Metropolitan Area Gdańsk Gdynia Sopot

Modern office buildings filled with software developers are the typical image when picturing a Polish technology hub. But not in the Metropolitan Area. According to the latest KPMG and Invest in Pomerania report, "GBS Next Stop: Tricity 2026”, this coastal region is building its economic power on a synergy of four pillars.

The Modernist City Center of Gdynia officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The highly anticipated decision was made during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee that took place on July 27th, 2026, in the South Korean city of Busan. The recognition celebrates a city that embodies an “Outstanding Universal Value”.

AI is the talk of the town. Companies and governments scramble to introduce it to their workflows, while investors seek the next big AI product. In the meantime, Pomerania is looking forward to something that is already deemed as the future of tech by the biggest countries and governments. Quantum technology.

For around two decades, the unwritten rule for talented Poles was to develop and leave the country. Ambitious specialists aimed their career trajectories towards hubs like Germany, UK or USA. But as the global tech market recalibrates, the current is changing. Mid-level and senior IT professionals want to return home… and they should.

The European tech sector is shifting, and Poland is no longer just a destination for cost-effective outsourcing, it is becoming a center for intellectual property creation. Within this changing market, the Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot Metropolitan Area presents a compelling case for foreign investors: a deep talent pool, stable infrastructure, and a coastal environment that helps companies attract and retain top engineers.

After years of voluntary collaboration, the Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot Metropolitan Area, uniting 61 local governments and nearly 1.6 million residents, has secured a formal statutory framework. Pomerania’s transition from a grassroots association to a legally recognized union offers a practical case study in regional evolution. Here is a closer look at the new mandates.