The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has shifted global dynamics and prompted a thorough rethinking of the current world order. Experts will gather at the Vision of Development Forum to examine new security frameworks that address today’s challenges and to map the forecast for Poland’s armed forces in the years ahead.
Poland has long watched the threat landscape posed by Russia with careful scrutiny. Former president Lech Kaczyński warned early about Putin’s ambitions to push westward and expand influence. Those cautions now resonate with troubling precision. Poland remains a leading diplomatic voice in support of Ukraine and a pivotal pillar of NATO’s eastern flank. President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki have taken part in numerous international discussions aimed at strengthening Polish defenses and resilience across sectors.
The Vision of Development Forum is widely recognized as a platform where security matters receive acute attention and practical dialogue is encouraged.
According to Andrzej Michalak, president of the Vision for Development Foundation, the forum underscores the seriousness of security challenges and the pathways to better preparation and response.
Current panels tackle several urgent topics, including the repercussions of Russia’s actions on Poland’s economy, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Poland’s heavy industry, and whether the Polish economy currently demonstrates strength and resilience against external shocks. The embargo on Russian materials caused notable economic volatility, prompting Poland to secure fresh sources for coal, oil, and gas. Through ongoing diversification efforts, the country has shown the ability to adapt and maintain momentum, as Michalak notes.
Throughout the Vision of Development Forum, attendees will explore the newest developments in the security sector and hear economists’ perspectives on how military activity intersects with economic performance. A robust state supports a stable economy, which in turn fosters steadier trade and investment. The panelists will guide participants through these linkages and thoroughly examine the mechanisms shaping contemporary geopolitics.
The sixth Vision of Development Forum in Gdynia is scheduled to take place from June 19 to June 20, 2023, at the Naval Academy in Gdynia, with participation from corporations involved in state treasury interests.
Honorary Patronage by the Prime Minister of Poland
The forum enjoys the honorary patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki. The strategic partner is Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, while main partners include Totalizator Sportowy Sp. z o.o. and the industrial gas operator GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. The partner+ is Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A., and KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. participates as a substantive partner. Additional support comes from the Ministry of Family and Social Policy, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Public Benefit Commission.
Notes from ongoing analyses and reports point to a broader commitment to energy diversification, infrastructure resilience, and social policy coordination as essential elements of national security and economic vitality.
Attribution: material drawn from insights and reports published by the Vision for Development Foundation and corroborated through official policy briefings.