Bucharest Business Forum 2025

Welcome Remarks

The Global Economy and Romania's New Role as a Schengen Member: Outlook for 2025

People:

• Gunter Deuber, Managing Director, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Capitalizing on Schengen: How To Make Sure Romania Becomes the Next Big Investment Destination?

Conversation participants:

• Andrei Svoronos, Principal Banker, EBRD
• Adinel Tudor, CEO, Evo Properties

Unlocking the Power of AI: Transforming Business Efficiency for the Future

Digital Transformation in Romania: The Next Frontier for Business

The Changing Face of Leadership: Managing Diverse and Remote Teams

People:

• Dumitru Pricop-Cosmeanu, Business Development Manager, TP Romania

ESG as a Business Imperative: A Roadmap for Romanian Companies

Chair: Ioana Voinescu, Head of Sustainability, BCR

Conversation participants:

• Mihnea Cristescu, Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox
• Maria Jianu, Leasing Director, Speedwell
• Răzvan Nica, Managing Director, BuildGreen, Carbon Tool
• Manuela Ozdemir, Project Manager & Regional ESG Ambassador, Skanska
• Antoniu Panait, Managing Director, VASTINT Romania

Bucharest 2030: Real Estate Leaders with a Vision for Growth and Sustainability

Chair: Antoanela Comșa, Deputy CEO, Global Vision

Conversation participants:

• Mirela Ciovica, Head of Leasing Romania, PPF Real Estate
• Anca Merdescu, Head of Investments, Square 7, part of M Core
• Victor Terhes, Sales Director, Bellemonde
• Tyler Topolinski, Partner and Head of Construction & Engineering, InteRo Property Development