Expert roundtables
Closed sessions on specific policy and economic questions.
Events
Events & Dialogue
The Foundation organizes and supports events as platforms for dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of perspectives between public institutions, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
DBF events are designed as structured, substantive forums — fostering dialogue rather than promotion. They support the Foundation’s mission by enabling discussion on diplomacy, economic cooperation, public policy, and international development.
Flagship event · 19–20 October 2026 · Łódź
Polish–African Development Congress (PAKR)
PAKR is the flagship event platform of the Diplomacy & Business Foundation. The Congress brings together representatives of governments, diplomatic missions, international organizations, businesses, and experts to discuss economic cooperation, development challenges, entrepreneurship, and the role of diplomacy in shaping sustainable international partnerships between Poland and African countries.
Theme — “Partnership. Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Development.”
PAKR functions as a space for:
- diplomatic and institutional dialogue,
- business and investment discussion,
- exchange of experience and expertise,
- development of long-term public–private partnerships.
The first edition will gather approximately 200 selected participants and delegations from at least 10 African countries at the Łódź Special Economic Zone.
Other dialogue formats
Forthcoming formats
In addition to its flagship congress, the Foundation plans to develop further dialogue formats. Details of upcoming events will be published as they are formally announced.
Conferences & forums
Public platforms for institutional and intersectoral dialogue.
Policy discussions & briefings
Structured exchanges on diplomacy and economic cooperation.
Educational & leadership events
Programs that build expertise in international relations.