Business with a festival rhythm
Following the remarkable success of the first edition in 2025, FORBES BUSINESS FEST returns to BUCHAREST on May 12 and to CLUJ-NAPOCA on November 5 for new memorable experiences. Forbes Business Fest is a unique event in Romania, where top expertise and the dynamism of the business environment meet the relaxing and vibrant atmosphere of a festival.
FORBES BUSINESS FEST is a concept that has proven its success internationally and, in 2026, RETURNS TO ROMANIA.
FORBES BUSINESS FEST BUCHAREST 2026 will bring the business community together in a festival atmosphere. The agenda includes inspirational speeches, panel discussions, debates, masterclasses, role-playing, and networking activities in a vibrant setting, all held at Crowne Plaza Bucharest.
The festival’s four stages will simultaneously host moments of inspiration and entertainment, creating A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
STAGE 1
The Human Factor
10:00 – 12:00
Unlock the future of work with rapid upskilling strategies tailored for a constantly evolving job market.
Wellbeing & Longevity
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12:00 – 14:00
Prioritize health and performance with strategies to embed wellbeing into organizational culture.
STAGE 2
Future Unleashed
9:30 – 12:00
Discover how integrating artificial intelligence keeps businesses competitive in a rapidly changing world.
Seeds of Change
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12:00 – 14:00
Learn how companies can embrace sustainable practices as a competitive advantage.
STAGE 3
Rethink Real Estate & Mobility
10:00 – 12:00
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12:00 – 14:00
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A full day of redefining Real Estate and Mobility
Explore the future of real estate through the lens of digitalization and sustainability.
Address the challenges of urban mobility and uncover innovative solutions for a more connected future.
STAGE 4
Banking Beyond Boundaries
10:00 – 14:00
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A full day dedicated to Finance and Banking
Discover how the banking and finance sector is evolving with key trends reshaping services and operations.
Discuss digital transformation, open banking, AI integration, fintech collaboration, payment system innovation and many more.
Explore the Schedule
The Human Factor (10:00 – 12:00)
Moderator: Georgeta Dendrino – Managing Director & Executive Coach Interact Business Communications
10:00 – 10:50 → Panel Discussion: Architects of Organizational Culture
Andra Pintican – Founder School of HR
Bogdan Badea – CEO eJobs Romania
Andreea Voinea – CHRO BCR
Veronica Savanciuc – President Lowe Group Romania
10:50 – 11:10 → NBI Case Study with Andreea Nicolae – Customer Relations Manager North Bucharest Investments
11:10 – 11:40 → Leaders are Forged in the Fire of Crises with Doru Dima, CPO Great People Inside & CEO Great People Inside Romania
11:40 – 12:00 → 1:1+Q&A The Human Courier – Fan of Values with Felix Pătrășcanu, Managing Partner FAN Courier
Wellbeing & Longevity – Good Life, Long Life (12:00 – 14:00) powered by CATENA
Moderator: Sonia Argint – Multi-media personality & Founder of DOER.RO platform
12:00 – 12:30 → Keynote + 1:1 Beyond the Prescription: Long Life, Good Life with Andreea Ivan – Brand Manager Naturalis – Catena Pharmacist
12:30 – 12:45 → 1:1 More Than Accessories with Mădălina Diaconu – Marketing Director KULTHO
12:45 – 12:55 → Keynote From Vacation to Lifestyle: How the Way We Travel Has Changed with Răzvan Pascu – Tourism Consultant, Real Estate Ambassador for Sobha Dubai & One United Properties
12:55 – 13:10 → 1:1 with Răzvan Predica – Chief Commercial Officer Affidea and Cluster CEO Romania, Greece, and Hungary
13:10 – 13:40 → Panel Discussion: Work Well. Live Long.
