Sii experts at the 7th Edition of ABB Accelerator in Fort Smith

The 7th edition of ABB Accelerator took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas, from October 12 to 15, 2026. The event brought together more than 350 participants. A total of 283 use cases were approved, and the student hackathon received more than 1,000 submissions from universities. Sii was one of the 26 strategic sponsors. Read the recap of the 7th edition of the ABB Accelerator event in Fort Smith and learn what the Sii experts had to say.

Innovation happens where different perspectives meet 

Since 2024, ABB Accelerator has brought together ABB employees, technology partners, startups, and academia to address real business challenges. The global innovation program has engaged more than 2,000 participants from 37 countries to date. Its activities include hackathons, solution showcases, educational sessions, and partner meetings. 

The 2026 edition focused on Industrial AI, Agentic AI, Edge Computing, and Manufacturing Intelligence. A key part of the program was the AI Boost & Thought Leadership conference at the Fort Smith Convention Center, where Łukasz Biegański, AI Strategist at Sii, and Paweł Mazur, Microsoft 365 Solution Consultant at Sii, took the stage. 

Strategy and technology. Two Sii experts’ perspectives on AI 

In his talk, “AI Is a Force Multiplier. What Is Your Organization Multiplying?”, Łukasz Biegański explored how artificial intelligence affects the way organizations operate. He emphasized that AI can boost productivity, but it can also expose problems in existing processes. 

One of the topics he addressed was Shadow AI: employees using AI tools outside their organization’s approved solutions. He explained that this phenomenon should be viewed not only as a security concern but also as a sign of unmet employee needs. 

“We often treat Shadow AI purely as a problem. But it’s worth asking why employees turn to unauthorized tools in the first place. Often, it’s because official processes are simply too slow. For organizations, that’s valuable insight into where change is actually needed” — says Łukasz Biegański, AI Strategist at Sii.

Paweł Mazur explored the technical side of AI in his presentation, “Mining Service Data for Hidden Signals.” He showed how Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio can be used to analyze information scattered across service tickets, technicians’ notes, and technical documentation. This approach helps teams detect recurring issues more quickly and identify their root causes. 

“The answers to many problems are already ‘hidden’ in company data. They’re scattered across service tickets and technicians’ notes that hardly anyone reads. AI can connect these sources and pinpoint the cause of a problem in minutes rather than weeks. The key is to embed this capability in the tools teams already use” — says Paweł Mazur, Microsoft 365 Solution Consultant at Sii.

A partnership that goes beyond individual projects 

ABB Accelerator also provided an opportunity to meet ABB representatives face to face. Sii’s team included Damian Gmyrek, Senior Account Director responsible for the business relationship with ABB, and Mateusz Duź, Senior Delivery Manager, who contributed his project delivery experience. They were joined by Łukasz Biegański and Paweł Mazur. In the partner area, the team discussed existing projects, ABB’s new technology needs, and opportunities to expand collaboration, particularly in AI. 

“Working with ABB is about delivering projects, but also about continuously exploring new opportunities for growth. Events like ABB Accelerator allow us to meet representatives from different parts of the organization face to face, better understand their challenges, and show how Sii’s experience and expertise can support their future initiatives” — says Damian Gmyrek, Senior Account Director at Sii.

Mateusz Duź added a practical perspective grounded in projects delivered jointly with ABB. He also highlighted Sii’s capabilities and how we could support ABB’s future initiatives. 

Collaboration as a starting point for further innovation 

ABB Accelerator in Fort Smith offered opportunities to exchange experiences, showcase practical AI applications, and discuss how the partnership could develop further. Sii’s participation highlighted both the company’s expertise in AI strategy and technology and the value of direct relationships with a business partner. 

For Sii, this combination of specialist knowledge, project delivery experience, and close collaboration with ABB provides the foundation for developing further solutions that address the organization’s needs.