“Krynica Forum ’22 – Growth and Reconstruction” is an international event bringing together business, politics and the world of science. Its goal is to strengthen the security, prosperity, social cohesion and economic position of Poland and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. We believe that the means to achieve this goal is to create favorable conditions for unhindered exchange of ideas, substantive dispute, discussion of the most important socio-economic issues, and synergy and strengthening of relations between decision-makers and leaders.

Russian invasion on Ukraine has changed the picture of geopolitics and turned the world’s attention to the Central and Eastern European region. Poland’s unprecedented involvement in helping Ukraine’s struggle for independence, politically, economically and militarily, as well as taking in more than 3 million refugees, received international recognition and strengthened our country’s role in the region.

Poland also initiated the region’s cooperation within the framework of the Trilateral Initiative. The spectacular success of development over the past 30 years has elevated Poland to the position of Europe’s economic growth leader, supporting the region’s convergence. According to IMF data, Poland is right after China, the second country in the world with GDP growth of as much as 857% between 1990 and 2020.

The favorable momentum, the active role of the President and the Government of Poland, Poland’s economic potential and its geographic location gives hope for the creation in Krynica-Zdroj of the most important cyclical economic conference in the region, which Poland badly needs and can be proud of.

Krynica-Zdrój has enjoyed fame and elite status among the world’s spas for 100 years. It has been visited by European businessmen, political leaders, and crowned heads of state. It owes its popularity to its beautiful nature, climate and an abundance of healing springs unparalleled anywhere in the world. The renewed urban infrastructure with a charming promenade is one of the most prestigious places in Poland to hold an international conference. Geographical proximity to Ukraine favors the presence of representatives of Ukrainian state and local government authorities and entrepreneurs.

Malopolska – is one of the most economically dynamic regions, key in the creation of Poland’s GDP. Its high investment attractiveness and location at the crossroads of international logistic routes arouse the interest of foreign investors. In the process of rebuilding Ukraine, it is Małopolska along with neighboring Podkarpackie that will play a key role in terms of logistics, infrastructure and necessary resources.