About the event

The 18th edition of the European Economic Congress will take place on 22-24 April, 2026, in the International Congress Centre and the Spodek Arena in Katowice.

The European Economic Congress is the largest and most influential meeting of business people, politicians, scientists, researchers, and local authorities in Central Europe. For 18 years, the EEC has been a source of ideas and initiatives influencing the course of the Polish and European economies.

Each edition of the congress is three days’ worth of debates, meetings and conversations on the key challenges of modernity such as the development of a competitive, safe, and sustainable economy.

In 2026, the EEC will continue the tradition of facilitating dialogue between entrepreneurs, leaders of the public sector, the scientific community, and the young generation of leaders who believe that the future of the economy depends on social responsibility, energy and digital transition, as well as a new approach towards sustainable development.

Below are only some of the subjects included in the agenda of the 2026 edition of the congress:

  • security and economic sovereignty,
  • green and digital transition,
  • new models of investment and sources of financing for growth,
  • the role of industry in a changing world,
  • technological innovations, AI, and automation,
  • international cooperation and the competitiveness of regions. 

Comprising well over 200 debates, thousands of conversations and meetings, the European Economic Congress serves as a forum for 1,300 speakers and 13,500 on-site participants. The host city of the congress, Katowice is a meeting place for those who shape the future of the economy – today, for tomorrow.

We invite you to cooperate with us, share your thoughts and exchange inspiring experiences during discussions and meetings at the EEC!

The event is organized by the PTWP Group, publisher of internet portals and organizer of major congresses in Poland.