The strength of countries and the resilience of economies today is largely determined by technology – artificial intelligence, cyber security, critical infrastructure, the space sector or dual-use solutions.
These were the issues that were the focus of discussion at the working breakfast held as part of the Strategic Ark conference, titled “The Future of the Strategic Ark”. “Co-creating Strategic Autonomy: India, Poland and the EU as Def-Tech Partners.”
The event took place on May 13, 2026 in Warsaw and was organized by the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The meeting brought together representatives of public administration, the expert community, the technology sector and business from Poland, India and the European Union.
The conference was attended by, among others, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Michal Baranowski, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Development and Technology, Neeta Bhushan, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Poland, Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation, as well as representatives of the European External Action Service, the Polish Space Agency and expert and industry organizations from Europe and India.
Lukasiewicz – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology was represented by Institute Director Dr. Michal Matlak, who emphasized during his speech:
“The new development model cannot be built solely in the European context. Asia, and especially India, must play an important role in it – both as a partner and in some areas also as a model. On many issues, Poland and India share a view of the international order, so this cooperation is not only necessary, but even essential.”
Director Matlak also announced Lukasiewicz – ITECH’s efforts to deepen Polish-Indian cooperation, including the launch of an Asia program with a strong Indian component. The program is to include strategic reports, seminars and building cooperation between Polish technological institutes and Asian partners.
The presence of Łukasiewicz – ITECH at the Strategic Ark conference is part of the Institute’s role as a think tank operating at the intersection of technology, economy and public policies, and actively participating in the international debate on the future of technology and innovation cooperation.
