Prof. Aleksy Kwilinski, PhD, D.Sc. in Economics, is an internationally recognised scholar, economist, and entrepreneur with a distinguished record of leadership in academia, research, and innovation. He serves as the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations at WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, and as President of the Institute for International Cooperation Development in Poznań, Poland. In addition, he is a Researcher at the London Academy of Science and Business, United Kingdom.

Prof. Kwilinski holds Master’s degrees in Computer Engineering and Management, and is currently undertaking Master’s studies in Law. This unique combination of technical, managerial, legal, and economic expertise underpins his multidisciplinary approach to solving complex global challenges.

With over 400 scientific publications, he has significantly contributed to the fields of the information economy, artificial intelligence, strategic management, development strategies, sustainable development, development management, energy management, and migration policy. He is an active member of editorial boards for leading international journals, serves as an expert in economic, parliamentary, governmental, and local government advisory bodies, and participates in international research consortia addressing pressing economic and social issues worldwide.

Respected for his cross-sector expertise, global perspective, and ability to translate research into impactful solutions, Prof. Kwilinski continues to advance dialogue and cooperation between academia, policy, and industry across Europe and beyond.