35th Economic Forum, September 8-10, 2026
The 35th Economic Forum will begin on September 8 at 12:00 PM with the presentation of the SGH and Economic Forum Report. The Forum is one of the largest and most important events in Central and Eastern Europe, bringing together for over thirty years people who have a decisive influence on the future of Poland, Europe, and the world.
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The program of the Economic Forum
The program of the 35th Economic Forum, which will begin on September 8 at 12:00 PM in Karpacz, is divided into eight thematic areas:
- AI Forum
- Cybersecurity Forum
- Health Care Forum
- Regions Forum
- Economy
- International Politics and Security
- Society
- Sustainable Development
In addition, many accompanying and cultural events await participants, including author meetings, concerts, and film screenings.
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TOP SPEAKERS 1992-2025
Presentation of the Local Government Finance Ranking in Poland 2025
Royal Castle in Warsaw, 12 May 2026
The 2025 Financial Ranking of Local Government Units is an analysis of the financial health of all local governments in Poland. Since 2017, it has been published annually by the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation. This year, the ranking was prepared in collaboration with the Wrocław University of Economics. We expect 250 guests to attend the presentation—local government leaders and regional elites, as well as representatives of the state administration, the business world, culture, academia, NGOs, and the media. Participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
The European Congress of Local Governments hosted Karol Nawrocki, President of the Republic of Poland
Gallery of the 34th Economic Forum
Presentation of the Local Government Finance Ranking in Poland 2025
Royal Castle in Warsaw, 12 May 2026
The 2025 Financial Ranking of Local Government Units is an analysis of the financial health of all local governments in Poland. Since 2017, it has been published annually by the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation. This year, the ranking was prepared in collaboration with the Wrocław University of Economics. We expect 250 guests to attend the presentation—local government leaders and regional elites, as well as representatives of the state administration, the business world, culture, academia, NGOs, and the media. Participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 11th European Congress of Local Governments– video report
Over 3,000 guests attended the 11th European Congress of Local Governments in Mikołajki, which took place on 2–3 March 2026. Over two days, leaders from local government, politics, business, economics, science and culture from 33 countries around the world debated the most important challenges facing the leaders of our local communities, focusing on the theme ‘Local government in times of uncertainty – local responses to global challenges’. The 12th European Congress of Local Governments is scheduled for March 2027, but before that we invite you to the 35th Economic Forum in Karpacz, which will take place from 8 to 10 September 2026, during which local government issues will be discussed at length.
Report from the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz
SGH and Economic Forum Report 2025
One of the most anticipated economic publications since 2020 is a joint report by the Warsaw School of Economics and the Economic Forum, in which researchers from the Warsaw School of Economics present the most important issues concerning the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This comprehensive study provides an overview of socio-economic challenges, analyses and conclusions, summarizing the research conducted. The report of the Warsaw School of Economics and the Economic Forum is an in-depth and exhaustive analysis of the contemporary dilemmas faced by the CEE countries. It is also a proposal for solutions and recommendations that can be helpful in making decisions at the government and local government level.
The report is presented every year, on the day of the inauguration of the Economic Forum, organized by the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation, where the Warsaw School of Economics has been acting as a strategic partner for several years. The Forum provides a platform for impartial debate on the most important political, economic, cultural and social issues.
Financial Ranking of Local Government in Poland
The ranking is an analysis of the financial condition of all local government units in Poland, and since 2017 it has been periodically prepared by the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation. It is prepared on the basis of financial statements submitted by local government units in cooperation with independent, reputable institutions: the National Council of Regional Chambers of Audit and the Cracow University of Economics (2017-2019) and the Wrocław University of Economics (2020-2023).
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