International launch of We Did It In Poland campaign on March 19 in Brussels

The international launch of the “We Did It In Poland” campaign and the Interactive Exhibition created as part of the campaign will take place at The Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025 (CSBS25) on March 19 in Brussels. The event is organized under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and will be a key platform for discussing the competitiveness, innovation and security of European business. The event will be accompanied by a demonstration of the ILR-33 AMBER 2K suborbital rocket.

About the summit

Taking place 100 days after the inauguration of the new European Commission, The Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025 (CSBS25)will be a key platform for high-level discussions on the future of European business. Under the official auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the summit will bring together policy makers, business leaders and industry experts to discuss the EU’s new approach to strengthening competitiveness and security.

Key areas of discussion at the event

The summit’s theme – security and competitiveness – will set the stage for debates in five key areas:

INNOVATION “What does it take to innovate?“
A session on innovation success stories and how regulation, government incentives and cross-sector collaboration can support the development of Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

INDUSTRY “Pillars of the EU’s Common Future: competitiveness and economic security“
Experts will discuss key challenges for industry – from ensuring affordable energy prices and reducing external dependencies to designing industrial policies that balance climate goals with economic competitiveness.

FINANCING “Financing the Future: Enhancing Europe’s Competitiveness“
Discussions will focus on EU investment mechanisms, public-private partnerships and strategic financing for green and digital transformation – key to improving Europe’s competitiveness and security.

VALUE CHAINS “Economic security: from raw materials to cleantech and space technologies“
Panel on strategies to strengthen Europe’s economic security and competitiveness by diversifying supply chains, reducing dependencies, and developing local and circular economies.

DEFENSE “Toward a stronger and safer Europe: developing the EU’s defense capabilities.”
The session will focus on EU defense capabilities, cyber security, military mobility and defense sector competitiveness, as well as strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy.

Fire chats

You are cordially invited to participate in Fireside Chats – informal conversations with business leaders and expert speakers to share experiences, thoughts and expertise in a less formal, engaging atmosphere.

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