European Economic Congress

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Mr Jürgen Ligi

Minister of Finance

of the Republic of Estonia

Dear Sir,

On April 22-24, 2026, the International Congress Centre in Katowice is hosting the 18th edition of the European Economic Congress.

A three days long debate, held annually in Katowice, the centre of Poland’s Silesia region, the EEC is among Europe’s key economic events, a statement corroborated by the rank of its participants. These include senior Polish and European politicians, diplomats, investors, managers of major companies – European and global – pursuing international endeavours, renowned pundits and respected economists.

The figures summarizing the previous edition of the EEC 2025 do justice to the scale of the event: 18,000 online and in-person participants, over 1,300 speakers, almost 200 thematic sessions, 320 partners and 650 representatives of the media.

Each edition of the congress revolves around the condition, future and competitiveness of the European economy.

This year, our guests – especially manufacturers – will appreciate the opportunities that Europe’s effort to increase its security and defence capabilities offers to a variety of businesses.

The private sector is holding its breath, as it awaits Europe’s new approach to industry to fully unravel, with special emphasis put on increasing its competitiveness, providing clean and affordable energy, decreasing dependency in imports, and near-shoring.

How can the European economy be made safer and more competitive? What challenges and opportunities face the economy of EU member states presented with increasing global competition, barriers to international trade, volatile geopolitics, the ongoing transition of the energy sector, and rapid digitalisation?

These are the key questions that we will seek to answer in an open debate among representatives of administration, business people, and academics, held in line with the mission expressed in the slogan of this year's edition of the EEC : “the Power of Dialogue”.

The value of debate and conclusions of the European Economic Congress is a product of the competence of our guests, their openness to different opinions, willingness to engage in dialogue, and their courage to address difficult subjects.

We wish to invite you to participate in the European Economic Congress scheduled for April 22-24, 2026, in the character of Special Guest.

We shall await your response, hoping to meet you in Katowice, the heart of Silesia.

We remain open to your suggestions on the subject and form of your participation in the European Economic Congress.

We also offer our support in organizing your stay in Poland.

We would be glad and honoured to host you in Katowice.

Please find attached the the official invitation letter and promotional folder.

I remain at your disposal should you need any additional information and look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely

Anna Szymała

Senior Event Specialist
mobile.:515 869 466
e-mail: [email protected]

PTWP SA
Plac Sławika i Antalla 1
40-163 Katowice

EEC 2026_promot.folder.pdf

22-24 April 2026

The International Congress Centre and the Spodek Arena in Katowice

The 18th European Economic Congress

The 17th European Economic

Congress in numbers

18,000 participants,

including

13,500 in-person

participants

200 debates

1,300 speakers

320 Partners and

sponsors

The European Economic Congress is a three-day long cycle of debates, meetings and accompanying events attended by participants from Poland, Europe and all over the world, including EU Commissioners, prime ministers and representatives of European governments, presidents of top companies, scientists, practitioners, and decision- makers influencing society and economy. In an open public debate, leaders of opinion discuss subjects of paramount importance from the perspective of the development of Europe.

So far, each edition of the European Economic Congress has maintained high turnout, generated significant media equivalent, and received a lot of publicity, not to mention the high profile of its guests.

EEC – an event full of business opportunities

100% of panellists and 87% of participants surveyed after the 2025 edition of the EEC report they had business meetings at the event*. The surveyed claim that the meetings resulted in new contracts, partnerships as well as long-term and effective business relationships.

Reported by its participants, the opportunities the event offers for networking, establishing and nurturing business relationships, as well as starting enterprises, are in line with the mission of the European Economic Congress. Its success as a business platform lies in special sectors for participants, evening banquets enabling unofficial conversations, prestigious galas and concerts.

*According to a satisfaction survey done by BCMM Badania Marketingowe.

EEC in the media

International event

Since its very first edition, the stages of the European Economic Congress have been taken by politicians from all over the world, presidents, ministers and leaders of European countries, European commissioners and representatives of international organisations.

With every passing year, the number of foreign guests, including politicians, visiting Katowice during the European Economic Congress, is steadily growing.

PLN 166,4 million of media

equivalent

37 thousand publications

650 accredited journalists

220 editorial offices

70 media

sponsors

Craig Albert, President, COO, Bechtel Group

Dariusz Marzec, President of the Management Board, PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna

Sara Al Sayed, Deputy Minister for International Relationships at the Ministry of Investments, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Leszek Balcerowicz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance (1989-1991 and 1997-2001), President of the Council of the Civic Development Forum in Poland

Alan Beroud, President of the Management Board, Polskie Koleje Państwowe S.A.

