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Organised by Targi Kielce together with Świętokrzyskie Voivode Józef Bryk and the Mayor of Kielce Agata Wojda, in cooperation with Polish Investment and Trade Agency, the event is designed to support the internationalisation of the Świętokrzyskie region, strengthen the export potential of Polish companies and foster new business partnerships.

Kielce will host representatives of international business, public administration and institutions responsible for developing economic relations. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the "Business Cooperation Forum in Kielce" will be held in the Sigma room of the Targi Kielce Congress Centre - an event dedicated to promoting the investment potential of Kielce and the Świętokrzyskie region and developing economic contacts with foreign partners.

The forum will bring together embassy representatives, trade counsellors and delegates from organisations supporting trade and investment from India, Austria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Rwanda, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, the Czech Republic, China and Taiwan.

Guests’ list includes:

•  Austria – Christian Lassnig, Commercial Counsellor of Advantage Austria,
•  China – Wang Jinsong, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Trade Affairs of the Chinese Embassy,
•  India – Mohan Lal, Acting Head of Diplomatic Mission of the Embassy of India,
•  Netherlands – Huub von Frijtag Drabbe, Head of the Economic Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
•  Rwanda – Anastase Shyaka, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda,
•  Switzerland – Piotr Lesiak, director of Swiss Business Hub Central Europe,
•  Italy – Christian Viganò, director of Confindustria Polonia,
•  Italy – Roberto Cafiero, director of the Italian Trade Agency,
•  United Arab Emirates – Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates.

The event will also feature representatives of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, including Tomasz Panczyk and PAIH Polish Investment and Trade Agency expert Ewa Kapel-Śniowska, alongside delegates from international business and trade organisations.

The participation of representatives from such diverse markets highlights the growing interest in cooperation with Polish companies and the development potential of economic relations with regions actively building international business connections.

The forum programme includes presentations on the economic potential of the Świętokrzyskie region, investment opportunities in Kielce, and the role of Targi Kielce as one of the leading business and exhibition platforms in this part of Europe.  Participants will also discover examples of successful business cooperation projects developed in partnership with companies working alongside Targi Kielce and local government authorities.

“Targi Kielce has for years been a meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions and business partners from all over the world.  Events organised here create opportunities to build international relationships, develop exports and promote Polish companies on global markets.  The ‘Business Cooperation Forum in Kielce’ is another important step towards strengthening the international position of Kielce and the Świętokrzyskie region,” emphasises Andrzej Mochoń, President of the Management Board of Targi Kielce.

An important part of the event will be networking sessions and direct business meetings held during the business lunch.  The gathering is intended to encourage the exchange of experiences, identify potential areas of cooperation and support the development of new economic and investment partnerships.

The forum will conclude with a guided visit to PLASTPOL – the International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing, one of the most international events in the Targi Kielce calendar, attracting exhibitors and business partners from around the world while showcasing the latest technologies for industry.

“Business Cooperation Forum in Kielce” is another initiative reinforcing the international character of Targi Kielce as a global meeting place for business.  In recent years, the venue has hosted numerous events supporting economic cooperation and export growth for Polish companies, including the B2B Agro Africa Forum, which brought together business representatives and institutions from African countries interested in collaborating with Polish enterprises.  Events organised in Kielce are increasingly serving as platforms for establishing international trade contacts, exchanging expertise, and building long-term business partnerships.