On July 13, 2026, the ACC Cyfronet AGH hosted an off-site meeting of the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm Transparency, operating under the Sejm Committee on Digital Affairs, Innovation and Modern Technologies. The session focused on supercomputing infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence in Poland and the construction of so-called AI factories, which are intended to support the creation of a dynamic innovation ecosystem for business and public administration.
During the meeting, participants led by Grzegorz Napieralski, Chair of the Subcommittee, had the opportunity to attend presentations by Marek Magryś, Director of the ACC Cyfronet AGH, and Patrycja Dąbrowska-Wierzbicka, Coordinator of the LUMI AI Factory project. The experts discussed the role of supercomputers in the development of a modern data- and AI-driven economy, as well as the importance of European AI factory initiatives aimed at providing researchers, businesses, and public administration with access to advanced computing resources. The guests gathered at the ACC Cyfronet AGH were welcomed by Prof. Jerzy Lis, Rector of AGH University of Krakow. The Rector emphasized that he was pleased to see discussions on the future of artificial intelligence and computing infrastructure taking place at Cyfronet, an institution that has long been setting the direction for the development of advanced technologies in Poland. He also noted that the ACC Cyfronet AGH is a space where science and business look to the future together, developing solutions that are crucial for the competitiveness of the Polish economy and for strengthening the country's innovation potential.
The meeting was particularly significant because it took place directly at the headquarters of Poland’s most powerful and efficient supercomputers. This gave members of parliament a unique opportunity to see the supercomputing infrastructure firsthand and learn more about the operations of one of Poland’s leading computing centres. It also provided a platform for discussing the challenges faced by the country’s HPC centres.
In his presentation, Director Marek Magryś highlighted both the potential of Poland’s supercomputing infrastructure and the challenges associated with its development, including the need for a stable and predictable funding model for the acquisition and maintenance of supercomputers. Public aid regulations and VAT-related issues remain important challenges as well, affecting the ability to provide computing infrastructure access to private-sector entities.
The Director of Cyfronet also presented an overview of the global supercomputing landscape and Poland’s position within it.
The visit of the Subcommittee members to Cyfronet demonstrated that the development of artificial intelligence requires not only talent and innovative ideas, but also strategic investments in advanced computing infrastructure. The meeting created an opportunity for a substantive discussion on how to effectively build Poland’s technological capabilities and strengthen its position within the European AI ecosystem.
