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TEDxGdańsk University of Technology 2025. Whoever asks, does not err. Welcome!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

We support our neighbors! So we cordially invite you to join the inspiring event now November 15 at the Gdańsk University of Technology! Meet visionaries, innovators and passionate people who are changing the world – locally and globally. Here Curiosity meets knowledge, and questions become the beginning of new discoveries. The leitmotif of this year’s edition – “Who asks, does not err” – encourages us to look for answers, challenge patterns and look at the world from different perspectives.

 

Through inspiring lectures and hands-on workshops, we will discover together how courage to ask questions can lead to innovation, building bridges between people and better understanding the reality around us.

 

This year, the organizers have also prepared a unique artistic part, which will refer to the leitmotif and stimulate the imagination in an unconventional way. A dose of inspiration, emotions and reflections await you, which will remain in your memory for a long time.

 

The conference is organized by students of the Interfaculty Scientific Club of Project Management, who combine passion and professionalism, creating a space for sharing ideas and experiences.

 

Don’t hesitate and book your place today! Buy your ticket here

 

www.tedxpolitechnikagdanska.pl

 

Olivia Centre is a partner of the event.

 

Speaker:

 

Tomasz Organek

Musician | Vocalist | Founder of the band Ørganek

Tomasz Organek is a musician, singer and prose writer who graduated in English Philology from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and studied at the Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music at the Academy of Music in Katowice. Leader and founder of the Ørganek band, winner of four Fryderyk Awards, the “Master of Polish Speech VOX POPULI” award and many other prestigious awards. Tomasz will talk about how the album “Save Us Love” is a bridge between the past and the present. How to use music and words to transport people in time to bring closer the history, values and fate of people who lived during the Warsaw Uprising.

 

 

Agnieszka Galarowicz

PhD student at AGH UST | Researcher | Local government official

Agnieszka Galarowicz is a PhD student at the Faculty of Management of AGH UST University of Science and Technology, a researcher and a member of local government. She started as a student who, apart from classes, was looking for space to act and people who want something more. She found it in scientific circles, which quickly became her place of development and inspiration. Although he is a marketer by training, he is developing with passion as a salesperson. In his scientific research, he deals with innovation, entrepreneurship and motivation to take action. It combines science with practice, but above all – with people and their stories.

 

Barbara Klaudel

AI in Healthcare | Forbes 25u25 | TheLion.AI

Barbara Klaudel is an expert in the field of AI, over 5 years ago she founded TheLion.AI – a research group creating artificial intelligence models specializing in the field of healthcare. In 2022, she was awarded the award for the best student at the Gdańsk University of Technology, in the same year she was included in the prestigious Forbes 25 under 25 list. A competition for extraordinary people under the age of 25, who in the future have a chance to influence the development of the Polish economy and society. Currently, Barbara combines her professional career with a teaching mission, conducting classes and lectures at the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

Damian Stefańczyk

Journalist | Creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast,

Journalist and creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast, in which he breaks down language barriers by conducting inspiring conversations with Polish stars. He has always been inspired by people, and curiosity and the desire to understand other people have become the foundation of his work. Together with a friend, he created a documentary about Poles and the Polish diaspora in South America, touching on the topics of social inequality, social advancement and building a new identity on a foreign continent. At TEDxGdańsk University of Technology, she will share a reflection on what often accompanies us all – stereotypes. He will tell you why it is impossible to break them completely… and why it doesn’t have to be bad at all.

 

Kamil Brycki

Content Creator | Influencer Marketing | Men’s Fashion | Photography and film

An expert with many years of experience in the world of fashion, specializing in classic men’s elegance. Since 2014, she has been helping men find their way in the world of clothing, sharing knowledge about fabric quality, proportions, colors and ethical production. He has built his experience, among m.in other things, as a consultant, stylist and photographer, combining practice with a passion for promoting timeless style. She co-creates the Rewers magazine, which is a space for conversations about fashion, culture and conscious choices. At the same time, he is developing his own social media channels, where he has gathered a large and engaged community. It is there that he emphasizes that clothes are more than just protection against the cold – they are a message that we send to the world and that we can consciously shape.

 

Krzysztof Karwowski

Sino-Techno-Logist | President of SGH Doctoral Student Council | PhD Candidate

A graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology, a participant of a research scholarship in China, a PhD student in the field of Chinese innovation economics as well as a popularizer of knowledge about Chinese characters, people and technologies. Krzysztof will tell us about the importance of China’s space program – once a third-class country, which now has its own space station. We will find out why it should be observed and not be afraid to imitate space powers to the best of its ability.

