US-CEE Connection Weekend

What a weekend! ✨

The 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend brought together nearly 600 participants🙌 in Kraków to discuss “Transatlantic Challenges in Law, Business & Policy.” Organized by The Catholic University of America & Jagiellonian University Law Programs, this was, without question, our biggest and best edition yet!

This success belongs to everyone listed below. We would like to thank:👇

⭐ Our generous Partners
Institutional Partners: Kościuszko Mound Committee in Kraków, American Chamber of Commerce in Poland
Strategic Partners: Peak Legal, Trzeciak|Chmal, KKG Legal, Kochański & Partners
Platinum Partners: PONAR Wadowice, Alvarez & Marsal, Greenberg Traurig
Silver Partners: dr Krzysztof Skawiańczyk LL.M., Gostynski & Partners Law Firm, CANPACK Group, CK Partners, Kraków Airport, Giambrone & Partners International Law Firm

⭐ Keynote Speakers
✅The Honorable Mark Uyeda, SEC Commissioner
✅The Honorable Gretchen McKeever Cureton, U.S. Consul General in Kraków
✅Jurand Drop, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Finance
✅Prof. Jacek Jastrzebski, Chairman of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority
✅The Honorable Phyllis C. Borzi, formerly of the U.S. Department of Labor
✅Prof. Jim Mazurkiewicz, PolChamTX
✅J.C. Boggs, Chair of the CUA Board of Visitors

⭐ Speakers, Moderators & Guests
A heartfelt thank you to the more than 70 speakers, moderators and guests who shared their insights, experience and energy with us. Due to space limitations, we cannot mention everyone here individually, but each contribution was truly appreciated.

⭐ Our Planning and Host Committee
Our deepest thanks go to our Program Director, Łukasz Chyla; Steering Committee members Wortham Leah and Gaspar Kot, PhD, Mateusz Jurczyk, Jack Murphy, Alicja Krok and the entire Planning and Host Committee. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism and tireless work behind the scenes. This event would not have been possible without you.

During the conference, we discussed Poland’s role at the G20, compliance in changing times, U.S.–EU approaches to AI regulation, Poland–Texas cooperation, the transatlantic IPO divide, civil dispute resolution, American Polonia’s role in Poland’s global presence, NATO and transatlantic defense, reindustrialization and competitiveness, sustainable governance, blockchain and digital assets, and the future of transatlantic partnership in law, leadership and stability.

One of the highlights of the conference was the keynote address by The Honorable Mark T. Uyeda, SEC Commissioner. We are proud that his remarks have been published on the official website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and we warmly encourage you to read them here:
https://lnkd.in/dtpGXJyP

Mark your calendars - we look forward to seeing you again in Kraków on June 11–12, 2027, for the 5th edition of the US-CEE Connection Weekend!

🚨 Last call! Registration closes today! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to join the US & CEE Connection Weekend 2026 in Kraków on 12–13 June 2026.

Connect, network, and discover new opportunities with professionals and leaders from the US and Central & Eastern Europe.

⏳ Registration ends today – secure your spot now!

👉 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dceq3W4W

The U.S. Consulate General in Kraków will be at the heart of the 4th US & CEE Connection Weekend. 🇵🇱 🇺🇸

We are honored to welcome The Honorable Gretchen McKeever Cureton, U.S. Consul General in Kraków, who will deliver a keynote address, alongside Sharayah Heidenhain, Political-Economic Officer at the U.S. Consulate General Kraków, who joins us as a speaker.

Their participation is a strong signal of the Consulate's commitment to strengthening U.S.-Polish ties at the highest level.

Kraków, June 12–13. Registration closes today. See you there!
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Compliance continues to play a critical role in maintaining trust, managing risk, and ensuring long-term success. But what does effective compliance look like in today's world, and how should companies adapt to new challenges?

At the 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend, we will address a topic that remains at the core of modern business and regulatory practice:

⚖️ Compliance: Still Relevant in Changing Times?

🎙️ Speakers
🔹 The Honorable Phyllis C. Borzi - Former Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security, U.S. Department of Labor
🔹 Tomasz Chmal - Partner, Trzeciak | Chmal
🔹 Christopher D. Christian - Global Co-Chair, Financial Services Group, Dechert LLP
🔹 Dawid Daniel Malinowski - Corporate Senior Associate, Bexley Beaumont
🔹 Witold Strzelecki - Managing Director, Business & Science Poland

🎤 Moderator
🔹 Prof. John Polanin - Catholic Law Board of Visitors

📅 June 12-13, 2026, Kraków
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🚨 Last chance to register! Registration closes on Tuesday, June 9.
📝 Registration link in the comments below.

As Europe faces an increasingly complex security environment, the role of NATO and transatlantic cooperation has never been more important. Poland, positioned on NATO’s eastern flank and rapidly expanding its defense capabilities, is playing a key role in shaping the future of European security.

Join us for:
Securing Europe’s Future: Poland’s Role in NATO and Transatlantic Defense.

Held under the patronage of the Kościuszko Mound Committee in Kraków, this discussion will bring together experts from government, industry, defense, and international business to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Europe and the transatlantic alliance.

