Abstract
This concise introduction discusses the proceedings of the 1st Warsaw Geographical Conference, held in September 2024 at the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Warsaw. Among the most significant scientific outcomes of this event are the seven papers published in this volume of Miscellanea Geographica – Regional Studies on Development. The research findings contained therein are briefly discussed below. They demonstrate the broad scope of recent geographical research in Poland, the multitude of topics addressed by researchers, and the relevance and strong standing of Polish geography.