Where is Value Created Today? Experts Discuss Investments in Poland

A panel of Polish economic experts convened to discuss the creation of investment value, emphasizing diverse strategies and Poland's unique position in the global market. Agnes Marciniak-Kostrzewa of Agnes Inversiones underscored the timeless security offered by real estate investments, particularly in geographically distant locations, citing historical events like the 2010 Icelandic volcano eruption and the 2020 pandemic as proof of concept. This perspective resonates with a growing trend across Europe, attracting even wealthy investors from South America to the Iberian Peninsula.

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In uncertain times of war on the eastern border and conflicts in the Middle East, the value of owning a second property thousands of kilometers from the front line, reachable by car, increases.

Joanna Makowiecka-Gatza, president of Employers of Poland, framed investment as a temporal risk management exercise. She highlighted Poland's current advantages, including a positive international investor sentiment and robust economic growth, even amidst the ongoing conflict near its eastern border. Makowiecka-Gatza noted the return of talented Polish professionals to the country as a significant asset, but stressed the need for stronger international promotion of the Polish brand to fully capitalize on these strengths.

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We are a large economy. Despite the border where there is war, we are experiencing very high growth dynamics. Over the past few years, trust in Poland has increased, and talented specialists are starting to return to the country.

Zbigniew Jagiełło, former long-time CEO of PKO BP and creator of Blik, posited that the true engine of Poland's future value lies not in large financial institutions or infrastructure projects like CPK or nuclear power, but in the inherent energy and intellect of the Polish people. He advocated for supporting Polish scientists and entrepreneurs, particularly in cutting-edge fields such as space technology and quantum computing, which offer a chance to compete on a global scale. Jarosław Dąbrowski from BGK echoed this sentiment, pointing to Poland's strong credit rating and high economic growth within the OECD. He urged Poles to invest wisely, particularly in high-risk technology and innovation funds, citing the example of Rafał Modrzewski, whose satellite company received crucial Polish investment after initially struggling to find domestic capital.

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The future of Poland lies not even in BGK with big money, not in CPK, not in nuclear power plants, but in the energy of Poles, those who are in this room, and those who can support Poland scientifically.