EEC 2026 will continue the dialogue between entrepreneurs, leaders from the public and scientific sectors, and the younger generation of leaders, for whom the future of the economy also means social responsibility, energy and digital transformation, and a new approach to sustainable development
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CONGRESS
In April 2026, Katowice will once again become the capital of business, hosting the 18th edition of the European Economic Congress. Its organiser has just presented the main themes on which the agenda of EEC 2026 will be based. On 3rd December, 2025, at a Christmas meeting of EEC Members, a community involved in creating the congress, and the Programme Council of the European Economic Congress, the theme of the next edition of the EEC was presented: „The Power of Dialogue”.
CONGRESS
On April 22-24, 2026, Katowice will once again host one of Europe’s top debates on geopolitics and the future of the economy. The 18th European Economic Congress will attract prominent public figures, business leaders and top researchers. For three days, they will gather in Katowice to discuss the changing geopolitical landscape, answer key questions on the agency of Europe, the resilience of its economies, the pace of energy transition and the progress on the development of technologies that are capable of transforming the world. The sovereignty of industry, investments in green energy, digital security and competences of the future – all determining the position of Poland and entire European Union in the world – will top the agenda of next year’s edition of the event.
CONGRESS
Poland and Europe are facing numerous strategic challenges in the field of security, independence, defence, and competitiveness. The problems they need to solve involve key sectors of their economy – power, defence, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and industry. In order to achieve that, they need to promote a culture of constant cooperation between business, public administration, and decision-makers. With geopolitical instability in the background, it is critical to engage in dialogue about delivering stable growth based on long-term, strategic public investments. Once again, EEC Trends will provide a platform for this much-needed dialogue. Its participants will also discuss the significance of Poland’s admission to G20 and the opportunity it brings for the country's economy. The event, providing a prologue to the European Economic Congress – Central Europe's major business event – takes place on 9th February, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Warsaw hotel. The 18th edition of the event will be held on 22-24 April, 2026, in the International Congress Centre in Katowice.
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The European Economic Congress is organised in prestigious venues, such as the International Congress Centre and the neighbouring iconic Spodek Arena, which are among the largest congress and exhibition venues in the country.
Spodek to najbardziej rozpoznawalny symbol Katowic i jedno z najważniejszych miejsc wydarzeń na Śląsku. Jego charakterystyczna, futurystyczna bryła od ponad 50 lat przyciąga największe koncerty, widowiska i imprezy sportowe w Polsce. To przestrzeń, która łączy legendarną atmosferę z nowoczesną funkcjonalnością dla realizacji wydarzeń o różnorodnych formatach.
One of the most modern event venues in Poland. Its distinctive architecture with a green valley and location in the prestigious Culture Zone set the ICC apart from other conference centres in the country. It is a modern space that builds Katowice's image as a dynamic centre of business and innovation.
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