Conference Patron: Rector of the Krakow University of Economics, Dr hab. Bernard Ziębicki, Professor of KUE

Conference Partner: City of Kraków. The conference is held as part of the Kraków Scientific Conferences initiative.

Migration from Latin American countries to Poland is a relatively new phenomenon driven by globalisation. Poland’s growing attractiveness as a place to work and live, combined with deteriorating socio-economic conditions in many countries of the region—particularly Venezuela, Colombia and several Central American states—has contributed to an increased inflow of migrants seeking employment and stability. This process generates numerous challenges, as it gives rise to negative practices that exploit gaps in Polish legislation as well as activities occurring outside the legal framework (e.g. human trafficking, the creation of sweatshop-type operations). The importance of this issue is reflected in the provisions of Poland’s Migration Strategy for 2025–2030, adopted by the Government in 2024.

The aim of the conference is to present the current situation of Latin American migration from the perspectives of both Poland and Latin American countries, to discuss its socio-economic consequences, and to address the challenges associated with this migration flow.

An additional inspiration for the conference is the research conducted within the project “Migration Crisis in Latin America – Coping and Adaptation Strategies of Venezuelan Migrants and Their Families and the Risk of a Global Migration Crisis”, funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) under the OPUS grant scheme in 2023–2025.

Programme

• Day 1: Latin American migration in light of findings from the NCN OPUS project “Migration Crisis in Latin America – Coping and Adaptation Strategies of Venezuelan Migrants and Their Families and the Risk of a Global Migration Crisis” and other academic studies.
• Day 2: Latin American migration in the European and Polish context – conditions, challenges, socio-economic background.

Information about the Conference Partner

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▪️ Biznes i Nauka w Krakowie

Kraków is Poland’s second-largest city in terms of demographic, economic, social and scientific-cultural significance. It offers unique qualities that underpin economic development and improvements in quality of life. The city boasts high-quality human capital and is a conscious choice for educated and creative individuals seeking a place to live, work, study and spend their leisure time. Sustainable development and the ability to meet key challenges while making effective use of local resources are among the city’s top priorities.

As an academic centre, led by a university with over 650 years of tradition, Kraków is deeply interconnected with the city itself. Together, they build a unique reservoir of knowledge that contributes to the competitiveness and innovativeness not only of Kraków but of the entire region. The rapidly growing knowledge-based economy represents a new stage in the city’s development, linking it to the landscape of modern global economics.

The overarching goal is for Kraków to be not only a modern city but also one proud of its historic heritage—an open, prosperous, friendly and safe metropolis, vibrant with culture. Intelligent governance and the strengthening of modern services and the research-and-development sector form the foundation of Kraków’s development—a city that prioritises innovation and effective cooperation between science and business.

We invite you to visit our website to explore the opportunities offered by magical Kraków—deeply rooted in tradition, attentive to everyday life, and open to progress: www.dlabiznesu.krakow.pl

fot. Piotr Krochmal