EEC Trends 2027

Prologue to the 19th European Economic Congress

25 January 2027
Warsaw Sheraton Grand Warsaw Hotel

8th edition EEC Trends

EEC Trends is a debate on the most important economic trends and challenges that shape the discussions at the European Economic Congress in Katowice.

EEC Trends brings together representatives of business, politics, academia and the expert community for an open debate on the future of the Polish economy. The conclusions and exchange of views will help identify the key topics and directions for discussion during the three-day European Economic Congress in Katowice.

Invitation from

Aleksandra Helbin

Editor-in-Chief of WNP

1200 participants
100+ speakers
30+ partners
12 debates

About EEC Trends

EEC Trends is a day of intensive discussions, analysis and inspiration, bringing together entrepreneurs, experts, decision-makers and politicians. The event combines a macroeconomic perspective with business practice – from strategic analysis to real investment decisions. It is designed for those who not only observe change but also want to help shape it.

What we'll discuss

Key topics

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Poland beyond the catch-up era. What will drive the next leap forward?

For three decades, Poland has successfully been catching up with Europe's wealthiest economies. Today, this growth model is running out of steam – low labour costs and EU funding are no longer enough. We ask what will become the new engine of growth and who will build it.
New sources of growth
- Europe needs a new industrial base. From reindustrialisation to future technologies
- Poland: subcontractor or technology owner?
- Demographics. How can the economy grow as the population shrinks?
Energy and security
- The energy sector in transition. Investments, security and new business models
- Defence industry. Manufacturing, technologies and investments
- The race for megawatts. Will there be enough energy for everyone?
Technology, investment and capital
- AI and emerging technologies. Time to deliver results
- Major investments. From billions spent to tangible results
- Capital for growth
EEC Talks – conversations with leading figures
- Europe in the race for competitiveness
- The world, technology and power
- Poland 2027+. An economy beyond political terms

Speakers 2026

They joined us

EEC Trends brings together renowned entrepreneurs, investors, academics, experts and representatives of the Polish government.

Marta Postuła

pierwsza wiceprezes zarządu, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Miłosz Motyka

minister energii
Wojciech Balczun

minister aktywów państwowych
Michał Bolesławski

prezes zarządu, ING Bank Śląski SA
Kamil Majczak

prezes zarządu, Grupa QEMETICA
Grzegorz Lot

prezes zarządu, TAURON Polska Energia
Krzysztof Gawkowski

wicepremier, minister cyfryzacji
Artur Popko

prezes, Budimex
Marek Woszczyk

prezes zarządu, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe
Michał H. Mrożek

wiceprezes zarządu, ING Bank Śląski SA
Michał Wypychewicz

CEO, Koronea Family Office
Maciej Berek

minister ds. Nadzoru nad Wdrażaniem Polityki Rządu
Krzysztof Dresler

wiceprezes zarządu, PKO Bank Polski
Agnieszka Kubera

Country Managing Director, Accenture w Polsce
Dariusz Klimczak

minister infrastruktury
Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka

pełnomocnik Rządu ds. Instrumentu na rzecz Zwiększenia Bezpieczeństwa Europy

WNP Awards

25 January 2027 – during the gala ceremony concluding EEC Trends, we will announce the winners of the WNP Awards – prestigious distinctions presented to business leaders and individuals whose activities make a significant contribution to the development of the Polish economy and shaping its future.

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