AGENDA — Poland-Asia Business Forum | 26 May 2026 | Warsaw
“Poland-Asia Business Forum. Export – Import – Internationalisation” is a unique international gathering bringing together leaders of Polish export and import, representatives of Asian business, and key investors interested in Central and Eastern Europe.
The event will take place on 26 May 2026 at the Regent Warsaw Hotel (ul. Belwederska 23) in Warsaw. The Forum is organised by the Polish-Asian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
The event is addressed to representatives of business, public administration, diplomacy and political circles, and its primary objective is to create a space for constructive dialogue.
The Poland-Asia Business Forum is also an excellent opportunity for networking and meeting potential business partners.
Registration and event details: www.polandasia-forum.com
Tickets
- INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT — MEMBER OF THE POLISH-ASIAN CHAMBER: PLN 890 net
- INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT — NON-MEMBER: PLN 1,190 net
Upon submission of the registration form, the Forum Organiser will issue a pro forma invoice, which will be sent to the e-mail address indicated in the form from the Organiser’s address: info@polandasia.com
AGENDA
Poland-Asia Business Forum. Export – Import – Internationalisation
26 May 2026 | Regent Warsaw Hotel, ul. Belwederska 23, Warsaw
8:30 Registration opens, networking coffee
9:30 Official opening of the Forum — Opening speech by the President of the Polish-Asian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Janusz Piechociński, and welcome of guests
Panel I | 10:00–11:15
The New Supply Chain Map and China’s Role as a Key Supplier to Poland
- New realities of importing from China — how supply chains have changed since the pandemic and amid geopolitical tensions; import risks: disruptions, exchange rates, transport costs and political uncertainty; the role of technology and digitalisation in optimising customs, logistics and B2B trade.
- China as the main trading partner vs. supply diversification — prospects for continued cooperation and the role of alternative Asian markets (Vietnam, India, Indonesia) in Polish companies’ procurement strategies.
- Poland as a logistics and investment hub for the CEE region — directions of Chinese investment in Poland and Poland’s warehousing and distribution potential for the entire Central and Eastern European region.
- Exporting Polish products to Asia and building lasting business relationships — experience of the meat and food industry, cultural differences in relations with Chinese partners.
Panel II | 11:15–12:30
New Economic Diplomacy – Supporting Business Expansion in Central Asia
- Company experiences: best practices of firms that have successfully entered Central Asian markets with institutional support.
- Role of development institutions: financing foreign expansion and support offered by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and other entities.
- Risk management: how to safely enter the markets of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- Regional potential: development prospects and key industries in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
Panel III | 13:30–14:45
Comprehensive Internationalisation Support – From Market Entry to Operational Stability
- Preparing for foreign expansion: how to effectively plan market entry — analysis, strategy, choice of operating model.
- Financing and transaction security: financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises and ways to mitigate risk in international trade.
- Logistics and supply chain: efficient customs handling, transport organisation and ensuring operational continuity and security.
- Location and infrastructure: choice of investment location as a key success factor and Poland’s role as a hub for Asian products entering the EU.
- Building business relationships: the importance of trade fairs, congresses and industry events in developing Poland–Asia cooperation.
Panel IV | 14:45–16:00
Polish-Japanese Cooperation: Investor Experiences and Directions for Strategic Partnership
- Why Poland? experiences of Japanese investors, key location factors and challenges in cooperation.
- Impact of Japanese investment: significance for the development of the Polish economy, labour market and technology transfer; experiences of Polish-Japanese cooperation.
- Poland as an investment hub: the role of special economic zones as a platform for Poland–Asia cooperation.
- Future of cooperation: development plans and new directions of Japanese investment in Poland.
- Exporting to Japan: potential and opportunities for Polish companies in the demanding Japanese market.
16:00–16:20 Presentation by the President of the Polish-Asian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Janusz Piechociński: “The global and Polish economy in the first half of 2026: where do we stand? The impact of geopolitical events on the business environment.” Forum summary.
16:30 Official close of the Forum, networking coffee
Registration and event details: www.polandasia-forum.com
For any enquiries, please contact: info@polandasia.com
