Colorado: Governor Polis Leads Delegation to Poland

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POLAND - In addition to Germany, Governor Polis is also leading a delegation of officials in Poland including the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Energy Office, and the Public Utilities Commission to strengthen key international partnerships in clean energy manufacturing, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Poland is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and has emerged as one of the most dynamic marketplaces in the world.

"I am excited to meet with our Polish counterparts to build on our shared goals around clean, low-cost energy and our leading defense and aerospace industries. Colorado and Poland are both leaders, creating new jobs and attracting new businesses, saving people money on energy, and pursuing innovative ways to reach bold climate goals and expand new technologies. Our energy and aerospace future is bright and our work internationally builds new partnerships that bring more ideas and business to our state," said Governor Polis.

"Building strong international relationships strengthens Colorado's business ecosystem and our economy. By fostering deep, collaborative ties with global partners, we create new opportunities to attract investment, encourage high-growth businesses to relocate here, and open pathways for local companies to export their innovations to the world. We're thrilled to meet with our partners in Poland and showcase the innovation our regions share," said Eve Lieberman, OEDIT Executive Director.

"Colorado's transition to clean energy is ever stronger when we can learn from others. Having the opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and be inspired by new technologies is critical to sustaining the state's clean energy future and our economy," said Public Utilities Commission Director Rebecca White.

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In Poland, Governor Polis met with leaders in energy infrastructure, security and resilience and the aerospace industry. Diplomatic meetings included a meeting with Governor Polis and Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Governor Polis also met with Warsaw Mayor Rafał Kazimierz Trzaskowski.

While in Poland, Governor Polis joined a German Marshall Fund roundtable focused on policy related to energy, energy infrastructure and security. He also spoke at the Women in Technology Summit - Digital Sovereignty Panel, highlighting the important partnerships between Europe and Colorado in advancing technology and fostering innovation. The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit is the largest conference and career fair in Europe for women in STEM, IT, and tech.

(Governor Polis on a panel at The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit in Poland)

Poland is the second largest producer of lithium-ion batteries globally, and the Governor also toured Polish battery and robotics firm, IMPACT Clean Power Technology, and met with company leadership. Colorado is leading the way in employing roughly 70,000 people in the clean technology sector, making Colorado the fifth largest in the United States for the clean technology sector, and drawing investments and businesses from Poland and Europe.

(Governor Polis, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Dan Gibbs join leaders at IMPACT Clean Power Technology)

The Colorado delegation also participated in a roundtable with over 20 leading members of Polish ministries, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Development, Climate and Environment, and Energy. Like Colorado, Poland is intently pursuing the transition to renewable energy, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.

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(Governor Polis, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Dan Gibbs met with Polish Space Agency)

To strengthen the partnership between the aerospace and defense industry of Colorado with its counterpart industry in Poland, Governor Polis met with the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) to engage companies in the Polish space industry and attract Polish companies to join Colorado's robust aerospace industry. Colorado has over 2,000 aerospace businesses that directly employ over 56,000 employees.

Colorado and Poland are growing international partners with Colorado exporting $49 million and importing $75 million. Total trade volume with Poland has grown by 34% during the last year. Main imports from Poland are electrical appliances and transportation materials. Over the last five years Colorado has had four companies with foreign direct investments projects in Poland for a total of $91 million in capital expenditure and creating an estimated 313 jobs. In 2025, Colorado welcomed approximately 6,500 visitors from Poland, representing an increase of 5% over 2024. These visitors spent over $13 million while in the state.

This is the second visit in the Governor's fourth international mission. During his first term, the Governor conducted an investment mission in India with a collaborative focus on idea exchange around cleantech, smart mobility, and renewable energy. In 2023, Gov. Polis led a mission in Japan to exchange ideas related to aerospace, renewable energy, innovation, research, entrepreneurship and the shared values Colorado and Japan hold and celebrate the post-pandemic return of the direct flight between Denver and Tokyo. The Governor also led a delegation to the Nordic countries in 2024, traveling to Sweden, Denmark and Finland to strengthen economic ties in industries like renewable energy, robotics, quantum, telecommunications and artificial intelligence.

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