Lower Silesia Awaits Guests at the Economic Forum

Karpacz is preparing to host more than 6,000 visitors for this year’s Economic Forum, including political, business, academic and cultural figures from over 60 countries. The three-day event will feature more than 500 debates under the theme “The Architecture of a New Order: Stability in Times of Change.”

Paweł Gancarz, marshal of Lower Silesia, said the theme reflects the challenges facing Europe. He argued that cooperation among local governments, business, academia and public administration offers the strongest response, helping build resilient economies and stronger communities.

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The theme of this year's Economic Forum aptly reflects the challenges facing Europe. I believe that cooperation between local governments, business, science and public administration must be the response to them. Only in this way can we build resilient economies and strong communities.

Gancarz also presented regions as a foundation of Europe’s economic stability during a period of geopolitical tension and rapid change. He said Lower Silesia is strengthening its position through modern infrastructure, energy security, innovation and partnerships between government, business and science.

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In times of geopolitical tensions and rapid change, regions are becoming the foundations of Europe's economic stability.

The forum will cover eight main areas: digitalization, health care, regions, the economy, international politics, security, society and sustainable development. Special initiatives will include forums on Poland’s relations with the Czech Republic and China, university-led programs, and a dual-use technology track. Participants will also have access to author meetings, concerts and film screenings.

Deputy Marshal Michał Rado said changing supply chains, the energy transition, new technologies and economic security are creating new demands for regional governments. He said well-connected, predictable regions open to innovation are gaining an advantage, while Lower Silesia is focusing on transport investment, support for entrepreneurs and modern business solutions.

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In a world of rapid economic and geopolitical change, regions that are well connected, predictable and open to innovation gain an advantage.