The 35th Economic Forum took place in Karpacz, Poland, from September 8 to 10, 2026. Founded by Zygmunt Berdychowski in 1992, the Forum is the most significant socio-economic event in Central and Eastern Europe. Due to its scale and importance, it is often referred to as the "Eastern European Davos." This year's edition was dedicated to the theme "Architecture of the New Order – Stability in Times of Change." It brought together over 6,500 leaders from politics, business, academia, healthcare, education, and culture. The program featured more than 500 discussion panels, lectures, workshops, and accompanying cultural events. Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova, Director of the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), attended the event at the personal invitation of the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies in Warsaw. She participated in the international panel titled "A Bridge between Markets: The Importance of Southeastern Europe for the Continent's Economy."
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