Regional partners
![]() | Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice An art college in Katowice with a rich tradition of educating outstanding musicians, composers, and conductors. It is a place that combines tradition with modernity, and the concerts organized there constitute an essential part of the region's cultural life. |
![]() | Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice A prestigious art school where young artists develop their talents in the disciplines of painting, graphic arts, sculpture, and design. It combines artistic tradition with innovative teaching methods. The Academy is a vital hub of creativity and collaboration with the creative community. |
![]() | An institution responsible for the efficient functioning of the city, investment planning, and supporting residents in their daily affairs. The office undertakes projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote the economic growth of Katowice. |
![]() | Rybnik is a dynamically developing city in the Silesian Voivodeship, combining a rich industrial tradition with a modern approach to social and economic development. It is an important industrial, cultural, and educational center of the region. Rybnik offers numerous tourist attractions, including monuments, parks, and bicycle and recreational paths, combining modernity with historical heritage. |
![]() | Guido Coal Mine A unique mining museum that allows visitors to descend hundreds of meters underground and experience the feeling of what it was like to work as a miner in the past. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Silesia, combining industrial history with a modern form of sightseeing. |
![]() | It is one of the most important cultural institutions in the region, renowned for its spectacular musicals, musical performances, and theatrical productions. It combines light entertainment with high artistic quality, attracting both art connoisseurs and a broad audience. |
![]() | Science and Technology Park Euro-Centre An institution supporting the development of innovation, entrepreneurship, and green technologies. The Park creates space for startups, technology companies, and research and development projects. It actively promotes energy and digital transformation by fostering collaboration among business, science, and new technologies. |
![]() | Katowice Special Economic Zone One of the country's most dynamically developing investment zones, offering entrepreneurs preferential business opportunities. The Zone supports the development of modern industries, provides employment opportunities, and attracts investment, contributing to the economic growth of Katowice and the surrounding areas. |
![]() | National trade union organisation representing the interests of employees, in particular engineering and technical staff and specialists from various sectors. "KADRA" works to protect workers’ rights, promote social dialogue, and improve working conditions. The organisation actively participates in economic and energy transition processes, engaging in initiatives that support skills development and the adaptation of the labor market to new challenges. |
![]() | Mining Chamber of Industry and Commerce Economic self-government organisation bringing together companies from the mining sector and related industries. The Chamber focuses on supporting industrial development, representing its members’ interests, and participating in legislative and consultation processes. It provides expert advice, training, and networking opportunities, and is actively involved in the dialogue on the energy transition and the future of the raw materials sector. |
![]() | Well-established research institute specialising in issues related to mining, environmental engineering, and occupational safety. It conducts scientific research and implementation projects, supporting the development of modern technologies and industrial and energy transition. The Institute cooperates with industry, public administration, and research centres, combining research activities with the practical application of results. |





















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