 

Michał Leksiński

Traveler | Himalayan climber

Michał Leksiński is a traveler who has visited over 50 countries around the world and climbed on all continents (including Antarctica). Collector of the world’s highest bungee jumps. The creator of the charity project “7 Happy Summits” – the Crown of the Earth for the Happy Kids Foundation – has already conquered 8 of the 9 highest peaks of individual continents in an extended version (including Mt Everest). Author of the book “Project: Expedition #travelmarketing” about combining the world of extreme expeditions with business. A political scientist by education and a graduate of several fields of postgraduate studies in the field of psychology, writing and business intelligence. TEDx speaker. Trainer and lecturer at Collegium Civitas. Lecture title: Every step is an answer. My way to Everest. (this can be an additional title, but you don’t need to use it).

 

Paweł Lęcki

Teacher | Tutor | Columnist | Photographer

Paweł Lęcki is a Polish language teacher with twenty years of experience, tutor, columnist and photographer. She has been working with young people for years, looking closely at how education and the assessment system affect their choices and self-esteem. Lecture title: How do you know why you are in this study? That is, about the pitfalls of exams, assessments and recruitment. During his talk, Paul will ask questions that concern us all: – Why do we make such decisions and not others? – How do school grades and exams shape our choices? “What if a system we trust gives us the wrong data?” It will show how not to lose yourself in the maze of numbers, grades and recruitment thresholds, as well as what the school can (or should) do to help instead of hinder.

 

Paweł Węgier

Mental Coach

Paweł was educated at the Academy of Mental Trainers – a place that develops the idea of mental training and uses knowledge in the field of psychology, sociology and neuroscience to effectively help in personal change and unleash human potential. He currently runs his own business, where he helps people undergo a change in thinking leading to peace through individual consultations, training, webinars and programs for companies. Lecture title: Are your happiness and peace like your feet in the shower? Paul wants to show us that happiness and peace are a state of mind that everyone can achieve, to which everyone has the right and what we should do to consciously create it in ourselves.

 

Radek Hoffman

The Illusionist | Author

Radosław Hoffman is one of the most outstanding Polish illusionists, the first Pole to be a member of the prestigious Magic Circle in London and the vice-president of the Polish Illusions Association. He has been performing on international stages for 18 years, and his experience combines the show of illusion with inspiring stories. He is also the author of three books on mentalism and the creator of the only event in Poland dedicated to mentalism – Mental Day. Radosław will tell you how to discover your own passion, how to nurture it and how it can change your life. His speech will show that it is never too late to find what really drives our actions.

 

 

WELCOME!

 

Buy your ticket here

 

 

 

LeadWell 2025. Leaders who like people

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Two days of intense meetings, filled with conversations about leadership that starts with a person. The next edition of the LeadWell conference has ended at the Olivia Centre – an event that has already managed to gain the position of one of the most important points on the map of the development of the leaders of northern Polish.

 

The program included lectures, discussion panels, workshops and networking. Experts invited to participate talked about the most important challenges of contemporary leaders: from job crafting and self-reflection, through motivating teams and improving the competencies of the future, to creating and implementing strategies. The agenda also included a topic without which it is impossible to talk about effective leadership: healthy sleep and its impact on work efficiency. According to experts, a sleep-deprived leader is up to 30 percent less engaged team.

 

On the LeadWell stage, m.in Sebastian Drzewiecki, Maja Gojtowska, Agata Grenda, Paweł Wujec, Bartek Olejniczak, Piotr Nowosielski, Mateusz Majchrzak and Rocco Spencer performed. The workshop part was led by practitioners who have been professionally accompanying development leaders for years: Maciej Sznitowski, Monika Czupajło, Paweł Korycki, Iwona Borzym and Elżbieta Lewandowska.

 

Although the conference offered a solid portion of knowledge, the organizers unanimously emphasize that the most important thing was to change the perspective. Participants proved that diversity of ways of thinking drives development, and constructive differences of opinion can be more valuable than complete agreement. The shared experience of the presence of hundreds of leaders has also shown that a leader is never alone. The power of leadership lies in relationships, community and everyday decisions that have a real impact on the work environment.

 

LeadWell is an O4 Coworking initiative developed with passion and a lot of courage. The organizers joke that this is a classic “magical” project – no one requires its implementation, and yet it is difficult to imagine the autumn calendar of Olivia Centre events without it. The effort put into the preparations and the enormity of emotions were emphasized by the teams involved in creating the event. The ovations of the participants and positive opinions confirmed that it was worth it – even if the pace of preparations until the last moment resembled a long-distance run.

