One of the points of reference will also be the figure of the Witch, understood not as a stereotype, but as a symbol of female strength, independence, agency, and knowledge passed on outside official structures. We will reflect on what contemporary women can reclaim from this archetype today and why it is becoming an important language for talking about autonomy, intuition, and finding one’s own path.

Natalia de Barbaro – psychologist, sociologist, writer, and author of bestselling books such as “Tender Guide”, “Yarn”, and “Passages”. A columnist for “Zwierciadło” and “Tygodnik Powszechny”. She leads original workshops for women, including “A Room of One’s Own”, “My YES, My NO”, and “Which Way to Love”, as well as trainings, workshops, and team interventions in areas such as communication, leadership, motivation, and public speaking.

Dominika Kulczyk – entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, founder of Kulczyk Foundation. For years, she has been engaged in initiatives supporting women, children, and socially excluded groups, implementing aid projects around the world. Patron of Malta Festival and advocate of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Producer of more than 60 documentary films created in collaboration with CNN International and TVN Warner Bros. Discovery. Recipient of the Order of the Smile for her work supporting children.

Maria Peszek – singer, actress, songwriter, and performer. Recipient of, among others, the Polityka Passport Award and Fryderyk Awards. Creator of albums such as “Miasto Mania”, “Maria Awaria”, “Jezus Maria Peszek”, and “Ave Maria”. Co author, together with Jan Peszek, of the bestselling book “Naku*wiam Zen”, and co creator of the musical “Heart of Glass. Zen Musical”.

Agnieszka Szydłowska – radio and television journalist, editor in chief and managing director of Program 3 of Polish Radio. She hosted acclaimed radio programmes including “Radiowy Dom Kultury” and “Program Alternatywny”, as well as the podcast “8 kobiet” (“8 Women”). Previously associated with Rozgłośnia Harcerska, Radiostacja, Newonce Radio, and Polish Radio’s Program 3, to which she returned after many years.