The event opened with welcoming remarks by Dr Anna Wisniewski, Director of the Polish–Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Head of the Kraków Office of CED Central European Economic Development Network Nonprofit Ltd.

Following the welcome remarks, opening speeches were delivered by Krisztina Tarjányi, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy and Energy, and Konrad Wojnarowski, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland.

The opening session focused on the role of energy in driving economic growth, as well as Polish–Hungarian governmental and business cooperation, including joint projects, investments and future opportunities.

Throughout the day, four panel discussions and several expert presentations explored key areas of regional energy cooperation. Dedicated sessions addressed the resilience and development of critical energy infrastructure, regional gas and LNG strategies, renewable energy, hydrogen projects, wind energy, energy efficiency, and financing opportunities supporting the green transition.

The professional programme placed particular emphasis on energy security, energy prices and market regulation, the protection of critical infrastructure, security and diversification of supply, as well as the green energy transition and its financing. Representatives of Hungarian and Polish energy companies, professional organisations, financial institutions and government bodies shared their expertise and perspectives.

In addition to the professional programme, the Forum provided opportunities for B2B meetings and networking, creating a direct platform for developing business and professional relations between Polish and Hungarian energy sector stakeholders.

CED and PAIH participated as strategic partners in the implementation of the event.

CED’s involvement as a strategic partner was aligned with the organisation’s commitment to facilitating regional business connections for Hungarian companies and professional stakeholders, while contributing to the further strengthening of economic cooperation across Central Europe.