For the very first time, the Jamboree Management Team hosted a dedicated space at the Forum, introducing participants to the upcoming 26th World Scout Jamboree in 2027, which will take place on Sobieszewo Island in Gdańsk. It was an excellent opportunity to present our vision, meet potential partners, and showcase the scale of preparations for this once-in-a-decade youth event.
Throughout all three days, the Jamboree stand – covering 150 m² – was open for Forum participants. It became a place to learn more about the World Scout Jamboree, the preparations underway in Poland, and the values that stand behind the event. With over 50,000 participants from more than 170 countries expected in 2027, the Forum served as a platform to build relationships and exchange ideas with stakeholders from around the world.
Alongside the stand, the Jamboree Management Team contributed to several panel sessions and discussions:
Tuesday, 2 September
World Scout Jamboree 2027 – A special session on the Main Stage at 14:50, featuring President of Poland Andrzej Duda and Piotr Grzelak, Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk. The discussion was moderated by Martyna Kowacka, a member of the Jamboree Management Team.
In the evening, a business networking event with Jamboree partners took place around 19:30.
Wednesday, 3 September
10:00 – Meet-up of Jamboree Partners in the Jamboree Zone on the 4th floor.
17:15 – City of Youth: World Scout Jamboree 2027. Moderated by Karol Gzyl, Executive Director of the Jamboree, this panel gathered: Martyna Kowacka (Jamboree Management Team), Piotr Grzelak (City of Gdańsk), Michał Braun (National Freedom Institute), Christine Pollithy (World Scout Committee), and Małgorzata Sinica (former Chief Commissioner of Polish Scouting and Guiding).
In addition, Jamboree representatives joined other key panels at the Forum:
How to Educate for the Future?, moderated by Dr Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Sroka, with the participation of President Andrzej Duda.
What Skills Does the Labour Market Need?, organised with the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, with contributions from Dominika Brożek (Jamboree Management Team).
The Economic Forum was a unique opportunity to present the Jamboree not only as a global youth gathering but also as a project of strategic importance for Poland and the international community. We invited all Forum participants to visit our stand, join our discussions, and discover more about the vision for the 26th World Scout Jamboree in 2027.