🎙️ Speakers
🔹 Jacek Zygmunt – Strategic Advisor, PONAR Wadowice S.A.
🔹 Piotr Kochański – Managing Partner, Kochański & Partners
🔹 Beth Łachut Spiess – Strategic Aerospace & Defense Leader, Moog Inc.
🔹 Piotr Krawczyk – Former Head, Polish Foreign Intelligence Agency (Agencja Wywiadu)
🔹 Tomasz Zakrzewski – Executive Director, Poland, RTX

🎤 Moderator
🔹 Mateusz Jurczyk – Branch Director, AmCham Poland

📅 June 12–13, 2026
📍 Kraków, Poland
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📝 ⏳ Registration closes on Tuesday, June 9. Secure your spot before it's too late! (link in the comments below.)

Registration is closing soon! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to attend the 4th edition of US&CEE Connection Weekend in Kraków. This unique event brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders from the US and Central & Eastern Europe to connect, collaborate, and create new opportunities.

⏰ Registration deadline: June 9
📅 Event dates: June 12–13, 2026
📍 Kraków, Poland

We look forward to seeing you there!

Link in the comments. 👇

As policymakers, regulators, and market participants on both sides of the Atlantic seek ways to strengthen their capital markets, the debate over competitiveness, regulation, and market access has never been more relevant.

At the 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend, we'll explore these issues:

📈"The Transatlantic IPO Divide: Bridging the Gap Between the US and EU Capital Markets"

This high-level discussion will bring together leading voices from financial regulation, capital markets, and public policy to examine what drives the growing gap between U.S. and European capital markets - and what can be done to close it.

🎙️ Speakers
🔹 The Honorable Mark T. Uyeda - Commissioner, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
🔹 Elizabeth Lance - Assistant Chief Counsel, Investment Company Institute (ICI)
🔹 Prof. Jacek Jastrzębski - Chairman, Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF)
🔹 Jon S. Rand - Principal, Jon S. Rand LLC
🔹 Jakub Michalik - Chief Policy Officer, Euronext

🎤 Moderator
🔹 Łukasz Chyla - Jagiellonian University, Kościuszko Mound Committee

📅 June 12–13, 2026
📍 Kraków, Poland
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📝 Registration link in the comments below.

🇪🇺🇺🇸 How can Europe regain its industrial strength and remain globally competitive?
This question will be at the heart of Panel 8: “Reindustrializing Europe: Lessons from the United States and EU on Competitiveness and Manufacturing” during the upcoming in Kraków.
Bringing together leaders from industry, government, diplomacy, and business, the panel will explore:
✔️ The future of European manufacturing
✔️ Lessons from the United States and the European Union
✔️ Industrial policy and competitiveness
✔️ What it will take to build a stronger industrial base for Europe

Moderator
🔹 Mateusz Jurczyk – Branch Director, AmChamPoland

Speakers
🔹 Sharayah Heidenhain – Political-Economic Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Kraków
🔹 Dr. Eng. Piotr Rosikowski – Technical & R&D Director, PONAR Wadowice S.A.
🔹 Weronika Duda – Counsel, Kochański & Partners
🔹 Mariusz Wawer – Head of Governmental Relations, 3M CEE; AmChamPoland Board Member
🔹 Elwira Kelly – Senior Vice-President, Moog Inc.

📅 June 13, 2026
📍 Kraków, Poland

🌐 Conference website: usacee.com
📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dceq3W4W



Pokaż tłumaczenie

A sincere thank you to all of our Partners for their invaluable support and commitment to the 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend! 🙌🌍

Your engagement and trust make this Conference possible, and we are truly grateful to have you with us as we bring together leaders, professionals and students 🤝

🔹🏆Institutional Partners:
🏛 The Kościuszko Mound Committee in Kraków
🏛 American Chamber of Commerce in Poland

📊Strategic Partners:
⚖️ Peak Legal
⚖️ KKG Legal
⚖️ Trzeciak Chmal
⚖️ Kochański & Partners

💎Platinum Partners:
➡️PONAR Wadowice S.A.
➡️Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)
➡️Greenberg Traurig

🌟Silver Partners:
⭐️Gostyński & Partners
⭐️Adwokat Dr Krzysztof Skawiańczyk
⭐️Canpack
⭐️CK Partners Cieślak Klimkowski Radcowie Prawni
⭐️Giambrone & Partners

Thank you for supporting dialogue, innovation, and transatlantic cooperation. Together, we are creating a truly exceptional edition of the US-CEE Connection Weekend! 🇺🇸🇵🇱

📍Registration is still open! (link in the comments below)
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🚀 Meet the Keynote Speakers of US & CEE Connection Weekend 2026!

We are proud to welcome an outstanding lineup of leaders, policymakers, regulators, academics, and business experts who will share their insights and perspectives on the future of transatlantic cooperation, economic development, financial markets, and public policy.

Among our distinguished keynote speakers:
⭐️The Honorable Mark T. Uyeda – Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
⭐️ The Honorable Gretchen McKeever Cureton – U.S. Consul General in Kraków
⭐️Jurand Drop – Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Finance
⭐️Prof. Jacek Jastrzębski, LL.M. – Chairman of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF)
⭐️The Honorable Phyllis C. Borzi – Former Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security, U.S. Department of Labor
⭐️ Prof. Jim Mazurkiewicz – Texas A&M University, President and Founding Board Member of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Texas
⭐️J.C. Boggs – Chair, Catholic University of America Board of Visitors; King & Spalding Government Advocacy and Public Policy Group

📅 June 12–13, 2026
Join us for two days of high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and meaningful dialogue connecting the United States and Central & Eastern Europe.

Seats are limited and registration is closing soon ‼️
👉🏻 Secure your place now at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzYM60eqcpCikwr_AvXJTzMcZsHvZrbOWJibv59aiuzGwaKg/viewform

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