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7-9
May
2024

Transform today, change tomorrow.

XVI European Economic Congress

International Congress Centre in Katowice

Special guests

Inauguration of the 16th European Economic Congress. Live at the International Congress Center in Katowice

Donald Tusk

Prime Minister of Poland
Ursula von der Leyen

EPP Lead Candidate for European Commission President

Congress' Speakers

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.

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Kadri Simson European Commissioner for Energy

Jerzy Buzek Member of the European Parliament, Chairman of the EEC Council

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz Minister of Funds and Regional Policy

Marzena Czarnecka Minister of Industry

Rafał Brzoska Founder, CEO, InPost

Maciej Duszczyk Undersecretary of State, Ministry of the Interior and Administration

Sebastian Jabłoński President, Respect Energy Group

Rafał Gawin President, Energy Regulatory Office

Jurand Drop Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Finance

Justyna Glusman Managing Director, Wave Renovation Association

Mieczysław Bieniek Public Adviser to the Minister of Defence, Deputy NATO Strategic Commander 2010-2013

Krzysztof Horodko Managing Partner, Baker Tilly TPA

Tobias Gotthardt Secretary of State, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

Jarosław Bogacz Deputy President of the Management Board, KENO Energy

Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka Under-Secretary of State, European Union Affairs Division, Chancellery of the Prime Minister

Karolis Žemaitis Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania

Elisabetta Falcetti Regional Director for Poland and the Baltic States, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Wiktor Janicki President of the Management Board, AstraZeneca Pharma Poland

Ireneusz Borowski Country Manager Poland, Dassault Systèmes

Joanna Burnos Founder of the LEADERIS Institute, expert, Team Europe, podcaster “Women’s Department”

Paweł Dziekoński Deputy President of the Management Board, FAKRO

Kamil Wyszkowski Country Representative, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact Network Poland

Paweł Jarski CEO, Grupa Elemental

Celina M. Olszak Rector, University of Economics in Katowice

Dariusz Standerski Secretary of State, Ministry for Digitalisation

Iveta Radičová Minister of Labour, Slovakia 2005-2006, Prime Minister of Slovakia 2010-2012

Lucyna Stańczak-Wuczyńska Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, Bank BNP Paribas

Julius Skačkauskas Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania

Rafał Wróblewski Business Executive Officer, Nestlé Waters

Maria Mrówczyńska Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Katarzyna Rozenfeld Partner, Roseweald, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the abrdn Fund Special Purpose Vehicle, Member of the LeaderShe Association

Robert Stobiński First Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Amica Group

Miłosz Motyka Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Przemysław Koperski Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Infrastructure

Małgorzata Starczewska-Krzysztoszek Lecturer, Department of Political Economy, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Anna Rulkiewicz President, LUX MED Group

Andrzej Modzelewski President of the Management Board, E.ON Polska SA

Amit Joshi IMD Professor, expert in AI, analytics and marketing strategy

Stacy Ligas Senior Partner, CEO, KPMG w Polsce

Przemysław Krych Founder, Cornerstone Investment Management, founder, Griffin Real Estate

Jarosław Królewski President of the Management Board, co-founder, Synerise SA

Jerzy Lis Rector, Stanisław Staszic AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków

Artur Kurasiński Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Co-author of the book „Start-uppers” [Startupowcy], author of the blog kurasinski.com

Jakub Sławek Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United Arab Emirates

Adam Pers Deputy President of the Management Board for Corporate and Investment Banking, mBank

Piotr Zawistowski President of the Management Board, Towarowa Giełda Energii SA

Andrew Bester Member Management Board Banking, Head of Wholesale Banking, ING

Izabela Leszczyna Minister of Health

Maciej Bando Undersecretary of State, Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Jacek Bartosiak geopolitics and strategy expert, founder, owner, Strategy&Future

Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi Undersecretary, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)

Tomasz Domogała Chairman of the Supervisory Board, TDJ

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Discussed subjects

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.

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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.

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European Economic Congress 2024

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.

LARGER EEC SPACE Interest in the Congress is growing year on year, and that is why the next edition of the event will bring changes in the form of expanded exhibition space.

BUSINESS & POLITICS The European Economic Congress is a forum for talks for business representatives and politicians at every level – each year, the event hosts representatives of foreign governments as well as European Commissioners.

NEW FORMS OF SPEECHES The forms of speeches will also be improved, with shorter debates and more one-on-one talks and individual presentations.

PARTICIPATION OF GUESTS FROM ABROAD Each year, the group of EEC speakers includes an ever-growing number of representatives of foreign companies, institutions, organisations and governments..

THE MEDIA Each year, the Congress is reported on by dozens of nationwide media titles as well as industry magazines and portals, including foreign ones, and the most important editorial teams are present at the event together with their studios.

BANQUETS & GALAS The evening galas and banquets serve the purpose of good integration and building partnerships, while also being a perfect place to continue the talks behind the scenes.

VIP & PREMIUM ZONES Special zones for Congress guests with access to catering also provide an ideal space for conversations and establishing new relationships.

EEC News

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.

Accompanying events

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EEC – a platform for business and a forum for debate

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.

Inauguration. A new European economy in a new world

European identity

Sustainable urban mobility

Technologies of the future: review and zoom in

The ceremony of awarding the ‘Promoter of Poland’ titles

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