 

Martyna Czarnobaj-Borowska and Karolina Rymarczyk were responsible for the concept and production of LeadWell, with the great support of the experienced O4 team. The course of the event was also supervised by Marta Moksa – the host and one of the ambassadors of the idea of “leaders who like people”.

 

The atmosphere of the event is best summed up by the words of one of the participants, who described LeadWell as “bigos with chocolate” – an unobvious combination of strong emotions, insightful reflection and specific knowledge. A connection that lasts a long time.

 

The LeadWell conference will return in 2026!

 

Fig. Aleksandra Brzeska

 

 

 

We invite you to the opening of the LEGENDS exhibition and the award ceremony in the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., a unique exhibition will open at Olivia Star. Their works will be presented by retired professors, retired professors and teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. A meeting with such excellent Gdańsk residents is an ideal opportunity to present awards in the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget competition.

 

The exhibition inaugurated with Sunday’s vernissage is entitled LEGENDS, because each of the exhibitors deserves this designation. For many years, they and they created the everyday life and mythology of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

 

ARTISTS

  • Krystyna Andrzejewska-Marek
  • Kęstut Bereźnicki
  • Roman Gajewski
  • Stanisław Gierada
  • Teresa Klaman
  • Mariusz Kulpa
  • Hugon Lasecki
  • Henryk Lula
  • Jadwiga Okrassa
  • Mieczysław Mieto Olszewski
  • Cezary Paszkowski
  • Janina Rudnicka
  • Janina Stefanowicz-Schmidt
  • Andrzej Śramkiewicz
  • Czesław Tumielewicz

 

The exhibition was organized by the Gdańsk Community Foundation in cooperation with Olivia Centre.

 

Visit the exhibition in the Olivia Star lobby – open until the end of the year! Free admission.

 

The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is a program initiated by the Olivia Centre, supporting social initiatives of the inhabitants of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. In 2025, for the sixth time, we will help Neighbors in the implementation of projects serving both districts. Who will receive funding for the implementation of their project this time? Read more about the project…

 

“We can afford peace.” How eight choirs sang an amazing message

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

“To yourself and to you”. Eight choirs joined forces to bring a positive message to the world and sing the words of Katarzyna Nosowska.

 

Great emotions accompanied the choir members in creating a music video and a short documentary with a message to the world about support in times full of fears, uncertainty and hate. Eight choirs from the Tri-City and the surrounding area performed together on stage with a common idea: We wish you and you to be able to afford peace of mind.

 

Katarzyna Nosowska’s song became an inspiration for the preparation of the recording for a reason – the aim of the action was to promote self-care and mental health. The protagonists of the recording are, m.in, people who struggle with health problems on a daily basis, work with the sick, and therefore they set themselves the goal of recording the song and creating a message about the importance of health, peace and emotional balance.

 

Our body remembers stress, and people with Parkinson’s disease know how much harm it can do to our body, so our presence here is also a reminder of how important distance and peace are for our health – says Urszula Wyrwińska from the Park On Association, who organizes workshops for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease on a daily basis.

 

Tomasz Przypaśniak from the Sans Mundus Cantat Festival Choir, taking part in the event, emphasized the importance of good emotions for the people around us: This recording is a good opportunity to remind ourselves that the goodness and peace in the heart that we have is a value that we can also offer to other people. When we carry them within us, we open up to other people, we are able to listen more to their needs, and each of us has these needs: to love and be loved by others.

 

Preparations for the recording and the concert lasted several weeks, which required a lot of discipline and commitment on the part of people who sing in various choirs and remote parts of the Tri-City on a daily basis. Shortly after the performance, one of the organizers, and at the same time a choir member Marta Moksa from Olivia Centre, shared her emotions: Now I feel mainly gratitude and incredible joy that so many singers responded to the appeal, learned and came to record on the patio of Olivia Centre The most beautiful, because musical wishes for everyone who wants to listen. Katarzyna Nosowska wrote wise words and a beautiful song, and we united people who have music in their hearts to carry them once again into the world. I am filled with unique emotions and I am glad that in people singing in choirs there is a sense of mission to come and let the world know that you have to surround yourself with wise people and you have to love.

