
Export
starts here
Poland. Business Forward
5th-7th november
PGE Narodowy, Warsaw

Export
starts here
Poland. Business Forward
5th-7th november
PGE Narodowy, Warsaw
PAIH Business Forum is just for you!
PAIH Business Forum is an event organized for the SME sector and its partners - representatives of regions and development institutions. It is an event for entrepreneurs who want to develop, are looking for new solutions and ideas. Especially for those who are planning or have already started to expand into foreign markets. PAIH Business Forum is a unique opportunity to personally meet PAIH experts from over 70 foreign markets, receive practical knowledge and make business contacts.
Here you will learn about ready-made solutions and the support tools PAIH offers.

in numbers
participants
Zakres tematyczny
Digital innovations in lifescience – an opportunity for Polish companies
The new Asian consumer – trends and challenges of the food sector in Asia
In recent months and years, Asian countries have also been opening up more and more to Polish food products. Exporting to these countries represents a huge opportunity. However, in order to take full advantage of this, it is important to remember to meet the often stringent market and consumer requirements. Asian consumers often look for products with completely different characteristics and parameters, which requires proper preparation. The readiness of the Polish food sector to meet these requirements will determine the global success of the industry. During the panel, experts from PAIH's Foreign Trade Offices and representatives of Polish business will talk about trends and challenges in this part of the world.
Doing business in Ukraine under war conditions
Many companies with Polish capital are aware of this and have been for years conducting and successfully developing their operations on the Ukrainian market . A large number of them have already survived a number of political, economic and social crises, coming out of them unscathed – maintaining or even increasing their market potential. What makes them fight and be ready to continue fighting for presence in the Ukrainian market, even in the face of such an extreme threat as war? What were the reasons for entrepreneurs who decided to set up a company in Ukraine after February 24, 2022? What opportunities and challenges are currently facing Polish business in Ukraine? What support can entrepreneurs count on and what risks must they take into account when deciding to operate on the Ukrainian market? These and other important questions will be answered by our invited guests.
The future of trade relations with China
Is China still a promising market for Polish exporters and an attractive location for new investments? What potential is hidden in the Middle Kingdom and in its still dynamically growing in wealth society? We will answer these and other questions during the discussion panel. The invited experts will also talk about how the analysis of long-term trends defining the future of the Chinese economy has become a key element of the right business strategy.
Challenges for Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries in Central and Eastern Europe
We invite you to a discussion panel, during which we will discuss the challenges currently faced by Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries. The invited experts will also present the main factors affecting the reduction in the competitiveness of the Polish offer, among other things. the continuing rising prices of raw materials and energy costs, particularly strongly affecting the HoReCa industry, as well as issues resulting from legislative changes, such as new packaging requirements.
India – challenges and opportunities for Polish business
For Polish entrepreneurs, India is a destination with great potential, but also numerous challenges. This dynamic and forward-looking market is surrounded by a number of trade barriers and cultural differences that hinder success. So how do we find our way into the hearts and wallets of Indian consumers in this complex picture? Understanding the nature of the challenges identified is an excellent first step. Our experts will tell you more about this during this panel.
Artificial intelligence – development, opportunities and threats for Polish business
As part of the discussion panel, PAIH’s experts together with invited guests will focus on this topic and raise issues such as the dangers of the development of artificial intelligence. They will also answer the question of how the world has changed since ChatGPT became widely available almost two years ago, talk about what is regulated by the recently introduced AI Act regulation by the EU and present the possibilities of using AI to develop the Polish economy.
How to safely deliver goods to Central Asia? Exports in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine
We invite you to a panel during which experts will talk about the current risks and costs of transporting goods from Poland to Central Asian countries and answer the question of whether the Central Asian region is still an attractive destination for Polish exporters in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine.
The specificity of Latin American markets
Experts from PAIH's Foreign Trade Offices, the Ministry of Development and Technology and representatives of Polish companies operating in Latin America will talk about the opportunities and challenges related to export to Latin American countries and the characteristics of the region.
