In an age of digital information overload, face-to-face meetings gain value. It is live, backstage, where the best ideas and most lasting relationships are born. We have gathered 10 key events that attract thousands of participants every year and set trends. Here you will find both large economic congresses and festivals dedicated to IT, marketing, or social initiatives. This is a must-have map for anyone thinking about development and wondering what the biggest conferences in Poland are.
This is one of the most dynamic and prestigious events in this part of Europe. Impact is much more than a conference – it is a powerful platform for meetings of business leaders, breakthrough technology, science, and politics at the highest level. The agenda is extremely broad but always focused on the future: artificial intelligence and its ethical frameworks, sustainable development in corporate strategy, fintech revolution, digital health, or the future of e-commerce. Guests? CEOs of global corporations, ministers, rectors of leading universities, and world-renowned scientists. What distinguishes Impact is its interdisciplinary character. In one place, people who operate daily in completely different worlds talk to each other. The event, regularly held in Poznań, is a real melting pot of ideas where business meets regulation, and science meets capital.
The largest technology conference in Central and Eastern Europe and a true celebration of innovation. Every year, Gdańsk transforms into the capital of startups, new technologies, and modern marketing for a few days. InfoShare masterfully combines the worlds of programmers, project managers, venture capital investors, and marketers. Here, world-class stars from Silicon Valley perform on the main stage, while simultaneously several smaller thematic stages host specialized lectures (e.g. dev trends, marketing, startup). A key element is the Startup Contest with high prizes that attracts attention from funds worldwide. But InfoShare is also an incredible atmosphere – a bustling expo zone, numerous accompanying events, and networking that often spills onto the streets of Gdańsk's Old Town.
If you are looking for a place where serious debates about the future of the economy take place, then the European Economic Congress (EEC) in Katowice is absolutely number one. Three days, dozens of thematic panels, and hundreds of speakers from Poland and abroad. It is a real exchange of ideas where strategic challenges are discussed – from green transformation and the future of energy, through industrial digitization, to demographic issues and the labor market. Alongside the main events that gather CEOs of the largest companies and politicians, the European Start-up Days also operate actively – a space for young, innovative companies. EEC is an event with an established reputation where backstage conversations are as important as official panels.
The largest event in Europe and the third largest worldwide for women in the technology and science sector. Women in Tech Summit, organized by the Educational Foundation Perspektywy, is a phenomenon on the Polish conference scene. It is not only inspiring lectures from world-class specialists but primarily a powerful dose of motivation, mentoring, and concrete job offers. In one place, female technical students, experienced scientists, and managers from global IT, engineering, or science giants meet. The atmosphere is unique – full of support and sisterhood. Strongly supported by global brands and universities, the event truly changes the STEM industry landscape in Poland.
It started as a small bloggers’ gathering and today is the largest festival in Poland for internet creators and brand representatives. See Bloggers in Łódź attracts thousands of influencers, YouTubers, TikTokers, as well as marketing and PR specialists every year. Key topics are addressed here: from personal brand building strategies, through content monetization, to the rules of ethical cooperation with companies and maintaining authenticity on social media. What distinguishes See Bloggers is its practical dimension – aside from stages and discussion panels, there are huge thematic zones (beauty, fashion, food) and numerous workshops where participants can acquire specific skills.
This is where important political and business declarations are made in the heart of the Karkonosze Mountains, resonating in the media for months to come. Economic Forum in Karpacz (previously held for years in Krynica-Zdrój) is the key place for debates about Europe, economy, security, and international politics in our part of the continent. Current prime ministers, presidents, political party leaders, and CEOs of the largest companies from Poland and the region participate. Alongside macroeconomic topics, a lot of space is also dedicated to regional challenges. This is a highly formal event where diplomacy and business intermingle at every step.
Rzeszów has been hosting the most important names in communication, image, and public relations for over two decades. PR Congress is a must-attend event for anyone professionally involved in communication. It is not only lectures but primarily in-depth case study analyses, heated debates about ethical standards, and presentations of the latest tools. In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to trends revolutionizing the industry – from AI usage in communication, through crisis management in the era of disinformation, to building brand authenticity in the ESG world.
Although formally it is not a single, cyclical conference but a whole series of independent events organized under TED license, it is worth mentioning the TEDx phenomenon. In Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, and many other cities, inspiring speakers – people from science, culture, business, or social organizations – meet every year. Each has a maximum of 18 minutes to present their idea. This short, dynamic format makes the talks a concentration of knowledge and passion. The content stays with you long after the event, and coffee breaks are a great opportunity to meet local opinion leaders.
This event is for those who truly care about the quality of life in cities. Congress gathers activists, community workers, representatives of NGOs, local governments, and urban planning experts. The hottest topics are discussed: sustainable public transport, smart spatial planning, greenery protection, housing policy, and social participation. Meetings take place in various Polish cities and have a very specific, grassroots character. This is where initiatives are born that later improve our surroundings.
Poland offers a wide choice of conferences for specialists from various industries – from new technologies, through economy, to social activities and communication. Events such as Impact, the European Economic Congress, or InfoShare not only showcase the latest trends but also allow building valuable relationships and developing competencies. Regardless of profession – everyone will find something here for themselves.
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