Forbes Romania and Forbes Moldova hosted the third edition of Forbes Romania Business Bridges on October 7 at Forbes on Fifth, New York, bringing together prominent Romanian, Moldovan, and American business leaders, entrepreneurs, decision-makers from the most influential and fast-evolving sectors shaping today’s global economy, and distinguished public personalities and officials.
With this edition, the event further established itself as a growing tradition, advancing its mission to connect people and ideas across borders while serving as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, innovation, exclusive networking, business opportunities, and lasting partnerships. Forbes Romania Business Bridges continues its mission of strengthening transatlantic ties.
The conference was preceded by a Reception Dinner powered by Chronolink and organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Romania in New York on October 6 at the Harvard Club of New York City, an exceptional evening celebrating the spirit of Forbes Romania Business Bridges.
This third edition introduced a new format – more personal, more dynamic, and more impactful – featuring Thematic Roundtables, from Real Estate, Banking & Finance to AI and Luxury, keynote speeches, Leaders in Dialogue – one-on-one sessions.
We explored the evolution of key sectors of the economy, emerging trends, and perspectives for growth and collaboration, shaping the future of transatlantic cooperation.
“The true value of Forbes Romania Business Bridges lies in the connections and opportunities that continue long after the event comes to an end,” Raluca Michalov, Owner Forbes Romania & Forbes Moldova, emphasized in her opening remarks.
Official Opening Session
Raluca Michailov, Owner Forbes Romania & Forbes Moldova
Kerry Lauerman, Executive Editor at Forbes
H.E. Mr. Dan-Andrei Muraru, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the United States
Simona Florea, Consul General of Romania in New York
Brian MacMahon, Director Nathan Family Office & Founder Expert DOJO
Simona Pelin, CEO S&P Group, Forbes Romania NYC Global Ambassador
The Bridge Sessions – Leaders in Dialogue
Fulga Dinu, Country Manager CPI Romania & Faria Ibrahim, President & CEO Hudson Edge Real Estate
Mihaela Lupu, CEO UniCredit Bank Romania & Rebecca Rose Woodland, Founding Partner Lonuzzi & Woodland, LLP
Sabin Dima, Founder & CEO humans.ai & Andrada Morar, VP, Customer Experience, Global Partnerships & Tech Alliances UiPath
Presentation: Adrian Gociu, Managing Partner Gociu Lawyers
Beatrice Dumitrascu, CEO Residential Division One United Properties and Craig Nassi, CEO BCN Development
Oana Ijdelea, Managing Partner Ijdelea & Associates & Jennifer Fondrevay, Founder Day1 Ready™ consultancy
Michael Schmidt, President MHS Holding and Founder Automobile Bavaria & Raluca Michailov
Antoine Loron, President of Breitling USA & Canada & Raluca Michailov
In the following days, we combined networking opportunities with a thoughtfully curated itinerary to explore some valuable tourist destinations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our partners and sponsors for their trust, commitment and support:
Automobile Bavaria, Catena, TEILOR, DAAR, CPI Property Group, Chronolink, One United Properties, UniCredit Bank, Ijdelea & Associates, Gociu Lawyers, Nazzuro Aqua, Turkish Airlines, FREVO, Unika, Atelier Magic, Hama.
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