Poland's Davos economic forum kicks off in country's south

The 24th of Poland's annual economic forum, sometimes called the Polish Davos, kicked off in southern Polish city of Krynica on Tuesday.

The 3-day event, which is one of the most important in the region, includes 6 plenary sessions, over 100 panel discussions, thematic blocks, a concert and the economic forum awards ceremony.

The event was organised by the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies, the Economic Forum Programme Council and Partners of the Economic Forum.

Around 2500 people from Europe, Asia -- including a Chinese delegation, the US and the Middle East have been invited to attend. Topics to be talked about include macroeconomics, business and management, international politics and international security among others.

The conference organisers stated that in a situation where conditions have changed, it requires the development of new rules and standards, new attitudes and ways of doing things, and new leadership who are open to innovation and the rapidly changing economic environment.