ROPT 2.0 – Invitation to a workshop on the future of the transformation of coal subregions

The Mining Chamber of Industry and Commerce, on behalf of the University of Economics in Katowice, its partner in the “Regional Observatory of the Transformation Process 2.0 (ROPT 2.0)” project, cordially invites you to a workshop for key stakeholders in the transformation process of the Silesian Voivodeship, dedicated to the social and economic future of the Silesian Voivodeship’s subregions.

The workshops will be led by experts from the Faculty of Spatial Management and Regional Transformation at the University of Economics in Katowice – Dr. Artur Ochojski and Dr. Marcin Baron, who have prepared seven moderated workshops for you. They will be held in the main cities of the subregions according to the following schedule:
 

  • October 10, 2025 – Katowice Subregion (workshop location – Katowice)
  • October 10, 2025 – Tychy Subregion (workshop location – Tychy)
  • October 24, 2025 – Rybnik Subregion (workshop location – Rybnik)
  • November 7, 2025 – Gliwice Subregion (workshop location – Gliwice)
  • November 7, 2025 – Bielsko Subregion (workshop location – Bielsko-Biała)
  • November 14, 2025 – Bytom Subregion (workshop location – Bytom)
  • November 14, 2025 – Sosnowiec Subregion (workshop location – Sosnowiec)


The purpose of the meetings will be to briefly present the results of a multidimensional assessment of the situation in the subregions, prepared by the team at the University of Economics in Katowice, and to exchange views with representatives of local governments, businesses, NGOs, and community leaders on key processes that may determine the future of the transformation. The meetings will begin at 10:30 AM and last approximately 2–2.5 hours.

Please register for the meeting in the subregion to which your business is directly related or in which your company/institution is headquartered. To register, please use the form – https://forms.gle/s1nnaiiEBZ1XUXkZ8. Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Detailed information about the workshop location and registration confirmation will be sent to you in individual messages.

Information regarding the processing of personal data by the University of Economics in Katowice is available at: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/uczelnia/wydzialy/wydzial-gospodarki-przestrzennej-i-transformacji-regionow/ropt-20.html

Project co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund, under the Regional Operational Programme of the Silesian Voivodeship for years 2014-2020, under Priority Axis I Modern Economy, Measure 1.4. Support for the innovation ecosystem, Sub-Measure 1.4.3. Management and implementation of the regional innovation ecosystem of the Silesian Voivodeship – transformation of the region.

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