[Patronat] BALTIC IMPACT FORUM – 3.12.2026

Employers of Pomerania as an honorary patron of the event invite you to a conference and workshops

BALTIC IMPACT FORUM

Forum for discussion of various perspectives of business, science, local government and social initiatives. Space to talk about development and cooperation, which leads to specific socio-economic activities.

3 December 2026 Gdynia

Pomeranian Science and Technology Park

al. Zwycięstwa 96/98, Gdynia

Baltic Impact Forum is the first event opening the BISH – Baltic Innovation Sustainability Hub, developed in the formula of a regional cooperation cluster. The conference focuses on the future of Pomerania as a Baltic region, whose development is related to strategic investments, maritime economy, energy, industry, innovation and competence. Blue Economy – combines the economic potential of the region with a positive impact on communities, the labour market, education and quality of life.

Poznaj program

The synergy of development begins with a meeting.

TEMATY PROGRAMU

• 01 – From strategy to action: how to build resilient, innovative, social and economically competitive Pomerania?
• 02 – Local content and value economy — how to retain the value of large investments in the region?
• 03 – Investment, not cost. How to effectively respond to the challenges of local communities?
• 04 – How to design an effective innovation that has a chance to be implemented (using BISH)?

Talk program
Registration – 9.00–9.30
Registration, networking
Otwarcie – 9.30–9.45
Conference opening
Opening panel – 9.45–10.45

From strategy to action – how to build a resilient, innovative, social and economically competitive Pomerania?

Key question: Blue economy and large investments – what will change in Pomerania?

• What will change ports and offshore wind energy in the Pomeranian economy?
• How does the EU support the blue economy now and in the 2028-2034 perspective?
• What is missing in cooperation between companies, local government and science?
• Cluster BISH as a response – joint work on the challenges of companies.

Panel 1 – 11.15–12.00

Local content and value economy — how to retain the value of large investments in the region?

Key question: How to build local economic advantage thanks to the blue economy?

• What do investors and operators need and what can Pomeranian companies provide?
• How do we turn the problems of large entities into joint projects?
• What Makes Small Businesses Stronger?
• The role of universities and R&D institutions.

Panel 2 – 12.00–12.45

Investment, not cost. How to effectively respond to the challenges of local communities?

Key question: Can we look at education and social problems as an investment in the future of the region?

• Can social development be a measure of a city’s success?
• How to build cooperation between local governments, education, business and NGOs?
• The potential of public-social and private-social partnerships.
• Why is community engagement more effective?

Practical workshop – 13.00–14.00

How to design an effective innovation that has a chance to be implemented (using BISH)?

Key question: How to turn a problem into a solution that has a chance to be implemented?

Participants work on real challenges reported by – BISH cluster partners. BISH LAB process: definition of the challenge, partners, idea for piloting and financing. Result – first challenges to work in 2027 within BISH LAB Gdynia 2027.

Registration for the workshop takes place during registration at Evenea. Number of places limited.

Registration and registration for workshop