E-export – how to quicky and effectively sell e-commerce abroad?
During this panel, the invited guests, together with PAIH’s experts, will talk about how to take the first steps in cross-border online sales and which markets to choose in order to succeed. They will also answer the question of how to build an effective strategy and introduce the history of marketplaces.
Slovenia – investment and trade opportunities for Polish entrepreneurs (panel partially in English)
We encourage you to participate in this panel, during which the most important issues related to bilateral Polish-Slovenian cooperation will be discussed. Participation in the discussion will also be a unique opportunity to talk directly and exchange experiences with representatives of Slovenian companies such as, among others, from the ICT, pharmaceutical, construction and logistics industries.
List of Slovenian companies »
Poland-Central Asia – the undiscovered potential for economic cooperation
We invite you to take part in a discussion panel, during which we will examine the opportunities and challenges faced by Polish companies interested in expanding into the markets of Central Asia. Sectors with the greatest potential for growth and cooperation will be among the issues raised by our experts, these will be: energy, infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Political and economic conditions and initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation; practical aspects of doing business in Central Asia, including regulatory issues, cultural differences and strategies for effective business networking will also be discussed. Examples of the successes of Polish companies in the region and the lessons that can be learned from their experiences will be given.
Green technologies and eco-innovations as an export potential for Polish entrepreneurs
We invite you to take part in this panel in which we will consider together with experts, how to use Polish innovation in the green technology sector and answer the question of how State Institutions can support the development of Polish companies in this sector on foreign markets.
The cosmetics market – opportunities and barriers
As part of this panel, experts will present strategies for effective expansion into specific markets. They will present models of export to countries such as Mexico and China, but also look at our close neighbours – the Czech Republic. Other European destinations will also be discussed. Experts will talk about how to gain the attention of the Italian consumer.
Export conditions in the era of global conflicts and war
The aim of this panel will be to illustrate in detail how war conflicts affect the dynamics and structure of foreign trade on the example of several markets, among others, those of Israel, Ukraine and Algeria. The issues will be presented based on the experience of PAIH’s Foreign Trade Offices employees and experts from respected opinion centres.
Sustainable construction in the Nordic Region
The discussion will focus on the benefits and challenges of implementing sustainable practices in Poland. The panellists will present examples of administrative and institutional solutions, such as certifications and good practices, that can be adapted to the Polish market. An important point will also be the discussion of modern technologies, including wooden construction technology. The aim of this panel is to create a comprehensive picture of the challenges and benefits associated with the introduction of sustainable solutions in the Polish construction industry, with an emphasis on practical examples and the possibilities of their application.
ESG – building the competitiveness of Polish exporters in Europe and on non-EU markets
As part of this discussion panel, we will consider how EU regulations on sustainable development and ESG reporting affect the competitiveness of Polish exporters (primarily the SME segment) both on European and non-EU markets. Experts will also answer the question of how Polish exporters should prepare for these regulations.
The food industry – is there a place for Polish products on shelves abroad?
We invite you to participate in this panel, which will be an excellent opportunity to analyse the changes in the landscape of world trade. During the discussion PAIH’s experts will share their observations on the future of Polish brands in the food sector.
Innovative technologies in offshore wind energy. Hydrogen, the technology of the future – new opportunities for Polish companies
We invite you to participate in this panel on innovations, new technologies and trends in the field of offshore wind energy. The discussion will be an opportunity to discuss key issues related to the development of this sector. Panel participants will look at the most interesting and sought-after innovations and challenges facing the offshore market.
The Polish construction market – do we have a chance to export?
We encourage you to participate in a discussion panel aimed at assessing the current situation of the Polish construction sector and indicating possible directions of expansion. Experts will also talk about what awaits us in the future, among other things, investments in the area of construction and infrastructure, the impact of the geopolitical situation on current supply chains and competition on international markets. Among the issues discussed will be, the labour market, education, innovation and new technologies in the field of construction.
Key note speaker

Marek Kamiński
Key note speaker

Witold M. Orłowski
Economist, professor at the Business School of the Warsaw University of Technology and Vistula University in Warsaw, chief economic advisor to PwC Poland. In the past, head of the team of economic advisors to President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, member of the National Development Council to the President and the Economic Council of the Government, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum in Warsaw, advisor to the Chief Negotiator of Polish's membership in the European Union, advisor to many national and international organizations. Lecturer at numerous universities in Poland and abroad. Author of 14 books and over 200 scientific publications, popular economic commentator and columnist for major Polish newspapers.
Experts


Kağan Nalbantoğlu


Justyna Sitarska


Dominik Masełbas


Maciej Białko


Kasia Muzyk


Karabo Mahibila


Loubna El Hassouni


Jan Bochniak


Elnara Mammadova


Joanna Snopek Berbercioğlu


Sandun Wijesekara


Jarosław Al-Abbas


Krzysztof Staśko


Maciej Pawłowski


Daniel Kireki Abere


Łukasz Słoniowski


Magdalena Borowik


Radosław Gojdź


Ayman Farouk


Maciej Biesiada


Urszula Terlecki


Michał J. Rzeźnik


Dorota Lewczuk


Dorota Siry


Michael Dembek


Łukasz Zabłoński


Marcelo Villa


Paulo Szeptycki


Ewelina Poleszak


Patrycja Staszewska


Anna Dobrzycka


Marta Kaźmierska


Jonathan Beltrán Zamorategui


Adam Pejcha
- Agenda -
Wednesday 2.10.2024
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Official opening of the PAIH Business Forum
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Keynote speaker’s speech
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Africa – the continent of the future. How can Polish companies gain from African markets?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Southeast Asia – the new centre of the world? Investment prospects for Polish companies
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Business in the Middle East – the most important challenges
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The role of international cooperation of Polish enterprises in building Europe’s energy security
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Six months to Expo. Preparations for Poland’s participation in the World Exhibition Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The Polish construction market – do we have a chance to export?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Innovative technologies in offshore wind energy. Hydrogen, the technology of the future – new opportunities for Polish companies
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The food industry – is there a place for Polish products on shelves abroad?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)ESG – building the competitiveness of Polish exporters in Europe and on non-EU markets
hall: Main Stage (level +1)ABC of Export
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Sustainable construction in the Nordic Region
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Export conditions in the era of global conflicts and war
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The cosmetics market – opportunities and barriers
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Green technologies and eco-innovations as an export potential for Polish entrepreneurs
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Poland-Central Asia – the undiscovered potential for economic cooperation
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Slovenia – investment and trade opportunities for Polish entrepreneurs (panel partially in English)
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)E-export – how to quicky and effectively sell e-commerce abroad?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The specificity of Latin American markets
hall: Main Stage (level +1)The Polish semiconductor industry’s ecosystem
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)How to safely deliver goods to Central Asia? Exports in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Artificial intelligence – development, opportunities and threats for Polish business
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)India – challenges and opportunities for Polish business
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Challenges for Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries in Central and Eastern Europe
hall: Main Stage (level +1)How can Polish fintechs compete internationally?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The future of trade relations with China
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Doing business in Ukraine under war conditions
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The new Asian consumer – trends and challenges of the food sector in Asia
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Digital innovations in lifescience – an opportunity for Polish companies
hall: Main Stage (level +1)The share of Polish business in investments in strategic sectors
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Official opening of the PAIH Business Forum
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Keynote speaker’s speech
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Africa – the continent of the future. How can Polish companies gain from African markets?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Southeast Asia – the new centre of the world? Investment prospects for Polish companies
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Business in the Middle East – the most important challenges
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The role of international cooperation of Polish enterprises in building Europe’s energy security
hall: Main Stage (level +1)Six months to Expo. Preparations for Poland’s participation in the World Exhibition Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The Polish construction market – do we have a chance to export?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Innovative technologies in offshore wind energy. Hydrogen, the technology of the future – new opportunities for Polish companies
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The food industry – is there a place for Polish products on shelves abroad?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)ESG – building the competitiveness of Polish exporters in Europe and on non-EU markets
hall: Main Stage (level +1)ABC of Export
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Sustainable construction in the Nordic Region
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Export conditions in the era of global conflicts and war
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The cosmetics market – opportunities and barriers
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Green technologies and eco-innovations as an export potential for Polish entrepreneurs
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Poland-Central Asia – the undiscovered potential for economic cooperation
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Slovenia – investment and trade opportunities for Polish entrepreneurs (panel partially in English)
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)E-export – how to quicky and effectively sell e-commerce abroad?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The specificity of Latin American markets
hall: Main Stage (level +1)The Polish semiconductor industry’s ecosystem
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)How to safely deliver goods to Central Asia? Exports in the face of sanctions and the war in Ukraine
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Artificial intelligence – development, opportunities and threats for Polish business
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)India – challenges and opportunities for Polish business
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Challenges for Polish exporters from the FMCG and HoReCa industries in Central and Eastern Europe
hall: Main Stage (level +1)How can Polish fintechs compete internationally?
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The future of trade relations with China
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Doing business in Ukraine under war conditions
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)The new Asian consumer – trends and challenges of the food sector in Asia
hall: Conference Rooms (level +2)Digital innovations in lifescience – an opportunity for Polish companies
hall: Main Stage (level +1)The share of Polish business in investments in strategic sectors
Thursday 3.10.2024
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Location
Gate No. 1 - gate located on the eastern part of the building (FORUM), from the side of Aleja Zieleniecka.
In the case of traveling by public transportit is best to get to gate No. 1:
- Going from the Washington Roundabout, turn right along the PGE National Fence.
- Going from the PKP / Metro side, you should circle PGE Narodowy going to the left, keeping the stadium on your right. In the grounds of PGE Narodowy there are information posts indicating the direction of access to individual gates.
To reach Gate 1 by car, go around the stadium clockwise, keeping it on your right. It is possible to leave your car free of charge in the grounds of PGE Narodowy near gate 1.
