Karpacz, Poland, 6-8 September 2022
“Europe in the Face of New Challenges””
Main Partner of the Economic Forum
3
Days
300+
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 facing new challenges‘. 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.
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.
The largest and most important political and economic conference in Central and Eastern Europe
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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