On October 15, 2026, the Baltic Economic Congress 2026 was held at the Polish Theatre in Szczecin, organized by the Northern Chamber of Commerce in Szczecin. At the invitation of Hanna Mojsiuk, President of the Northern Chamber of Commerce, the event was attended by Tomasz Kubiak, PhD in Health Sciences, Professor at the Academy, representing the Faculty of Emergency Medical Services of the Poznań Medical Academy.
This year’s fifth edition of the congress brought together representatives of central and local government administration, the academic community, business, and experts representing various areas of social and economic life. The event provided a platform for discussion on the challenges facing the modern economy, national security, the development of new technologies, and the importance of cross-sector cooperation.
The official opening of the congress was initiated by Hanna Mojsiuk, President of the Northern Chamber of Commerce. The opening ceremony included an inaugural address by Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland. Welcome speeches were also scheduled to be delivered by Dariusz Wieczorek, Member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland; Adam Rudawski, Voivode of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship; Olgierd Geblewicz, Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship; and Piotr Krzystek, Mayor of Szczecin.
An important part of the congress consisted of debates devoted to the security of Europe and the Baltic Sea region, contemporary geopolitical conditions, economic development, and strengthening the resilience of the state and society to emerging threats. The program also addressed issues related to innovation, investment, technological transformation, and cooperation between public institutions and the private sector.
From the perspective of the academic community, particular importance was attached to issues concerning security, crisis management, and the preparedness of institutions and society to respond to emergency situations. These areas require an interdisciplinary approach combining scientific knowledge, practical experience, and cooperation between public administration, emergency services, and expert communities.
The participation of Tomasz Kubiak, PhD in Health Sciences, Professor at the Academy, in the Baltic Economic Congress 2026 provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore different perspectives on contemporary security challenges, and develop contacts between the academic community and representatives of public administration and the economy.
The presence of a representative of the Poznań Medical Academy at an event of this significance highlights the importance of the Academy’s active participation in public debate and cooperation with its socio-economic environment, particularly in areas related to security, healthcare, and crisis management.
The Baltic Economic Congress 2026 provided an opportunity to discuss solutions that may contribute to strengthening security, developing institutional cooperation, and building the resilience of modern society.