For generations, Poznań and the Wielkopolska region have been considered one of the most important centers of Polish economic and local government thought. It was here that the approach to economic efficiency, understood as the foundation for the efficient functioning of society, administration, and entrepreneurship, was shaped.
Referring to this tradition, Poznań became a natural venue for an event that created a regional space for discussion about the economy, society, and entrepreneurship development. This is how the idea of the Poznań Economic Congress was born – a platform for discussion about the future of Wielkopolska, Poland, and the global economy. What economic, financial, and social challenges face us today?
Can the standards of economic efficiency, business responsibility, and strong local government developed in our region serve as a guide in an increasingly complex world?
Previous editions demonstrate the enormous need for such a platform for debate. In 2025, the Congress attracted over 2,000 participants, 46 partners, and 215 panelists. In 2026, we aim to expand this event even further, increasing its scale and significance. The Poznań Economic Congress was created to harness the potential of Greater Poland for the development of all of Poland. It is a place for meetings, the exchange of experiences and knowledge, and the presentation of economic and social achievements.
The Congress is also a space for reflection on a world that has been changing at an incredibly rapid pace in recent years. Broken supply chains, Russian aggression in Ukraine, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing importance of climate change are all impacting the functioning of economies and states.
It is in Greater Poland – a region long associated with pragmatism, entrepreneurship, and responsibility – that an open debate about these challenges and how to navigate the new reality is worthwhile.
The Greater Poland identity, built over generations, is based not only on a concern for economic development but also on a sense of responsibility for the community – family, local community, and state. What topics and lines of debate will emerge during this year’s Congress?
What topics does PKG 2026 address?
Poznań Economic Congress is an interdisciplinary event that combines expert debates with inspiring meetings of representatives from the worlds of business, science, and public administration. Among the key thematic areas of this year’s edition are:
- Energy and military security and the future of Central and Eastern Europe – What challenges and prospects does the region face more than three years after the start of the Russian aggression against Ukraine?
- Poland’s role in international relations – How do Poland’s hard power and soft power influence the implementation of the country’s strategic interests?
- Innovation and new technologies in the economy – How are Polish companies developing and implementing cutting-edge technological solutions?
- The future of NATO and the European Union – How might these institutions evolve in the face of new political conditions in Europe and the United States?
- Sustainable development and green technologies – How can climate transformation be carried out in a responsible and economically efficient way?
- Smart city and modern urban planning approaches – How should cities of the future be designed in the context of new regulations and environmental challenges?
- The Polish space sector – What achievements has the domestic space industry made and what development opportunities lie ahead in the coming years?
- The development of Poznań and Greater Poland – What directions of change await the region a year and a half after the local government elections?
The full program of this year’s edition of the Congress will be published soon.
