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
Podlaskie Declaration
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
The Forum concluded with the adoption of future-oriented proposals, marking the culmination of debates and meetings involving experts, local government representatives, members of the academic community, and business leaders.
The Podlaskie Declaration contains six key proposals developed during the forum, outlining directions for continued cooperation to strengthen, secure, and better integrate the border regions of Europe.
Meet all the speakers
Discover the Declaration
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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
Podlaskie Declaration
The Forum concluded with the adoption of future-oriented proposals, marking the culmination of debates and meetings involving experts, local government representatives, members of the academic community, and business leaders.
The Podlaskie Declaration contains six key proposals developed during the forum, outlining directions for continued cooperation to strengthen, secure, and better integrate the border regions of Europe.
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
Discover the Declaration
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
Podlaskie Declaration
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
The Forum concluded with the adoption of future-oriented proposals, marking the culmination of debates and meetings involving experts, local government representatives, members of the academic community, and business leaders.
The Podlaskie Declaration contains six key proposals developed during the forum, outlining directions for continued cooperation to strengthen, secure, and better integrate the border regions of Europe.
Meet all the speakers
Discover the Declaration
Registration
Reserve your spot today and be part of the key discussion on the future of the Eastern regions of the European Union.
Organizers
Key expert partner
Partners
Partner Plus
Sponsors
Organizers
Key expert partner
Partners
Partner Plus
Sponsors