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"We initiated the Climate Change Summit because we are eager to see Romania finding development solutions that take into account our impact on climate. Our fundamental role, as a bank, is to provide innovative financial solutions that ensure the transition to a green economy – fair to people, resources and the environment. But we believe that we can do more: we can build and grow a space of ideas and solutions able to help both the economy and the society into moving faster –together with our partners. Along with the business and academic environment, authorities, NGOs and social innovators, we will provide our expertise and that of Société Générale, which has been financing sustainability projects on all continents and in various industries for over 20 years, helping develop new business models.”
François Bloch, CEO, BRD - Groupe Societe Generale
”We are proud, at Social Innovation Solutions, to initiate together with our partners from BRD a long-term project focusing on solutions for the future in Romania and CEE. Even if some climate changes are irreversible, we wish to contribute to the Climate Change Summit on building another irreversible change: a forward-thinking mentality and a community of leaders that build together sustainable solutions for the future. Digital and technological transformations, new circular and sustainable business models, a new generation of entrepreneurs that find a notion such as the social impact - the normal and large companies with green economy goals are only a few ideas that bring us hope.”
Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions
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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)