CEE Perspective Academy Conference - Academy
The CEE Perspective Academy Conference (20 Nov 2025, Bucharest) unites regional leaders to explore how education, innovation and smart regulation can advance Central and Eastern Europe.
Time
10:00 - 20:00
CEST
Location
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
București
About
About the Event
The first-ever CEE Perspective Academy Conference, happening on 20 November 2025 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, marks a new milestone for the region’s financial community. The event will gather academics, regulators and industry leaders to discuss how education, innovation and smart regulation can drive meaningful progress in Central and Eastern Europe. The programme includes keynotes, panels and a fireside chat with European and regional voices, as well as the launch of a new initiative supporting young tech talent.
Agenda
Event Agenda
11 sessions · CEST
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Welcome Remarks
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Keynote Speech
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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
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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.
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The Future of European Finance: Converging Perspectives
Exploring the intersection of monetary stability and banking transformation in Europe’s evolving financial landscape.
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Coffee Break & Book Signing
Finance and Entrepreneurship: Real-World Perspectives
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Panel 3: CEE Banking 4.0 – From Traditional Lending to AI-Native Credit & 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
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Beyond Cash: How Technology is Reshaping the Global Payments Landscape
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Networking Cocktail
ASE Museum Tour
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Our Speakers
Meet our 24 expert speakers
Daniela Craciun
Secretary General
CEE Perspective
Rik Coeckelbergs
Chief Executive Officer
The Banking Scene
Didier Cahen
Secretary General
EUROFI
Radu Hanga
Chairman of the Board
Bucharest Stock Exchange
Mircea Cirt
CEO
ATP Group
Mădălina Popa
Senior Director Business Development
Publicis Sapient CEE
Ludovic Aigrot
Head of Brussels Office
Nasdaq
Lucian Dumbravianu
Principal Banker
EBRD
Venue
Venue Information
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Address
Piața Romană , 6
010374, București, Rumanía