BALANCE Dyplomatic Opening of the Year 2026

Another edition of the Diplomatic Opening of the Year took place in Warsaw last week with the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG) bringing together business and politics for its annual gathering of decision makers, entrepreneurs and diplomats from around the world. 

A debate during the Diplomatic Opening of the Year 2026.

Photo: Danuta Isler

This year the partner of the event was the north-eastern city of Torun, the birth place of the Polish astronomer Mikołaj Kopernik, known not only as the historical capital of gingerbread.

Adam Szponka, Deputy Mayor of Toruń, a partner city of the Diplomatic Opening of the Year 2026.

BALANCE is presented by Danuta Isler