Join us for the 4th edition of BRCC x Banca Transilvania’s flagship annual conference on Romania’s macroeconomic trajectory. This year’s event, hosted at the elegant Marmorosch Hotel, brings together renowned experts and thought leaders to explore Romania’s economic outlook for 2026 and beyond.

As Romania navigates evolving global dynamics, shifting regional stability, and domestic policy recalibrations, agility in fiscal and monetary policy will remain essential. Our discussions will explore the key forecasts and policy directions that will shape the business and investment climate in the coming year.

Key Themes

• Macroeconomic Outlook for 2026 and Beyond: Key indicators, risks, and opportunities ahead for Romania’s economy
• The Role of Monetary Policy: National Bank perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and currency stability
• Tax & Fiscal Policy Updates: Implications of recent and upcoming changes across sectors
• Digital Transformation & Productivity: How technology continues to reshape the economic landscape
• Geopolitical Risks and Global Shocks: Understanding Romania’s exposure and resilience in a complex global context

Event Agenda:

• 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
• 10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Remarks 
  • On behalf of BRCC: Dan Schwartz– Co-Founder and the leading partner of RSM Romania & Vice-Chairman of the BRCC (Short Presentation)
  • Mihai Jurca – Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Romanian Government
  • Remus Vulpescu – Chief Executive Officer at Bucharest Stock Exchange
• 10:30 – 10:50 | Expert Presentation
  • Ioan Alin Nistor – Macroeconomic Analysis Director at Banca Transilvania and Finance Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca
• 10:50 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion
  • Moderator: Dan Schwartz– Co-Founder and the leading partner of RSM Romania & Vice-Chairman of the BRCC
  • Ioan Alin Nistor – Macroeconomic Analysis Director at Banca Transilvania and Finance Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (prezentare)
  • Csaba Balint – Board Member of the National Bank of Romania
  • Radu Cracan – Associate Economist at EBRD
  • Corneliu Manole – Partner, Public Affairs & Investor Relations Lead at BDR Associates
  • Andreia Stanciu – Head of ACCA Southern Europe
• 12:00 – 13:00 | Coffee Break & Networking

Opening Remarks on behalf of BRCC and Panel Moderator: 

Dan Schwartz – Co-Founder and the leading partner of RSM Romania & Vice-Chairman of the BRCC

Dan Schwartz is the co-founder and the leading partner of RSM Romania, one of the most reputed professional services companies in Romania. Dan is a certified Tax Adviser, Financial Auditor, and a Romanian CPA, and he specializes in Transfer Pricing and International Taxation.

He has an in-depth understanding of the Romanian business environment, having experienced first-hand, as an entrepreneur, the challenges of sustainability, scalability, and stability. He has honed his expertise as a tax adviser and as a business leader through education programs completed at HIID-Harvard University, Washington State University, George Washington University, and the Paris Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers.

Opening Remarks:

Mihai Jurca – Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Romanian Government

Mihai Jurca is an expert in public administration and local development. Since March 1, 2025, he has served as Presidential Adviser, after previously working as City Manager of Oradea. He has coordinated key institutions such as Oradea’s public transport company, international project management office, and local development agency, as well as leading Visit Oradea and the city’s industrial parks. Mr. Jurca holds degrees in International Relations and European Studies, a master’s in Political, Economic & Social Communication, and an Executive Master of Public Administration.

Remus Vulpescu – Chief Executive Officer at Bucharest Stock Exchange

Remus Vulpescu is the Chief Executive Officer and a Board Member of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) since 2025 and a member of the BVB Board of Directors since 2024.

Holding dual degrees in Legal Sciences from the Faculty of Law and in Political Science from the Faculty of Political and Administrative Sciences, both within the University of Bucharest, Remus Vulpescu also holds two Executive MBA diplomas: one from Tiffin University in the United States and the other from the University of Bucharest.

