Organizer:

Polskie Towarzystwo Wspierania Przedsiębiorczości SA

ul. Jana Matejki 3
40-077 Katowice
email: eec@eec2010.eu
www.eec2010.eu

In what direction is Europe’s economy heading? – the

debate begins next week in Katowice
Over 3500 confirmed guests and 600 panellists in 50 themed panels
over three days at the European Economic Congress 2010

Katowice, 8th April, 2010 – Upfront optimism despite the crisis was
declared by the participants of last year’s European Economic Congress
(EEC) in Katowice. Almost half of the guests questioned anticipated an
improvement in the economic situation in 2009. Today’s economic
indicators prove that those forecasts were true. Next week, the
participants of the second, even bigger European Economic Congress
will once again attempt to predict the economic future, and not just for
Poland and Europe.

In a week’s time, European Economic Congress 2010 (EEC), which is the biggest
business event in Central Europe under the patronage of Josẻ Manuel Barosso,
will be opened by Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament, Honorary
President of the Patronage Council to the EEC 2010 Organizing Committee.
Janusz Lewandowski, the EU Budget Commissioner, has already announced his
arrival in Upper Silesia’s metropolis, as well as seven ministers of the Polish
cabinet, including: Andrzej Kraszewski - Minister of Environment, Waldemar
Pawlak - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy, and Jacek Rostowski –
Finance Minister, as well as 16 secretaries and under-secretaries of state.
Moreover, participation in the debates will involve foreign government
representatives, scientists and members of the world’s biggest corporations and
institutions.

One of the main tasks of European Economic Congress 2010 will be to discuss
the topic of how to fight the negative effects of the crisis, to work out procedures
and actions that could become a driving force for the growth of the European
economy in the current situation.

“Poland and Europe, in order to remain competitive in a global context, must

overcome the effects of the crisis which has recently effected the world’s
economy. Since EEC comprises numerous debates featuring a prestigious and
diversified group of participants, it guarantee a thorough discussion of the
Organizer:

Polskie Towarzystwo Wspierania Przedsiębiorczości SA

ul. Jana Matejki 3
40-077 Katowice
email: eec@eec2010.eu
www.eec2010.eu

challenges Europe faces in the upcoming years,” says Mr. Wojciech Kuśpik,
initiator for the EEC and president of the PTWP SA Group. “I am sure that the
result of the congress’s numerous analyses and discussions will be specific
decisions influencing the economic landscape of not only Poland but also of
Europe.”

During these three days in Katowice and 50 themed sessions, almost 600
panellists will lead debates on the threats and opportunities that the important
economic sectors of Europe and the world will face over the next few years and
into the more distant future.

In a survey conducted by Millward Brown SMG/KRC during last year’s Economic

Congress, half of the respondents indicated the need for more effective
economic cooperation among EU member states. EEC 2010 will create a good
opportunity to promote such cooperation thanks to the presence of the
representatives of foreign governments and other institutions.

The city of Katowice will host such guests as: Igor Barát - the Slovak
Government Representative for Euro Currency Matters, Ovidiu Dîmbean-Creţa
– Chief Economic Advisor to the Mayor of Bucharest, Gẻrard de Nazelle –
Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Maurice
Vincent – Chairman of the Saint Etienne Metropolis, and Ramon Wyss – Vice-
President of the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Coordinator for KIC
InnoEnergy.

During European Economic Congress 2010, the representatives of the 100

largest companies in this part of Europe will share their knowledge and
experience, including such companies as: CEZ, EDF, Enea, Fortum, Kulczyk
Investments, Lotos, PGE, PGNiG, PKP, PKN Orlen, RWE, Tauron Polska Energia
and Veolia. Among the congress guests are: Stephen Gomersall, Chief
Executive for Hitachi Europe, Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno, Chief Executive for
Europe at ING Group and Philipe Tanguy, Vice-President for R&D Programs,
Partnerships and International Relations, Total (France).

The financial sector will be represented as well by such companies as: Bank
Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Bank Zachodni WBK, Citi Handlowy, Dom Maklerski
IDM (IDM Brokerage House), ING Group, PKO Bank Polski and Rothschild.
Organizer:

Polskie Towarzystwo Wspierania Przedsiębiorczości SA

ul. Jana Matejki 3
40-077 Katowice
email: eec@eec2010.eu
www.eec2010.eu

The participants of EEC 2010 will have eight locations: the building of Academy
of Music in Katowice, the Silesian Voivodship Office building, the Regional
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Qubus, Monopol and Angelo hotels,
and the buildings of “Biuro Centrum” and the Euro Centrum Science and
Technology Park. Especially for the guests of EEC there will be a congress café in
the main hall of Altus Tower.

The co-organizers of EEC 2010 are as follows: Silesian Voivodship, Metropolitan

Association of Upper Silesia and the city of Katowice. The congress organizer is
the PTWP SA Group - the publisher of the monthly “Nowy Przemysł” and the
owner of WNP.pl – a business news website.

More information about European Economic Congress 2010 can be found at:
www.eec2010.eu

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Journalist accreditation can be obtained by on-line registration at:

http://www.eec2010.eu/pl/media.html

Additional information:
Ms. Marta Stach, Imago PR
EEC 2010 Spokesperson
Tel. 609 808 119
m.stach@imagopr.pl