5th Economic Forum in Starachowice – “Energy Transformation as a Driver of Growth”_November 5

Dear PCCC Members,

We are pleased to inform you that the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce is an Expert Partner of the upcoming 5th Economic Forum, organized by the Regional Development Agency in Starachowice, in cooperation with Green Energy Holding and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK).

The event will take place on November 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Hotel Senator, Starachowice, under the theme:
“Energy Transformation as an Opportunity for Social and Economic Development.”

The Forum will bring together business leaders, government and local administration representatives, financial institutions, and organizations from Poland and abroad to discuss key issues such as:

  • International cooperation for regional growth
  • Trends in renewable energy and technology
  • Financing the energy transition
  • The role of women in business

Registration: Participation is by invitation only. Please confirm your attendance by October 25, 2025, by registering through the organizers: Jadwiga Kozłowska,
mail: Jadwiga@gehpoland.pl or Renata Figura, mail: farr@farr.pl

We warmly encourage you to take part in this important event promoting innovation, cooperation, and sustainable economic development.

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.