founder and CEO of CCC S.A.

The CCC Group is one of the largest European companies operating in the footwear and apparel segment. Present in 23 markets, it develops a unique omnichannel business model, combining a network of about 1,200 stationary stores with a rapidly growing e-commerce channel. The Group includes six specialized business lines, which together form a comprehensive ecosystem of brands.

The Group's origins date back to the first half of the 1990s. The first franchise stores appeared in 1996. Today, CCC is a member of the WIG20 stock index and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2004, remaining one of the most recognizable Polish companies on the European market.

represented by Roman Sioda, managing director for Central and Eastern Europe

NVIDIA has been in continuous operation since 1993. Two years after its start, it launched its first product, the NV1 graphics chip, starting a revolution in the world of technology. Today, the company is at the forefront of global innovation, tackling today's biggest challenges. Its work on artificial intelligence and the metaverse is transforming key sectors of the economy, having a profound impact on society. Researchers around the world are using NVIDIA technology to solve problems of global scale.

represented by editor-in-chief Katarzyna Dębek

Forbes is a prestigious and opinionated business magazine that has been providing Polish readers with reliable, in-depth information on business, finance and the economy since 2004. Forbes Poland creates respected rankings and reports based on the knowledge of recognized experts and publishes exclusive interviews with leaders of the business world.

The magazine inspires entrepreneurs, managers and investors by showcasing the latest market trends, innovations and stories of people who are changing the face of the Polish and global economy. It is not only a source of knowledge, but also a source of inspiration for those who want to develop their companies and themselves.

represented by board member Dariusz Kolasa

STRABAG, which operates in Poland, is part of a European construction concern that has been setting standards of quality and innovation in the industry for more than 180 years. With many years of experience and solid capital, the company is recognized as one of the leaders of the global construction market. Each year it carries out more than 15,000 projects around the world, combining tradition with a modern approach to technology.

STRABAG is distinguished by a comprehensive range of construction services, the use of advanced technologies, the use of top-quality materials and modern machinery, which allows to carry out investments at the highest level.

founder and president of COBI Capital Group

COBI is a Polish manufacturer of high-quality building blocks, manufactured in its own production facility located in the Special Economic Zone in Mielec. All the brand's products have the necessary approvals and meet the strict standards and requirements of the European Union regarding the safety of toys for children. The company is also an importer and distributor of a wide range of licensed toys. Thanks to a well-developed international sales network, the brand's products today reach almost 50 countries around the world.

COBI's history dates back to 1987, when it began producing puzzles and board games. The first COBI building blocks appeared in 1992.

represented by Maciej Jasiewicz, president of the management board

Recykl S.A. Group consists of two companies: RECYKL Organizacja Odzysku S.A. and Reco-Trans Sp. z o.o.. Both entities specialize in the management of post-consumer waste, particularly used tires. They provide comprehensive services for the recycling process - from collecting and transporting waste tires, to processing them into rubber granules, to selling the raw material used in many industries.

The Group also offers services in the field of tire recovery and recycling, and handles product fee settlements on behalf of producers and importers. Moreover, it gives a second life to used rubber - the granulate produced from tires is used in the production of rubber mats, among other applications.

Recykl S.A. Group's activities are focused on obtaining financing for the entire Group and developing a joint development strategy. The company serves as an administrative center, providing accounting, administrative and agency services to Group entities.

whose representative at the gala was rally driver Jaroslaw Szeja.

SZEJA Rally Team is a Polish rally team formed by brothers Jaroslaw and Marcin Szeja, representing the Silesia region. The drivers successfully compete on both national and international rally tracks, and have to their credit, among others, the title of Rally Champions of Poland (RSMP) in the general classification - confirming their strong position in the world of motorsport.

The team engages not only in sports competition, but also in social activities. The Szeja brothers run educational campaigns for road safety, collaborate with the city of Katowice and implement the “Katowice Motorem Bezpieczeństwa Śląska” program, visiting schools and promoting responsible behavior behind the wheel.