"The future of the Polish and European maritime economy in light of the current geopolitical situation" will be the theme of the 23rd edition of the Maritime Economy Forum, which will be held on October 11, 2024 at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia. Speakers on six thematic panels will focus on analyzing opportunities and threats related to the current global situation and its impact on the broader maritime industry. Discussions will focus on the current economic situation, but panelists will also try to identify future directions for the sector and diagnose the challenges it faces.

– The Maritime Economy Forum, which has been organized in Gdynia for many years, not only integrates the sector, but also allows for the exchange of experience in an international group – says Aleksandra Kosiorek, president of Gdynia. – The fact that maritime business meets precisely in Gdynia is extremely important for the city, which grew out of the sea. A wide range of business practitioners and experts guarantees a high level of discussion. You are cordially invited to participate – stresses Aleksandra Kosiorek.

This year's Forum will be based on six main thematic blocks: Shipbuilding, Seaports, Maritime Logistics, Renewable Energy, Business in Shipping, Cyber Security and Autonomous Shipping.

– We consult with our participants when determining the topics of each panel. We want the debate program to respond to what challenges companies in the sector are facing. This year we will look at the situation of the Polish and European maritime economy and its future in light of the current geopolitical situation – says Sławomir Kalicki, leader of the Maritime Economy Forum.

Guests of honor at this year's Forum will be: Christophe Tytgat, secretary general of SEA Europe, an organization of representatives of the European shipbuilding industry, Janusz Lewandowski, economist and MEP, former minister of property transformation, and Arkadiusz Marchewka, secretary of state at the Ministry of Infrastructure, responsible for maritime economy, water management and inland navigation.

The Forum will be held on Friday, 11th October 2024 at the Conference Centre of the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia at Al. Zwycięstwa 96/98.

The organizers of the Maritime Economy Forum are the City of Gdynia and Agencja Rozwoju Gdyni Sp. z o.o.

MEF Gdynia's strategic partner is the Port of Gdynia.

The event program is available at: https://forum.gdynia.pl/