A city that builds future. Opening session
22 January 2026 • 11:30
-12:30 • Stage 3 | Lower Hall
Session translated simultaneously EN / PL
Thematic scope
In a new economic and geopolitical reality, cities are looking for a new specialization that would allow them to attract business, talent, and investment. What will become the new driver of growth, defining the course of the transition of Polish cities? The role of developers, investors and local political leaders in unlocking economic potential.
Speakers
Cezary Błaszczyk
Managing Director, HB Reavis Investments Poland
Arkadiusz Chęciński
Mayor of Sosnowiec
Elżbieta Chmiel
Member of the Management Board, PFR Nieruchomości SA
Jeanette Frisk
Founding Partner, Architect, arki_lab
Kazimierz Karolczak
Chairman of the Management Board, Metropolis GZM (Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis)
Marcin Krupa
Mayor of Katowice
Maciej Miłobędzki
Adam Pustelnik
Deputy Mayor of Łódź
