Between April 23–25, 2025, the 17th European Economic Congress took place in Katowice – one of the most important economic events in Central and Eastern Europe. As part of the congress, on April 25, Kamil Folkert, CEO of Occubee S.A., participated in a panel discussion titled Young, innovative, entrepreneurial – how to unlock the potential of the young generation?
The discussion focused on the state of the Polish startup ecosystem, current technological trends, and opportunities for developing youth entrepreneurship. The participants addressed key issues such as the openness of the Polish economy to innovation, the availability of technological infrastructure, and the role of education and institutions that support young entrepreneurs.
The panel also featured:
- Antoni Kałuża, Board Member at Econverse
- Grzegorz Mazurek, Rector of Kozminski University
- Jakub Stefaniak, Secretary of State and Deputy Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister
- Krzysztof Wróblewski, CEO Contec S.A.
The session was moderated by Kamil Tomkowicz, President of the Our Future Foundation.