 

The idea to perform this piece and organize the concert arose among the musicians of the Olivia Centre choir, who encouraged other bands from the Tri-City and the surrounding area to perform together. Eventually, nearly 150 people from choirs associating singing enthusiasts from the following bands stood on the stage:

 

Chór Olivii Centre
Chór Kameralnie
Sopocki Chór Kameralny Continuo
Chór Absolwentów Uczelni Fahrenheita „Non Serio”
Chór Oliwskiego Domu Sąsiedzkiego „Po Sąsiadach”
Stowarzyszenie Chór Lira
Chór Festiwalowy SANS Mundus Cantat
Chór przy Stowarzyszeniu PARK ON

 

The amateur choir members were accompanied by professional musicians: Karolina Krzyżanowska (piano), Hubert Baumann (guitar), Krzysztof Hnatiuk (bass) and Tomasz Hoffman (drums).

 

The artistic director of the event, who also undertook to lead the combined choirs, is Wiktoria Pagieła – the conductor of the Olivia Choir, who combines passion, professionalism and many years of musical experience. Research shows that singing in a group improves mental health, reduces stress, strengthens the sense of belonging and happiness – says Wiktoria Pagieła. Music and making music together allow us to find balance and peace in a busy world, and at the same time connect people across divisions.

 

We at Olivia were not about the stars, but about the message and the effect. I deeply believe that when people see and hear these emotions, these words, this power in the film, they must feel better – emphasizes Marta Moksa. On Friday, those who responded to the appeal and came to sing and those who decided to see our work on the live recording were happier. These 8 choirs are an incredible variety – they are senior choirs, ensembles supporting people with Parkinson’s disease, choirs built around universities or companies. Very large choirs and chamber choirs. A total of 150 people performed on the patio of the Olivia Centre. For me, it’s an amazing action, built from the pure, selfless goodwill of all of us. The essence of the source of happiness.

 

Such events are much more than music – emphasizes Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. It is proof of the power that cooperation brings, sharing passion and passing it on to others. At the same time, we want to give a strong signal that everyone is invited to Olivia and can find something for themselves: both in restaurants, tourist attractions or family attractions, but also during various events, of which nearly three thousand take place in our spaces every year.

 

The Olivia Centre Choir has been operating for seven years and brings together 40 singing enthusiasts who work in various companies located in Olivia Centre, the largest business centre in Poland. The band brings together people from different backgrounds and companies operating in the Olivia Centre, who find time after working hours to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir has performed on numerous stages in the Tri-City, participated in cultural and charity projects, and in 2022 released its debut album “Dobre tony”, containing interpretations of well-known songs from the repertoire of, m.in The Beatles, Eurythmics and Męskie Granie Orkiestra.

 

Meet people of passion! We invite you to watch a short video about the event.

 

 

 

Listen to the whole performance

Olivia Centre with the title of Ace of Investment 2024!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On 21 October, the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk hosted the gala of the “Ace of Business” – a prestigious competition organized by the editors of the “Always Pomerania” daily. The event, which for the fourth time distinguishes entrepreneurial leaders from Pomerania, brought together representatives of business, local government and the world of media.

 

During this year’s edition, the awards were presented in seven categories, recognizing the effectiveness, creativity, social sensitivity and visionary nature of local companies. The winners included, m.in, Mewo, Trefl, Advanced Protection Systems – and Olivia Centre, which received the title of Ace of Investments 2024.

 

The award was received on behalf of Olivia by the President of the Management Board, Maciej Grabski. The jury appreciated his contribution to the development of the urban space of Gdańsk and the consistent construction of a place that combines business, social and cultural functions. Olivia Centre – the largest office complex in Poland – creates a vision of the city of the future: sustainable, inclusive and vibrant all day long. The justification for the award also highlights the implementation of the Olivia Pulse project – a new investment that will introduce residential and hotel functions to the complex, integrating various aspects of urban life even more strongly.

 

All employers’ organizations from the Pomeranian Voivodeship were invited to the competition. 31 companies were nominated in seven categories. A novelty this year was the Ace of Crafts award. It is not accidental – this year we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Pomeranian Chamber of Crafts.

 

We congratulate all the winners of this year’s edition and we are glad that Olivia Centre has been included in such an inspiring group of Pomeranian business leaders.

 

Full list of winners

 

Ace of ecology: Mewo as

Social Economy: Zeroban Social Cooperative

Ace of Family Businesses: Watchmaking “Ogrodowicz i Syn”

Ace Investment: Olivia Centre

As New Technologies: Advanced Protection Systems

Ace of Crafts: Bakery-Confectionery AL

Corporate Social Responsibility Ace: Trefl

 

Fig. Karol Makurat | Always Pomerania

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“Women’s Strength Is Strength”. Exhibition at Olivia Prime

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

From 20 October, in the lobby of Olivia Prime, you can see a unique photographic exhibition “Women’s Strength”, whose partner is Energa. This is part of a preventive action organized by the editors of Dziennik Bałtycki, reminding how important breast cancer prevention is.

