European Economic Congress winding up in Katowice
PR dla Zagranicy
Alicja Baczyńska
20.05.2016 13:41
The eighth European Economic Congress has reached its final day in the southern city of Katowice.
From the left: former prime minister Jerzy Buzek, Development Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, former president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and Hungary's Minister of State for Security Policy and International Cooperation Istvan Mikola at the 8th European Economic Congress. Photo: PAP/Andrzej Grygiel
One of the key events of its kind in Central Europe, the gathering has brought together some 8,000 people, according to the organisers.
Friday's agenda includes debates on issues ranging from renewable energy investment projects through digital economy to the commercialisation of scientific research.
EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Günther Oettinger was among speakers taking the platform on Friday. Attendees include deputy ministers for development, education, foreign affairs and energy. (aba)
Source: IAR