Industrial energy transition at ENERGY SUMMIT with ZW Automation
Representatives of ZW Automation attended the ENERGY SUMMIT – Lower Silesian Energy Summit in Wrocław. Organized by DOZAMEL Sp. z o.o., the event gathered hundreds of executives, government officials, local authorities, and academic leaders. The summit provided an opportunity to present our energy-monitoring solutions and participate in strategic discussions on how the industrial energy transition impacts the investment attractiveness of Lower Silesia, critical infrastructure development, and the implementation of dual-use technologies.
How is the industrial energy transition shaping Lower Silesia?
ENERGY SUMMIT – Lower Silesian Energy Summit proved to be one of the region’s most significant economic initiatives. Organized by DOZAMEL Sp. z o.o. (managing entity of the Wrocław Industrial Park) in cooperation with the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency (ARAW) and Special Economic Zones (WSSE “INVEST-PARK”, LSSE, and KSSEMP), the summit was centered around strategic discussions regarding the future of the Polish economy.
The focal point of the program was the electronic signing of the declaration for the Lower Silesian Pact for Energy, Industry, and Global Investments. This agreement connects key grid operators, industrial companies, local governments, and academic institutions (including Wrocław University of Science and Technology), serving as a direct response to the growing demand for grid capacity – particularly in the context of the planned large-scale technology and industrial park in Miękinia in collaboration with Taiwanese partners (TEEMA).
At our booth in the exhibition area, we showcased a demonstration setup of Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory, designed for real-time utility monitoring and analysis. We engaged with visitors on how reliable energy metering and mature automation systems serve as essential prerequisites for building a sustainable corporate energy strategy.
“Real-time data acquisition and analysis form the absolute foundation of the industrial energy transition. Without precise visibility into how and where energy is consumed, it is impossible to talk about cost optimization or the deployment of advanced control systems.” – Jarosław Szafran, COO of ZW Automation
Infrastructure challenges and the role of IT/OT systems
Divided into five panel discussions, the event covered the full spectrum of challenges facing the modern energy sector. During the Ministerial Debate, featuring representatives from the Ministry of Development and Technology, the Ministry of State Assets, and the Ministry of Energy, discussions focused on establishing a new competitive advantage for the region. Meanwhile, panels dedicated to power system security and infrastructure financing—featuring representatives from PGE, TAURON, Veolia, and BOŚ Bank—consistently highlighted the urgent need for distribution grid modernization.
A key voice for heavy industry came from Remigiusz Paszkiewicz, CEO of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., who emphasized that KGHM—consuming approximately 3.2 TWh of electricity annually—primarily requires long-term price predictability. From our engineering perspective, this financial stability must be paired with control system reliability and seamless integration of IT and OT layers.
Control in district heating and industry
In panels focused on local governments and regional transformation, significant attention was directed toward efficient heat management and distributed energy resources. Modern district heating plants and industrial facilities require robust control architectures built on SCADA and DCS systems. Proper digital transformation enables better balancing of utility consumption while safeguarding operational continuity under fluctuating market conditions.
Cybersecurity and dual-use concepts
Parallel to the panel debates, the EnergyTech EXPO showcased student and academic innovations from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, including grid-monitoring drones and autonomous vehicles. During our side discussions—notably with Maciej Lisowski from the dual-use cluster—we focused on technological resilience. In an era of growing threats to critical infrastructure, hardware reliability in industrial automation must be inextricably linked with advanced cybersecurity.
“Modern industrial automation is not just about seamless production processes—it is primarily about security. Uncompromising OT cybersecurity and dependable SCADA/DCS control are essential prerequisites for protecting critical infrastructure.” – Maciej Włodarczyk, CEO of ZW Automation
We would like to thank the organizer, DOZAMEL Sp. z o.o., for creating such a professional platform for knowledge exchange. Special thanks also to AHK Polska, BPCC, and all guests for the inspiring discussions and successful networking in Wrocław.
ENERGY SUMMIT Event Gallery