 

The protagonists of the exhibition are 12 extraordinary women who have been diagnosed with “cancer”, but have found the courage and determination to fight for their health and life. Their stories – captured in photographs by Agnieszka Marczak – move, inspire and give hope.

 

The exhibition can be viewed from October 20 to November 6 in the Olivia Prime lobby. On the façade of the Olivia Star building, on the first day of the action, a pink ribbon will appear – a symbol of solidarity and support in the October campaign dedicated to breast cancer prevention.

 

It’s an important reminder that health can’t wait. Early detection of cancer gives a chance for a complete cure, and regular examinations – self-examination, ultrasound or mammography – save lives.

 

Let’s stop for a moment. Let’s get to know the stories of women who won the most difficult fight. Their strength can be an inspiration for all of us.


More on the website of Dziennik Bałtycki

 

See Olivia’s mini-guide “Pinktober 2025. Take care of yourself”

 

Pinktober 2024! Take care of yourself. Take care of your health.

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

For years, October has been recognized worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At this special time, Olivia also takes up topics related to breast cancer prevention.

 

Remember to self-examine your breasts

 

We encourage you, as every year, Dear Ladies, to self-examine your breasts. See how to properly perform the test. And remember that regular examination allows you to detect cancerous changes at an early stage and, consequently, apply effective treatment. The educational film was prepared by the Pink Butterfly Association, a non-profit organization supporting patients treated at the Breast Disease Center of the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk. It was established in November 2019 by the medical staff, patients and friends of the Center. The Association’s mission is to help people suffering from cancer, including breast diseases, at all stages of the disease (from diagnosis, through treatment and convalescence).

Remember about breast ultrasound

 

Breast ultrasound should be a permanent part of every woman’s calendar of preventive examinations. It is assumed that women over 30 should undergo a prophylactic breast ultrasound at least once every two years, and preferably once a year. In women from risk groups (with a family history of breast cancer, diagnosed with genetic mutations that increase the risk of developing the disease, with previous precancerous lesions), it is recommended to undergo more frequent examinations – two or three times a year.

 

Mammogram

 

Mammography is one of the preventive tests performed as part of breast cancer prevention as a screening test. It makes it possible to detect even very small cancerous lesions long before they become palpable. It is recommended for women over 40 years of age. It should be performed regularly, every 2 years, or as directed by your doctor.

 

Do you know about the breast cancer prevention program: mammography?

 

The programme is aimed at women aged 45-74. You can do a mammography test in stationary clinics or in a mobile vehicle that travels to the most remote corners of Polish.

 

Check where to have a mammogram in person (go to “Prevention programs” and select “Breast cancer prevention” from the list).

 

Check when the mobile vehicle will arrive in your town.

 

About mammography.

 

See: NFZ Academy | Practical calendar of preventive examinations

 

What do you know about biopsy?

 

Breast biopsy (fine-needle/core needle) is an examination that allows for precise breast diagnosis. Thanks to the ultrasound examination, the doctor locates the lesion and inserts a needle into it through the skin, which he uses to take a section of tissue from the center of the tumor, needed for further examination. The biopsy is not painful – it is performed under local anaesthesia and the woman does not require hospitalisation afterwards. More about the study…

 

Vacuum assisted core needle biopsy (VAB) is performed on an outpatient basis, i.e. in the treatment room, and no stay in the hospital operating room is necessary. The device consists of a disposable biopsy needle and a device that controls the biopsy process (vacuum assists). A needle is actually a complex disposable device that consists of a rotating blade connected to a container for histopathological material. More on this topic…

 

Medical facilities

 

Breast Disease Clinic of the University Clinical Center

 

The Breast Disease Clinic is intended for patients who have detected a change in their breasts and need advice or have previously been diagnosed with a benign change in the breast that requires regular check-ups. The clinic also accepts healthy patients who want to check their breasts and patients who believe that they may be genetically predisposed to breast cancer. During the first visit, the doctor conducts a detailed interview and then carefully examines the breasts and armpits.

 

Contact:
58 727 05 00
rejestracja.piersi@uck.gda.pl

 

Address:
Building No. 4
, 17
Smoluchowskiego Street, 80-214 Gdańsk

 

Copernicus Regional Oncology Centre

 

In building A of the Provincial Oncology Center, there is a modern center for the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases – MAMMA CENTRUM according to the standards of the Breast Cancer Unit. It is located at 2 Maria Skłodowska Curie Street. The center conducts follow-up examinations in women at increased risk of breast cancer, ultrasound examinations using Doppler and elastography, classic mammography using a digital mammography, as well as spectral mammography and tomosynthesis. Patients can also count on magnetic resonance imaging, fine needle biopsy under ultrasound, core needle biopsy, stereo biopsy under mammography and ultrasound.

