THE ULAM Night Party
You are a Star!
Join us for an Exclusive Evening in the Vistula Valley that echoes Beyond Horizons
The Inaugural Ulam Night Party
Date: 24 March 2026
Time: 19:30–22:00
Location: Warsaw University Library (details shared after RSVP approval)
The Evening of Audacity
A private, high-impact gathering of Poland’s top scientists, technology founders, global AI leaders, and members of the Vistula Valley, Warsaw.ai, and other key communities—including guests from the MIT Universal AI Summit and CEE VC Summit 2026.
The evening interweaves intimate networking, thought-provoking discussions, and curated insights from leading voices, creating a space for meaningful connections across science, technology, and venture.
Synergy of Connection:
Experience a private, immersive setting bringing together the evening’s honourees and top minds from science, technology, and venture.
Hear brief, unscripted reflections from remarkable figures, sharing lessons from their journeys, unexpected breakthroughs, and visions for the future of AI.
Forge meaningful connections in a room designed for dialogue, curiosity, and collaboration.
The Ulam Awards – Forging New Frontiers
The Ulam Awards honor the principles that define frontier achievement: breakthrough research, technical mastery, product innovation, startup success, social impact, and visionary leadership.
Breakthrough Research: Recognizing ideas that open new horizons and push the boundaries of knowledge.
Technical Excellence: Celebrating mastery in engineering and tools that set the standard for AI.
Product Impact: Highlighting products that redefine categories and create measurable global impact.
Startup Success: Acknowledging ventures that demonstrate global potential and strategic significance.
Social Impact: Honoring contributions that democratize knowledge and bring tangible societal benefits.
Visionary Leadership: Recognizing leaders whose vision and strategic thinking shape the future of AI.
Note: The Ulam Awards Ceremony, where the laureates will be announced, takes place during the MIT Universal AI Summit (registration here). This ceremony is a separate but connected event.
You do not need to attend the ceremony to join the Ulam Night Party. If you wish to attend the ceremony itself, you must either have a Summit ticket or a private invitation.
Celebrating the power of connection
Here is a handful of our confirmed distinguished guests:
Anna Annomalia — Digital & generative artist (MAG Gallery contributor)
Aurimas Griciūnas — Founder & AI leader (SwirlAI, ex‑Neptune.ai executive)
Dave Dixon, PhD — Head of AI Education & Innovation, MIT Open Learning
John Radovan — Co-Founder, Public Sector @ MIT; AI & National Security expert; Retired U.S. Air Force; Drones & Security
Karol Stryja — Founder & host, 99 Twarzy AI podcast
Maciej Szymczyk — Co-Founder, SalesPatriot; GTM & sales innovation leader in AI-driven growth systems
Mateusz Chrobok — Cybersecurity expert & educator, chrobok.eu
Megan Mitchell — Senior Director, Universal Learning, MIT Open Learning
Michał Majerczak — Founder & CEO, Actaware; Founder of Vistula Valley; former Vice President & Executive Director at MSCI Inc.
Paweł Gora, PhD — Founder & CEO, Fundacja Quantum AI; Co-creator, Warsaw.AI; AI researcher & science communicator; Advisor for startups; Moderator of the panel
Paweł Morkisz, PhD — Director of Deep Learning Algorithms, NVIDIA
Piotr Adamczyk — VP & CTO, EUVIC Future Work
Piotr Sankowski — Professor & Founder, IDEAS NCBR (leading Polish AI research institute)
Psyho — Polish coding champion; bested OpenAI’s custom AI at the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025
Sławomir Olejnik — Deep tech ecosystem leader & summit organizer
Agenda
19:30 – 20:00 | Welcome & Networking
Arrival, drinks, and light refreshments
Meet the Ulam Circle and VIP guests
20:00 – 21:00 | Panel: Beyond the Frontier
Panel with laureates from each award category (Breakthrough Research, Technical Excellence, Product Impact, Startup Success, Social Impact, Visionary Leadership)
Moderator: Paweł Gora, PhD — Founder, Fundacja Quantum AI; Co-creator, Warsaw.AI
Topics: journeys, challenges, insights, curiosity, and the future of AI
Short audience Q&A
21:00 – 22:00 | Intellectual Exchange and High-impact dialogues
Finger food and beverages served
Open discussion and connections with honourees and guests
22:00 | Closing
A Night of Strategic Resonance
This is more than a celebration—it’s a forum for insight, reflection, and connection. Expect meaningful conversations with innovators shaping the frontier of AI and science.
Tickets are limited to ensure a focused, high-quality gathering. RSVP approval is required to confirm your place.