📅 On October 24, 2025, a special conference will be held in the Silesian Parliament Hall in Katowice (entrance at 46 Ligonia Street): “A Small Child—A Big Deal. Medical, Social, and Educational Challenges Facing Preterm Infants”.
This conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges faced by children born prematurely, as well as their families, teachers, and the medical community.
The program will include, among other things: presentations by experts in neonatology, gynecology, and education; a presentation of best practices in education and social support; and reflections on the role of education, local government, and healthcare in building a care system for the youngest children.
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Participant registration - 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Conference opening ceremony, welcome address to guests and participants by Ewa Daros, President of the OliEdu Foundation, and Marcin Grzegorzyca, Director of the Silesian Province Center for Vocational and Continuing Education in Katowice - 12:20 – 12:45
The impact of genetic and environmental factors on the risk of preterm birth—Katarzyna Olszak-Wąsik, M.D., Ph.D., gynecologist, midwife, and geneticist at the Nikiszowiec Medical Center in Katowice, Antrum Medical Center in Bytom, and TFP Macierzyństwo in Kraków - 12:45 – 13:10
Developmental Disorders in Preterm Newborns Helena Sławska, M.D., Ph.D., neonatologist, pediatrician, Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Specialist Hospital No. 2 in Bytom - 1:10 PM – 1:35 PM
A young child with developmental difficulties—a problem or a challenge? Anna Krzyżanowska, teacher–consultant, “WOM” Regional Center for Teacher Training and Pedagogical Information in Rybnik - 1:35 PM – 2:00 PM
#fioletowelove in educational practice: activities fostering knowledge and empathy, and initiatives supporting the community of prematurely born and hospitalized children Ewa Daros, President of the OliEdu Foundation 14:00 – 2:25 p.m. Conference summary: the role of the education system in building a supportive environment for prematurely born children and their families Anna Kwaśniewska, Director of the Department of Education at the Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Voivodeship
Participation in the conference is free of charge; advance registration is required by filling out form (LINK) — space is limited — registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis!
Contact: +48 507 603 686
Organizer: Silesian Province Center for Vocational and Continuing Education in Katowice
Partner: OliEdu Foundation as part of the #fioletowelove campaign đź“… October 24, 2025 | đź“Ť Silesian Sejm Hall in Katowice (entrance at 46 Ligonia St.)
