February 20, 2026 Event coverage

KICKSTART 2026: Networking, Insights & Economic Outlook

The meeting program opened with the economic forecast for 2026, presented by Marcin Mazurek, Chief Economist at mBank, who outlined the current macroeconomic outlook and key factors affecting the business environment. This was followed by a discussion session titled “Business Trends in 2026”, moderated by Marzena Zahlin, Board Member of SPCC. The panel included:

Michał Popiołek, Managing Director for Global and Investment Banking, mBank
Michał Kuklewski, Country Manager of Essity in Poland and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Central and Eastern Europe Region, Essity
Tomasz Guzowski, President of OX2 Poland
Tomasz Szczęsny, Manager – Data Poland / Global Data & Integration, Tieto Tech Consulting

The panelists shared their experiences and perspectives on the most important trends shaping business in 2026—from energy transformation and digitalization to changing customer expectations and a dynamic regulatory environment.

The event also included an official welcome for SPCC’s new member companies, as well as – as always – intensive networking, highlighting the immense value of exchanging experiences and building relationships within the Nordic-Polish business community.

Welcome to all New Member Companies

On Thursday evening, we welcomed the new member companies, including:

ACCA – a leading global organization for accounting and finance professionals, offering international qualifications and career support.
Adven – a provider of energy and water solutions for industry, delivering services through an Energy-as-a-Service model across hundreds of locations in Europe.
Ahopelto Nordic – a company offering modern freight forwarding services by sea, air, rail, and road, including project transports.
ARINEA – the largest installer and manufacturer of charging stations in Poland, executing comprehensive projects in electromobility and renewable energy.
ARC Consulting – a firm specializing in SAP, Workday, and PeopleSoft systems, supporting organizations in digital transformation and project management.
Carlsberg Polska – one of the leaders in the Polish brewing market, combining Scandinavian roots with Polish tradition and a strong focus on sustainability.
ECLIPSE GROUP – a strategic consulting and executive services firm, helping leaders successfully implement business strategies.
Flovi – a Finnish technology company streamlining vehicle relocation in Europe through a digital platform connecting clients with verified drivers.
Grant Thornton – a provider of legal, tax, and advisory services in Poland and international markets.
HTH Recruitment – a rapidly growing recruitment company serving SSC/BPO, Finance, IT, and Logistics sectors.
Investika Polska Services – a company managing office and logistics projects in Poland for the INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund.
Kruko – a global technology company developing software to support digital transformation using AI.
MDDP Outsourcing (soon Aider Poland) – a company offering outsourcing of accounting, payroll, and finance services for Polish and international enterprises.
NAJ International – a personal consulting and executive search firm operating in Poland and 27 other countries.
OTOVO – a Norwegian technology company providing a digital platform for photovoltaic installations for homes and small businesses.
Schibsted & Vend Polska – a company building scalable, data-driven digital platforms and AI solutions in collaboration with Scandinavian countries.
Storytel – a Swedish company offering access to audiobooks and e-books in international markets.