Agenda

Europe in the world

22 April 2026 • 10:00 -12:00 • Spodek Main Stage

Online broadcast session Session translated simultaneously EN / PL

Thematic scope

The role of Europe in a world mired in conflict, rivalry, and tension. The European Union's approach to superpowers – its initiative, assertiveness and subjectivity in international politics. The role of Central European countries in designing the continent’s political and economic architecture. Resilience, competitiveness and re-industrialisation as the sources of Europe’s strength. Security and energy independence. Cybersecurity and technological sovereignty. Can Europe become a union of security?

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Organizers' speeches

Member of the European Parliament, President of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012, Prime Minister from 1997 to 2001, President of the EEC Council

Wojciech Kuśpik

CEO of the PTWP Group, initiator of the European Economic Congress.

Speeches by regional representatives

Mayor of Katowice

Leszek Pietraszek

Wojciech Saługa

Marshal of the Province of Silesia

Governor of Silesia

Discussion:
Europe in a world of tensions: security and geopolitics
Energy and the transition: costs, pace, competitiveness

Michał Bolesławski

CEO, ING Bank Śląski SA

Ireneusz Fąfara

President of the Management Board, General Director, ORLEN SA

President of the Management Board, Tauron Polska Energia SA

Discussion:
The reindustrialisation of Europe: between ambition and market realities
Technology and financing: how to build Europe’s competitive advantage

Krzysztof Pawiński

President of the Management Board, Co-owner, Maspex Group

Johan Pelissier

President of the Europe Region, Airbus

Michał Sołowow

Owner, Synthos SA

Discussion:
Economic growth, safety, transformation—which path will Europe choose?

Andrzej Domański

Minister of Finance and Economy, Poland

Host

Joanna Dunikowska-Paź

Journalist, TVN

Aleksandra Helbin

Editor-in-Chief, WNP.PL

Journalist, TVN

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