Congress & Expo on Rescue, Civil Defense and Civil Protection
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
Where rescue services, technology, and defense join forces to save lives
LifeSavers 2026 is an international congress and expo bringing together rescue systems, public safety, and a modern approach to civil protection in crisis situations.
A congress connecting people, technology, and the mission of saving lives
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
LifeSavers 2026 is a nationwide congress that brings together the communities of emergency medical services, nursing, uniformed services, defense, safety and security technologies, and public administration.
It’s a meeting space for people who place the highest value on life-paramedics, doctors, engineers, commanders, experts, and industry leaders.
The event’s goal is to share knowledge, experience, and innovations that improve the effectiveness and safety of operations in emergency and high-risk situations.
2 days
of congress
10 rooms
for workshops
2600 m²
of exhibition space
30+
speakers and instructors
2000
participants from across Poland
100+
instytucji i firm partnerskich
The event is compliant with the ethical standards of the Codes of Ethics of the POLMED Chamber and MedTech Polska
Civil Defense and Civil Protection
LifeSavers 2026 is expanding its profile to include a key area of national security: civil protection and civil defense. This new pillar of the event focuses on preparing institutions and society to respond to crises, disasters, and hybrid threats.
It provides a platform for dialogue and cooperation between public administration, rescue services, the defense sector, and providers of technologies supporting security and safety.
Scope of topics:
- crisis management and coordination of operations
- warning and communication systems
- evacuation and civilian protection
- protective and critical infrastructure
- urban and regional resilience
- civil-military cooperation
- public education and preparedness
Who Is LifeSavers For?
The event is intended for all those responsible for safety, saving lives, and preparing response systems for emerging threats.
Grupy uczestników:
- rescue services (EMS, State Fire Service, Volunteer Fire Departments)
- public administration and local government authorities
- crisis management centers
- the defense and security sector
- critical infrastructure operators
- technology and industrial companies
- NGOs and training organizations
- experts and decision-makers
Check whether you are eligible for funding from your Regional Chamber of Nurses and Midwives (OIPiP)
Check the training funding rules in your Regional Chamber of Nurses and Midwives. Many Chambers offer reimbursement of participation costs for educational events.
Invest in yourself - enhance your qualifications and improve the quality of care.
Educational credits for paramedics
16 credits for participation in the congress
+5 credits for each practical workshop
Educational credits for nurses
Participation in the congress and workshops allows attendees to earn educational credits in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Two days full of knowledge, hands-on practice, and experience sharing
Congress program
The congress programme includes expert presentations, panel discussions, and thematic sessions dedicated to the most pressing challenges in modern rescue services. It is a space for sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices from Poland and abroad.
Explore the event schedule and speakers:
- Traumatic brain injury in pre-hospital medicine and ultrasound in the Emergency Medical Team dr hab. n. med i n. o zdr. Robert Szymczak
- Reversible causes of cardiac arrest dr hab. n.med. i n.o zdr. Tomasz Ilczak, prof UBB
- Toxicology in S attempts prof. dr hab. n. med. Natalia Pawlas
- Seconds of decision, years of consequences – criminal and professional liability of Medics adw. Maciej Smok, adw. Anna Liskowec
- Methods of proceeding in crisis situations in contact with a person with mental disorders dr Bartosz Głowacki, dr Dominika Grzybowska-Ganszczyk
- Negotiations in suicide attempts mgr Piotr Zdybał
- Hemodynamically unstable patient dr n. med. Michał Pluta
- ECMO therapy from scratch mgr Ariel Szczotok
- Different faces of multi-organ injuries dr n. med. Małgorzata Rak
- Difficult airways lek. Rafał Kazanowski
- Qualification criteria for the Trauma Center - time for a change! lek. Paweł Podkościelny
- The health of Polish women and men in a 10-year perspective - critical or stable? dr hab.n.o zdr. Grzegorz Juszczyk
- Organization and functioning of the 112 emergency number - Emergency Notification Center Grażyna Pastuszka
