In the unique artistic space of Tadeusz Sygietynski’s Matecznik “Mazowsze” in Karolina, the Gala of Polish Congress Ambassadors 2025 took place. This year’s event, organized jointly by the Polish Tourist Organization, the Conferences and Congresses in Poland Association, the Mazovia Regional Tourist Organization (Mazovia Convention Bureau) and the Warsaw Tourist Organization (Warsaw Convention Bureau), brought together leading representatives of the Polish scientific, local government and meetings industry.
During the Gala, titles were handed out to 21 new Ambassadors and Ambassadors of Polish Congresses – people who, with their knowledge, reputation and commitment, have contributed to bringing prestigious scientific and industry events of international scope to Poland. They are opinion leaders, experts and visionaries, thanks to whom Poland is consistently building its position as a modern and professional congress destination.
The artistic setting of the gala was provided by the State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Mazowsze”, which delighted the participants with both traditional repertoire and dynamic performances with tango and charleston-inspired repertoire. The official part was followed by a gala dinner, and the evening ended with a joint photograph of all the awardees together with representatives of the Chapter and the organizers.
Winners of the ACP Program
The Polish Congress Ambassadors Program has been in operation since 1998 and is one of the longest-running initiatives supporting the meetings industry in Europe. So far, more than 330 people – opinion leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and practitioners – have joined the ranks of Ambassadors. This year’s honorees include ( in alphabetical order):
Dr. Dobrochna Bach-Golecka, Prof. UW, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw
Katarzyna Brukało, MD, Department of Public Health, Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Poland
Ms. Anna Chagowska, Chagowska Productions
Mr. Marek Cichewicz, KLEPSYDRA Group, BONGO International Funeral Services
Prof. Dr. Nicole Dołowy-Rybińska, Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences
Ms. Maria Barbara Haller de Hallenburg – Illg, Eurobusiness-Haller
Ms. Monika Jagielska, Prof. UŚ, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Adrian Kliks, Ph.D., Prof. PP, Institute of Radiocommunication, Faculty of Informatics and Telecommunications, Poznan University of Technology
Prof. Eugeniusz Koda, D.Sc., Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Prof. Maciej Kubicki, Ph.D., Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan
Prof. Anna Kurowska, PhD, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
Aleksandra Kuzior, Ph.D., Prof. PŚ, Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology
Prof. Dr. Michal Leszczynski, Institute of High Pressure Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Prof. Jacek Mańdziuk, D.Sc., Faculty of Mathematics and Information Sciences, Warsaw University of Technology
Mr. Michał Matuszczyk, Medforum
Prof. Joanna Paliszkiewicz, PhD, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Prof. Joanna Rymaszewska, MD, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw University of Technology
Prof. Andrzej Stankiewicz, Ph.D., Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology
Prof. Adrianna Skoneczna, PhD, IBB PAS, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Prof. Dr. Michał Tomza, Department of Physics, University of Warsaw
prof. dr. hab. Magdalena Żemojtel-Piotrowska, Institute of Psychology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw
The ceremony began with official speeches, in which pride in the achievements to date resounded, as well as expressions of appreciation for the winners and partners of the program.
Piotr Borys, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, in his speech emphasized the growing importance of tourism, including the meetings and events sector, as an important element of Poland’s GDP and its key impact on shaping a positive image of Poland on the international arena.
Adam Struzik, Marshal of the Mazovian Voivodeship, welcomed the guests as host of the event, emphasizing the importance of Mazovia as a strong economic, scientific and cultural center.
Rafał Szmytke, President of the Polish Tourist Organization, reminded that it is thanks to the work of the Ambassadors that Poland climbed in the ICCA global ranking as high as 17th place: “Together we are building the brand of Poland on the international arena. The gala is a moment of recognition for those who create the modern meetings industry in our country – with passion and responsibility. I thank you for everything that has already been done – and at the same time I warmly encourage you to further cooperation, to further initiatives, to jointly build Poland’s position as a leader in meetings and events in Central Europe.
Izabela Stelmanska, President of the Mazovian Regional Tourist Organization, emphasized the uniqueness of the venue of the Gala: “Karolin is the symbolic heart of our region – the place where tradition and modernity meet. We are pleased that it is here today that we can celebrate the Ambassadors’ contribution to the development of Poland as a congress destination.”
Mateusz Czerwiński, President of the Warsaw Tourist Organization, noted the success of the Warsaw and Mazovia Ambassador Club, from which more than half of this year’s winners come.
Paula Fanderowska, President of the Association of Conferences and Congresses in Poland, emphasized the scale of the program: “It is already more than 330 personalities, scientists, doctors, managers and experts, who form a network of people who are really influencing Poland’s position in the world. The ACP program is not a project – it is a community of people who care.”
All photos from the Gala can be found at: https://magdadrewnicka.pixieset.com/galaambasadorowkongresowpolskich2025namazowszu/
More information: Secretary of the ACP Program Chapter Agnieszka Szymerowska agnieszka.szymerowska@skkp.org
Polish Congress Ambassadors Program https://ambasadorkongresow.pl/
Photos: Magda Drewnicka – Fabulous Stories
