# Poland professional and convention market development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-professional-and-convention-market-development
> Updated: 2026-10-12T07:31:20.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Poland has demonstrated growth in its professional events and convention sector. Data from 2025 indicates the country strengthened its position in the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) market, ranking 18th globally and 11th in Europe according to ICCA rankings. During that period, the country hosted approximately 18,596 business events, with Warsaw, Krakow, and Gdansk serving as primary hubs.

Building on this capacity, Poland is hosting a series of high-level professional and political gatherings in late 2026. The 15th edition of the European Forum of New Ideas (EFNI) is scheduled to convene in Sopot from October 14 to 16, 2026. This jubilee event aims to address geopolitical and economic forces, specifically Europe’s position relative to the United States, China, Russia, and India. Key topics include the future of Ukraine, energy security, and the importance of the Global South. High-level participants include Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, former heads of government from Italy, Austria, and New Zealand, and representatives from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.

In October 2026, the Forum of New Industry in Katowice addressed industrial resilience and AI. During this forum, industry leaders and state representatives debated the effectiveness of strengthening Polish industry. A central point of discussion was the ‘national component’ requirement, with participants highlighting significant gaps between policy and practice. Experts from companies such as Apatora, TELE-FONIKA Kable, and Wilk Elektronik noted that declaring national origin does not always guarantee a domestic supply chain or local subcontractor involvement. Participants emphasized the need for active industrial policies to ensure taxes and employment remain within the country.

## Claims

- Artur Bratkowski of Apatora stated that declaring national origin is not enough and that the actual origin of products and company owners must be verified. (single source)
- Katarzyna Derecka of TELE-FONIKA Kable noted that the national component often only covers the primary contractor rather than their subcontractors. (single source)
- Agnieszka Olszewska, President of the Public Procurement Office, indicated a shift in the state's approach to procurement. (single source)
- Dawid Pisczur of Wilk Elektronik demonstrated that national producers can be globally competitive but still lose Polish contracts due to formalities. (single source)
- Bartłomiej Orzeł of Project Tempo pointed out that states building economic advantages utilize active industrial policies. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Forum Nowego Przemysłu debates Polish industrial policy

At the Forum Nowego Przemysłu in Katowice, experts debated the gaps in Poland's industrial policy, noting that current 'national component' rules often fail to protect domestic supply chains and subcontractors.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/industrial-and-marketing-conferences-to-address-european-manufacturing-resilience

### 2026-10-05: Poland rises in global MICE market with nearly 18,600 business events

Poland has risen to 18th globally in the ICCA rankings, hosting nearly 18,600 business events in 2025, led by Warsaw and Krakow.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-rises-in-global-mice-market-with-nearly-18600-business-events

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