- ECG and its interpretation dr n. med. i n. o zdr. Tomasz Kulpok
- The eye in crisis – ophthalmological emergencies in the work of a paramedic dr n. med. Piotr Gościniewicz
- Ventilation in cardiac arrest in the light of current guidelines dr n. med. Jacek Wawrzynek
- Hybrid decontamination of victims during CBRNE/HAZMAT incidents mł. kpt. mgr Kamil Biały
- Difficult conversations SUM, dr n. med Jacek Wawrzynek
- Stroke - the Price of Time, the Price of Life prof. dr hab. n. med. Krzysztof Ziaja, dr hab. n. med. Mariola Sznapka, prof. AG, mgr Sylwia Krybus
- Ergonomics in the Work of a Rescuer Artur Lipowicz
- Management of Chest Injuries on the Battlefield Mateusz Moroz
- Blood Transfusion in Prehospital Settings Andrzej Klonowski
- Crisis Resource Management Paweł Wiktorzak WIM
- An Overview of Tactical Medicine Since World War II Marcin Klepczarek
- The Impact of Hybrid Threats on National Defense and the Strategic Importance of Hospital Infrastructure During Crisis and War Grzegorz JWK
Workshops:
- Personal safety of the Emergency Medical Team during rescue operations and Interventions at the patient's bedside, in hospital wards, in the context of the personal safety of hospital staff Tactical Group
- Under fire: tactical medicine in the realities of today's combat operations Yoshi Innovation
- Securing the airway in the RSI protocol lek. Rafał Kazanowski, dr n. med. Michał Pluta
- Ultrasound in the Emergency Medical Team in action. Emergencies and cardiac arrest dr hab. n. med i n. o zdr. Robert Szymczak
- CRAZON_DEP – what's the deal with this ECG dr n. med. i n. o zdr. Tomasz Kulpok, mgr Bartłomiej Placek
- Medical documentation and legal safety of medics and The interrogation of a medic – rights, duties, and practical rules of conduct dr n. med., apl. adw. Anna Kulpok
- Neonatal resuscitation in the perinatal period rat. med. Michał Słomian
- Cardiogenic shock rat. med. Bartosz Tomczak
- Prolonged care of the trauma patient rat. med. Bartosz Wróbel
- Modern technologies in wound treatment mgr Anna Hepa-Banasik, mgr Magdalena Szatan
- Compression Therapy mgr Anna Hepa-Banasik, mgr Magdalena Szatan
Panel discussion:
- "Between Life and Emotions" – communication with patients and families in emergency medical care mgr Piotr Walaszczyk, Dr n. med. Aleksandra Antosz, Lek. Tomasz Zawadzki, Lek. Luiza Chmielewska, mgr Jolanta Wołkowicz, mgr Jolanta Wołosianka
Programme Committee
Habilitated Doctor of Medical and Health Sciences
Robert Szymczak
physician, specialist in emergency medicine
Habilitated Doctor
Grzegorz Juszczyk
specialist in public health and prevention
Associate Professor at the University of Bielsko-Biała, PhD, DSc in Medical and Health Sciences
Tomasz Ilczak
specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care nursing, paramedic, Head of the Department of Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biała
Professor, Habilitated Doctor of Medical Sciences
Natalia Pawlas
physician; specialist in clinical toxicology, intensive care medicine, and occupational medicine; since 2023, Head of the Toxicology Department at the Regional Specialist Hospital No. 5 in Sosnowiec
Habilitated Doctor, University Professor
Joanna Jasińska
Vice-Rector for Teaching and Development, Warszawska Uczelnia Medyczna im. Tadeusza Koźluka (Warsaw Medical University)
MD, PhD
Jacek Wawrzynek
paramedic, Head of the Department of Emergency Medical Services at the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
PhD
Dominika Grzybowska‑Ganszczyk
physiotherapist, paramedic, and academic teacher holding a PhD in Physical Culture Sciences; Assistant Professor at the Department of Clinical Physiotherapy, the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
PhD
Bartosz Głowacki
PhD in Physical Culture Sciences, retired Police Sub-Inspector, lecturer at the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
MD
Jarosław Kostyła
Director of the Opole Emergency Medical Services Center, physician with the Polish Medical Air Rescue
Prof., MD, PhD
Klaudiusz Nadolny
Director of the Voivodeship Emergency Medical Service in Katowice and Head of the Chair and Department of Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Silesian Academy in Katowice
CD&CP Program Council
dr inż. Andrzej Kilian
A manager and expert operating at the intersection of technology, security, and business; co-creator of systems for the state’s maritime security (including for the Polish Navy, the Polish Maritime Border Guard, and SAR), including the command system for the “KORMORAN” series of vessels; combines experience with hands-on management practice and support for the implementation of innovative solutions that strengthen the state’s security and resilience.
