Poland’s Private Sector in the Global Economy. Panel for Young Professionals with Brzezinski Global Strategies in Washington, DC

The Kosciuszko Foundation Next-Gen Association for Young Professionals invites all peers in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas to the event: Scaling Success: Poland’s Private Sector in the Global Economy. Panel with Erik Brattberg and Pablo Rasmussen, Brzezinski Global Strategies. Together, we will explore the key drivers behind Poland’s private sector expansion—including entrepreneurship, foreign investment, and regulatory evolution—while examining emerging opportunities in clean energy, digital innovation, and infrastructure, as well as the challenges ahead. Poland has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic economic success stories, with its private sector playing a central role in driving sustained growth and innovation. Over the past three decades, the country has transformed into a leading economy in Central and Eastern Europe, with rapid GDP expansion and notable resilience through global economic shocks. Today, Poland ranks among the largest economies in the European Union, supported by a diversified industrial base and a highly skilled workforce. At the heart of this transformation is a vibrant and expanding private sector. Market-oriented reforms have enabled private enterprises to account for roughly 80% of employment, exports, and economic value creation—making them the primary engine of national growth. From advanced manufacturing and logistics to a fast-growing technology and services ecosystem, Polish firms are increasingly competitive on the global stage. Agenda 6:00–6:10 PM – Welcome & Gathering 6:10–6:15 PM – Opening Remarks 6:15–7:00 PM – Panel Discussion 7:00–7:10 PM – Q&A 7:10–8:00 PM – Networking Reception Speaker Bios Erik Brattberg Managing Partner, Brzezinski Global Strategies Pablo Rasmussen Director, Brzezinski Global Strategies KF Next-Gen looks forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion and an opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals in the DC area.