Polish Clusters Congress – Discussion and Exchange of Experience
Security, industry, digitalisation and cooperation are the key topics of the 12th Polish Clusters Congress, which opened today (28 October) at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz. The event’s strategic partner is the regional self-government. Participants include Marshal Piotr Całbecki and Vice-Marshal Zbigniew Ostrowski. The congress is also attended by Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski.
“I am proud of our region’s achievements. Our established position on Poland’s economic map is built on cooperation. Even the name Kujawsko-Pomorskie indicates that without both parts, without the hyphen and the cooperation it represents, our voivodeship would not have developed as it has. This cooperation motivates us, drives us to keep working and brings positive results. I would like to thank the Polish Clusters Employers’ Association for bringing us together in Bydgoszcz, where numerous panel discussions give us the opportunity to exchange experience, learn and establish contacts with leading representatives of business, science and innovation. I am confident that we will put this knowledge into practice to help our region grow,” Marshal Piotr Całbecki said at the opening of the congress.
In his address, the head of the regional self-government highlighted the contribution of the defence industry to the region’s economic potential. He also spoke about the region’s scientific and research facilities, the establishment of the International Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Czochralski Institute, which builds on the rich legacy of the distinguished scientist from Kcynia (Nakło County).
The event, organised by the Polish Clusters Employers’ Association, aims to create a platform for dialogue and the exchange of experience among entrepreneurs, representatives of public administration and academia, and business support institutions.
The congress is held in a different voivodeship each year to showcase the potential of clusters and their role in developing regional economies. This year, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region is hosting the event.
The programme features 15 panel discussions covering topics including the defence industry, digital security, innovation, logistics and the region’s economy.
The event is co-organised by the Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster “Tool Valley”, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while the Bydgoszcz IT Cluster is the content partner, representing one of the fastest-growing sectors of the regional economy.
Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office
8 October 2026
Last updated: 28 October 2026