Mateusz Pawłowski
President and co-owner of Turrim and Pro-Resilience. Manager in regulated markets (defence/dual-use, critical infrastructure): go-to-market, compliance-first, risk management, and delivery. Interim manager, PRINCE2 Foundation certified.
Paweł Łopatka
Technology and transformation leader; co-leads the New Technologies Platform of Employers of Poland; cross-sector resilience expert in cyber and technology risk, operating model, global delivery/nearshoring, and business continuity of digital services; recipient of the 2018 Manager of the Year award (Pro Progressio) and the Business Tiger distinction.
Sergiusz Parszowski
chairman, founder and initiator of the Obserwatorium Bezpieczeństwa think tank; adviser on security and public order, the protection of persons and property, counter-terrorism, information security, personal data protection, crisis management and business continuity
What can you expect?
Expo Zone
The EXPO Zone is the heart of the event - a space where innovation meets the real needs of the security, rescue, and civil protection sectors. It is where industry leaders showcase solutions that address the current challenges faced by crisis response systems and life-saving services.
Participation in the EXPO Zone provides direct access to decision-makers, representatives of public administration, emergency services, and business partners. It is a place to build relationships, acquire clients, and strengthen brand positioning in one of the fastest-growing sectors of security and national resilience.
LifeSavers is also an open space for residents and local communities. Every participant can see up close how emergency services operate, discover modern life-saving technologies, and learn how to prepare themselves and their loved ones for crisis situations.
If your solutions have a real impact on safety and security, LifeSavers is where you need to be.
Life-Saving Technologies
Technologies that save lives
Modern first aid and advanced first aid (KPP) tools
Equipment and solutions supporting first aid, advanced first aid (KPP), and EMS teams.
AEDs and resuscitation
Defibrillators, CPR monitoring systems, and solutions improving resuscitation quality.
AI in emergency response
Patient assessment algorithms, triage, vital-sign detection, smart sensors, and clinical decision-support software.
Integrated communication systems
Next-generation voice communication solutions.
Bleeding control equipment and battlefield medicine
Tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, tactical medical kits, and innovations from combat medicine.
Pre-hospital telemedicine
Remote consultations, data transmission to the Emergency Department, tools for remote diagnostics, and integration with dispatch centers.
Civil defense and crisis management
Solutions for services responsible for evacuation, warning systems, and threat prevention.
Training and simulation
CPR manikins, trauma simulators, VR for crisis-response training, and training systems for emergency services.
Rescue and medical apparel
Specialist clothing, footwear, PPE, and thermal/technical garments.
Rescue equipment
Backpacks, bags, first aid kits, modular medical systems, and accessories enabling rapid response.
Mobile systems and ambulance equipment
Vehicle fit-outs, medical modules, power systems, and vehicle management systems.
Modular first aid kits
First aid sets designed for rescue teams.
Solutions for Civil Protection and Civil Defense
Innovation for saving lives
Life-Saving Technologies
Comprehensive solutions for civil protection and civil defense - from threat detection to rescue operations and recovery.
Evacuation and Civilian Protection
Solutions supporting the safe movement of civilians and the organization of logistical support in emergency situations.
Crisis Management Systems
Platforms enabling service coordination, data analysis, and real-time decision-making.
Shelters and Safe Spaces
Modern protective infrastructure for civilians - from shelters to the adaptation of buildings for crisis situations.
Mobile Response Units
Vehicles, kits, and solutions enabling rapid deployment in the field - from local incidents to large-scale disasters.
Education and Civil Preparedness
Modern training programmes and simulations that prepare citizens and institutions to act effectively in crisis situations.
Rescue Services and Emergency Medicine
Equipment and technologies for rescue teams, field hospitals, and medical evacuation - from first aid to advanced life support systems.
Detection and Warning Systems
Integrated solutions for threat monitoring and immediate public warning - from sirens to mobile systems and crisis communication tools.
Sustainability Zone
in Emergency Response
Electric vehicles for emergency services
Ambulances, quad bikes, off-road vehicles, and zero-emission mobile units.
