Inaugural session: Safe and competitive economy
The significance and key components of economic security. How to provide it? How to maintain a steady growth? Types of threats and their mitigation – the role of international cooperation. The fundamental components determining economic security: the geopolitical reality and physical security, international competition, the transition of economy and the energy sector, climate policies and regulations. The competitiveness of Poland’s economy in a dynamic and volatile environment. Difficult conditions presenting an opportunity for Polish businesses and entrepreneurs.
New energy
The transition of the energy sector and its influence on the development and competitiveness of the economy. Acceleration now: what about investments in renewable energy sources? The separation of coal assets, investments in the grid and other systemic decisions and actions that are necessary for Poland to continue the reconstruction of its power industry.
Infrastructure and logistics
Poland’s largest investments in transport infrastructure. Financing, preparation, schedules and execution. New opportunities for the economy stemming from the development of the transport network and modern logistics.
Diplomacy and expansion
The actions undertaken by the state and the policy of financial and insurance institutions aimed at supporting Polish investments in the world. Polish companies on the global market. Ambitions, plans, barriers, achievements.
Power industry: investments and regulations
Regulations vs. investments in the power industry. The current legal framework and environment – what to expect? The Polish and EU legislation that could accelerate the transition of the energy sector. The rules for creating law that is conducive to investments in the power industry.
Technologies, trends, investments
The conditions for accelerating the digital transition of Poland's economy. Key events and tendencies. The business potential of the following technologies:
- Artificial intelligence, data processing
- Cloud solutions
- Cyber security tools
- Quantum computers
Polish industry here and now
- The raw materials of critical significance for the economy. Resources, access, exploitation, substitution
- Research and development in industry. Science, business, commercialization
- Decarbonising the economy – zero-emission production
Labour market – the conditions, forecasts, solutions
- Education for the labour market. The needs and necessary changes
- Regulations: working conditions, relationships, costs and salaries
- Foreign staff in Poland's labour market
Defence and economy
The purchase of equipment, modernization and investments in technical capabilities of Polish armed forces. How should it be used by the Polish defence industry? Dual-use technology as a growth stimulus for Poland’s economy and driver of technological advancement.
Green transition
Sustainable, zero-emission economy as a trend and key component of strategies pursued by business. ESG criteria and reporting – a new scope of responsibilities for a larger group of businesses. Is everyone ready? A new important context: transition vs. competitiveness and security. Green investments: main directions and criteria, key technologies, the role of responsible investors, financing.
EEC Talks: stage, dialogue, personality
An open stage will provide a platform for conversations with the guests: renowned economists, politicians, diplomats, business and culture personalities, and socialites.
Accompanying Events
The EEC Program Council and EEC Members – together about the Congress
The agenda of EEC Trends in Warsaw will include a meeting of the Program Council of the European Economic Congress with participants of the EEC Members project aiming to provide a year-round elite networking platform for VIP participants and partners of the EEC. The meeting between the groups will be devoted to developing the agenda of the nearest edition of the EEC and bringing together the community of the EEC.
WNP Awards Gala
EEC Trends will be accompanied by a WNP Awards gala with awards presented by editorial staff of the WNP.PL economic website. Decorated will be persons and entities that have changed the Polish economy for the better. Every year, distinctions are awarded to people, institutions and enterprises that have recently had a significant, ground-breaking impact on the Polish economy. The WNP Awards go to those who, through boldly undertaken actions and successfully implemented projects, indicate driving trends and development directions, actively responding to new challenges.