“Economic Trends 2025” Conference
The European Businesswomen’s Federation PEFA is organizing the third edition of the “Economic Trends 2025 ” conference , an event dedicated to the economic challenges and opportunities of this year. The event will take place on March 31, 2025 , starting at 10:00 AM , at the BNR Arena in Bucharest.
The year 2025 is shaping up to be marked by important economic and geopolitical transformations . This year’s edition will focus on three thematic panels that will address in depth the main economic directions and development strategies. The Macroeconomics panel, moderated by Ionut Stanimir, BCR Marketing & Communication Director, will address challenges and solutions for economic stability. The discussions will focus on the impact of global economic fluctuations on Romania, fiscal and monetary policies for 2025, as well as the prospects for financial markets. The Business panel, moderated by Adrian Ursu, Antena 3 CNN producer, will analyze strategies for developing companies in the current context. Brand representatives from the business environment will explore solutions for adapting companies to new market requirements, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The panel will bring to the forefront success stories, financing models and practical advice for business development. The Energy Panel , moderated by Raluca Covrig, Director of Public Affairs and Communication of the Energy Employers ‘ Federation , will focus on the energy transition and security of supply. Officials from regulatory authorities and the largest energy companies will address essential topics such as the diversification of energy sources, investments in the field and the impact of European regulations on the local market.
Andreea Negru , President of PEFA , emphasized the essential role of this event for the business community and for the economic development of Romania: “The < Economic Trends 2025 > conference, now in its third edition, under the aegis of the NBR, represents a reference point for the business environment. In a year marked by economic and geopolitical changes, it is vital to offer companies and entrepreneurs a platform for information and dialogue. We will focus on concrete solutions for economic stability, business growth and the consolidation of the energy sector, a strategic pillar for the national economy . ” For her part, Lorena Stoian , First Vice President of PEFA , stressed the importance of collaboration between the business environment and authorities to face economic challenges: “2025 will be a year in which flexibility and innovation are essential for the success of companies. Strategic partnerships and smart investments will make the difference between stagnation and economic development. Our conference will facilitate this essential dialogue between key actors of the economy . “
The conference is organized with the support of strategic partners : the Department for Sustainable Development of the Government of Romania , the National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men, the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, IMM Romania , the Energy Employers ‘ Federation – FPE , PIMM Brașov and the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest , as well as with the involvement of the biggest players in the economy, partners of the event, who will contribute to the debates: Cloud 9 Residence Evolution, Cancom, IMSAT, BCR, CEC Bank, Banca Transilvania, Hidroelectrica SA, Transelectrica SA, Electrica SA, Exim Banca Românească, XTB, UNSAR, International Alexander, Reciclad’OR, Fondul Român de Contragarantare, DO Security, Advanced Business Software, Magnolia, Diana Dragomir și Asociații, Cosmetrice, Moov Leasing, Asociăția pentru Dezvoltarea Indigenous Entrepreneurship ADAA and DEEA Consulting&Communication.
Media partners: Antena 3 CNN, TVR, Prima News, Profit.ro, Canal 33, Agerpres, Financial Intelligence, stiripesurse.ro, Club Economic, Economistul, Transilvania Business, Ziarul Bursa, I AM News, News One, InvesTenergy, The Diplomat Bucharest, V4 Media, EM360, Club Antreprenor, Focus Energetic, Money.ro, Energy Industry Review, Iubim Brașovul .
About PEFA
The European Confederation of Business Women (PEFA) is an employers’ organization, member of IMM Romania, the only national representative confederation for SMEs. PEFA promotes and supports gender equality, the role and importance of women in society and the economy. The Confederation offers entrepreneurs a strong platform to make their voices heard both at national level, in relation to central and local public authorities, and at European level.
ECONOMIC TRENDS AGENDA 2025
10.00-10.30 – Official opening
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Cosmin MARINESCU- Deputy Governor National Bank of Romania
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Andreea NEGRU- President of the European Federation of Businesswomen PEFA
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Ștefan Radu OPREA – Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania
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Anca DRAGU – Governor of the National Bank of Moldova
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Florin JIANU – Senator of Romania
10.30-11.45- MACROECONOMIC PANEL
Official opening: 10.30-10.45
Lorena STOIAN – First Vice President PEFA
Tanczos BARNA – Minister of Public Finance (tbc)
Alexandru PETRESCU- President of the Financial Supervisory Authority ASF
Speakers: 10.45-11.45
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Dan ARMEANU- Vice President of ASF
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Teodora PREOTEASA- Director of European Funds Administration, Investment and Development Bank
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Alexandru CIUNCAN- President of UNSAR
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Andreea SURCEL- Member of the FRC Board of Directors
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Dan Manolescu – President of the Chamber of Tax Consultants
11.45 -13.00- BUSINESS PANEL
Official opening – 11.45-12.00
Bogdan IVAN – Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism
Sterica FUDULEA- President of the ESC
Speakers: 12.00-13.00
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Theodor DUMBRAVĂ – Key account manager Cancom Romania
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Radu PUIU-Research Analyst XTB
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Marius B RÎNZEA – Strategy Director, Reciclad`OR
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Razvan B RASLA – General Manager Cloud9 Residence Evolution
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Valentin ȘTEFAN – General Director of the Romanian Post
13.00-13.15- COFFEE BREAK
13.15-14.30- ENERGY PANEL
Official opening 13.15-13.30
George NICULESCU- President of the National Energy Regulatory Authority
Speakers: 13.30-14.30
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Adriana PETCU – President of the National Regulatory Authority for Mining, Petroleum and Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide
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Gabriel ANDRONACHE – Vice President of ANRE
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Răzvan POPESCU – General Manager Romgaz SA
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Alexandru CHIRIȚĂ- General Director of Electrica SA
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Karoly BORBELY- President of the Board of Directors of Hidroelectrica SA
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Virgiliu IVAN -Director of the National Energy Dispatcher, Transelectrica SA
