The problem of 2020 in the activity of Polish special economic zones is substantial. That year, according to the Polish law, they will have to close down. Therefore, in Poland a discussion on their future role in 2020 and beyond has started. Among the groups of interest one can find the zones themselves as well as Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Finance. The article is based on reports issued by the zones and the ministries and aims at the devising a conception of the future activity of special economic zones by 2020 considering arguments of all parties.