Economic Forum Session Recap & Key Takeaways

Slovak regions today face problems that cannot be solved in isolation. Population outflow and aging, disparities in employment opportunities, limited access to services, underutilized buildings and land, brownfields, waste, energy efficiency, and climate resilience are all interconnected.

The traditional approach to regional transformation in Central and Eastern European countries is running up against systemic limits. Although regions are able to successfully implement individual projects, they often fail to sustain their results over the long term. Once grant funding ends, regional ecosystems usually revert to their starting...

This year, the Karpacz Economic Forum is celebrating its 35th anniversary, once again reaffirming its position as one of the most important platforms for discussing the future of Central and Eastern Europe. The first day of the forum was marked by intense discussions, broad international representation, and a clear focus on practical solutions for...