Polish-Saudi Cooperation Week

• Date: 2025, January 20-22
• Format: On-site (January 20-21), Online (January 22)

Polish-Saudi Cooperation Week is a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of international cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The event will feature a series of presentations by renowned experts, who will provide insights into cultural differences, economic diplomacy, social changes, and the activities of Polish companies operating in the Saudi market.

The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the opportunities for collaboration with Saudi Arabia and to inspire students to develop their careers in an international environment. Additionally, the event provides a platform to establish partnerships with key institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Polish Embassy in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Embassy in Poland.

Key topics include:

• Internationalization
• Foreign market expansion
• International collaboration

Agenda:

Jan 20, Monday:

• 16:00-16:50 | Support from Polish state institutions in expansion to Saudi Arabia – Marek Malarski (Ministry of Development and Technology)
• 16:50-17:45 | Establishment of the first Polish Embassy in Saudi Arabia, changes in Saudi Arabia during last 30 years - Ambassador Krzysztof Płomiński
• 18:00-19:00 | Vision 2030 and Women Empowerment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role of diplomacy in strengthening dialogue and friendship between Polish and Saudi women – Klaudia Lach (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first polish Diplomat in the Gulf Region)
• 19:00-20:00 | Supporting foreign investment throughout financing, building the visibility of Polish companies – Adrian Malinowski (formerly BGK - Polish Development Bank)

Jan 21, Tuesday

• 16:00-16:50 | Successful expansion to Saudi Arabia made by FlyingBisons, shaping relations with local business partners – Kamil Tatol (CEO FlyingBisons,  Kozminski University Alumni)
• 16:50 - 17:40 | Economic changes during last years in Saudi Arabia – Professor Adriana Łukaszewicz (Kozminski University)
• 18:00 - 18:45 | How to find your way in the Polish Saudi cooperation market – Jacek Grad (former Head of PAIH office in Saudi Arabia)
• 18:40 -19:30 | Expansion to Saudi Arabia made by Grinea, local conditions for constructions companies – Lech Witecki (Managing Director in Saudi Arabia, Grinea)
• 19:30-20:20 | Similarities and difference between Polish and Saudi companies – Antoni Mielniczuk (Consultant)

Jan 22, Wednesday (online)

• 16:00-17:00 | Activity of polish Embassy in Saudi Arabia, economic diplomacy in daily cooperation – Mateusz Guzik (Polish Embassy in Saudi Arabia)
• 17:00-18:00 | New business possibilities for Women in Saudi Arabia, culture differences and local traditions – Agnieszka Klimczak (Author of the book "Biznes po Arabsku" (business in Arabic countries), consultant)