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About PCB

Poland Convention Bureau was created in 2002 as a department of Polish Tourism Organisation and is responsible for the promotion of Poland as an attractive destination for meetings and business events.

We are the first contact for anyone seeking information on business partners and conference facilities, who is planning to organize association congress or a corporate event in Poland.

Our main goal is to build the image of Poland as an attractive country for organising of all types of business events. We realize our mission through:

  • participating in international business fairs, which results in gaining new business contacts;
  • organising study tours for foreign journalists and organizers of meetings and business events, including conferences, congresses, product launches, incentives;
  • gaining new business events for Poland;
  • cooperating with foreign media and posting articles and advertisements promoting Poland as a business destination in business press and directories;
  • cooperating with city convention bureaux;
  • networking with Polish business sector within Recommendation Program for  Professional Congress Organizers, Recommendation Program for Incentive Travel Companies;
  • networking with the Polish scientific community within Polish Congress Ambassadors Program;
  • cooperating with international organisations and associations of meeting industry professionals;
  • collection and elaboration of statistical data on Polish meeting industry, in accordance with the recommendations of international organisations such as ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association and the UIA - Union of International Associations, engaged in similar rankings.

The Polish Tourism Organization is a member of the meetings industry associations: International Congress and Convention Association and Union of International Associations.

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Paula Fanderowska Krakow

Invaluable potential of scientific staff (by Paula Fanderowska)

The scientific potential of Kraków’s universities can be used to strengthen Kraków’s position as a place for organising congresses, conferences and international artistic events. Paula Fanderowska, Vice-President of the board of Kraków 5020, on the study of intellectual potential and the importance of cooperation with the academic community in attracting international events.
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Łódź Creates Meetings for event professionals

Łódź Creates Meetings: an extraordinary trip for event planners in 2023

Another exciting study trip for event planners – Łódź Creates Meetings Vol.2. – is now behind us. For three days, almost 40 event organisers from all over Poland have been visiting Łódź, getting to know its hotels, attractions, venues and various types of activities as well as urban games offered by companies associated with the Łódź Tourism Organisation.
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Silesia Convention Bureau joins ICCA

Silesia Convention Bureau joins ICCA

Silesia Convention Bureau is a new member of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) - the most important international association in the meetings industry. This is another important step in building the image of the SCB consortium as an expert in the MICE industry.
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Polish ICCA Members

Diverse Membership: A Closer Look at Polish ICCA Members

Poland, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and modern infrastructure, has emerged as a thriving hub for the meetings and events industry in Europe. As a testament to its prominence, the country is home to a diverse range of ICCA members, including convention bureaux, congress centres, an airline, and professional congress organizers (PCOs).
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SITE Poland fam trip in Swietokrzyskie Region

SITE Poland fam trip in Świętokrzyskie Region

On 22-25 June 2023, a fam trip for SITE Poland members took place under the name “Świętokrzyskie Czaruje” (“The Świętokrzyskie Region Enchants”). It was organised as part of the Destination Poland project and a series of study visits entitled “It’s been a while – let’s meet in Poland.” The main goal of the fam trip was to familiarise participants with the potential of the Świętokrzyskie region for the organisers of incentive trips.
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what is icca

Shaping the Future of Meetings: ICCA's Role in the MICE Sector

What is the International Congress and Convention Association? ICCA can unlock success in the global meetings industry. Gain access to networking opportunities, critical market insights, and educational resources that will elevate your destination and organization's reputation and ensure your team stays ahead in this dynamic landscape.
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37th CityDNA Summer School 2023

Calling Meeting Professionals: Join us in Gdansk, Poland for the 37th CityDNA Summer School 2023

The 37th edition of the CityDNA Summer School will be held in Gdansk, Poland from August 26-30, 2023. This four-day event is specifically designed for newcomers in the Meetings Industry, offering a comprehensive programme with all the necessary bases for a successful start in a career in this field, while also helping attendees to navigate the current trends and challenges facing the industry.
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BBT's 23rd edition MICE fair in Brussels

BBT's 23rd edition MICE fair in Brussels. Poland draws attention as an attractive MICE destination

On 26 June, the 23rd edition of workshops for the meetings and events industry organised by the Belgian platform BBT Online took place in the Royal Library in Brussels. Poland was represented by Aneta Książek from Poland Convention Bureau and Dominika Szulc from the PTO International Office in Brussels. The participants of the event were 120 selected representatives of corporations and associations as well as organisers of business events, including conferences and incentive trips from the Belgian market.
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Meetings Week Poland conference recap

Meetings Week Poland 2023: a conference recap

On 12-13 June 2023, the eleventh edition of the Meetings Week Poland conference was held in Warsaw, with a focus on innovative solutions and the role of cooperation in the meetings industry. Organised by the TUgether Meetings and Events Industry Council and the Polish Tourism Organisation, the conference was an educational and professional platform for experts from all over Poland, enabling the exchange of valuable experiences.
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SITE Young Leaders' Program

Young Leaders of SITE Poland visit the headquarters of the Polish Tourism Organisation

Education is one of the pillars of the SITE association. Participants of the SITE Young Leaders' Program, who were hosted at the headquarters of the Polish Tourism Organisation, are young people looking to grow their future careers in business tourism. During a special EventprofsLAB session, Aneta Książek and Jarosław Marciuk shared their knowledge and experience about the role of digital marketing in the promotion of destinations. They also taught their young audience how to build a professional image on LinkedIn.
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ICCA Business Analytics 2022 Country and City Rankings

ICCA Business Analytics 2022 Country and City Rankings

The IMEX fair in Frankfurt provided an opportunity to present a number of firsts. On 23 May, in the time and place where the international meetings and events industry meets in person, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) announced to the general public its statistical report for 2022.
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EventprofsLAB educational project MICE industry

EventprofsLAB educational project premieres at the IMEX trade show in Frankfurt

For the first time, the educational project called Eventprofs Creators Lab had its premiere outside Poland. Poland Convention Bureau organised a special mobile photography workshop during the IMEX 2023 trade fair in Frankfurt. The event began and ended at the Polish stand, number G440. The workshop, however, took place in the entire space of the Messe Frankfurt.
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