The Polish Business Society at the LSE is one of the oldest and most accomplished Polish student societies in the UK. It aims to consolidate the Polish community of London School of Economics, helps the members develop professionally, use own expertise to bring positive impact, and contribute to a positive image of Poland and Polish companies abroad.

The society organises meetings, discussions, and participate in events taking place throughout London and the United Kingdom, as well as in Poland. Its actions are based on three core values: impact, community, collaboration.

This year’s theme of the conference is reflected in the artwork entitled “A Winter Landscape with a River and a Bird” (“Pejzaż zimowy z rzeką i ptakiem”) by one of the leading Polish impressionists, Julian Fałat.

The painter created a panorama of a native winter landscape. Through snow-covered fields, a bird flies along the course of the river. Being the most dynamic element of the painting, it carries the energy for change. As it soars high above the ground, from its point of view, the bird can take in the entirety of the surroundings, notice every detail, and issue a good judgement on how to cope with the cold winter.

Winter becomes our metaphor of crisis, the perception of which we aim to decompose and analyse at the next Forum. The severe, cold winter is often associated with its challenges, but Fałat’s painting encourages us to reconsider this approach, highlighting the great beauty it carries.

As well as the perception of winter, we can challenge our views on the crises which often become catalysts for break-through decisions and creative action. They carry the power to unite nations, innovate businesses, and allow us to grow through experience. What are the insightful lessons we can draw from past challenges? What are the causes and implications of crises that our society has recovered from, is facing now, or has to prepare for? Can we think of short- and long-term solutions?

As a community of students, young professionals and future leaders, we strive to address the above questions and look with hope into the future, within the framework of the new reality.

Join the LSE SU Polish Business Society on 3-4 March at the 12th LSE SU Polish Economic Forum, and become part of the stimulating discussions.

WHERE: hybrid

WHEN: 3 March 2023 at 11:00 – 23:00

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