International Congress Centre in Katowice
Inauguration of the 16th European Economic Congress. Live at the International Congress Center in Katowice
Prime Minister of Poland
EPP Lead Candidate for European Commission President
Respected authority figures, strong personalities, decision-makers, large company managers and entrepreneurs, experts, scientists, media people. The several hundred panellists of the European Economic Congress form a competent forum of opinion leaders.
The subject of the European Economic Congress revolves around the most critical branches of the economy, directions for social development, ad well as trends and events with a potential to shape the future. In a volatile reality, the agenda of the EEC is subject to constant change. However, the main subjects of the May debate have already been decided. Defining its substantive framework, with content provided by our guests, they will contribute to the worth of the Congress.
Europe, geopolitics and economy
20th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union. From a summary to the future. Scenarios of multiple levels of European integration versus preparations for the next enlargement. The EU in a global market – development dilemmas and economic competitiveness. Multicrisis, new threats and resilience. Ukraine on the path to Europe: consistent support and reconstruction plans.Energy, transformation, security
A new definition of energy security and independence. What are business and investors looking for in order to engage more strongly in the transformation of the energy sector? Green and distributed energy – prospects. RES – what changes are in store for the industry? Technologies to support the green direction. How to ensure stability and flexibility: coal, gas, renewables, nuclear..Climate and a sustainable economy
Climate policy and the economy – business in transition. Green investment – how to initiate and fund; the role of the financial sector. ESG in company strategies, in economic cooperation, in supply chains. Greenwashing – how not to get fooled? Green business: motivations, transparency of actions, results. The role of large financial sector players and companies in decarbonising the economy. Science and technology for transformation.Digital economy, new technologies
Major technology trends of the future. What technologies to invest in? AI – an icon of the digital revolution. How to encourage investment in digitalisation? Technology demand versus green transition and energy efficiency. Infrastructure for digital acceleration. Science, education and human resources for the “economy of tomorrow”. Cyber security.Investment and finance
Private investment: conditions, motives for decisions, financing. The National Reconstruction Plan and other EU sources of development funds. European priorities versus Polish potential and investment needs: infrastructure, sustainable economy, resilience, knowledge, digitalisation, innovation. Green finance.Law versus the economy
The justice system in Poland versus economic activity. Stabilising the regulatory environment of the economy – what does it take to achieve this? Legislative process taking into account the effects of legislation on the economy. Length of court procedures. A stable and functional legal order for economic growth and business development. How to heal the state-business relationship?Migration, diversity, labour market
Migration trends as a challenge for Europe. Migration policy at EU and national level. Migrants in the labour market: qualifications, adaptation, law and procedures. Diversity and inclusion as a social trend changing team management.EEC is a place that combines opportunities to establish and develop business relationships with the exchange of experiences and acquisition of knowledge. The 16th edition of the European Economic Congress will feature a number of innovations that will not only raise the event’s profile, but also develop the strongest assets of the EEC brand.
Conversations on the most important economic and social issues affecting Poland, Europe and the world. News, analyses, reports, reports - see what our journalists and publicists have prepared for you.
W branży cyfrowej zwrot "sztuczna inteligencja" odmienia się dziś na wszystkie sposoby. Nie bez powodu - AI zmienia nie tylko sektor wysokich technologii, ale oznacza też ogromne możliwości biznesowe. Dlatego jest jednym z kluczowych tematów Europejskiego Kongresu Gospodarczego.
Nazywany "największym start-upem świata", Kyndryl dynamicznie rozwija się w Polsce. Ta amerykańska firma wyodrębniona z IBM jest dostawcą usług infrastruktury informatycznej i zatrudnia na świecie 90 tys. osób. To także ważny partner Europejskiego Kongresu Gospodarczego.
Awards for the most interesting solutions submitted in one of the five industry categories of the competition for an innovative product, technology, business model or optimized existing process. The winners of their categories will be awarded the title of „Startup Challenge Winner”.
TOP Municipal Investments competition, aims to identify the scale of municipal investments and their pro-development effect on the economy, region and inhabitants. In the competition, we appreciate those who, thanks to bold pro-development investment decisions, become environmental leaders and set trends.
The Investor without Borders competition is organized annually by the WNP.PL economic portal and the Nowy Przemysł magazine. Like every year, the elite group of winners of the competition will include: foreign investors operating in Poland and Polish companies investing abroad.
11,000 participants gathered in the venue, 7,000 online participants, over 1,200 speakers, 235 partners and sponsors, as well as 650 journalists – there is much more to the scale of the European Economic Congress than statistics. Visit the event’s gallery to see the pictures taken by our photographers.
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Its impressive turnout, record-high publication equivalent and top satisfaction ratings place the 15th European Economic Congress among the leading business events in Central Europe.
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