Ireneusz Fąfara, President of the Management Board, Director General, ORLEN Zbigniew Jakubas,

Owner of the Multico Capital Group, President of the Management Board and owner of Motor Lublin

Honorata Hencel, Managing Director for Poland and Ukraine, Boeing

Przemek Gdański, President of the Management Board, BNP Paribas

Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in the years 2021–2025

Rt Hon Lord Hunt, Minister of State at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero in the years 2024-2025

Dominika Bettman, entrepreneur, mentor, author, promoter of new technologies and sustainable business

Mark Brzezinski, former Ambassador of the United States to Poland, Member of the UNIMOT Board of Strategic Advisers

Karolina Demus, President of the Management Board, Sandoz Poland

João Brás Jorge, President of the Management Board, Bank Millennium

Kenneth Campbell, President of the Management Board, Play (iliad Group)

Tomasz Domogała, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, TDJ

Dawid Jakubowicz, President of the Management Board, Kulczyk Investments

Piotr Krupa, President of the Management Board, Kruk S.A.

Rafał Modrzewski, CEO, Co-Founder, ICEYE

Paweł Jarski President of the Management Board, Elemental

Lars Petersson, CEO, VELUX Group

Michał H. Mrożek, Vice-President of the Management Board, ING Bank Śląski

Guests of the 2025 edition of the European Economic Congress

Rashed Al Blooshi, Undersecretary of the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi (ADDED), United Arab Emirates

Grzegorz Lot, President of the Management Board, TAURON Polska Energia

Agnieszka Kubera, President of the Management Board, Accenture Poland

Krzysztof Pawiński President of the Management Board, Maspex Group

Artur Popko President of the Management Board, Budimex

Adam Sikorski, President of the Management Board, Unimot

Michał Sołowow, entrepreneur, industrialist, investor

Work with us at the 18th edition of the European Economic Congress.

[email protected]

Minister Jürgen Ligi_invitation_European Economic Congress.pdf

Katowice, 14 January 2026

Mr Jürgen Ligi Minister of Finance

of the Republic of Estonia

Dear Sir, On April 22-24, 2026, the International Congress Centre in Katowice is hosting the 18th edition of the European Economic Congress. A three days long debate, held annually in Katowice, the centre of Poland’s Silesia region, the EEC is among Europe’s key economic events, a statement corroborated by the rank of its participants. These include senior Polish and European politicians, diplomats, investors, managers of major companies – European and global – pursuing international endeavours, renowned pundits and respected economists. The figures summarizing the previous edition of the EEC 2025 do justice to the scale of the event: 18,000 online and in-person participants, over 1,300 speakers, almost 200 thematic sessions, 320 partners and 650 representatives of the media. Each edition of the congress revolves around the condition, future and competitiveness of the European economy. This year, our guests – especially manufacturers – will appreciate the opportunities that Europe’s effort to increase its security and defence capabilities offers to a variety of businesses. The private sector is holding its breath, as it awaits Europe’s new approach to industry to fully unravel, with special emphasis put on increasing its competitiveness, providing clean and affordable energy, decreasing dependency in imports, and near-shoring. How can the European economy be made safer and more competitive? What challenges and opportunities face the economy of EU member states presented with increasing global competition, barriers to international trade, volatile geopolitics, the ongoing transition of the energy sector, and rapid digitalisation? These are the key questions that we will seek to answer in an open debate among representatives of administration, business people, and academics, held in line with the mission expressed in the slogan of this year's edition of the EEC : “the Power of Dialogue”. The value of debate and conclusions of the European Economic Congress is a product of the competence of our guests, their openness to different opinions, willingness to engage in dialogue, and their courage to address difficult subjects. We wish to invite you to participate in the European Economic Congress scheduled for April 22-24, 2026, in the character of Special Guest.

We shall await your response, hoping to meet you in Katowice, the heart of Silesia. We remain open to your suggestions on the subject and form of your participation in the European Economic Congress. We also offer our support in organizing your stay in Poland. We would be glad and honoured to host you in Katowice.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration,

Yours respectfully,

Wojciech Kuśpik

President of the Management Board at PTWP S.A. Initiator of the European Economic Congress

For formal and organisational matters, please contact: Anna Szymała e-mail: [email protected], ph:. +48 515 869 466. More about the congress at: www.eecpoland.eu

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