Top Polish officials to kick off ‘Campus – The Future of Poland’ festival in Olsztyn

This Friday, the 4th edition of the Campus – The Future of Poland socio-political festival will officially open in the northern city of Olsztyn, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski leading the inaugural ceremonies.

Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski at the opening ceremony.Photo: PAP/Tomasz Waszczuk

The high-profile event will also feature a range of speakers from both Poland and Europe.

The week-long Campus, running until Wednesday, is set to draw 1,300 participants and will feature an impressive lineup of speakers. Notable guests include Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces; Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament; Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission; and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

The event will also host key Polish political figures such as Justice Minister Adam Bodnar, Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski, Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna, and Equality Minister Katarzyna Kotula.

Friday’s opening will see Trzaskowski joined by a host of prominent figures, including Education Minister Barbara Nowacka, Sport Minister Sławomir Nitras, EU Affairs Minister Adam Szłapka, Marshal of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship Marcin Kuchciński, and Olsztyn Mayor Robert Szewczyk.

The evening will feature a debate between Trzaskowski and Prime Minister Tusk, as well as panels addressing issues such as women’s conditions in prisons, featuring Deputy Justice Minister Maria Ejchart, and discussions on the journey „from start-up to corporation.”

Beyond the political discourse, the Campus will also offer cultural programming with theater performances, concerts, and meetings with notable creators. Attendees can expect to engage with director Jan Komasa, actor Andrzej Seweryn, and reportage authors Wojciech Tochman and Wojciech Jagielski.

Campus Polska Przyszłości serves as a platform for in-depth discussions on a variety of critical topics, organized into thematic groups focusing on security, future competencies, societal diversity, and quality of life, among others.

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Source: PAP, IAR

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