 

Contact:
58 772 39 50, 58 345 21 99
rejestracja.wco@copernicus.gda.pl

 

Address:
Building A
Provincial Oncology Centre in Gdańsk,
2 Maria Skłodowska-Curie Street

 

Centre for Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Diseases at the Polish Red Cross Maritime Hospital in Gdynia (Gdynia Oncology Centre)

 

The center is accredited by the Breast Cancer Unit issued by SIS (Senologic International Society). Patients who come under the care of the center are covered by comprehensive and quick diagnostics and coordinated treatment. This means that they are helped in one place by experienced doctors: oncological surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapists, pathologists, nurses and technicians. During therapy, you can also use the help of physiotherapists and psychological care. Thanks to this, patients do not have to look for help in several different places. In addition, the treatment is supervised by a coordinator. He or she acts as a guide for the sick person, guiding them through the various stages of therapy. Treatment is tailored to the requirements of the individual patient.

 

Contact:

Oncological
Surgery Clinictel. 5872 60 178 Hotline: 224 800 800

 

Address:

Szpitale Pomorskie sp. z o.o. | Polish Red Cross Maritime Hospital in Gdynia
, Oncology
Clinic, 1
Powstania Styczniowego Street, 81-519 Gdynia

 

 

 

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Did you know?

 

  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide (25%) and the leading cause of death (14%), and breast cancer patients account for 36% of women living with cancer. It is estimated that nearly 1.7 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and more than 500,000 die from it. It is a heterogeneous disease in which we distinguish different subtypes.
  • The highest incidence of breast cancer is recorded in industrialized countries (Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain). The lowest incidence is in countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Geographic region is a factor that significantly modifies the risk of breast cancer.
  • In Poland, breast cancer has become one of the biggest threats to premature mortality of women in the last century. Breast cancer also occurs in men, although very rarely. It is estimated that one in the number of cases of breast cancer is breast cancer in men.
  • The risk factors for the development of the disease are complex, but the key factors seem to be those related to the hormonal status of the woman (reproductive factors, age of puberty and menopause, use of hormonal preparations). The incidence of breast cancer increases with age. Cancer is rare among women under 45 years of age, and the majority of cases occur in women over 50 years of age (80% of patients in Poland).
  • A factor that significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer is the presence of a mutation in the BRCA1 gene or the BRCA2 gene. It is estimated that 4-8% of breast cancers may be the result of inherited mutations, the remaining cases are the result of sporadic mutations in somatic cells.
  • Diagnosis and early detection (secondary prophylaxis) based on regular mammography examinations (screening) are of decisive importance in the context of prevention and prevention of the development of advanced breast cancer.

Source: zwrotnikraka.pl

 

Let’s relive it! “Stać nas na spokój” – performed by 200 voices at Olivia!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On 12 September, the Olivia Centre became the scene of a unique event. On Olivia’s patio, the song “Sobě i Wam” by Katarzyna Nosowska and Marcin Macuk was sung, sung by almost 200 people! Eight amateur choirs from Pomerania took part in the project.

 

The piece was performed in a premiere arrangement prepared especially for the Olivia Centre Choir. The combined choirs were led by Wiktoria Pagieła – conductor, founder and artistic director of the Olivia Choir. The performance was graced by professional musicians: Karolina Krzyżanowska (piano), Hubert Baumann (guitar), Krzysztof Hnatiuk (bass) and Tomasz Hoffman (drums).

 

” We wanted to convey through music that instead of constant rush and consumerism, it is worth surrounding yourself with wise people and experiencing holy peace ,” says Marta Moksa, choir member and organizational director of the event. – We believe that singing together with several hundred people can move even those who do not expect it.

 

Artist

Olivii Centre
Choir Chamber
Choir Sopot Continuo
Chamber Choir Fahrenheit Alumni Choir “Non Serio”
Choir of the Oliwa Neighbourhood House “Po Sąsiadach”
Association Lira
Choir SANS Mundus Festival Choir Cantat
Choir at the PARK ON Association

 

Listen for yourself!

 

About the Olivia Centre Choir

The Olivia Centre Choir has been operating for seven years and brings together 40 singing enthusiasts who work in various companies located in Olivia Centre – a prestigious business centre in Gdańsk. The band brings together people from different backgrounds who find time after working hours to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir has performed on numerous stages in the Tri-City, participated in cultural and charity projects, and in 2022 released its debut album “Dobre tony”, containing interpretations of well-known songs from the repertoire of m.in. The Beatles, Eurythmics and Męskie Granie Orkiestra.

