‘Towards a New Deal’, the slogan for the latest Economic Forum on September 3rd-5th 2013 in Krynica, refers to the economic, social and political transformations brought about by the global financial crisis.

In search of an answer to the questions it has raised, representatives of the political, economic, academic, research and NGO communities are coming together in Krynica-Zdrój, which, as a centre for dialogue, remains a place where questions are asked and relevant answers found. Discussions covering the leading theme and other topics will also be attended by members of the Grupa LOTOS S.A. Management Board.

The three days of the Economic Forum will see many interesting events taking place, including the discussion panels with the invited guests. On September 3rd, Mr Marek Sokołowski, Vice-President of the Management Board of Grupa LOTOS S.A. will take part in a panel discussion entitled ‘The Chemical Industry – Consolidation as a Path to Development or Stagnation?’. On September 4th, Mr. Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Management Board of Grupa LOTOS S.A and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Europe Energy Partners, will then chair a panel discussion on ‘The Internal Energy Market in the EU – A Chance for Central Europe?’.
 
The following guests have also been invited to participate in the conference:

• Jerzy Buzek, Member, European Parliament, Poland
• Jaroslav Neverovic, Minister, Ministry of Energy, Lithuania
• Maricel Popa, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy, Romania
• Yvonne Ruf, Senior Project Manager, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants GmbH, Germany
• Joanna Strzelec-Łobodzińska, President of the Board, Kompania Węglowa, Poland
• Günter Verheugen, Honorary Professor for European Governance, University Viadrina, The European Experience Company GmbH, Potsdam, Germany

On September 4th, Mr Olechnowicz will also participate in a plenary session entitled ‘From Recession to Recovery. Reviving Growth in Europe.’

The Economic Forum in Krynica, held annually since 1991, enjoys great recognition in Central and Eastern Europe. Its mission is to foster an environment conducive to development of the working relationship between the European Union and its neighbours, at the political and economic levels. Krynica is an important destination on the political map of the world, bringing East and West closer together. Every year, the Forum is attended by over 2,500 participants (political, economic and social leaders) and around 500 members of the media from some 60 countries across Europe, Asia and America. It is the biggest event of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe.

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