Agenda

Today, the transformation of Upper Silesia extends far beyond the mining sector alone. Simultaneously, energy, automotive, and the region's entire industrial model are undergoing change. However, the region's success will not be determined solely by identifying the industries of the future but by the ability to create conditions in which these new sectors will want to invest, expand operations, and create jobs.

AI, IT, data centers, space tech, modern energy, defense technologies, and advanced manufacturing can become the new pillars of Silesia's economy. The key question, however, is: how do we transition from ambitious strategies to concrete projects and investments? The starting point for the debate will be a report on the region's future, presenting a SWOT analysis and potential scenarios for its development.

Main themes:

• Findings from the report and the region's SWOT analysis
• How to turn Silesia's potential into concrete investments?
• How to build an ecosystem for AI, IT, space tech, and modern industry?
• How to leverage the potential of universities, business, and local governments?
• What barriers are hindering the development of new economic specializations?
• How to effectively compete for investments and talent?

Key questions:

• What conditions must be created to attract new industries to invest specifically in Silesia?
• What advantages should the region leverage when competing for new projects?
• How can we combine the potential of industry, academia, and local governments?
• Which decisions are currently most critical from an investor's perspective?
• How can the transformation strategy be translated into concrete ventures and jobs?"