Daniela Micușan, CEO TP Romania
Roxana Mîțu, HR Manager Trend Consult
Valentin Burada, Founder Swiss Clinics, Aesthetics Academy and World EstetiX Distribution
13:40 – 13:55 → 1:1 Dr. Amalia Anghel – Founder Skinmed Clinic
13:55 – 14:10 → Keynote Health Starts in the Kitchen: Simple Choices, Long-term Impact with Chef Cezar Munteanu
Future Unleashed: Mind Over Machine
9:30 – 9:45 → Diana Stafie, Foresight Strategist & Founder at Future Station – Moderator – Opening & Context
9:50 – 10:05 → Presentation Carmen Pungă, Sales Lead Google – “Marketing in the AI Era”
10:10 – 10:25 → KEYNOTE: AI powered Humans – From moral codes to market value
ALEXANDRU GOZUN – Director Advisory PwC Moldova
10:30 – 10:50 → 1:1 “AI & Imagination” Diana x Prof. Alexander Manu, OCAD University
11:00 – 11:30 → PANEL DISCUSSION: HOW DO WE REMAIN RELEVANT IN A WORLD WHERE AI IS REWRITING THE RULES OF THE GAME?
ANDREEA BULISACHE – Global Tech Executive and Innovation Leader – Founder Stratified Advisory
11:30 – 11:45 → Live Debate: Human vs AI
SABIN DIMA – CEO and Founder Humans.ai
11:45 – 11:55 → Keynote From Technology to Impact: AI Explained for the Consumer with Corina Sandu, Campaign & Category Manager Samsung
11:55 – 12:15 → FINAL KEYNOTE Unlocking New Horizons in AI through the Power of Human Values
OLIVIA GAMBELIN – AI Ethicist & Author
Seeds of Change
Moderator – Irina Gologan, Journalist & Presenter
12:15 – 12:45 → PRESENTATION + Q&A Sustainability in Every Cup of Coffee
LIDIA CHIRACHEȘ – Marketing Manager Nespresso Romania
12:45 – 13:00 → 1:1 Mountains as Heritage: Conservation for Future Generations
CHRISTOPH PROMBERGER – Executive Director Foundation Conservation Carpathia
13:00 – 13:15 → 1:1 Irina Gologan & Luminița Roșca, General Manager Stratos Management
13:15 – 13:35 → Panel Discussion New Roots, New Values: How Traditional Industries are Transforming
Cosmin Vacariu, CEO Evopack
Monalisa Ungureanu, CEO Agrii Romania
13:35 – 13:50 → Presentation From compliance to culture: why sustainability needs creativity with Roxana Puia, Marketing & Communication Director at ENVIRON Association
13:50 – 14:20 → Final Keynote The Age of Alchemy: 10 Technologies, 10 Years, One Planet to Save – Prof. Wayne Visser, Global thought-leader sustainable business
Rethink Real Estate & Mobility powered by One (10:00 – 12:00)
Moderators: AMELIA TURP – Editor Forbes Romania & VICTOR GROSU – Architect & Entrepreneur Hype Project & Gynda Gourmet
10:05 – 10:20 → 1:1 Amelia Turp with Beatrice Dumitrașcu – CEO Residential Division One United Properties
10:25 – 10:55 → Live debate Andra Marinescu & Omid Ghannadi
Architect Andra Marinescu – Visuri la cheie & Paradigma Studio
Omid Ghannadi – Architect, Co-Founder I.O.G Architecture, Co-Founder Inside Academy, Co-Host Design Stories
Session moderated by Victor Grosu – Architect & Entrepreneur Hype Project & Gynda Gourmet
11:00 – 11:15 → 1:1 Amelia Turp and Fulga Dinu – Country Manager CPI Romania
11:15 – 11:30 → 1:1 Victor Grosu and Răzvan Jiga – ELI Parks
11:30 – 11:45 → 1:1 Beyond the Steering Wheel with Ciprian Bercea – Marketing Director Automobile Bavaria Group
11:45 – 12:00 → Presentation “Rethink Business Mobility” with Bogdan Clipici, Country Manager Bolt Business
Rethink Real Estate & Mobility powered by Nusco (12:00 – 14:00)
12:00 – 12:40 → PANEL DISCUSSION