 

The choir has won prestigious awards, m.in. the Golden Band in the XVIII National Competition of Christmas Carols and Pastorals and the Bronze Diploma in the VI Baltic Competition of Choirs Pomerania Cantat. The participation of the Olivia Centre Choir in the prestigious Philharmonic under the Stars project, during which they performed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana together with choirs from Poland and Germany and a symphony orchestra, was a unique artistic event confirming the high level of the ensemble and its presence on the national and international music scene.

The Conductor: Wiktoria Pagieła

Wiktoria Pagieła – conductor and founder of the Olivia Centre Choir – is an outstanding figure of the Polish choral scene. Born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, she comes from a family with rich musical traditions. She is a scholarship holder of the Government of the Republic of Poland and a graduate with distinction of the Faculty of Choral Conducting and Music Education at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. St. Moniuszko and the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. She has many years of experience as a conductor, organizer and leader of vocal and choral workshops, m.in. cyclical meetings in Gdańsk “Saturday Vocal Workshops” and the National Liturgical Music Workshops Music of the Soul in Gdańsk.

 

She is a laureate of many awards, including the Fryderyk 2014 Phonographic Academy Award in the Album of the Year category for the preparation of the University Choir of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She was the president of the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras. Wiktoria is known for her ability to combine professionalism with passion, and her artistic and educational work influences the development of choral music in the region. He is actively involved in promoting contemporary popular choral music in the academic and business environment.

The 2025/2026 Football League season starts! Assemble a team and report it to us!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka


It’s coming back, it’s coming back! Olivia Centre Football League! Season 2025/2026
We invite all football lovers to the competition.
Gather teams and participate!

 

 

After the holidays, energy is boiling? Instead of circling the office at a sprint pace and nodding to your co-workers or boss;), bring that power to the pitch! The Olivia Football League is back – and for the thirteenth time! You say “13”? We say: happy thirteen. And since 1+3=4, we have four cosmic reasons for you to join right now.

 

 

The Cosmic Four, or why it’s worth it

  1. The joy of the game – nothing resets your head like 50 minutes of running after the ball and that one lace action that you will talk about over coffee until the end of the season.
  2. Team spirit – the league binds teams together better than many trainings. On the pitch, you learn to trust faster than in all the workshops combined.
  3. Health and endorphins – fitness increases, stress decreases, and the banana does not leave the face. This is the most pleasant “benefit plan” you can get.
  4. Sports competition at ease – we play seriously, but with a smile. Fair play is our basic tactic.

 

Gather a team and apply

Gather a team and report to us.

  1. Step 1. Stand up to the captain.
  2. Step 2. Choose a squad (reserves are welcome – the season is long!).
  3. Step 3. Fill out the form (BELOW!) and send your application to dzial.komunikacji@oliviacentre.com
  4. Step 4. Receive confirmation, refuel with endorphins and… See you on the pitch.

 

 

FAQ (Really Attractive Q&A)

  1. Level of advancement? Different – from “I’ve been playing since forever” to “I bought corks yesterday”. Everyone has their own minutes of glory here.
  2. Equipment? An outfit, shoes, a bottle of water and a desire to play. You will take care of the rest in the team.
  3. Terms? We start in October 2025, play until June 2026 – WE ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19TH!
  4. Safety? We play fair, we respect our rivals and our knees. Simple.

Below are the current Regulations and Application Forms.

 

 

 

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Olivia Centre’s Fourth Sustainability Report

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The owner of Poland’s largest business center has published its next environmental and social responsibility report. This is the fourth ESG report, which confirms Tonsa’s commitment to sustainability and the standards it follows in its day-to-day operations. The data published in the report allow us to see important trends: despite the increase in the number of employees, the consumption of utilities is decreasing, the level of circularity is increasing, and the amount of waste and carbon dioxide emissions is decreasing.

 

The data published in the reports often allow to illustrate the trends and effects of actions taken by the largest investors for the benefit of social and environmental responsibility. The key results of the Tonsa Group report include a significant reduction in waste and emissions. Although the percentage of renting in 2024 increased to 95% of the available space, at the same time there was a 23% reduction in municipal waste compared to last year, a reduction in energy consumption by 4% and thanks to the Tork Paper Circle recycling policy implemented for years, the amount of CO2e emissions was reduced by more than 5 tonnes. At the same time, last year, the policy of developing green areas was continued, as part of which a green revolution is taking place on the patio of the center: almost 700 new plants were planted and a flower meadow with an area of over 1200 sqm was created. A significant part of the public areas of the center, which have so far been filled with concrete pavements, is gradually transformed into rain gardens and pocket gardens, among which walking paths meander.

