Poland ranks low in both the European Innovation Scoreboard and the Global Innovation Index, reflecting persistent weaknesses in collaboration, institutional stability, and business environment. Despite strong government R&D support, limited cooperation among research and business sectors continues to hinder progress. The key message: “Collaborate more, reform less.”

How we build shapes the resilience of our societies — and the future of our planet. In Grey Hour: Time for a New Architecture, Filip Springer explores how architecture must evolve beyond profit-driven design toward sustainable, community-centered spaces. From 15-minute cities to adaptive reuse, we must build less, rethink comfort, and align interests for a more resilient, livable future.

After 30 years in finance, I began to ask: what comes next? In a world where life expectancy and change are both accelerating, the idea of a 40-year career feels outdated. “The Next Thirty Years” is my personal journey of reinvention—from finance to academia, from expertise to curiosity. This post explores how shifting paths, building resilience, and staying connected can reignite purpose at any stage of life.