In less than a month, on Tuesday, 8 September at 12:00 p.m., the 35th Economic Forum will begin in Karpacz. The official opening will be marked by the presentation of the latest report prepared by SGH Warsaw School of Economics in cooperation with the Economic Forum – one of the most important studies devoted to the development prospects of Central and Eastern Europe.
This year’s edition, already the ninth, contains ten analyses addressing the region’s key economic and social challenges. The authors not only diagnose current developments but also formulate specific recommendations for policymakers, business representatives and experts. The report’s conclusions have for years provided the substantive foundation for the debates held during the Economic Forum.
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This year’s Forum will be held under the slogan “Architecture of the New Order – Stability in Times of Change”, which reflects the scale of the challenges facing Europe and the world today. The registration figures indicate that the number of conference participants will significantly exceed 6,000 guests – leaders from the worlds of politics, business, academia and culture representing more than 60 countries around the world.
More than 500 substantive events
The conference programme includes more than 500 substantive events focusing on several thematic areas, including: the AI Forum, Digitalisation Forum, Forum for Health Protection, Forum of Regions, Poland–Czech Republic Forum, Polish-Chinese Forum, Economy, International Politics and Security, Society, and Sustainable Development.
The Economic Forum in Karpacz is a key networking hub in Poland
A particularly interesting event during the conference will be the Polish-Chinese Forum, dedicated to relations between Poland, China and Central Europe in the economic, political, technological and social dimensions. The Forum will provide a space for discussion about the future of Polish-Chinese relations, China’s changing role in Central Europe, and how the economy, technology and geopolitics are shaping international cooperation today.
The Polish-Chinese Forum is being organised in cooperation with the Polish-Chinese Main Chamber of Commerce and with the support of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Warsaw. His Excellency Mr Shan Lu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Poland, will take part in the Forum.
This year’s Forum will be held under the slogan “Architecture of the New Order – Stability in Times of Change”
One of the thematic tracks will be the Poland–Czech Republic Forum, focusing on bilateral relations between the two countries in the areas of energy transition, infrastructure development and building socio-economic resilience. Seven dedicated panels will provide a comprehensive discussion of, among other things, the future of rail transport, tourism, and an energy alliance based on nuclear power and renewable energy sources. Distinguished experts and politicians will take part in the substantive discussions, including Václav Klaus, former President and former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic; former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Mirek Topolánek; former Deputy Prime Minister Cyril Svoboda; Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Jan Sechter; Director of the Railway Infrastructure Administration Radek Čech; and Jan Mládek, Director of the Czech Institute of Applied Economics.
More than 350 partners
The Economic Forum in Karpacz is a key networking hub in Poland. Last year’s statistics demonstrate the exceptional scale of the event: the conference was co-created by 355 partners, including 146 business partners, 110 institutional partners and 83 media partners.
The Main Partner of the Economic Forum in Karpacz is the Marshal’s Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, the Strategic Partner is Hotel Gołębiewski, the Host City is Karpacz, the Main Substantive Partner is SGH, while the partners also include the City of Wrocław and Wrocław Airport.
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