Business Summit. New Era. New Business

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have 200,000 business contacts in any corner of the world? How easy is to find in one place a business network of +100 countries? JCI European Conference Business Summit unites entrepreneurs, leaders and business professionals from all around the world between 25 – 26 May in Bucharest. We bring together businesses with European and global potential for a 2 days learning and networking marathon.

We’ll discover from top industry leaders how to think globally based on long-term trends in technology, how to automate and use innovation for your own growth in a more competitive environment, how to grow or scale up in a sustainable way and many more hot topics.

Take a break from the keynotes and panels and take some time to visit the Expo area located right nearby Crowne Plaza, at Iris Ballroom. Expo is the place to discover the latest in business & economy, get to meet like-minded people and maybe, who knows, find your next business partner!

JCI European Conference agenda includes a Business Summit, Creative Young Entrepreneur contest, an entertaining Expo, JCI program with trainings, workshops, receptions, meetings, Public Speaking & Debating Championships. There will also be opportunities for company visits, city tours, coffee and wine tastings, Romanian cuisine, and famous pălinca. To spice the experience, attendees can enjoy the Swiss-German night on Thursday and the Finnish night on Friday.

The conference will end in style with a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is not to be missed.

JCI European Conference Bucharest 2023 is an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to connect, learn, and grow their businesses. Register now for this exciting event and experience the best of Romania and the European business community.

Business Summit agenda

Thursday, May 25, 10:00 - 16:00, Crowne Plaza

Opening remarks, Cosmin-Ştefan Marinescu, Presidential Adviser

Macroeconomics outlook & accelerated digitalization. Keynote: Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digitalization & ION, the world's first AI government adviser.

Panel: European economy in the context of overlapping crises

• Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digitalization

• Călin Ile, President of The Federation of Hotel Industry in Romania

• Carmen Adamescu - Partner, EY Romania

Innovation and Technology. Keynote Cornel Amariei, inventor, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Finalist, Founder dotLumen

Panel: Business Innovation

• Niki Kousi, Managing Director - EIT Manufacturing CLC South East

• Sergiu Neguț, co-founder FintechOS, investor

• Ștefan Vrabie, Business Development Executive Aggranda

• Moderator: Ionuț Țața

Business leadership. Keynote: Andreea Moldovan, General Manager SE at Avon

Panel: Access to capital

• Simona Gemeneanu, Partner and Co-Founder Morphosis Capital

• Csilla HEGEDÜS, State Secretary, Ministry of Investments and European Projects

• Elena Unciuleanu, Founder & CEO, Reporting Center, Board Member, Tech Ventures Capital

Friday, May 26, 10:00 - 16:00, Crowne Plaza

How to Get Quantum Leaps in Your Professional Life. Keynote: Simon Alexander Ong, Personal Development Entrepreneur, Coach

Panel: Digital Marketing / e-Commerce / Business Digitalization

• Raluca Radu, Founder & Managing Partner MTH Digital

• Andrei Radu, CEO & Founder GPeC (The Most Important E-Commerce Event in CEE)

• Carmen Pungă, Industry Head at Google Romania

• Moderator: Alex Dona

International Trade. Keynote: Baybars Altuntaş, Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

Full event ticket - 550 euro, includes

Access 4 days: 24 - 27 May

Opening ceremony, dinner and open bar on Wednesday, May 24th, 19:00 at Face Convention Center

Business Summit, trainings, workshops, Public Speaking & Debating Championships, Creative Young Entrepreneur contest, May 25 & 26, 10:00 - 18:00 at Crowne Plaza

Professional Business Networking session by Business Network International, May 25, 16:00 - 18:00, Crowne Plaza

All day coffee break, May 25 & 26 at Crowne Plaza

Lunch, May 25 & 26 at Berăria H

Expo, May 25 & 26, 10:00 - 18:00, Iris Ballroom

Black Tie Gala Dinner & Awards, May 27, 18:30, Palace of the Parliament

Premium Business Summit ticket - 436 euro, includes

Business Summit, May 25 & 26, Crowne Plaza

Expo: May 25 & 26, 10:00 - 18:00, Iris Ballroom

Professional Business Networking session by Business Network International, May 25, 16:00 - 18:00, Crowne Plaza

All day coffee break, May 25 & 26 at Crowne Plaza

Lunch, May 25 & 26 at Berăria H

Black Tie Gala Dinner & Awards, May 27, 18:30, Palace of the Parliament

Standard Business Summit ticket - 82 euro, includes

Business Summit, May 25 & 26, Crowne Plaza

Expo: May 25 & 26, 10:00 - 18:00, Iris Ballroom

Professional Business Networking session by Business Network International, May 25, 16:00 - 18:00, Crowne Plaza

All day coffee break, May 25 & 26 at Crowne Plaza

Lunch, May 25 & 26 at Berăria H