Product Certification SpecialistLevel III Playground InspectorLevel III Outdoor Fitness Equipment InspectorGraduate of the Faculty of Production Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Machine DesignGraduate of postgraduate studies in Quality Management at the Warsaw School of ManagementLong-standing employee of the Institute of Sport – National Research Institute and the Industrial Institute of Construction MachineryMember of PKN Technical Committee No. 2Active participant in PKN translation work on PN-EN 1176 standards15 years of industry experienceOver 500 certification and assessment processes for playground equipment completedExpert knowledge of testing standards for street furniture, sports and recreational equipment, and products intended for educational institutions

For over twenty years, Marcin Banat has been creating unique “toys” designed to support children’s overall development and health. Dedicated to serving the youngest, he searches for and implements pioneering solutions that help counteract the negative effects of modern lifestyle and civilization trends.He combines his knowledge and experience as a physiotherapist and educator with a boyish passion for building with wood and ropes. He has designed and implemented around one hundred certified health-promoting devices that bring joy to children in preschools, schools, and public spaces.He is passionate about sharing and promoting practical know-how for healthier childhood development.

Involved in standardization activities as a consultant to Technical Committees at the Polish Committee for StandardizationSupports, among others, the work of the Technical Committee for Sport and Recreation and the Technical Committee for Entertainment TechnologyPromoter of standardization knowledge and author of articles published in the PKN monthlyGraduate of Lodz University of Technology and postgraduate studies in early childhood education and special education

Director of the Product Certification Department

Third-Degree Inspector of Playgrounds and Outdoor Gyms

Inspector of Sports and Recreational Equipment (NPGI)

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.

Founder of an accredited certification and inspection body.

Long-standing member of PKN Technical Committees.

Over 15 years of experience in the industry.

Over 1,000 playground inspections and acceptance inspections conducted.

Dozens of inspectors and certification specialists trained.

Extensive knowledge of standards covering playgrounds, outdoor gyms, sports equipment and furniture.

Graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Engineering, M.Eng.Professionally involved in sports and recreational surfacing since 2016.Specializes in testing, assessment of technical and performance properties, and evaluation of the correct installation of sports and recreational surfaces.Also involved in developing guidelines, opinions and expert reports on sports and recreational surfaces.From 2020 to 2024, served as Head of the Sports Surfacing Certification and Testing Team at the Institute of Sport – National Research Institute.From 2020 to 2024, member of Technical Committee KT 2 at the Polish Committee for Standardization.Co-author of a series of articles on synthetic surfaces published in the “Boiska i Stadiony” magazine, including the series “Synthetic Surfaces Used on Athletics Tracks, Multi-Purpose Sports Fields and Playgrounds”.Her professional interests include, in particular, the quality, durability, safety and performance properties of sports and recreational surfaces.

Ray Morrison is the International Chief Operating Officer of Nordic Playground Institute (NPGI), an international organization specializing in independent playground inspections, safety, certification, consulting, and professional training.With extensive experience in playground safety, health and safety, auditing, and operational management, Ray works internationally to help organizations understand how safety standards can be applied in practical ways without removing the challenges and developmental benefits that make play so important.As a member of NPGI’s international leadership team, Ray is committed to developing inspection services, professional training, and international partnerships, with a particular focus on raising standards and professional competence across the playground industry.

Derya İyikul Kotan is an architect, play space specialist, and certified playground inspector with many years of experience in designing child-friendly environments. As the Director of SUPERPOOL, she leads projects focused on early childhood, safe streets, and natural playgrounds, including projects in Turkey, Ethiopia, and Jordan.She currently also leads the Center of Play Excellence at Nordic Playground Institute International, where she develops standards, knowledge, and practices that support high-quality, safe, and free play for children.

Ege Sevinçli Çubukçu is a sociologist, certified playground inspector, and co-founder of Nordic Playground Institute Türkiye, specializing in the safety and quality of play spaces. She previously worked as a Program Coordinator at Studio-X Istanbul at Columbia University and contributed to Urban95 projects, focusing on child-friendly public spaces and early childhood.Since May 2026, she has served as Chief Technical Officer at Nordic Playground Institute International, overseeing technical standards, product safety, and the development of the organization’s quality practices at an international level.

Landscape Architect at Zinowiec-Cieplik Krajobraz i Architektura

A landscape architect and author of numerous public space projects, including playgrounds. She is a co-author of, among others, Znicza Park (with Małgorzata Milecka), Balaton Park (with Piotr Hardecki), and Henrykowski Park (with Katarzyna Jakubowska).She was also a co-author and expert in landscape architecture, together with Beata J. Gawryszewska, as part of the work on the development concept for the EXPO Horticultural 2024 site, within an interdisciplinary design team led by PWC and Chapman Taylor Polska.She co-founded the Sustainable Architecture Circle as part of her membership in the Warsaw Branch of SARP and is a member of SITO-NOT. For many years, she was affiliated with the Department of Landscape Art at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW). Since 2012, she has been an assistant professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology.

Tomasz Pactwa – Director of the Family Policy Department at the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social PolicyTomasz Pactwa is a public policy expert specializing in family policy and the development of early childhood care and education systems. Before joining the Ministry, he spent nearly 17 years working for the City of Warsaw, where he was involved in the implementation of public administration projects and innovative services for residents.In his current role, he works, among other areas, on the development of childcare for children under the age of three, increasing the availability of nursery places, and implementing quality standards for childcare. He is also involved in the implementation and development of public programmes supporting families, including initiatives related to the “Active Toddler” programme.His work combines extensive local government experience with central government administration, with a focus on developing solutions that improve the quality and accessibility of public services for children and families.

A graduate of the Faculty of Civil and Sanitary Engineering at Lublin University of Technology. She further developed her expertise through postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering of Warsaw University of Technology (specializing in water treatment, wastewater treatment and waste disposal) and at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw (specializing in public administration). Until 2013, she was actively involved in the construction industry, working as a practicing designer and construction works manager specializing in sanitary networks and installations. Since 2014, she has developed her professional career within the structures of the General Office of Building Control, progressing through successive career levels – from Senior Building Control Inspector to Head of Department. Since 2024, she has served as Deputy Director of the Department of Inspection and Building Control, combining extensive technical and engineering experience with knowledge in the field of public administration.