Inventory of the Future, 3rd conference edition | Katowice, 13.10.2026

October 13, 2026, in Katowice the third edition of the conference will take place "Inventory of the Future: From Barcodes and RFID to IoT". The meeting will focus on practical ways to streamline the recording and inventory of fixed assets and equipment.

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During the conference, OPTIDATA experts and invited guest speakers will demonstrate where the biggest bottlenecks occur in asset management processes, what problems arise from manual work, and how to use automation to organize data, conduct audits, and reconcile results.

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The program includes educational presentations, two case studies, an extensive live demo of the AMS OPTIEST system, and one-on-one consultations with experts.

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Event Details

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Date: October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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Location: Mercure Katowice Centrum

ul. Młyńska 6

40-098 Katowice

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Official event website: https://inwentaryzacja-przyszlosci.grwebsite.pl/

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Registration is required to attend the conference. Space is limited.

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Who should attend?

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The conference is designed for representatives of companies and institutions responsible for:

• fixed asset and equipment records,
• preparing and conducting inventories,
• managing assets and their users,
• finance, accounting, and administration,
• internal logistics and equipment flow,
• development and digitalization of organizational processes.

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The event will be particularly useful for organizations that still rely on scattered spreadsheets, paper documentation, or systems that do not support the entire inventory process.

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Why should you attend?

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Conference participants will:

• learn about the most common problems encountered in asset registration and inventory,
• find out at which stages of the process organizations lose the most time,
• see how to reduce the number of manual tasks,
• explore examples of real-world implementations,
• see the AMS OPTIEST system in action during a live demo,
• discover the possibilities of mobile and remote inventory,
• have the opportunity to discuss their needs and challenges with experts.

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"Inventory of the Future" conference agenda

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09:00–09:30 – Registration and welcome coffee

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09:30–09:50 – Conference opening

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An introduction to the challenges of manual record-keeping, fragmented data, and the lack of real-time asset control.

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09:50–10:25 – Where do organizations lose the most time?

A discussion of the most common problems and the areas where automation streamlines record-keeping and inventory processes.

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10:25–10:45 – Coffee break

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10:45–11:15 – Implementation case study

A practical example of transitioning from manual processes to automated asset management. One of the case studies will be presented by a representative of PKP Intercity S.A. Details of the second presentation will be announced soon.

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11:15–12:00 – Live demo of AMS OPTIEST, part I

A presentation of fixed asset and equipment records, asset structure management, reporting, and the warehouse module.

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12:00–12:40 – Lunch and networking

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12:40–14:10 – Live demo of AMS OPTIEST, part II

A presentation of mobile and remote inventory, progress monitoring, and automated discrepancy reconciliation.

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14:10–14:25 – Coffee break

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14:25–14:45 – Directions in automation development

An overview of technologies and trends that will impact asset registration and inventory management.

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14:45–15:00 – Q&A and summary

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15:00–15:05 – Conference closing

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15:05–15:30 – Individual meetings and consultations with the OPTIDATA team

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Speakers

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Iwona Szarek – Market Development Manager, OPTIDATA

Topic: Asset registration and inventory in the era of automation.

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Iwona Kropińska – Systems Engineer and Key Account Consultant, OPTIDATA

Topic: Live demo of the AMS OPTIEST system.

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Patryk Jabłoński – Systems Engineer, OPTIDATA

Topic: Development trends and the future of automation in asset management.

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Bartosz Chmiel – Head of Support Department, PKP Intercity S.A.

Topic: Case study.

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Monika Dziewięcka – Inventory Department Manager, University of Economics in Katowice

Topic: Case study.

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Register for the conference

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The third edition of the "Inventory of the Future" conference is an opportunity to learn practical ways to streamline asset registration and inventory, see the AMS OPTIEST system in action, and talk to people with experience in implementing similar projects.

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We will meet on October 13, 2026, at the Mercure Katowice Centrum.

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Register and take part in the conference. | REGISTRATION

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