The Lower Silesian Investment Congress at the Tarczyński Arena stadium in Wrocław brought together representatives of the administration, business and the scientific world around one key question: how to build the competitiveness of Polish industry in the conditions of global technological transformation. The event was opened by Michał Jaros, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Development and Technology, presenting the “Five for Lower Silesia” — a vision of the region based on modern technologies, innovations and raw material sovereignty. In his speech, he stressed the importance of stable and accessible energy for the development of industry.

As he pointed out:
“In this global technology race, it will be a country and a region that will be able to base its economy on cheap and affordable electricity, will win. Cheap, clean, accessible and predictable energy is becoming one of the key drivers of competitiveness.”

These words set the course for further debates, including Panel VI on the energy transition as a foundation for new investments. The discussion was attended by Robert Makieła, President of the Management Board of Wastes Service Group, pointing out the importance of synergy between the energy, industrial and recycling sectors.

The energy transition is not just a question of the sources of energy generation. It is also the construction of stable supply chains of raw materials, the development of a circular economy and increasing the material security of the region and the country. Recycling of strategic metals, including raw materials used in batteries and modern technologies, is becoming one of the elements that strengthen industrial independence.

Lower Silesia, thanks to the concentration of industry, research and development facilities and the activity of special economic zones, has the potential to become one of the leaders of this transformation. Wastes Service Group is actively involved in this process, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between science, business and administration in building a lasting foundation for the investment of the future.