Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, ECIE Practical Information helpful.
Conference Location
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland
Podchorążych 2,
30-084 Krakow, Poland
Phone: +48 12 662-62-11
University Information
The University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (UKEN) is one of the oldest universities in Poland. It has long been prized for a well-deserved reputation. The achievements of the teaching staff and students the efforts of the employees, as well as cooperation with the renowned academic institutions in Europe, have formed the present University. Since its foundation, the university has been constantly expanding its educational offer, making it more attractive to meet the interests and needs of young people and of the current needs of the society. The ultimate goal is to prepare our students and graduates for their future careers and achievements according to their skills and expectations. It functions according to the model of integrated education combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The mission of the University is reinforced in scientific research and development according to the highest European standards in several dozen fields of studies such as first and second degree levels, Ph.D. degree studies and postgraduate studies in five faculties: Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Education and Psychology and Faculty of Art.
The conference ECSM will be held by the Institute of Law, Economics and Administration, Department of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. Website:
Local Information
Krakow is one of most accessible cities in Europe. Krakow is the capital of Małopolska – a partially hilly upland region with numerous spa, recreational and agritourism locations. Both in the summer and in winter, a visit to the city can be easily combined with a trip to the mountains.
Krakow has several dozen high standard hotels, and many cosy facilities located next to the Main Market Square as well as highly popular hostels and apartments and the distances among a majority of them (in the Old City and the Kazimierz district) are within walking distance; if necessary, an extensive tram network ensures the possibility of quick transfer from one point to another – during rush hours, this means of transportation is probably quicker than a taxi. Ticket sale machines located at key tram and bus stops also provide tourist information, up-dated on an on-going basis.
More information:
Getting to ECIE
By Air
Krakow Balice Airport
https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/homepage
Transport from Balice Airport:
Public buses
Krakow Airport is served by three regular bus lines: 209 and 300 and 252 and one night line: 902. These are AGGLOMERATION BUS LINES.
Prices: 4-6 PLN per ticket
More information: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport/public-buses-en
Kraków Airport Taxi service
Krakow Airport Taxi is the only official taxi service at the airport
Online booking
Phone booking:
+48 12 258 0 258
+48 668 307 307
Call center is open daily from 6:00 to 22:00
Prices: 50-100 PLN
More information: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport/krakow-airport-taxi-service-en
Uber and Bolt are available in Krakow
By car
Kraków Airport is situated about 11 km west of Krakow’s centre.
More information: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport/by-car
By train
Train/rout number SKA1 | Wieliczka Marketplace Salt Mine - Kraków Main Station - Kraków Airport
Prices: 17 PLN
More information: https://www.krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport/train-en
Accommodation Information
Suggested local hotels can be seen in the table below. The main conference hotel will be highlighted in green.
This is usually the most convenient to the conference venue and is usually where pre-conference drinks are held.
Key Locations
Key locations for the 20th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship - ECIE 2025 in Poland, are shown on this google map
Virtual Presentations
There is an option to present your work virtually. Virtual presentations will take place on Zoom, details of the virtual room links will be sent close to the conference date. There will be a check-in session to test your zoom connection prior to the conference. Virtual Participants will have access to the keynotes and all of the virtual presentations.