About the Summer School programme
Why should you join?
- Comprehensive Programme: Covering all critical areas of Artificial Intelligence, from foundations to the latest trends, ensuring participants gain a well-rounded and in-depth understanding.
- International Team: Benefit from lectures and workshops led by world-class experts representing various countries, academic backgrounds, and industry experiences.
- Real-World Impact: Engage in collaborative research projects and hands-on sessions designed to produce practical results, networking opportunities, and contributions to real challenges in the field.
🖥️ Online Sessions : May 20,21 2026 (via Zoom) (Required)
đź“Ť On-Site Classes : May 23 – 30, 2026 (University of Warsaw, Poland)
The first round of applications is open until 28 February 2026
Location: Warsaw, Poland, Faculty of Management of Warsaw University
ABOUT THE LECTURERS
Three strengths of our faculty team
1. World-class interdisciplinarity
The programme brings together experts in management, law, finance, marketing, HR, AI ethics, and sustainable supply chains -providing a holistic perspective on how AI transforms society and the economy.
2. Integration of practice, academia, and public policy
Lecturers are active in research, consulting, collaboration with governments, and cooperation with industry partners. Participants benefit from both academic insight and practical expertise.
3. Teaching and research experience across multiple continents
Our faculty includes specialists working in Australia, the UK, Slovenia, Poland, the USA, and Germany – ensuring every module incorporates a global view of AI development.
Meet the Team of Lecturers
Dr Anup Shrestha
University of Southern Queensland Australia
(Module 1)
Expert in global governance, AI strategy, innovation, and technology ecosystems. Specialises in digital management and cross-sector collaboration in AI projects.
Dr Jie (Kitt) Ma
Northumbria University United Kingdom
(Module 1)
Specialist in AI for sustainable supply chains, circular economy, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation in logistics.
Dr Marina Trkman
University of Ljubljana
Slovenia
(Module 2)
Expert in generative AI ethics, human–AI collaboration, talent management, and responsible AI implementation in organisations.
Dr Fulya Acikgoz
University of Sussex United Kingdom
(Module 3)
Researcher in AI-driven marketing, personalisation, predictive analytics, AR/VR technologies, and consumer experimentation.
Dr Afua Owusu-Kwarteng
Northumbria University United Kingdom
(Modul3)
Expert on AI in entrepreneurship, responsible innovation, consumer trust in AI-enabled ecosystems, and scaling AI-focused start-ups.
Dr Małgorzata (Gosia) Sulimierska
University of Sussex United Kingdom
(Module 4)
Expert in AI in finance – including chatbots, LLM applications across front/middle/back office, risk modelling, and the EU/UK regulatory environment.
Prof. Steffen Kroschwald
Pforzheim University Business & Law School Germany
(Module 5)
Expert in AI law, the EU AI Act, digitalisation law, data governance, and digital ethics. His research focuses on the legal and societal impact of emerging technologies and the regulatory frameworks shaping trustworthy and consumer-oriented AI.
Participation Requirements
Who can apply?
The programme is open to:
- international students (5 places)
- international PhD students / PhD candidates (8 places)
- international academic staff holding a PhD (7 places)
There is no tuition fee. A total of 20 selected participants will receive full scholarships covering travel expenses and the costs of their stay in Poland. The scholarship will be settled and reimbursed after the completion of the Summer School, in accordance with the applicable programme regulations. (Check Country Eligibility)
Candidates must:
- be a student, PhD candidate, or academic staff member
- demonstrate interest in the themes of the Summer School,
- have strong academic results and development potential,
- provide proof of English proficiency at minimum B2 level.
Please note: within the framework of the AI Summer School 2026, financial support is provided exclusively for international participants, in accordance with the rules of the SPINAKER programme. Polish participants are welcome to apply; however, the costs of their participation in the Summer School are not covered by the project and must be borne individually.
Required Documents
We are looking from you to:
- Motivation statement
- CV (1 page)
- English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
Application Process
- Fill in the application form
- Upload all required documents
- Wait for an individual decision and further information
Obligations after qualification Participants must:
- complete the NAWA online form,
- sign the participation agreement with the University of Warsaw,
- submit the required “guest application” form,
- take part in both online and on-site classes.
About the Organising Institutions
The Summer School is organised by the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, in close cooperation with the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw. The programme is funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) within a national framework supporting the internationalisation of academic education and research.
Both faculties are recognised research-intensive academic centres, actively engaged in internationally visible scholarship in the fields of management, economics, law, and public policy. Their joint involvement guarantees a high academic standard of the programme and provides a robust interdisciplinary environment for advanced research and doctoral-level education at the intersection of artificial intelligence, governance, and socio-economic transformation.