Economic Forum – Directions of development of economic cooperation in the countries of the Three Seas Initiative.

11 May 2023

The next seminar to be held as part of the Economic Forum is Directions of development of economic cooperation in the countries of the Three Seas Initiative.

Directions for the development of economic cooperation in the countries of the Three Seas Initiative

The speakers are experts in trade and international cooperation. The aim of the discussion is to identify the sources of competitiveness of the economies of the Central and Eastern European Region and to outline a vision of further, unhindered development and economic cooperation in the region.

Over the past decades, the high economic competitiveness of the countries of the Three Seas region has been seen in the access to cheap labor and a relatively low level of taxation. This truism is deeply rooted in the minds of many people. However, the world does not stand still, and factors such as war, pandemic, migration and demographic crisis, or technological transformation of the industry clearly show that we should redefine such statements.

What directions of economic development should we pay particular attention to in the future in order to maintain its high pace and keep the region attractive to investors? How should the cooperation between the private and public sectors proceed under such conditions?

This and many other issues will be answered by an international group of experts in the field of trade and international cooperation at a discussion seminar, co-organized by Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

May 16, 2023, 3 pm, Lublin Conference Centre

CONGRESS 2026 AGENDA

08 May 2026

Three Seas Initiative Summit in Dubrovnik

30 April 2026

Parliamentary Summit of the Three Seas Initiative in Zagreb

26 March 2026

Rada Programowa Samorządowego Kongresu Trójmorza 2026

20 March 2026

Krok w stronę rozszerzenia Inicjatywy Trójmorza

12 March 2026

About the Three Seas Initiative in Davos

23 January 2026

Registration for the 6th Three Seas Local Government Congress is now open

21 January 2026

A visit to Slovakia by President Karol Nawrocki

07 November 2025

The Three Seas Local Government Congress under the Honorary Patronage of the President of Poland

03 November 2025

The Three Seas Local Government Congress under the Honorary Patronage of the President of Poland

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03 November 2025

The 6 th edition of the Three Seas Local Government Congress will be held May 27-28, 2026, under the Honorary Patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki. This distinction recognises the growing importance of the event, which has become a key platform for cooperation among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, both in the economic and infrastructural dimensions.

Over five editions of the Congress (2020–2025), more than 5,000 participants from 24 countries have taken part, 104 discussion panels have been held, and 64 foreign delegations have visited Lublin. The scale and international character of the event confirm its increasing role in shaping dialogue across the Three Seas region.

We, the countries representing Central and Eastern Europe (…) through the Three Seas Initiative, Via Baltica, and Via Carpatia, share not only our voice and vision of building a civic community, but also tangible results showing that the Baltic States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are capable of implementing major infrastructure projects, emphasised President Karol Nawrocki during his visit to Vilnius last month.

These words perfectly capture the spirit of the Three Seas Congress, which brings together political, academic, and business communities around a shared goal, building a strong, integrated, and cooperative Central and Eastern Europe.

It is also worth noting that in April 2025, Poland hosted the 10th Three Seas Initiative Summit. During the event, participants emphasised the importance of infrastructure and economic cooperation in the region and the need to strengthen cohesion across Central and Eastern Europe. This year, the cooperation format has been expanded to include new members – Albania and Montenegro joined the Three Seas Initiative in the capacity of associated participating states, while Spain and Turkey became new strategic partners. It has already been announced that the 11th Summit will take place in Croatia in 2026.

We cordially invite you to take part in the Three Seas Local Government Congress! Registration will open in the end of January. More details will soon be available at www.congress.lubelskie.pl and on our social media channels.