As part of a targeted market prospection mission, the Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) office in Warsaw is delighted to welcome a delegation of forward-thinking Flemish companies active in the fields of (cyber)security and manufacturing technologies to Poland.
The heart of the mission’s program will include participation in the Infoshare conference in Gdańsk on the 27th and 28th of May 2025. Aside from that, the delegation will take part in a busy program in Warsaw between the 26th and the 29th of May which will include networking opportunities, company visits as well as a reception and a B2B matchmaking session.
This mission is organized jointly by Scaleup Flanders and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT).
Scaleup Flanders is a leading growth program in Belgium that supports ambitious technology startups and scale-ups in accelerating their development and international expansion. The program is powered by a consortium of Agoria (the Belgian federation for the technology industry), Sirris (the Belgian center for technology innovation) and the internationally renowned Vlerick Business School. Since its inception, Scaleup Flanders has assisted over 500 Flemish startups and scale-ups.
This mission supports the international growth of Belgian startups and scale-ups active in manufacturing technology and (cyber)security by connecting them with key players on the Polish market.
The Belgian Business Chamber welcomes all interested guests from our network to take part in this unique opportunity to engage with the Flemish tech and cybersecurity ecosystem.
Objectives of the mission:
- Market insights – Help participants understand the Polish business environment, industry-specific opportunities, and key regulatory considerations.
- Strategic networking – Facilitate introductions to potential partners, clients, and investors to spark future collaborations.
- Showcasing innovation – Highlight cutting-edge Belgian solutions that address Poland’s industrial and cybersecurity challenges.
By creating valuable first connections, the mission aims to lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships and a successful market entry.
Program:
Monday, 26.05.2025
9:00 – 11:00 AM (FIT Office, ul. Jana Chrystiana Szucha 19, 00-580 Warsaw, 4th floor) – Mission Kick-off
During the official launch of the mission, participants will be warmly welcomed and will listen to inspiring presentations about the rapidly growing Polish startup ecosystem. After that, Belgian companies established in Poland will share their insights on the keys to grow on the Polish market.
Monday, 26.05.2025
12:00 – 15:00 (Google for Startups, Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera 10, 03-736 Warszawa) – Pitch Event and Networking
The pitch event is an opportunity for participating startups to present their innovative solutions, showcase their activities, and share their vision with an audience of Polish innovators, investors, and startup ecosystem stakeholders. After the presentations, there will be a networking session allowing participants to establish contacts, exchange ideas, and build lasting business relationships.
Agenda:
12:00 – 12:15 – Welcome speeches
12:15 – 12:25 – Presentation by Dariusz Rogowski, ITSEF Lab Director, Lukasiewicz Research Network
12:25 – 12:35 – Presentation by the National Centre for Cybersecurity (NCC-PL)
12:35 – 12:45 – Presentation by MakoLab
12:45 – 13:15 – Coffee break
13:15 – 14:00 – Pitch Session
14:00 - 15:00 – Lunch and Networking
Monday, 26.05.2025
16:00 – 18:00 (Old Library Building of the University of Warsaw Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa)
In the framework of the EUTechSovereignty2025 conference, the delegation will participate in a B2B matchmaking session with international stakeholders in the areas of industry 4.0, innovative mobile technologies and digitalisation.
Tuesday, 27.05.2025
Participation in the Infoshare Conference
Wednesday, 28.05.2025
19:00 – 20:30 (Senatorska 34, 00-095 Warsaw) – Reception at the Belgian Embassy (Closed event – upon invitation only)
Thursday, 29.05.2025
09:00 – 12:00 (Osborne Clarke Office, Senatorska 18a, 00-082 Warsaw) – B2B Matchmaking session
The B2B matchmaking session will offer a unique opportunity for Belgian and Polish startups to engage in targeted, one-on-one meetings aimed at fostering meaningful business collaborations.
**If you would like to take part in the B2B matchmaking session please send an email describing your company’s profile to warsaw@fitagency.com.
Thursday, 29.05.2025
13:00 – 16:00 (Inwestycyjna 142, 96-321 Przeszkoda) – Company visit to Reynaers Aluminium
The company visit will allow participants to better understand the processes and assess the level of digitalization of a prominent production company in Poland.
We encourage you to take a look at the list of companies participating in the delegation:
List of companies participating in the delegation
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