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7-9
May
2024
Transform today, change tomorrow.

XVI European Economic Congress

International Congress Centre in Katowice

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.

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.

  • 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.

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.

Jerzy Buzek Member of the European Parliament
Johannes Hahn European Commissioner for Budget and Administration
Brunon Bartkiewicz Chairman of the Board, ING Bank Śląski SA
Aleksander Kwaśniewski President of the Republic of Poland 1995–2005
Chris Barton His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Paweł Borys Chairman of the Board, Polish Development Fund
Kira Rudik Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Leader of the Golos party, Vice President of ALDE party
Krzysztof Pawiński Chairman of the Board, Grupa Maspex Sp. z o.o.
Dawid Jakubowicz President of the Management Board, Ciech SA
Marina Dubakina President and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Retail in Poland
Petro Poroszenko Leader of the European Solidarity party, President of Ukraine 2014–2019
Teresa Czerwińska Vice-President, European Investment Bank
Tony Housh Chair, American Chamber of Commerce in Poland
Maroš Šefčovič Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight
Dominika Bettman General Director, Microsoft
Lars Gutheil Director General, Member of the Management Board, German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Przemek Gdański President of the Management Board, Bank BNP Paribas
Sebastian Jabłoński President of the Management Board, Respect Energy
Anders H. Eide Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Republic of Poland
Elisabetta Falcetti Head of Poland and the Baltic States, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Henryk Orfinger Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr Irena Eris SA
Dariusz Blocher CEO, Unibep
Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi undersecretary, Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Jamie Crummie Co-founder, Too Good To Go
Janusz Dziurzyński prezes zarządu, ABSL
Frédéric Faroche President of the Management Board, General Director, Veolia Group in Poland
Władysław Grochowski President, Arche
Tomasz Heryszek President of the Management Board, Węglokoks SA
Marcin Gajdziński General Manager of IBM for Poland, Baltics and Ukraine
Beata Javorcik Chief Economist, EBRD
Adam Jędrzejczak President of the Management Board, Danfoss Poland
Katarzyna Kowalska Vice-President, KUKE SA
Krzysztof Krawczyk Partner, CVC Capital Partners, Head of CVC Warsaw office
Marcin Krupa Major of Katowice

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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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XV European Economic Congress

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  • 3 days of inspiring debates
  • 11 000 stationary participants
  • 170 themed sessions
  • 650 media representatives
  • 1 200 speakers
  • 178,2 mln PLN media equivalent
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