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The 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz begins on September 2

500 events and over 6,000 guests – leaders from the worlds of politics, economics, science, non-governmental organizations, and culture. On Tuesday, September 2, at noon, the 34th Economic Forum will begin at the Gołębiewski Hotel in Karpacz. It is one of the largest and most important economic and political events in Central and Eastern Europe.

Wroclaw Mayor's Award for social responsibility

For the fourth time, during the Economic Forum gala, the Wroclaw Mayor's Award in the Socially Responsible Business category will be presented. This distinction is awarded to companies that make a special contribution to the local community. Last year, it was awarded to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, AB and Collins Aerospace.

Wroclaw with a stand on safety

During this year's Economic Forum in Karpacz, Wroclaw will present its thematic stand “Safe Wroclaw”, referring to a comprehensive municipal program of the same name. This is one of the key projects implemented by the city, aimed at building a long-term, systemic approach to safety issues. The stand will be a space for presenting specific activities, tools and solutions implemented in Wroclaw – from preventive and educational initiatives to cooperation with residents, non-governmental organizations and services.

Time of transformation – what will the Europe of the future look like?

This year's Forum will be held under the slogan “Time of transformation – what will the Europe of the future look like?” In the current political and economic situation, Europe must build greater strategic autonomy and a new security architecture – military, energy and digital.

The vast majority agree that the Green Deal is a civilizational necessity, but it also requires a realistic path that takes into account the pace of transformation in different countries, as Europe must reconcile its climate goals with energy security and industrial competitiveness. The Europe of the future is an economy based on innovation, technology, and digital autonomy, which requires investment in research and development. Maintaining competitiveness, especially in the context of an aging society, requires labor market, education, and tax reforms.

This year, the number of guests will exceed 6,000

They will include leaders from the worlds of politics, business, science, non-governmental organizations, and culture. The conference program includes over 500 events, including six plenary sessions and hundreds of discussion panels, dozens of meetings with authors and special events, workshops, and several press conferences.

The events will be organized within the following thematic tracks: AI Forum, Cybersecurity Forum, Health Care Forum, Regions Forum, University Zone, Economy, International Politics and Security, Society, Sustainable Development. The key events of the Forum will also be broadcast on the Main Stage of the Conference Center at the Gołębiewski Hotel, located on level 2/3.

SGH and Economic Forum Report 2025

The Forum will traditionally begin with the presentation of the “SGH and Economic Forum 2025 Report”, the most comprehensive scientific study on the state of the economy in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The report describes current trends and socio-economic phenomena, enabling leaders from various areas of the economy and politics to make the most important decisions. It was prepared by experts from the country's leading university, the Warsaw School of Economics. The presentation of the SGH Report is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, at 12:00 p.m. at the Press Center of the Gołębiewski Hotel.

Healthcare Forum

For 16 years, the Healthcare Forum has been an integral part of the conference, bringing together the most important figures from the medical sector in Poland. It is primarily a platform for discussion on health issues, taking into account economic aspects based on available data, with the participation of all stakeholders in the health sector in Poland and Europe in the following areas: health care financing and management, regulation, and innovation.

In Karpacz, we will meet the Person of the Year

The most solemn moment of the Economic Forum are the galas, during which awards are presented by the Forum's Program Council to outstanding individuals and key companies and organizations in the following categories: Person of the Year, Company of the Year, and Non-Governmental Organization of the Year. Awards will also be presented to the best local government officials – winners of the Local Government Financial Ranking in Poland, prepared in cooperation with the University of Economics in Wroclaw. Special awards are also planned.

The Economic Forum in Karpacz is organized by the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation. The main partner is the Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Province. Other partners of the Forum include: Hotel Gołębiewski – Strategic Partner, the City of Karpacz – Host City, the City of Wroclaw, and the Nicolaus Copernicus Airport in Wroclaw.

We encourage you to register today.

For more information, please visit the event website: 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz.