One of the most important debates on European and Polish economy is now happening in Katowice. Back after a break due to the pandemic, the 12th European Economic Congress adopts a hybrid formula for the very first time. For three busy days (2-4 September 2020) the International Congress Centre in Katowice will host more than […]

Report ‘The Meetings industry in Krakow 2019’ summarizing the meetings industry in Krakow in 2019, where once again record-breaking business events were organized! The report developed at the request of the Krakow Convention Bureau of the Krakow City Office has been providing information about the meetings industry in Krakow for 11 years. This particularly concerns […]

21 July 2020 marked the declaration of establishing the Council of the Meetings and Events Industry signed by representatives of professional organisations. The meeting kicked off with a discussion panel involving Olga Semeniuk, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Development. Signing of the founding declaration was scheduled to take place at about 11am, following a discussion […]

On 7 May 2020 UIA (Union of International Assiociations) published its latest statistics report „61 International Meetings Statistics Report 2020” covering 2019, where Poland recorded an increase compared to the previous year. Poland, with 103 events (according to UIA criteria) was 24 in the world ranking presenting 100 countries. Among 100 cities from around the world, […]

European Convention Bureaux strengthen their partnership – launch of joint new website by 28 national convention bureaux: www.convention-europe.com The events and convention sector is currently undergoing considerable change and, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, extensive dialogue and visibility in the market are among the key factors for recovery and future success. The Strategic Alliance […]

Elected during the MPI Summer Business Meeting staged on 27-28 June, the new MPI Poland Chapter board for the 2021-2023 term is distinguished by great industry know-how and extensive, diverse professional experience. Monika Dymacz Kaczmarczyk (Managing Director with Exprofesso) will continue to hold the position of President, Anna Nowakowska (CEO MICE & Venue Consulting and […]

Starting with 17 July regulations concerning art and entertainment events staged in the open will change, making them available for more than 150 participants as long as social distancing rules are obeyed. The following regulations will be valid for organisers of open-air events: number of attendants may not be greater than 1 person per 5 […]

Gdańsk International Fair (Międzynarodowe Targi Gdańskie SA) joined the group of organisers recommended by Poland Convention Bureau of Polish Tourism Organisation. It is now a certified Professional Congress Organiser for the period of 2020-2021. Gdańsk International Fair is a well-recognised economic and trade fair brand boasting 30 years of tradition. The company specializes in staging […]

Kraków begins a series of interactive presentations “Krakow in a nutshell” strengthening and consolidating Kraków’s overall strategy for international communications as well as transforming the meetings industry under the new normal. On July 1, 2020, at ICE Kraków studio will take place creative workshop dedicated to the challenges of the global event sector – „Reimagining […]