Find out who’s shaping Romanian real estate in 2026

12
May
2026
News - Find out who’s shaping Romanian real estate in 2026 #Bucharest #Bucharest Business Forum #conference #Romania #Top 50

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Business leaders from finance, energy, technology, real estate and professional services will gather in Bucharest next week to discuss how companies can navigate economic uncertainty, technological disruption and shifting market dynamics. Bucharest Business Forum 2026 brings together senior executives, investors and decision-makers for an afternoon focused on leadership, transformation and long-term growth opportunities.


The programme opens with a macroeconomic outlook from Tatha Ghose, Senior EM Economist and Director at Commerzbank AG, who will examine the global economic trends shaping business decisions and investment strategies across Europe and beyond. This will be followed by a high-level discussion on Romania’s next phase of growth, bringing together leaders from UiPath, BRD – Groupe Société Générale, Evryo Group, Agrii România and workcloud24 to explore how AI, digital transformation and leadership are reshaping business models and competitiveness.

Meet the speakers of Bucharest Business Forum 2026


Energy and sustainability will form the core of the second section of the event. Milos Stefanovic of Citi will analyse the growing pressures facing global energy markets before joining a wider conversation on how businesses can turn green energy and sustainability strategies into a competitive advantage. Representatives of BCR, ProCredit Bank, Energy Policy Group and Emergy will discuss the realities of financing, scaling and implementing sustainable transformation in a volatile market environment.

The event will also highlight the growing connection between operational performance, technology and value creation in real estate. Hubert Abt FRICS, CEO of workcloud24, will present how operational data and performance metrics are increasingly influencing liquidity and financing decisions across the property sector.

The final section of the programme will focus on the future of work and the next growth cycle in real estate. Executives from Kaufland, Citi, Bosch, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, EVO Properties and Speedwell will discuss how employers, occupiers and workplace leaders are adapting to changing expectations around talent, technology and office environments. The conference will then conclude with a discussion featuring senior representatives of Olympian Parks, WDP, Cordia Group, Vastint and Alesonor, focusing on long-term investment strategies, execution challenges and the outlook for Romania’s real estate market.

Beyond the conference sessions, Bucharest Business Forum 2026 will provide extensive networking opportunities for senior business leaders from multiple industries. The event closes with the introduction of “The 50 Most Influential People in Romanian Real Estate”, bringing together many of the country’s leading executives and decision-makers in one place.




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New leases

  • Yareal Polska has expanded the commercial offering at its flagship SOHO mixed-use development in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district, securing three new lease agreements totaling nearly 500 sqm of ground-floor retail space. The developer has strengthened its tenant roster by signing pet supplies retailer Maxi Zoo, ceramics workshop Alike Pottery Studio, and coffee distributor Unroasted.
  • International flexible office operator SwitchUp has launched its expansion into the Polish market, securing a lease agreement for 2,100 sqm of space at the AFI Office House in Warsaw. The transaction represents the company’s debut contract in Poland, positioning the operator within the first office building of the city’s upcoming Towarowa22 regeneration development. Savills acted as the deal broker.
  • International retailer MR.DIY has joined the tenant mix of the Plejada Shopping Centre in Sosnowiec. Its new 700 sqm store will significantly enhance the shopping centre’s offering of household products and everyday essentials. Cushman & Wakefield is responsible for the leasing and comprehensive management of the property.

New appointments

  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.
  • BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has expanded its Industrial and Logistics Agency team with the appointments of Joanna Choromańska, formerly of JLL, and Bartosz Wilczyński, previously with CBRE. The new hires bring a combined 34 years of experience in sector sales, lease negotiations, and build-to-suit project delivery to support the division's ongoing growth.
  • Speedwell has expanded its industrial and logistics team with the appointment of Valentin Achim as Leasing and Property Manager for Industrial Developments. Achim brings extensive experience in coordinating commercial and operational activities within the logistics and industrial sectors. In his new role, he will oversee the development and expansion of the company's Spaceplus platform.


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