Comarch at B20 Summit: Digital Transformation and Social Inclusion—Key Drivers for G20’s Long-Term Vision

The B20 Summit, which brings together business representatives from the G20 countries and invited international organizations, will soon take place in São Paulo. Comarch, once again invited to participate in this prestigious event, will be represented by Wojciech Pawlus, Vice President and Director of International Sales Comarch, and Justyna Brunetti, Vice President of Human Resources at Comarch, Inc. They proudly participated in task forces on digital transformation, employment and education, and diversity. This year's B20 theme is 'Inclusive growth for a sustainable future'.

AI ethics and digital trust at the heart of the B20
“Digital technology has fundamentally changed how people live, work, and interact with each other and with their environment, and this trend is on track to accelerate in the coming years. Despite the rapid pace of technological disruption, it has yet to effectively integrate a large portion of the population to address critical real-world issues”* - explain members of the B20 Working Groups - authors of an executive communiqué with policy recommendations for the G20.

The Digital Transformation Task Force, of which Wojciech Pawlus is a member, has developed recommendations for the G20 that focus on achieving connectivity, fostering digital trust, and the responsible use of the of artificial intelligence’s transformative power.

"Comarch, as one of the few European IT companies, has been invited to participate in the B20 Summit. Our involvement in the Digital Transformation Task Force provides an opportunity to collaborate with global economic leaders, enabling Comarch to better tailor our solutions to the challenges of digital transformation faced by both companies and markets," explains Wojciech Pawluś, Vice President of the Management Board and Director of International Sales at Comarch.

Inclusivity, Social Integration, and Innovation: Comarch in B20 Task Forces
One of the central themes at  this year’s B20 Summit is the importance of social integration and the adaptation of workplaces and employee skills in response to digital transformation. Justyna Brunetti, Vice President of Human Resources at Comarch, Inc., plays a important role in addressing these challenges as a member of the Employment & Education Task Force and the Women in Business Action Council. Justyna’s contributions focuses on shaping strategies that promote employee development and equal opportunities in the modern workplace. She is committed to ensuring that organizations embrace inclusivity while fostering environments where employees can grow and thrive. 
“As an HR professional, I’m passionate about promoting environments where employees can thrive and are empowered to reach their full potential. This B20 work enables me to influence the global conversation on inclusive employment and education. “Together, we can ensure that our workplaces evolve into spaces of true opportunity and growth for all” – explains Justyna Brunetti.

“Comarch’s ongoing involvement in these global initiatives demonstrates a commitment not only to advancing business success but also to the broader goal of creating a future where every individual has the opportunity to flourish. Through strategic partnerships and proactive engagement, Comarch can help lead the way in building a world that values both innovation and inclusivity” – she adds.

Comarch's Participation in B20
For several years, Comarch has been actively involved in the work related to the B20 summit, one of the key groups engaged in the activities of the G20. In 2022, during the B20 Summit in Indonesia, Professor Janusz Filipiak, then-CEO of Comarch. At the time, he highlighted the issue of autonomous economies in the global market.
„Even a local company in Poland feels the effects of globalization. The global economy is, in many ways, a system of interconnected vessels-economies of individual countries" - commented Professor Janusz Filipiak.
In 2023, Comarch was invited to participate in several months of substantive work focused on digital transformation as part of the B20 Summit in India. Comarch's Vice President, Andrzej Przewięźlikowski, summarized:
"Participation in B20 is an excellent opportunity for Comarch to gain deeper insights into the challenges of today's global economy, of which we have been a part for 30 years" - he explained.
The intensive, months-long work of B20 working groups, involving around 1,000 business representatives, has now concluded. The outcome is a document containing recommendations for G20 leaders, which will be officially presented at the Summit in São Paulo, scheduled for October 24-25.
*Source: B20 Brasil, Executive Communiqué Policy Recommendations To The G20, 2023