Karpacz, 7-9 September 2021
Europe in Search of Leadership
Main Partner of the Economic Forum
3
Days
400+
Debates
4000+
Participants
For 30 years now, the Forum has gathered political, economic and social leaders from over 60 countires around the world. It serves as a platform owing to which the most important figures in European politics and economy can exchange their views. Each year important declarations are made during the Forum, which is why the sessions attract the media from all over the world the most, as well as their effects are echoed among experts long after the Forum’s closure.
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The theme of this year’s edition is ‘Europe in Search of Leadership‘. As every year, a rich programme of over 200 events awaits the participants. For three days, Karpacz will be visited by the most important people in the country and region: leaders of politics, economy, local government and prominent representatives of the world of culture and science. The debates will be covered by journalists from all over Europe.
Mateusz Morawiecki
Prime Minister Poland
Janez Jansa
Prime Minister Slovenia
Denys Shmyhal
Prime Minister Ukraine
Janusz Wojciechowski
Commissioner for Agriculture, European Commission Poland
Jewel Howard Taylor
Vicepresident Liberia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Leader, Belarusian Opposition Belarus
Piotr Gliński
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Culture, National Heritage and Sport Poland
Péter Szijjártó
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Hungary
Zbigniew Rau
Minister of Foreign Affairs Poland
Tadeusz Kościński
Minister of Finance Poland
Adam Niedzielski
Minister of Health Poland
Andrej Doležal
Minister of Transport and Construction Slovakia
Jernej Vrtovec
Minister of Infrastructure Slovenia
Andrzej Adamczyk
Minister of Infrastructure Poland
Maryna Lazebna
Ministry of Social Policy Ukraine
Gatis Eglitis
Minister for Welfare Latvia
Marlena Maląg
Minister of Family and Social Policy Poland
Gordana Čomić
Minister for Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue Serbia
Michał Kurtyka
Minister of Climate and Environment Poland
Grzegorz Puda
Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy Poland
Jakov Milatovic
Minister of Economic Development Montenegro
Laura Castelli
Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Italy
Fabio Righi
Minister of Industry, Handicraft and Trade San Marino
David Anderson
Senior Vice-President Renewables Growth UK
Pierre-André de Chalendar
Chairman and CEO, Saint-Gobain Group France
Enrico Moretti Polegato
President, Diadora S.p.A. Italy
Christophe Lecourtier
General Director, Business France France
Richard Tice
Leader, Reform UK United Kingdom
Mihail Popșoi
Deputy Speaker, Parliament Moldova
Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson
Cardinal, Prefect, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Vatican
Manuel Pulgar Vidal
Global Practice Lead on Climate & Energy, WWF International Peru
Teresa Czerwińska
Vice-President, European Investment Bank Poland
Georgette Mosbacher
Co-Chair of the Atlantic Council’s Three Seas Programme, former Ambassador to Poland USA
Witold Bańka
President, The World Anti-Doping Agency Poland
Paweł Borys
President of the Management Board, Polish Development Fund Poland
Marcin Chludziński
President of the Board, KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. Poland
Gertruda Uścińska
President, Social Insurance Institution Poland
Daniel Obajtek
President and CEO, PKN ORLEN Poland
Andrzej Kraśnicki
President, Polish Olympic Committee Poland
Dariusz Kucharski
CEO, HSBC in Poland Poland
Luciano D’Alfonso
Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Treasury, Senate Italy
Krzysztof Pawiński
CEO, Maspex Poland
Anna Rulkiewicz
CEO, Lux Med Group Poland
Irma Veberic
General Director , Roche Polska Sp. z o.o. Slovenia
Michael Kretschmer
Minister President of Saxony Germany
Magnus Berntsson
President, Assembly of European Regions Sweden
Małgorzata Gosiewska
Deputy Speaker, Sejm Poland
Małgorzata Jarosińska-Jedynak
Secretary of State, Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy Poland
Krzysztof Gawkowski
Chairman of the Left Parliamentary Club, Sejm Poland
Paweł Majewski
President of the Management Board, PGNiG SA Poland
Akos Kozma
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights Hungary
Michał Grzybowski
President, Philips Polska Sp. z o.o. Poland
Włodzimierz Wlaźlak
CEO, Lidl Poland Poland
Zoltan Varga
Chairman, Central Mediacsoport Hungary
Rafał Wiśniewski
Director, National Centre for Culture Poland
Vincenzo Bassi
President, Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe FAFCE Italy
Piotr Wachowiak
Rector, SGH Warsaw School of Economics Poland
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
President, Polish People’s Party Poland
Jarosław Gowin
Chariman, Agreement of Jaroslaw Gowin Poland
Szymon Hołownia
President, Poland 2050 Poland
Zdzisław Krasnodębski
Member, European Parliament Poland
Aleksandra Dulkiewicz
Mayor of Gdańsk Poland
Jacek Sutryk
Mayor of Wrocław Poland
Radosław Jęcek
Mayor of Karpacz Poland
Cezary Przybylski
Marshal, Marshal’s Office of Lower Silesia Poland
The following thematic paths have a permanent and well-established position in the Economic Forum programme:
An annual tradition of the Economic Forum is awarding prizes for the Man of the Year, the Company of the Year and the Non-governmental Organization of the Year. Over the years, many prominent persons of European politics and economy have been honoured with the title of the Economic Forum Man of the Year.
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Lower Silesia is called the heart of Europe. The region is located about 300 km from Warsaw, Berlin or Prague and is perfectly connected. Thanks to its great location and educated employees, it attracts investors and develops dynamically. In this place renowned universities and career prospects await students from Poland and Europe. Tourists are attracted by the largest number of classified monuments in the country, the largest number of castles and palaces, the heritage of industrial architecture and the most numerous spas in the country. Lower Silesia is also a region that stands out in terms of the level of innovation in Poland. Its enormous economic and educational potential, excellent infrastructure facilities and high quality of human capital contribute to its strength. Business development also contributes to the region’s success – Lower Silesia is the seat of many Polish and international companies. Special Economic Zones support the location of new investments. The Lower Silesian economy is not only about its well-developing industry, but also specialized financial and outsourcing services. The “green economy” is also an important area. Intensive economic development in Lower Silesia is focused on new technologies, favoring the rational use of natural resources. Lower Silesia is investing in low-carbon economy, considering both the increased role of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies in production processes and construction. Lower Silesia is a land of diversity where everyone will find space for oneself. Amazing mountains – the Sudetes, mysterious undergrounds, the Piast Castles Trail, the Land of Extinct Volcanoes, Milicz Ponds, the largest complex of fishponds in Europe, the Lower Silesian Beer and Wine Trail, are just some of the available attractions. The inhabitants are, however, the most important, famous for their openness and hospitality, not only in Poland but also in Europe. The mosaic of cultures, customs and traditions in Lower Silesia creates an atmosphere thanks to which everyone feels at home here, and the infrastructure as well as attractiveness of the region make the inhabitants associate their future with this place. They want to develop here – educate, work, and invest.
Karpacz is a charming town at the foot of the Karkonosze Mountains with their highest peak – Śnieżka. Amazing landscapes, unique attractions and excellent tourist infrastructure attract many visitors each year. Karpacz offers excellent and varied conditions for spending leisure time all year round. Spring, summer and autumn are primarily mountain trek times. Nearly 100 kilometres of hiking trails run through the area, making it possible to discover one of the country’s most valuable areas in terms of nature, which in most part is under the protection of the Karkonosze National Park. In winter, thanks to the appropriate terrain and favourable climate, the town transforms into a ski resort offering numerous slopes and ski lifts, especially for beginners and families with children.
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