This September, Zamość—known as the Pearl of the Renaissance and the Padua of the North—will welcome experts, scholars, local government representatives, and entrepreneurs from across Poland and Europe. From 11–14 September 2025, the 11th International EKOFORUM Congress will take place here, an event that for years has set the direction of the green transition while promoting innovative solutions in ecology, energy, and sustainable development.
New Energy, New Location, Enduring Mission
This year, the Congress relocates to Zamość—a city hailed as the “ideal city” for centuries, admired for its urban layout and harmonious blend of architecture, science, and intercultural cooperation. The 2025 edition runs under the motto: “The Ideal City – Progress in Human Life, Economy, and Region”, perfectly capturing the dual essence of Zamość’s tradition and modern aspirations.
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– — “This year’s 11th edition of EKOFORUM marks a new chapter in the history of our initiative. We continue our mission to promote ecological and energy innovation and renewable energy sources—but this time, with renewed energy and in a new location: Zamość. I believe this change will serve as a catalyst for further development of green initiatives in Eastern Poland,” says Krzysztof Jan Stawnicki, President of the Foundation for the Support of Ecology. Zamość will host the 11th International EKOFORUM Congress—an event that over the years has become a platform for substantive discussion on green transition, renewable energy, and new technologies,” says Rafał Zwolak, Mayor of Zamość.
Zamość – A Space for Cooperation, Knowledge, and Harmony
A city that, since the time of Jan Zamoyski, has merged science, culture, and development, Zamość naturally emerges today as a venue for vital conversations about Europe’s energy and environmental future.
— “It is only natural that we have become a partner of the Congress—it fulfills our mission. Zamość is rightly called the Padua of the North. This Renaissance, academic city—steeped in both Polish and European culture—holds a unique position in this part of Europe. It exemplifies successful cooperation and development, creating an integrated environment for human life grounded in tradition, science, collaboration, and sustainable use of natural resources. It has also been called the ideal city—where diverse nationalities and cultures could work together in peace for the common good. In 2021, after 234 years, the Zamość Academy was revived—becoming once again a space not only for education, but for research that genuinely serves human progress. This progress integrates the development of livelihoods with the development of the human being, as well as a respect for the laws of nature—those found in the natural world and in the human heart. The Academy is becoming a platform for prudent, responsible, and unified social, economic, and energy policies,” says Dr. hab. Paweł Skrzydlewski, Professor at AZ and Rector of the Zamość Academy.
A Congress of Debates, Technologies, and Practical Solutions
EKOFORUM is more than a professional gathering. It is a space for sharing experiences, finding inspiration, and collaboratively seeking optimal solutions for people, cities, and the environment. It also offers opportunities to discover best practices, build new connections, and take an active role in shaping a modern, green future for the region.
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Registration Now Open
Participation in the Congress is free of charge. Places are limited. Detailed information and registration form are available at: www.ekoforum.info.