Autumn Commission meeting in Stargard

Calender Icon 2. November 2025

From 17 to 19 October, delegates from twelve countries met for the Autumn Commission in Stargard to assess the state of preparations for the 46th International Hanseatic Day, which will take place from 11 to 14 June 2026 in the Polish Hanseatic city. The motto of the Hanseatic Day is ‘Gates to new opportunities’.

group photo Autumn Commission 2025 Stargard_Wieleba

At the Commission meeting, the host city presented its plans for next year's Hanseatic Day:

Stargard city centre will be transformed into a venue for market stalls, stages and various spontaneous cultural events organised by the Hanseatic cities. The main programme items will be within walking distance.

The Economic Forum will offer companies from the Hanseatic cities the opportunity to network and present best practices from the Hanseatic cities. For the first time, a Hanse Business Award will also be presented. The HANSEartWORKS exhibition will focus on ‘The Power of Water’. As part of the International Hanseatic Day, an organ festival will once again take place with the participation of musicians from the Hanseatic cities. The youthHansa will be housed in a castle outside Stargard. A varied workshop programme awaits the young people.

Delegations from the Hanseatic cities and all interested parties are cordially invited to come to Stargard for the 46th International Hanseatic Day!