Poznań is not only a city of business and education, but also of modern technology. It is a place
where the past and the future meet. Here are companies such as Allegro, Żabka or Summ-it have
spread their wings, and GSK, Capgemini and Visa have broadened their horizons. A special feature
of the City is its diversity and openness to all initiatives, especially business initiatives. The Pozitive
Technologies conference is an excellent example. It was created as a result of dialogue with
investors and Poznań’s response to the demand of IT companies. The event promotes the City on
the one hand, and presents the offer of Poznań employers on the other.
Poznań as a centre for new technologies
A strong brand, an encouraging investment climate and support from the City attract entrepreneurs
to Poznań. Around 146 modern business service centres operate here, 90 of which are IT-related or
have technological processes. In addition, it was in the capital of Wielkopolska that an agreement
was signed to create the first quantum hub in Central and Eastern Europe. The Poznan
Supercomputing and Networking Centre has joined the IBM Quantum Network. The sectors of
modern services, IT, R&D and high-tech production are priorities in the city’s development strategy.
Poznań is also a city where the game development industry is booming. It is here that internationally
recognised game development companies have their registered office. The gaming community is
very active in the capital of Wielkopolska. The city can also boast events connected with the world of
gamedev, such as Pyrkon or PGA.
Qualified personnel and scientific potential
Friendly development conditions for companies in the modern services sector have meant that more
than 25,000 specialists already work in the city in this sector and this number is constantly increasing.
Investors find in the capital of Wielkopolska, among other things, qualified specialists, attractive
office space and a high quality of life that does not vary from European standards In Poznań, as many
as 7 renowned universities, distinguished among others in the Shanghai ranking, offer faculties in the
IT industry. Around 6,500 students currently take advantage of this offer.
Diversity, but above all cooperation
The Poznań metropolis is a place for everyone. The city is developing based on the idea of openness,
diversity and access to many opportunities. This has a direct impact on the formation of a strong IT
community in Poznań. It is home to many well-known companies with an established national and
international position, such as Sii, Tietoevry, Fandom, Rockwool or GFT. The capital of Wielkopolska
actively carries on a dialogue with the business community, together launching various projects,
including that of Pozitive Technologies.
Awards for the targeted development strategy
The efficiency of the city’s activities aimed at business, including the IT industry, is confirmed by
numerous distinctions and awards. One of them is the title of Good Practice Leader in the „Gazeta
Prawna” ranking „Perły Samorządu”, awarded, among others, for organising the Pozitive
Technologies conference. Poznań was also recognised in the independent fDi Intelligence ranking
’European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023′, which analysed the investment potential of
European and Polish cities. In the general classification of large cities, the capital of Wielkopolska was
ranked 7th, and in the subcategory – business friendliness – 2nd. In addition, it is also at the forefront
of the most technologically developed metropolises as a growth centre – „Growth Cluster”- in the
„EMEA Tech Cities” ranking published by CBRE. Poznań was also recognised as the Business Friendly
City of the Year in terms of local government according to the Future of Emerging Europe Summit
and Awards 2022.
See you in the city of business and technology, tej!