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.
The Water Factory is an educational water park, that opened in in early June in Szczecin. It consists of two zones: the Education Rooms, with interactive exhibitions and inspiring shows uncovering the secrets hidden in the water, and the pool and entertainment zone, making up the largest and most modern aquapark in the region.
The MICHELIN Guide included the Tri-City area of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot in Pomorskie region. The full restaurant selection for The MICHELIN Guide Poland was announced on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Michelin Guide`s Poland selection has expanded to include 19 establishments in the Pomorskie region (cities Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia), the total number of Starred restaurants is now 6. Additionally, Eliksir became Poland’s first MICHELIN Green Star restaurant and 9 restaurants were newly awarded a Bib Gourmand for great quality, great value cooking.
A special session of the Eventprofs Creators Lab was held in Warsaw for the members of SITE Poland. The event was led by Jarosław Marciuk, chief marketing specialist Poland Convention Bureau - Polish Tourism Organisation, focused on "Digital Marketing in Tourism – Destination Marketing and the Meetings Industry."
During the world’s largest conference of heritage scholars organized by the Association of Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS), held from 3rd to 6th June 2023 in Galway, Ireland, it was decided that the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw (including the newly established UNESCO Chair on Public and Global Governance of Intangible Cultural Heritage) will host the ACHS conference in 2028.oku.
On 10th June 2024, a remarkable event was organised in collaboration with students from the Vistula School of Hospitality. Over 30 members of the Student Science Club “2B” concluded their academic year at the headquarters of the Polish Tourism Organisation (PTO). This gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the 2023/2024 academic year and to acquire new skills as part of the educational project, Eventprofs Creators Lab.
The Poland Convention Bureau was participating and co-organising a promotional stand at the Ecsite 2024 Congress in Ljubljana from 5-8 June this year. These activities are part of the promotion of Poland, Warsaw, and the Copernicus Science Centre as hosts of the Ecsite 2025 event organised by The European Network of Science Centres and Museums. The congress will take place from 3-5 June 2025 in Warsaw.
The first MICE industry networking of the year, Let’s Meet, organised by the Gdańsk Convention Bureau, has just taken place. This event was remarkable as it introduced a completely refreshed format. Representatives of 15 hosted buyers unanimously agreed that this new approach was highly effective. The Polish Tourist Organisation - Poland Convention Bureau partnered with the Let’s Meet event held in Gdańsk and Sopot in May 2024.
The latest episode of Ljubljana Talks recorded at IMEX Frankfurt 2024 delved into the dynamic landscape of the Polish meetings industry. Hosted by Jan Orsic and Gorazd Cad and featuring Aneta Książek, head of Poland Organisation at the Polish Tourism Organisation, the discussion covered various aspects of Poland's MICE sector, focusing on its impacts, challenges, and prospects.
The Meetings Star Award is an annual competition recognizing the best destinations, hotels, meeting venues, and individuals in the MICE industry. This award has become a benchmark and the "Michelin Guide" of the meetings sector. The Meeting Stars Award ceremony is a highlight of the Conventa Trade Show programme, and this year it saw the attendance of 500 dignitaries and key stakeholders from the meetings industry. Hotels and venues can also apply for Meetings Star Certificates. Poland is gaining increasing recognition in this area...
For two days, journalists from national and international media outlets had the opportunity to experience the contrasts of Silesia, from its industrial landscapes to its natural scenery. For most, it was their first visit to the region, but it looks like it won't be their last. The press tour was organised through the collaboration between the Silesia Convention Bureau and the Polish Tourism Organisation - Poland Convention Bureau.
Polish and international participants of the IMEX 2024 trade show in Frankfurt emphasized the exceptionally high quality of business meetings held during the event. Promising meetings and numerous specific inquiries from hosted buyers made this year's edition one of the best in history. The Polish national stand at the Messe Frankfurt was organized by the Polish Tourism Organisation - Poland Convention Bureau.
In a landmark achievement, Poland has secured its highest position ever in the ICCA Annual Country and City Rankings Report for 2023. Announced during the ICCA Plenary on Monday, May 13, in Frankfurt, the report highlights Poland's growing prominence in the global meetings industry.
We have the honour to invite you to an extraordinary musical journey to Messe Frankfurt! From May 14th to May 16th, 2024, during our live concert series at the IMEX trade show, "Poland. More than you expected," you will have the opportunity to experience wonderful music melodies and mesmerizing vocals by Basia Giewont. Hailing from Zakopane, the artist is the Musical Ambassador of Poland.
The Polish Tourism Organisation is teaming up with the IMPACT'24 Congress for the first time. IMPACT'24 is the most prestigious economic and technological event in Central and Eastern Europe, set to draw approximately 6,000 participants from around the world to Poznan this year.
The Association of Incentive Travel Organizers, SITE Poland, organized the first edition of the conference #ResponsibleIncentiveTravelDay, which took place at the Hilton Warsaw City Hotel on April 25, 2024. The partner of the event was the Polish Tourism Organisation - Poland Convention Bureau, and the main goal of the event was to promote sustainable development in business tourism, especially in the hotel industry, business travel and incentive travel.
Today, The MICHELIN Guide announced the expansion of its restaurant selection in Poland to include the Pomorskie Region, home to Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. The full restaurant selection for The MICHELIN Guide Poland will be announced on Thursday 20th June 2024.
On April 18, 2024, at The Hoxton Brussels Hotel, the International Office of the Polish Tourism Organisation (ZOPOT) in Brussels, along with the Poland Convention Bureau, organized a workshop titled "Poland. More Than You Expected" for 20 representatives of international associations, congress organizers, and leading media outlets focusing on association meetings.
Poland Convention Bureau is once again organizing the Polish national stand at the IMEX trade fair in Frankfurt. This year, the fair will take place from May 14th to 16th. In 2024, 17 Polish exhibitors will showcase their MICE offerings at stand G445 in Hall 8 of Messe Frankfurt.
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) acknowledges the significant social and economic advantages stemming from meetings, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, conventions, and incentive travel programs for individuals, businesses, and communities. More than just a worldwide celebration, GMID serves as a platform to underscore to elected officials that business events serve as catalysts for collaboration, investment, and trade. This year's celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day is happening under the slogan #TheEventProfessionalsJourney. Today, we celebrate not only impressive results but also the extraordinary work of professionals who shape the future of events every day.
