Registration & Networking
09:00 – 10:00
Official Opening of the First Day of Forbes Romania CEE Forum
10:00 – 10:40
PASSING THE TORCH
10:40 – 10:55
An intergenerational dialogue between a founder and their son or daughter, reflecting on the journey of building a family business and the transition of leadership to the next generation.
PANEL 1 – THE WORLD POST-CERTAINTY
11:00 – 11:50
(Economics, geopolitics, public policy, diplomacy, international affairs, investment, business leadership)
• Which decision being made today in Washington, Brussels or Beijing will have the greatest impact on business over the next five years?
• Are we entering a decade defined more by growth opportunities or by economic and geopolitical risk?
CASE STUDY
11:55 – 12:10
(through practical examples and supporting visuals, speakers will highlight what worked, what didn’t, and the key lessons learned in implementing business practices.)
PANEL 2 – MONEY IN MOTION
12:15 – 13:05
(Banking, financial services, investment, private equity, venture capital, insurance, fintech)
Which industry is most likely to create the next generation of business champions in Central and Eastern Europe?
What is the biggest change that clients expect from financial institutions today?
CEO INSIGHTS
13:10 – 13:25
(one-to-one interviews with top executives, offering direct insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making.)
PANEL 3 – AI CHANGES EVERYTHING
13:30 – 14:20
(Artificial intelligence, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, innovation, telecommunications, business services, HR)
• What will distinguish successful organizations in an AI-driven economy?
• Which jobs, industries or business models will look completely different by 2030 because of AI?
Lunch & Networking
14:20 – 15:00
Registration & Networking
09:00 – 10:00
Official Opening of the Second Day of Forbes Romania CEE Forum
10:00 – 10:40
PASSING THE TORCH
10:40 – 10:55
(an intergenerational dialogue between a founder and their son or daughter, reflecting on the journey of building a family business and the transition of leadership to the next generation.)
PANEL 1 – THE LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVE
11:00 – 11:50
(CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs and senior business leaders across industries)
• What leadership principle that guided you five years ago no longer works today?
• What is the hardest decision leaders are avoiding right now?
CASE STUDY
11:55-12:10
(through practical examples and supporting visuals, speakers will highlight what worked, what didn’t, and the key lessons learned in implementing business practices.)
PANEL 2 – THE EXPERIENCE OF LUXURY
12:15 – 13:05
(Luxury brands, hospitality, premium real estate, automotive, fashion, watches & jewelry, private aviation, luxury travel)
- Can exclusivity survive in a world driven by transparency and instant access?
- Is luxury becoming more about experiences than possessions?
CEO INSIGHTS
13:10 – 13:25
(one-to-one interviews with top executives, offering direct insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making.)
“WHAT IF” – FUTURE-ORIENTED THINKING
13:30 – 14:20
(Leaders, innovators and future thinkers from across industries)
- The moderator presents provocative futuristic scenarios, such as: “What would a world without hierarchical organizations look like?”, “What if leaders were chosen by AI instead of humans?”
- Speakers analyze the potential impact of these scenarios on their industries (real estate, digitization, banking, etc.).
- Fresh perspectives on the future, disruptive ideas, and opportunities for innovation.
Lunch & Networking
14:20 – 15:00
NETWORKING & REGISTRATION
9:00 – 10:00
Official Opening of the Third Day of Forbes Romania CEE Forum
10:00 – 10:40
PASSING THE TORCH
10:40 – 10:55
(an intergenerational dialogue between a founder and their son or daughter, reflecting on the journey of building a family business and the transition of leadership to the next generation.)
PANEL 1 – SPACES FOR A NEW WORLD
11:00 – 11:50
(Real estate, construction, architecture, urban development, infrastructure, proptech)
- Which trend is most likely to transform the way people live, work and interact?
- What responsibility does real estate have in shaping better communities?
CASE STUDY
11:55 – 12:10
(through practical examples and supporting visuals, speakers will highlight what worked, what didn’t, and the key lessons learned in implementing business practices.)
PANEL 2 – THE FOUNDATIONS OF PROSPERITY
12:15 – 13:05
(Agriculture, agribusiness, energy, utilities, sustainability, climate technologies, manufacturing, innovation)
• Which innovation will have the greatest impact on food and energy security?
• How can traditional industries become engines of innovation and growth?
CEO INSIGHTS
13:10 – 13:25
(one-to-one interviews with top executives, offering direct insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making.)
PANEL 3 – FROM GARAGE TO GLOBAL
13:30 – 14:20
(Start-ups, scale-ups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, technology, innovation)
• What separates companies that scale globally from those that remain local success stories?
• Looking back, what was the defining moment that transformed your business from a start-up into a growth company?
Lunch and networking
14:20 – 15:00
