Event · Keynote & Panel
weooo at the Carpathian Startup Fest 2026: AI, security and trust
On 18 June 2026, weooo is at the Carpathian Startup Fest in Poland. Managing director Sebastian Palka speaks on the Scena Elevate about a topic that concerns every company: how artificial intelligence is changing digital security — and what that means for mid-sized businesses in particular.
18 June 2026 · Scena Elevate, Poland ·
In short
AI is an amplifier — it amplifies whoever uses it. That holds for companies that want to become more productive and visible, just as much as for the other side. weooo moves at exactly this intersection of AI use, security and trust every day. That is what we talk about at the Carpathian Startup Fest.
What it's about
AI changes the rules of the game for everyone
Artificial intelligence lowers barriers. It makes companies faster — and it makes things easier for attackers. Three shifts we see everywhere right now:
The old tell-tale sign is gone.
For twenty years you could spot scam emails by spelling mistakes and clumsy grammar. Today AI writes flawless, personally tailored messages in any language. That filter in your head no longer works.
Trust becomes attackable.
Deepfakes and AI-generated "social proof" imitate familiar faces, voices and reviews. What is attacked is not the computer but trust — and it is by no means only the naive who fall for it.
It doesn't only hit large corporations.
Smaller companies with little defense budget in particular come into the crosshairs, because the tools have become so accessible.
These are exactly the topics we explore on the panel — from a user and practitioner perspective.
Our perspective
Why a digital agency of all things speaks about security
weooo is not a classic security vendor. We have been bringing AI into companies for years — and that is exactly why we see both sides: the real productive benefit and the misuse.
Data protection and security are not fine print for us but part of every solution we build. More on our AI solutions page and in the overview of our services.
Practical checklist
Three things you shouldn't put off until the next conference
Verification instead of gut feeling.
Always confirm payment, password or data requests through a second, known channel — call back on the known number, not the one from the message. In your team and family, a code word helps against cloned voices.
Harden your online presence and monitor your brand.
Updates, two-factor authentication and a firewall are mandatory — and spot it early when someone runs phishing with your name or look-alike domains, before your customers are affected.
Give your team an AI usage policy.
One page is enough: which data may go into which tools, and what never? And the other way around — control what machines may publicly read from you.
On the ground
Meet us at the Carpathian Startup Fest
Carpathian Startup Fest 2026 — 18 June, Scena Elevate, Poland. If you're there, come by: we're happy to talk about AI, digital security and concrete projects. More about the event: carpathianfest.pl (opens in a new tab). You can also reach us any time via the contact page.
Frequently asked questions about AI & security
How can I still recognize AI-powered phishing today?
No longer by language or spelling — those are perfect now. The only reliable signal is verification through a second, known channel before you act on a request.
What is a deepfake scam?
AI is used to recreate the face and voice of well-known people deceptively well, to fake trust — for instance for fake ads or investment "recommendations." Check the source and platform, not just the face.
How does a smaller company without an IT department protect itself?
With a few consistent steps: two-channel verification, two-factor authentication, up-to-date software and a simple AI usage policy. Impact comes from consistency, not budget.
What belongs in an AI usage policy?
Which data may go into which tools, what is never uploaded, who decides in case of doubt — and a note that anything published publicly is read automatically.
What does weooo speak about at the Carpathian Startup Fest?
About AI at the intersection of productivity, security and trust — from the perspective of a digital agency that uses AI in companies.
Use AI securely — let's talk about it.
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