In today’s fast‑changing global economy, growth belongs to the companies that explore new markets and forge new alliances. In March 2026, Lublin Business Days will bring together French and Polish business leaders, institutions, investors, and innovators for a two‑day experience designed to accelerate bilateral cooperation. More than a simple networking event, it is a strategic gateway into one of Europe’s most dynamic regions: Eastern Poland, at the crossroads of the European Union and Ukraine’s reconstruction corridor.
Lublin is not emerging by accident. The city has undergone one of the most impressive transformations in Central Europe. More than 280 European Union projects—representing over €1.4 billion—have reshaped its infrastructure, logistics, and economic landscape. Lublin’s Special Economic Zone now hosts over 75 investors and has created more than 7,000 new jobs. Its growing industrial, digital, biotech, and service ecosystems position Lublin among the most future‑oriented cities in Poland.
This upward trajectory is part of a much broader movement. Poland continues to be one of Europe’s fastest‑growing economies, expanding at roughly 7% per year. It offers strong industrial foundations, a thriving technology sector, and a highly educated workforce. Lublin, as the main economic hub of Eastern Poland, sits at a strategic intersection connecting Western Europe, the Baltic region, and Ukraine—a country whose reconstruction will generate unprecedented economic opportunities for European businesses in the years to come.
Lublin Business Days 2026 provides a direct, structured, and results‑driven entry point into this momentum. Participants benefit from a minimum of four guaranteed and qualified B2B appointments, prepared in advance to match specific sectoral needs. This ensures meaningful interactions rather than chance encounters. The event’s strength also lies in the direct involvement of Polish clusters across key industries—biotechnology, food processing, logistics, IT, automotive, healthcare—who help identify relevant partners and facilitate real business discussions.
Beyond B2B meetings, the program includes specialised conferences, thematic roundtables, curated networking sessions, and site visits to leading companies and research centres. This full agenda enables participants to understand not only market opportunities, but also the ecosystem in which they might operate—from talent and innovation pipelines to industrial capabilities and local partnerships.
Institutional support plays a central role. Lublin Business Days is backed by Business France, CCI France, and the French‑Polish Chamber of Commerce (CCIFP), ensuring strong bilateral alignment and credibility. This coordinated approach reinforces the event’s reliability and provides French SMEs and ETIs with the guidance and legitimacy they need when approaching a new market.
But perhaps the most compelling reason to attend lies in the spirit of Lublin itself. The city blends economic ambition with cultural vitality, having recently been named European Capital of Culture 2029. Its academic strength—with 59,000 students, including 8,000 international students from more than 100 countries—fuels innovation and talent development. Its openness to international cooperation makes it a natural bridge between Western Europe and emerging Eastern markets.
Krzysztof Żuk, Mayor of Lublin
This forward‑looking vision is best captured in the words of Krzysztof Żuk, Mayor of Lublin, who emphasizes the city’s ambition and welcoming nature: “Lublin has become a strong and recognisable economic centre—an open, dynamic, and friendly city for investors and residents alike. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of European cooperation.” His invitation reflects the essence of the event: a place where business is not only conducted but imagined differently—collaboratively and internationally.
For French companies seeking new partners, new markets, or deeper insight into Central and Eastern Europe, Lublin Business Days 2026 offers a unique combination of institutional backing, sector‑specific opportunities, and practical support. It is a rare chance to engage directly with Polish industry, explore a rapidly growing market, and position oneself early in a region undergoing major transformation.
In 2026, the future of European business will increasingly be shaped in the East. Lublin Business Days is your opportunity to be part of that future.
