Strategic Dialogue at the Embassy of Poland

The forum commenced at the Embassy of Poland in Paris with a keynote speech delivered by Krzysztof Szczerski, a distinguished Polish politician and professor serving as the Chief of the President's Office. His remarks set the stage for a day of high-level discussions regarding Poland's evolving role on the global stage.

Diversified Leadership and Modern Industry

The first panel focused on Diversified Leadership, bringing together influential figures such as Aleksandra Sroka-Krzyżak from PKO Bank Polski, Aleksandra Janusz of Ciech R&D, and Justyna Markiewicz, CEO of Vogue Poland. Accompanied by Oktawian Zając from BCG, the participants analyzed the changing landscape of management and strategy in the Polish market.

Security Policy and the NATO Anniversary

To mark the 20th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO, the second panel addressed International Security. The discussion featured veteran diplomat Benoît d'Aboville, Adam Hałaciński from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and renowned war reporter Renaud Girard from Le Figaro. Experts Karolina Zbytniewska and Wojciech Lorenz provided further depth to the analysis of geopolitical stability.

Academic Synergy and Economic Transformation

The afternoon sessions transitioned to the French-Polish Academic Year, where Christian Lequesne and Stanislas Perret discussed the new generation of Europeans. This was followed by an economic analysis of Poland’s emergence as a developed economy, featuring Wiesław Rozłucki, co-founder of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Łukasz Czernicki from the Polish Economic Institute, and Olivier De Boysson of Société Générale.

Cultural Finale and Support

The proceedings concluded with a piano recital by Gaspard Thomas. This third edition was proudly supported by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as the primary partner.