Renewable energy in rescue operations
Mobile energy storage systems and solar panels.
Eco-friendly protective materials
Clothing, equipment, and PPE made from biodegradable or low-emission materials.
Who you’ll meet in our Expo Zone
Our exhibitors
Adrenaltika
Emergency response is incredibly exciting-so we say “no more boredom!” We deliver first-aid courses that are truly revolutionary, based on internationally recognized standards. AdrenaLTika is the official, accredited EFR Training Center in Poland. We focus on quality and the details-because in our work, lives are at stake.
4HelpVR
We are a training company and the creator of innovative VR applications, specializing in first aid, occupational health & safety (OHS), fire safety, and environmental education. As virtual reality leaders, we design training programs that fully harness VR’s potential.
BEHAPIX
Training and courses essential for anyone working in OHS or performing OHS duties-also for those planning a career in OHS.
Tomczas-Med
We specialize in qualified first aid training and the sale of professional rescue equipment. Our offer includes QFA courses, first aid training, tactical medicine training, and recertification courses. In our store, you will find, among other things, AED defibrillators, trauma kits, spine boards, and PSP R1 equipment.
Instin
We are a team of trainers, auditors and consultants. We specialise in public safety and order, mass event security, information security and personal data protection, the security of people, premises and areas, modern urban technologies, emergency services and civil protection, defence and civil defence, crisis management and business continuity.
AMS TRADE
We specialize in supplying fully equipped mobile hospitals for both civilian and military use, as well as mobile command centers, shelters, and first aid stations. In addition to deliveries, we also provide professional servicing, repairs, spare parts, and technical inspections of infusion pumps nationwide. We focus on proven solutions, reliability, and support tailored to the real needs of our clients.
Med Fire
We are a local company operating in Białystok and across the Podlaskie region. We specialize in medical services, medical transport, medical event coverage, and training in first aid, fire safety, and occupational health and safety. Our team consists of paramedics, nurses, and physicians with experience gained in hospitals, emergency departments, ambulance services, and both State and Volunteer Fire Service units. With a modern vehicle fleet and qualified personnel, we provide services tailored to the needs of patients and institutional partners.
Rescue Help
Our team is made up of rescuers, instructors, and practitioners who are involved in safety, first aid, and emergency response on a daily basis. We operate in the areas of first aid, qualified first aid, medical event coverage, and rescue education, working with private individuals, companies, schools, institutions, and event organizers. We focus on practical, clear, and hands-on training based on exercises, scenarios, and real equipment. Our goal is to help as many people as possible gain the skills needed to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.
Elamed
We are a publisher of specialist journals and professional media created for people seeking inspiration, opportunities for continuous development, and real support in their professional work. Elamed Media Group is not only about journals and industry websites, but also e-books, podcasts, web applications, webinars, training courses, and conferences. For years, we have been creating modern educational and information tools, becoming one of the leaders in the specialist media market in Poland.
Integra Medical
Since 2009, we have been delivering projects and supplying medical devices. For many years, under the Projekt AED brand, we provided solutions directly to end users, and today, as Integra Medical, we are developing our business through a distribution model. We build our offering on practical knowledge, responding to the needs of our Partners and delivering only proven solutions.
SMOK Kancelaria Prawna
We have been operating since 2013, providing legal support based on reliability, precision, and an individual approach to every case. Our clients value us for our commitment, professionalism, and effective assistance in resolving legal matters. We specialize, among other things, in legal services for businesses, white-collar and business crime, M&A transactions and succession planning, as well as family law matters. The best recommendation of our work is the trust of hundreds of satisfied clients who readily recommend our services.
EHS VR
We create a modern occupational health and safety training platform in virtual reality, based on proven safety procedures and the expertise of industry professionals. We adapt our solution to the needs of various sectors, offering intuitive operation, realistic scenarios, and an engaging learning experience. By using VR technology, we help deliver training that is more practical, immersive, and effective, supporting a modern approach to safety education.
Biuro Kadr Medycznych
We provide professional workshops, training sessions, practical exercises, and demonstration lectures for children and adults, as well as advanced simulation exercises for emergency services. Our courses are delivered by experienced instructors with international teaching qualifications, pedagogical training, and many years of professional experience. All training is conducted in accordance with the latest guidelines and with the use of high-quality training equipment.
