Bucharest Business Forum 2025

Date: 20th May 2025    Venue: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

An event not to be missed

Join Bucharest Business Forum and be part of a high-level discussion on the future of business, investment, and sustainability in Romania. As the country steps into a new era with its Schengen membership, this event will bring together top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the opportunities ahead.

Through dynamic panel discussions, we will address key topics shaping the business landscape, from Romania’s evolving role in the global economy to its potential as the next big investment destination. Experts will also dive into the transformative power of AI and digitalization, analyzing how technology is redefining business efficiency and the way companies operate.

Leadership is evolving, and our discussions will highlight strategies for managing diverse and remote teams, while also emphasizing ESG as a business imperative and what it means for Romanian companies striving for long-term success. The forum will also feature insights from real estate leaders who are shaping the future of Bucharest’s urban development and sustainability goals for 2030.

This is more than just an event—it’s a platform for decision-makers to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and drive meaningful change. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with top minds and gain actionable insights that will define the future of business in Romania.

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Agenda

12:00-12:30 – REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

12:30-14:15 – SECTION 1: SETTING THE SCENE

12:30 - 12:45

Presentation Welcome Remarks

Speaker:

12:45 - 13:15

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

Speaker:

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

13:15 - 13:30

Presentation Balancing Optimism and Uncertainty: Insights from Romanian Business Leaders in 2025

Speaker:

13:30 - 14:15

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

Chair: Csanád Csürös, CEO, Property Forum

Panellists:

  • Anamaria Cretu, Leasing & Asset Director, EVO Properties
  • Ramona Eftime, Regional Lead for Tourism, Retail and Property, Europe, IFC
  • Sebastian Ioniscu, Commercial Director, Corporate Banking & Global Financing, BRD – Groupe Société Générale
  • Andrei Svoronos, Associate Director / Senior Banker, EBRD

14:15-15:15 – NETWORKING LUNCH

15:15-16:30 – SECTION 2: FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP

15:15 - 15:45

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

Speaker:

15:45 - 16:30

Panel The Changing Face of Leadership: Managing Diverse and Remote Teams

Chair: Ana Dumitrache, Member of the Advisory Board, RICS Romania

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16:30-17:00 – NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

17:00-18:45 – SECTION 3: FOCUS ON ESG

17:00 - 17:15

Presentation The Change from ESG to Sustainability and Resilience

Speaker:

17:15 - 18:00

Panel ESG as a Business Imperative: A Roadmap for Romanian Companies

Chair: Ioana Voinescu, Head of Sustainability, BCR

Panellists:

18:00 - 18:45

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

Chair: Antoanela Comșa, Deputy CEO, Global Vision

Panellists:

18:45-21:00 – SPRING NETWORKING PARTY 2024: INTRODUCING "THE 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN ROMANIAN REAL ESTATE"

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