 percent of us, communication is as critical as electricity or water, and as many as 68 percent respondents expect that global technology giants will co-finance its development. The research results were also the starting point for many debates and discussions during the festival itself: from talks about the future of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, to digital education and personal data protection.
— Connectivity, invisible to many, is ubiquitous. It is the bloodstream of a modern state. What unites society, business and administration into one organism. It is no longer just a tool for communication or access to information, but a critical infrastructure on which the development of the economy, the availability of e-services of administration and even the security of our country are based. Therefore, the development of digital connectivity must go hand in hand with actions for social inclusion and equal opportunities – says Anna Węgrzynowicz, senior social responsibility specialist at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.
Innovation Night – joint discovery of technologies that are changing our world
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Dariusz Piekut / Białystok University of Technology
Innovation Night – discovering technologies that are changing our world together
This year's Innovation Night, organized as part of the 7th edition of the Digital Festival, once again turned Poland into a space full of technology, science and inspiration. On October 24, 2025, universities, research institutes, technology parks, and innovative companies across the country opened their doors to thousands of visitors: from the youngest to seniors. Over 90 events took place throughout Poland, during which participants could, among others: look behind the scenes at the work of journalists at the Media Education Center of Radio Kielce, program robots at the PGE Energy Science Center, discover the secrets of bionics and virtual reality at the Częstochowa University of Technology, and observe the stars at the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Białystok. The Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz organized meetings devoted to digital hygiene and the impact of technology on the mental health of young people. In Wrocław, thanks to EY GDS Poland, the main partner of the Innovation Night, participants examined how artificial intelligence affects communication and language learning.
Discovering technology together is the best way to build openness and trust in the digital world. Innovation Night allows everyone – regardless of age and profession – to see that the future is happening here and now, and we are all part of it
emphasizes Dominika Banaszkiewiczdirector of Digital Festival.
Innovation Night – joint discovery of technologies that are changing our world
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Dariusz Piekut / Białystok University of Technology
Modern Senior: 15,000 trained seniors and thousands of guides distributed
As part of the Modern Senior initiative, which is an integral part of the Digital Festival, the Digital Poland Foundation and its partners once again helped to equalize digital competences among seniors and connect, rather than divide, generations. This year, over 5,000 were distributed. guides in printed and online versions, and over 15,000 people took part in free workshops and training. seniors from all over Poland.
The aim of the program is not only to learn how to use devices and applications, but also to strengthen the sense of security on the Internet, build self-confidence and openness to the use of new technologies in everyday life: from contacts with loved ones to online payments, using e-prescriptions or dealing with everyday matters via the Internet. It is also clear that the need for digital education among older people is growing every year, especially those who no longer want to just keep up with changes, but actively participate in the digital world. The Modern Senior Program responds to these needs, providing real support in developing skills and building a more inclusive digital society.
Digital education at your fingertips: knowledge zone, SkillUp Academy and Digital Fitness Test
As every year, an important pillar of the festival was digital education, developed both in the form of practical tools and accessible educational materials. The Knowledge Zone provided users with a new series of podcasts and articles that present key issues of the digital world in a simple and inspiring way.
As part of the SkillUp Academy, it was possible to take advantage of access to over a hundred trainings, workshops and online courses, thanks to which participants could develop specific digital skills that are so much needed today in many industries.
The Digital Fitness Test, a nationwide test of digital competences, was also very popular among festival participants. Almost 10,000 people took part in it. people who could not only assess their level of skills, but also check how they deal with recognizing disinformation or data protection. This simple, free tool has become a starting point for further developing digital awareness.
Digital Ars – where art meets technology
This year's edition of the Digital Festival saw the launch of another edition of the Digital Ars competition, which has been inspiring artists to seek new forms of expression for 6 years. It is an initiative combining creativity and technology, showing how artificial intelligence-based tools can support the creative process, not replace it. This year, participants compete in two categories: PRO, intended for commercial projects carried out as part of their professional activity, and OPEN, which accepts independent and non-commercial works. Applications can be sent until the end of February 2026, and details about the rules and inspiration can be found at digitalars.pl, as well as information about the competition partners.
Digital Festival 2025 showed that connectivity today has many dimensions, because it is not only technology, but above all cooperation, trust and joint action. Thanks to our partners and participants, we managed to reach millions of Poles, promoting responsible use of technology and openness to innovation
– says Michał Boni, president of the Digital Poland foundation.
The Digital Festival event is under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Digitization, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the National Center for Research and Development, the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and the Mayor of the capital city of Warsaw. Strategic partners include Ringier Axel Springer Polska, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, and the partners of the Tech4Society initiative and report are Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, EY GDS Poland, the Polska Bezgotówkowa foundation and T-Mobile Polska.
