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The 5th edition of the PAIH Business Forum has ended
The topics of this year's edition were dominated by modern technologies and the most promising markets for Polish entrepreneurs. Exporters and representatives of the business community gathered at PGE Narodowy discussed, among things, the potential of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, as well as the opportunities related to the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. A lot of time was also devoted to the topic of the reconstruction of Ukraine.
During this year's edition of the PAIH Business Forum, representatives of the SME sector could receive a huge dose of knowledge and establish numerous new business contacts. For entrepreneurs, we organized over 30 discussion panels and consultations with over a hundred experts from the Agency and partners of the event. I deeply believe that all these discussions, both panel and table talks, as well as backstage talks, which took place during the Forum will significantly strengthen Polish exports - emphasized Andrzej Dycha, Chairman of the Management Board of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.
As in past years, entrepreneurs were most eager to consult experts from the Agency's Foreign Trade Offices. The stand of PAIH’s German office enjoyed the greatest interest which did not flag throughout the event. Many participants were also attracted to PAIH’s office from the United Arab Emirates. Numerous interested parties also gathered around the stands of both other PAIH experts and partners of the Forum. The panel with the largest number of registered participants was the ABC of Export panel.
During the gala crowning the first day of the Forum, awards were presented to dynamically operating Polish companies. The best of the best received the title of PAIH Export Leader. With this award, the Agency wanted to emphasize the fact that entrepreneurs who decide to internationalize their business work for the development of the Polish economy.
The PAIH Business Forum 2024 was held under the Honorary Patronage of the Minister of Development and Technology. The event’s partners were: Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, the Polish Investment Zone, Kamienna Góra SEZ for Medium Business, Invest Park Wałbrzyska SEZ, Krakow Technology Park, Legnica SEZ, Pomeranian SEZ, "Starachowice" SEZ, Warmian-Masurian SEZ, Łódź SEZ, Słupsk SEZ managed by PARR, Kostrzyn-Słubice SEZ, Suwałki SEZ and Katowice SEZ. The media patrons were TVP, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Polskie Radio RDC, PAP, Biznes Info and Goniec.
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About the Polish Investment and Trade Agency
The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) is an advisory institution that is part of the Polish Development Fund (PFR) Group. It is the first point of contact for exporters and investors. It operates both in Poland and through its network of offices around the world. It strengthens the recognition of Polish brands on international markets, promotes domestic products and services as well as technological solutions made in Poland. The agency helps entrepreneurs choose their optimal path of expansion abroad. It also supports the inflow of foreign direct investment to Poland and the implementation of Polish investments in the country. PAIH cooperates with the public sector and regional partners, offering, among other things: training, audit and promotion of investment properties, cooperation in the organization of business missions and communication support in the implementation of joint projects.