CEE Perspective
Academy Conference

Join the CEE Perspective Academy Conference to master complex financial regulations such as ESG, DORA, and Basel III. Tailored for financial professionals in Central and Eastern Europe, this event offers expert-led masterclasses, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Gain localised insights and actionable strategies to enhance compliance and resilience in your organisation.

20 NOVEMBER 2025

Bucharest University
of Economic Studies

AGENDA

Speech

13:30

20 Min.

Welcome Remarks

Prof. Dorel Paraschiv

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Vice-Rector

Speech

13:30

20 Min.

Welcome Remarks

Prof. Dorel Paraschiv

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Vice-Rector

Speech

13:50

20 Min.

Keynote Speech

Prof. Leonardo Badea

National Bank of Romania

First Vice Governor

Speech

13:50

20 Min.

Keynote Speech

Prof. Leonardo Badea

National Bank of Romania

First Vice Governor

Panel

14:10

50 Min.

Panel 1: Advancing Finance Through Vision and Education

Academy Board members and esteemed professors from CEE countries offer perspectives on the financial sector’s trajectory. Banking, regulation, and financial education trends are analyzed, alongside obstacles and prospects. The session underscores strategies fostering innovation and enduring value.

Moderator

Mihaela Gramaticu

CEE Perspective

Founding Member

Prof. Georgiana Georgescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Dean at the Faculty of Finance and Banking

Prof. Armin Kammel

Lauder Business School

Professor of Banking Law and Securities Regulation

Prof. Anita Pavković

University of Zagreb

Professor in tenure, Bank Management, Regulation and Supervision of Financial Sector and Financial Institutions and Markets

Prof. Natalia Petrova

Laboratory for Applied Scientific Research

Lecturer

Prof. Christina Livada

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Assistant Professor PhD. of Commercial Law

Prof. Dan Costin Nitescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Professor PhD

PANEL

14:10

50 Min.

Panel 1: Advancing Finance Through Vision and Education

Moderator

Mihaela Gramaticu

CEE Perspective

Founding Member

Prof. Christina Livada

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Assistant Professor PhD. of Commercial Law

Prof. Natalia Petrova

Laboratory for Applied Scientific Research

Lecturer

Prof. Anita Pavković

University of Zagreb

Professor in tenure, Bank Management, Regulation and Supervision of Financial Sector and Financial Institutions and Markets

Prof. Armin Kammel

Lauder Business School

Professor of Banking Law and Securities Regulation

Prof. Georgiana Georgescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Dean at the Faculty of Finance and Banking

Prof. Dan Costin Nitescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Professor PhD

Panel

15:00

45 Min.

Panel 2: Capital Markets - Regulatory Innovation in Action

This panel features distinguished leaders from European stock exchanges sharing practical insights on regulatory adaptation. The session moves beyond theoretical discussions to provide actionable strategies for regulatory compliance that drives innovation and market competitiveness.

Moderator

Prof. Natalia Petrova

Laboratory for Applied Scientific Research

Lecturer

Ludovic Aigrot

Nasdaq

Head of Brussels Office

Radu Hanga

Bucharest Stock Exchange

Chairman of the Board

Ivan Shteriev

Macedonian Stock Exchange

CEO

PANEL

15:00

45 Min.

Panel 2: Capital Markets - Regulatory Innovation in Action

Moderator

Prof. Natalia Petrova

Laboratory for Applied Scientific Research

Lecturer

Ivan Shteriev

Macedonian Stock Exchange

CEO

Radu Hanga

Bucharest Stock Exchange

Chairman of the Board

Ludovic Aigrot

Nasdaq

Head of Brussels Office

Fireside

15:45

30 Min.

The Future of European Finance: Converging Perspectives

Exploring the intersection of monetary stability and banking transformation in Europe’s evolving financial landscape.

Rik Coeckelbergs - A New Ethos in Banking

The Banking Scene

CEO

Didier Cahen - The Euro is in Danger

EUROFI

Secretary General

Fireside

15:45

30 Min.

The Future of European Finance: Converging Perspectives

Rik Coeckelbergs - A New Ethos in Banking

The Banking Scene

CEO

Didier Cahen - The Euro is in Danger

EUROFI

Secretary General

16:15

Coffee Break & Book Signing

16:15

Coffee Break & Book Signing

Speech

16:35

30 Min.

Finance and Entrepreneurship: Real-World Perspectives

Mircea Cirt

ATP Group

CEO

Speech

16:35

30 Min.

Finance and Entrepreneurship: Real-World Perspectives

Mircea Cirt

ATP Group

CEO

Panel

17:05

55 Min.

Panel 3: CEE Banking 4.0 - From Traditional Lending to Digital Capital Market Infrastructure

CEE banking leaders, fintech pioneers, and capital market innovators explore how traditional banks can transform into digital-first financial ecosystems. The discussion focuses on practical pathways for CEE banks to integrate tokenized securities, DLT infrastructure, and embedded finance solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and customer trust.

Moderator

Prof. Dan Costin Nitescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Professor PhD

Sebastian Stodulka

Erste Bank

Head of Brussels Office

Adina Calin

CEC Bank

Director, Banking Products and Services Division

Marius Jurgilas

Axiology

CEO

Thomas Labenbacher

Assetera

CEO & Founder

PANEL

17:05

55 Min.

Panel 3: CEE Banking 4.0 - From Traditional Lending to Digital Capital Market Infrastructure

Moderator

Prof. Dan Costin Nitescu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Professor PhD

Thomas Labenbacher

Assetera

CEO & Founder

Marius Jurgilas

Axiology

CEO

Adina Calin

CEC Bank

Director, Banking Products and Services Division

Sebastian Stodulka

Erste Bank

Head of Brussels Office

Speech

18:00

12 Min.

The NEXT GENERATION: CEE Perspective Initiative

Speech

18:00

12 Min.

The NEXT GENERATION: CEE Perspective Initiative

18:15

Networking Cocktail

18:15

Networking Cocktail

18:30

ASE Museum Tour

18:30

ASE Museum Tour

VENUE

Bucharest University
of Economic Studies

Piața Romană 6, București 010374, Rumanía

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CEE Regulations Academy Conference

Join the CEE Regulations Academy Conference to master complex financial regulations such as ESG, DORA, and Basel III. Tailored for financial professionals in Central and Eastern Europe, this event offers expert-led masterclasses, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Gain localised insights and actionable strategies to enhance compliance and resilience in your organisation.