Biuro Kadr Medycznych
We provide professional workshops, training sessions, practical exercises, and demonstration lectures for children and adults, as well as advanced simulation exercises for emergency services. Our courses are delivered by experienced instructors with international teaching qualifications, pedagogical training, and many years of professional experience. All training is conducted in accordance with the latest guidelines and with the use of high-quality training equipment.
WaSH Innovation
We provide portable, water-saving personal hygiene devices designed for situations in which fixed solutions are unavailable or unreliable. Our mission is to ensure basic hygiene standards wherever access to running water is limited. We offer convenient solutions for complete personal hygiene, including more advanced features such as touch-free hand washing. Our devices are intended for anyone who has or may have difficulty accessing water.
Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach
One of the largest medical universities in Poland and the largest in the Silesian Voivodeship. For 75 years, it has educated successive generations of students, while the scientific research conducted within its walls has contributed to improving the quality and effectiveness of patient treatment. The University delivers its educational offer through five faculties located in Katowice-Ligota, Zabrze, Bytom and Sosnowiec, as well as six clinical hospitals. With a strong focus on teaching development, innovation and new technologies, it has also introduced e-learning, enabling some classes to be conducted remotely.
Akademia Górnośląska w Katowicach
The oldest non-public higher education institution in Upper Silesia, with more than 30 years of experience in the education market. Its origins date back to 1991, and an important stage in its development was the merger with another Silesian higher education institution in 2016, which led to the creation of one of the most dynamic non-public academic centres in the region. Today, the Academy educates students in Poland and abroad in the fields of social sciences, exact and natural sciences, engineering and technical sciences, medical sciences, and health sciences. In this way, it prepares highly qualified specialists for work in Poland and internationally.
Wyższa Szkoła Planowania Strategicznego w Dąbrowie Górniczej
It began its activity on 11 October 2004 and is located in a historic building in Gołonóg, the oldest district of the city. It is the first non-public higher education institution with a medical profile in the Dąbrowa Basin region. Over the years, it has obtained the right to offer degree programmes in fields including emergency medical services, physiotherapy, midwifery, cosmetology, public health, nursing and logistics. The University systematically expands its educational offer, adapting its teaching to the needs of the labour market.
Akademia WSB
An academic higher education institution holding 7 authorisations to confer the postdoctoral degree (doktor habilitowany) and the doctoral degree in various academic disciplines. These include, among others, management and quality sciences, pedagogy, security sciences, international relations, civil engineering, geodesy and transport, safety engineering, and family sciences. In the Perspektywy 2025 Higher Education Ranking, Akademia WSB placed 2nd in Poland among non-public higher education institutions. In the 2025 Academic University Ranking, it ranked 23rd in Poland among all public and non-public higher education institutions authorised to confer doctoral degrees.
SIMEDU
We are experts with many years of experience in the field of education, distribution and servicing of medical simulation products. We organise training courses for physicians, paramedics, nurses and medical simulation instructors, using high-, medium- and low-fidelity simulators, manikins, task trainers and VR solutions. We are accredited by the Polish Society for Medical Simulation in the field of medical simulation training and cooperate with the Austrian training centre Alpha Medical Concepts. In addition to supplying advanced equipment, we also provide servicing, repairs and inspections.
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Congress & Expo on Rescue, Civil Defense and Civil Protection
24–25 November 2026, Katowice
Where will the congress take place?
Katowice - the heart of modern Silesia
Katowice is a city of transformation and modernity, where industry, science, and innovation form a shared ecosystem.
A region with strong rescue and industrial traditions makes a natural setting for conversations about safety, cooperation, and the future.
International Congress Centre (MCK):
- 26,000 m² of event space
- 10 workshop rooms
- 2,600 m² of EXPO space
- excellent hotel and transport infrastructure
This is where we talk about the future of safety and emergency response-in the heart of Poland, connecting Europe.
Congress organizer:
ORSO Association
A shared mission
In the end, it’s not about promotion-it’s about working together for safety, health, and cooperation. LifeSavers 2026 partners co-create an event that strengthens services, develops competencies, and inspires better response in crisis situations.
Become a Partner of LifeSavers 2026
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Agata Kołodziej
Partnerships & Sponsorship Coordinator