BOGDAN ILIESCU – Commercial Director Nusco
MIHAI PĂDUROIU – CEO Office and Commercial Division One United Properties
ANDREI SANDU – Founder & CEO Media City
DAVID ARON – CEO Rivaz Hotel and Alpin Group
Moderator: AMELIA TURP
12:45 – 13:00 → 1:1 Meaningful Design – Victor Grosu and Camelia Șucu – Founder ClassIN
13:00 – 13:15 → 1:1 The Path of Transport-Logistics-Real Estate: Amelia Turp and Loredana Apreutese – Managing Partner International Alexander Holding
13:15 – 13:30 → 1:1 Sustainability and Digital Leasing – Amelia Turp and Bogdan Speteanu – Co-Founder & Chief Platform Officer MOOV Leasing + Q&A
13:30 – 14:00 → Final Keynote Michael Jalbert – CEO Forbes Global Properties
Banking Beyond Boundaries powered by BCR (10:00 – 14:00)
10:00 – 10:05 → Welcome speech: Laura Cioba – Editor Forbes Romania
10:05 – 10:35 → Keynote speech: Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D – The Bowtie Economist
10:40 – 10:50 → Interactive Moment: Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D – The Bowtie Economist & Dana Dima (Demetrian) – Vice President of Retail & Private Banking at Banca Comercială Română and BCR Board Member
10:50 – 11:05 → Q&A: Entrepreneurial Education & the Bank’s Role in Business Development
Dana Dima & Laura Cioba
11:10 – 11:40 → Panel Discussion: Beyond Numbers: Navigating the Future of Finance
Adrian Codirlașu, President CFA Society Romania
Costin Ciora, CEE Advisor Simon-Kucher
Mircea Varga, Chairman of the Board at TEILOR Holding
11:40 – 11:50 → Presentation: “Trends in Pricing in Economic Volatility” Costin Ciora – CEE Advisor Simon-Kucher
11:55 – 12:20 → Stick to the Plan – Entrepreneurship Stories and Audience Interaction
Co-moderated by Dana Dima & Laura Cioba
Guest Entrepreneurs:
Andreea Bădală, Founder Murmur
Paul Miclea, Founder and CEO Coffee Cup
Raluca Ardelean, Managing Director Brutăria Moara Maria
12:20 – 12:30 → Keynote speech: Sergiu Neguț – Co-Founder FintechOS
12:30 – 13:00 → Panel Discussion: Diversifying Funding Sources – from VC to EU Funds and Listing
Oana Bâra – BCR Financing Programs Coordinator
Sergiu Neguț – Co-Founder FintechOS
Cosmina Plaveti – Managing Director Investment Banking BCR
13:00 – 13:10 → George SmartEU – Solutions for Entrepreneurs with Oana Bâra – BCR Financing Programs Coordinator
13:10 – 13:25 → 1:1 + Q&A: Private Banking – Wealth Management with Ava Beznoska – Head of Erste Private Banking
13:25 – 13:45 → Keynote: Lessons Learned on the Road to Top 500 with Cristian Onețiu – Entrepreneur, Business Angel, Author
13:45 – 14:00 → Panel Discussion: Banking and Responsibility in the Community
Virginia Oțel – Deputy General Manager at Garanti BBVA Leasing and Corporate Communication Director at Garanti BBVA
Oana Marinescu – Strategic Communication Consultant OMA Vision
14:00 – 19:00 → In the Crowne Plaza Garden – FOOD ZONE: The Plate, Live Cooking with Chef Nicolai Tand, Atelier Boem, Atelierul de Tarte, Jamon Casa Espana.
Forbes Business Fest Indoor Festival Activities 14:00 – 19:00:
14:05 – 14:35 → Knights Club BAND
14:45 – 15:00 → Treasure Hunt
15:15 – 15:45 → Knights Club Band
16:00 – 18:10 → Movie Screening: Joy (2015)
18:10 – 18:40 → Knights Club Band
18:40 – 18:50 → Grand Prize Drawing – Treasure Hunt
18:50 – 19:00 → Closing Remarks
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