Strategic challenges and opportunities for the development of Eastern Europe

28 OCTOBER 2025, BIAŁYSTOK

The future and security of Eastern Europe are being shaped today. Join a debate with political and business leaders dedicated to integrating defence-oriented actions with development investments, cybersecurity, smart specialisations, as well as economic and technological transformation. Together, we will seek solutions crucial for the resilience and growth of border regions.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the key discussion on the future of the Eastern regions of the European Union.

Why take part?

Meet the leaders who are shaping the future of Europe: politicians, businesspeople, scientists, experts, and strategists.

Take part in the discussion on security, economic transformation, investments, demographics, and regional diplomacy.

Be part of the EU decision-making process on the "Pact for the Eastern Border Regions of the European Union."

In the spotlight

Security, defense, and crisis readiness - strengthening regional resilience in the face of new threats.

Economic development in new conditions -economic reorientation, infrastructure, transport, human capital.

European cooperation and solidarity - building new partnerships at the local, national, and EU level.

Panel descriptions

Program at a glance

09:00 - Opening of the Forum
09:40 - Security and the future of the EU’s Eastern Border Regions
10:50 - Strategic challenges and development opportunities of the Eastern Borderlands
12:15 - Discussion panels (technology, security, business, investments)
14:15 - Discussion panels (people, talent, work, diplomacy, cooperation)
15:15 - Summary and closing of the Forum

Full program

Selected speakers

Donald Tusk - Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland

Piotr Serafin - European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence

Władysław KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ - Minister of National Defence

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On the Borderline - transforming challenges into growth opportunities.

Strategic challenges and opportunities for the development of Eastern Europe

28 OCTOBER 2025
BIAŁYSTOK

Eastern Europe - the centre of the debate

The future and security of Eastern Europe are being shaped today. Join a debate with political and business leaders dedicated to integrating defence-oriented actions with development investments, cybersecurity, smart specialisations, as well as economic and technological transformation. Together, we will seek solutions crucial for the resilience and growth of border regions.

Why take part?

Meet the leaders who are shaping the future of Europe: politicians, businesspeople, scientists, experts, and strategists.

Take part in the discussion on security, economic transformation, investments, demographics, and regional diplomacy.

Be part of the EU decision-making process on the "Pact for the Eastern Border Regions of the European Union."

Discover more

In the spotlight

Security, defense, and crisis readiness - strengthening regional resilience in the face of new threats.

Economic development in new conditions -economic reorientation, infrastructure, transport, human capital.

European cooperation and solidarity - building new partnerships at the local, national, and EU level.

Panel descriptions

Program at a glance

09:00 - Opening of the Forum
09:40 - Security and the future of the EU’s Eastern Border Regions
10:50 - Strategic challenges and development opportunities of the Eastern Borderlands
12:15 - Discussion panels (technology, security, business, investments)
14:15 - Discussion panels (people, talent, work, diplomacy, cooperation)
15:15 - Summary and closure of the Forum

Full program

Invited speakers

Donald Tusk - Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland

Piotr Serafin - European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration

Raffaele Fitto - European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

Władysław KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ - Minister of National Defence

Meet all the speakers

On the Borderline - transforming challenges into growth opportunities.

Strategic challenges and opportunities for the development of Eastern Europe

28 OCTOBER 2025
BIAŁYSTOK

The future and security of Eastern Europe are being shaped today. Join a debate with political and business leaders dedicated to integrating defence-oriented actions with development investments, cybersecurity, smart specialisations, as well as economic and technological transformation. Together, we will seek solutions crucial for the resilience and growth of border regions.

Why take part?

Meet the leaders who are shaping the future of Europe: politicians, businesspeople, scientists, experts, and strategists.

Take part in the discussion on security, economic transformation, investments, demographics, and regional diplomacy.

Be part of the EU decision-making process on the "Pact for the Eastern Border Regions of the European Union."

In the spotlight

Security, defense, and crisis readiness - strengthening regional resilience in the face of new threats.

Economic development in new conditions -economic reorientation, infrastructure, transport, human capital.

European cooperation and solidarity - building new partnerships at the local, national, and EU level.

Panel Overview

Program at a glance

09:00 - Opening of the Forum
09:40 - Security and the future of the EU’s Eastern Border Regions
10:50 - Strategic challenges and development opportunities of the Eastern Borderlands
12:15 - Discussion panels (technology, security, business, investments)
14:15 - Discussion panels (people, talent, work, diplomacy, cooperation)
15:15 - Summary and closing of the Forum

Full program

Invited speakers

Donald Tusk - Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland

Piotr Serafin - European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration

Raffaele Fitto - European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

Władysław KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ - Minister of National Defence

Meet all the speakers

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Reserve your spot today and be part of the key discussion on the future of the Eastern regions of the European Union.

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