By Marcin Cichy, BPCC managing director

 

As winter turns to spring, the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce continues to strengthen both dialogue and cooperation across sectors and borders – thanks to the active engagement of our members and partners.

In recent months we hosted and participated in a dynamic series of networking and thought-leadership events, from our CEO networking evening bringing C-suite leaders together to exchange strategic insights, to business mixers in Łódź that reinforced the enduring value of in-person relationship building.

Our chamber also took part in the Building Bridges: UK–Poland–Ukraine Business Forum in Rzeszów, reinforcing BPCC’s support for Ukraine’s reconstruction and business engagement with both the UK and Polish economies. These strategic ties are a priority for us – not just in solidarity, but as part of deepening economic cooperation across the region.

Looking ahead, we are proud to partner with the Lifelong Learning in a Changing World HR conference on 27–28 March 2026, where members will explore how skills, adaptability and workforce innovation are shaping competitive organisations. In May we will launch the second edition of the British-Polish Business Awards, celebrating business excellence and partnership. After the summer, we return to Karpacz and to ther Open Eyes Economy Summit – two essential forums for corporate leaders thinking about sustainable growth, resilience and the future of European business.

On the team front, I’m delighted to welcome Paulina Kalisz-Friedrich in her new role with responsibility for our Wrocław activities. Her regional leadership will strengthen BPCC’s presence in western Poland and bring fresh energy to local member engagement. Paulina is taking over from Ilona Chodorowska, who is moving on to a new role after 26 years with the BPCC.

As ever, your participation is the foundation of what we achieve together. Thank you for your ongoing support, collaboration and trust in the Chamber as we navigate another year of opportunities and change.