 

At the same time, in 2024, the development of Olivia Centre with a new function began, complementing the range of services available so far: office, entertainment and recreation, service. The construction of Olivia Pulse has begun on Olivia – a modern apartment building with 245 apartments, complementing the center’s offer with a residential function, providing it with a fully mixed-use status. A residential function will be added to the range of opportunities offered in Olivia on a daily basis (fitness center, medical facilities, banks, cafes, restaurants, tourist attractions and entertainment points). The deadline for commissioning the facility is the end of 2026. It is also worth noting that Olivia Home, responsible for the development of Olivia’s housing offer, as well as its own development projects, is also developing its activities in the Tonsa Group. The group also runs Design Anatomy – an award-winning architectural office, specializing in the design of offices, apartments and service premises, as well as cubature facilities for clients from all over Poland.

 

Periodically published ESG reports are intended to determine the importance of a sustainable and ethical approach of investors to their business activities. They allow us to collect good practices, determine the standards of activity, goals and importance of the company for the social and economic environment. Facilities with a key role for the local economic ecosystem undertake a number of activities in each year of operation, which only when aggregated in ESG reports allow to emphasize the scale of the effects of their activities and their importance for the environment in which they operate.

 

The reports also allow to indicate key goals and priorities, ensure transparency and comparability of data, which is of great importance for investors who analyze the company’s position on the market and the stability of its operations. Sustainability reports are also a response to the need to provide insight into the activities of companies in a broader perspective than just numbers. According to the law, only the largest companies employing more than 500 employees are obliged to publish reports annually, but in total, this obligation is also transferred to their subcontractors, from whom the largest companies collect data necessary for their own reporting.

 

The largest global companies have their headquarters in the Olivia Centre, so the Tonsa Sustainability Report has been published since the first year of the directives, but this practice is also based on the awareness of the importance of the center for the local economy and the desire to present to the public a number of good practices that have been part of the everyday functioning of the facility for years. The Olivia Centre employs 15,000 people, and nearly 200 companies have their offices, including such entities as Amazon, Bayer, Capgemini, Deloitte, Energa, EPAM, Fujifilm, Lyreco, Medicover, Nike, Nordea, PwC, Ricoh, Sii and thyssenkrupp. The scale of the centre’s impact covers not only Gdańsk, but also the entire region, ensuring the receipt of public levies to the municipal budget, space for the development of numerous staff, as well as increasing the attractiveness of Pomerania in the eyes of investors.

 

“The passing year is another year of stable development for our Group in a dynamically changing world,” says Maciej Grabski, Managing Director of the Tonsa Group. Although the political changes in Poland and the United States, as well as the armed conflict in Ukraine, do not directly affect us, we are closely observing the economic environment, which affects the economic situation of us, the Residents of the Olivia Centre and business partners. It is important to me that I am building a business center in my hometown. I want to contribute to the best possible development of Gdańsk and the region. And a modern business centre in the heart of the metropolis is, in my opinion, a great showcase of Gdańsk, the Tri-City and the entire Pomerania. I am all the more proud of the fact that our team has achieved significant sustainability milestones, which once again prove that the Tonsa Group is a leader in its industry, setting trends and benchmarks for the competition. As a special honour for the activities of the entire Tonsa Group team, I treat the St. Adalbert Medal awarded to me. This is the most important, next to the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Gdańsk, awarded by the Gdańsk City Council. The justification for its award was the construction of Olivia Centre, which attracts numerous domestic and foreign investors and is a modern and innovative showcase of Gdańsk – adds Maciej Grabski.

 

The investment transparency of the Tonsa Group is also confirmed by the listing of bonds issued by Olivia Fin Sp. z o.o. SKA in the alternative trading system of the Warsaw Stock Exchange – ASO Catalyst. In 2024, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority approved the first prospectus for a public bond issue program in the amount of PLN 150 million, which the Company has already implemented.

 

The report shows our initiatives over the past year, but also sums them up with the actions taken so far,” says Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. What is also important, it sets very ambitious goals for the coming months, which allows us to emphasize the importance of the course for sustainable development and responsibility. Through our activities, we want to confirm the role of a leader in the region, be an attractive space for the most demanding companies in the world and be a showcase of modern, dynamically developing Gdańsk.

 

 

The full report is available at:

 

ESG – nasza odpowiedzialność