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Over 1000 participants, regional leaders and innovators will reunite on October 21, at the Palace of Parliament, to shape the future of climate action. It will be a day full of inspiration, where international speakers will explore the current state of the environment through keynote speeches, roundtables and podcast-like conversations. The most innovative climate projects in the region will also be celebrated during the CCS Awards Ceremony.
Thank you to everyone who registered and made this possible, your enthusiasm shows that climate collaboration in our region is stronger than ever.
Didn’t get a ticket? You can still be part of the movement! Join our Side & Community Events, between 22-25 October, across Bucharest.
Last year was probably both the hottest summer in history, and the coldest for years to come. We’re running out of time, unless we start acting now.
The Climate Change Summit is the largest event dedicated to finding solutions and innovations for the environment in Central and Eastern Europe. Climate change affects how we live and do business, and our mission is to create an accessible platform for learning, networking and driving real change.
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From the start-up world to how local authorities and corporates innovate, find here solutions for the future.
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An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.
Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania
Ștefan Gheorghe – Executive Director CNR-CME
Andrei Gurin – Sustainable Finance Unit, Team Leader – Taxonomy and Reporting, European Commission
Ana Nedea – Director of Strategy & Business Development, SIMTEL Team
Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania
Co-organized with the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and the EU Climate Pact, this Climate Change Summit side event is a speed networking session aimed at professionals and key stakeholders in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a chance to quickly connect with influential people, build new relationships, and explore potential collaborations. The goal is to help participants make valuable connections that can support their work and initiatives in the region.
An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.
Roxana Cojocaru, Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions
Mara Roman, Deputy Head, Representation of the European Commission in Romania
Ana-Maria Pălăduș, Vice President, REPER21, National Coordinator for the EU Climate Pact in Romania
In this session, each participant will have the opportunity to introduce themselves briefly, sharing their role, the organization they represent, and their key areas of focus related to climate action and sustainability. This session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of who is present and to start identifying potential points of collaboration.
This interactive segment will guide participants through structured networking exercises, encouraging meaningful exchanges and collaboration opportunities. Activities will include:
These activities are designed to help attendees make impactful connections in a short amount of time and foster potential long-term partnerships.
A relaxed networking lunch where participants can continue their conversations and deepen connections made during the morning sessions.
Room 1: Legislation
Room 2: How to make Sustainable Financing work (workshop led by Theresa Spandel, on implementation of the CSRD)
Room 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting in Practice (session led by Alexander Stevens)