About Conventa – A Key Marketplace for the MICE Industry in New Europe
Conventa is a prestigious event bringing together key players from the meetings industry across Central and Eastern Europe. Since its inception in 2009, it has attracted exhibitors, buyers, and industry experts from across the region. The previous edition featured over 120 exhibitors from 16 countries and welcomed 250 hosted buyers from 35 nations, resulting in more than 3,000 B2B meetings.
Record number of Polish exhibitors
“This year’s edition of Conventa will bring together a record number of Polish exhibitors! Over the years, the event has evolved beyond the framework of a traditional business tradeshow, becoming a key meeting point for event organizers seeking top destinations and venues in New Europe,” said Natalija Bah Čad, Head of Meetings and Events at Toleranca Marketing, the organiser of the Conventa trade show.
Why Poland’s Presence at Conventa Matters
Participating in Conventa provides a strategic opportunity to promote Poland as a competitive MICE destination and to establish key business connections. Over the past decade, Poland has strengthened its position in the European meetings market, thanks to significant investments in conference and hotel infrastructure.
In the 2023 International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings, Poland achieved its highest position to date, securing the 17th spot globally. This represents a significant rise of six places from the previous year.
One of the event’s highlights is the Meetings Star Awards gala, where top hotels, congress centres, and MICE destinations in Europe are recognized. Among this year’s finalists are the ICE Kraków Congress Centre, the International Congress Centre in Katowice, Nobu Hotel Warsaw, The Bridge Wroclaw – MGallery, Aries Hotel & SPA Wisła, and LCK – Lubelskie Centrum Konferencyjne in Lublin.
Additionally, Gdańsk, Kraków, and Wrocław have been shortlisted as top MICE destinations in the L category.
Polish Exhibitors at Conventa 2025
Poland’s strong presence at Conventa 2025 includes convention bureaus, DMCs, and leading hotels and conference venues, all showcasing Poland as a prime destination for international events, congresses, and incentive travel.
Convention Bureaux:
Poland Convention Bureau, Krakow Convention Bureau, Mazovia Convention Bureau, Poznan Convention Bureau, Warsaw Convention Bureau, and Silesia Convention Bureau.
Destination Management Companies (DMCs):
Bespoke DMC Poland, Mazurkas DMC Poland, Tarifa DMC Poland.
Hotels & Conference Venues:
Accor Hotels, Arche Hotels, LCK – Lubelskie Centrum Konferencyjne in Lublin, Nobu Hotel Warsaw.
Representing Poland Convention Bureau at this year’s event will be Jarosław Marciuk – Chief Marketing Specialist, who said: “This will be my first time attending Conventa, continuing the Poland Convention Bureau’s engagement. In the previous two editions, Aneta Książek, Head of the Poland Convention Bureau, represented us at the event. Since our first exhibition in 2022- a decision that proved highly valuable – Conventa has become a key B2B event in our calendar. It serves as an essential platform for fostering connections, and with a record number of Polish exhibitors this year, we look forward to engaging with international buyers and showcasing Poland as a top-tier MICE destination.”
Learn more about Poland here: https://meetings.poland.travel/.
