This is where exports begin
The PAIH Business Forum is an initiative that brings together small and medium-sized enterprises and business partners, such as representatives of regions and development institutions. It’s a place where entrepreneurs can meet, exchange ideas and solutions and gain knowledge, especially those who are planning or already conducting their business abroad. It’s a unique chance to talk in person with experts representing more than 70 foreign markets, gain practical skills and make valuable business contacts.
This year’s edition was held on October 4 and 5 at the National Stadium. Among the 6,000 participants were also representatives of IT Factory. We invite you to review our coverage of the event at the Vistula River.
Open up to the world
The event program covered a wide range of business activities. We could find panels discussing various industries – from agriculture to information technology. Meetings with experts covered growth strategies, branding, exporting and establishing international business relationships.
Particularly interesting were the meetings devoted to different regions of the world – markets in Africa (Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt) or Asia (China, India). They were an excellent opportunity to meet business representatives experienced in foreign investment and learn from their experience.
IT in an international perspective
The IT services sector is increasingly competitive. As a result, Polish companies must rely on innovation even more than before to maintain their position in international markets. The rising cost of hiring programmers in Poland, the impact of the pandemic, difficulties related to the conflict in Ukraine, layoffs in the private sector and increasing competition in outsourcing are just some of the challenges facing the IT industry in Poland.
This by no means means means that we should close ourselves off to clients and partners outside the country. Our specialists are highly sought after by foreign companies. Polish experts are considered well-educated, creative and professional employees. We also enjoy a good reputation as business partners. Poland is seen by many as the hub of Central and Eastern Europe.
So what is holding Polish businesses back from expansion? Among the reasons cited were an excessive focus on operations, insufficient personal branding and operating without a strategy.
The answer to this impasse may be the association of Polish entrepreneurs and mutual education. After all, isn’t it easier to act together? Events such as the PAIH Business Forum are an excellent opportunity to do so.