A lawyer by profession, Remus Vulpescu has built his career in the legal field, working as a business lawyer. With extensive experience in corporate governance as well as enterprise management and administration, he has been active in professional associations related to the capital market, such as INSOL Europe (UK) and the Turnaround Management Association (USA). He has also held roles in academia and public administration, and has served on the Boards of Directors of several Romanian companies, including: Hidroelectrica, Cupru Min SA, Nuclearelectrica, Professional Imo Partners S.A., ROMAERO SA, S.N.T.G.N. Transgaz SA, and was also a member of the Supervisory Board of C.N.T.E.E. Transelectrica SA.

In the public administration sphere, he served as Head of the Office for State Ownership and Privatization in Industry and as Advisor to the Minister within the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business Environment. He also held the position of Director General of the Prime Minister’s Control Body within the Government of Romania.

Speakers confirmed:

Ioan Alin Nistor – Macroeconomic Analysis Director at Banca Transilvania and Finance Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca

Ioan Alin Nistor is an economist and academic, currently serving as the Chief Economist at Banca Transilvania. With a distinguished academic background, he is a Professor of Finance at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, where he also held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Business for eight years. He has been teaching at universities abroad and has extensive expertise in corporate finance, banking, and behavioral finance, and is actively involved in both academia and the financial industry.

He holds an MBA from the University of Hull (2016-2018) as well as a certification in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute. His commitment to values-based leadership was strengthened by his graduation from the prestigious Aspen Institute – Public Service Leadership program. He has also expanded his global perspective through post-doctoral research at Kobe University in Japan. Since 2020, he has been a member of the boards of BT Asset Management and BT Leasing.

Corneliu Manole – Partner, Public Affairs & Investor Relations Lead at BDR Associates

Corneliu Manole is Partner and Head of the Public Affairs & Investor Relations practice at BDR Associates, a leading strategic communications consultancy with 30 years of presence in Romania and across the region. With two decades of professional experience, Corneliu has advised major corporations across sectors such as financial services, capital markets, energy, manufacturing, industrials, and technology.

Prior to that, Corneliu gained valuable international experience in Brussels, working with the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as in the NGO sector in Paris. He holds a Master’s degree in European Studies, completed through academic programs in Warsaw and Bruges.

Recently, BDR Associates launched a dedicated Investor Relations practice, supporting listed and pre-IPO companies, investment funds, and private firms in strengthening their relationship with investors and the capital markets. This new line of business builds on the firm’s strong track record in financial and corporate communications and its affiliation with FTI Consulting, one of the world’s leading financial communications networks.

Csaba Balint – Board Member of the National Bank of Romania

Csaba Bálint, CFA is a Board member of the National Bank of Romania (NBR). Before joining NBR in 2019, he spent 12 years at a CEE region universal bank in various positions. Initially, he worked in the field of risk management, where his main responsibilities included macroeconomic stress testing and credit scorecard developments. From 2014 to 2019, he worked as a macroeconomic analyst covering Romania. His research was recognized by international economic survey organizations, such as London-based Consensus Economics (Forecast Accuracy Award – 2018) and FocusEconomics (#1 Best Overall Forecaster – 2018, #2 Best Overall Forecaster – 2016) headquartered in Barcelona. He graduated Doctoral School of Finance and Banking (DOFIN) at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in 2011 and passed the Level III exam of the CFA Program in 2016. He also lectures at Babeș-Bolyai University and Partium Christian University.

Andreia Stanciu – Head of ACCA Southern Europe

Andreia is heading the Southern European office of the largest and fastest growing international business and accountancy association. She established the office in March 2006, in Bucharest and is now responsible for ACCA’s activities in Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, FYR Macedonia, Malta, Moldova and Romania. Her previous position was with the Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania, as Manager of the International Relations Department. She has eleven years of academic accounting training and 25 years work experience with professional accountancy bodies at national, regional and international level. She holds a MSC in Marketing and PhD in accounting.

Radu Cracan – Associate Economist at EBRD

Since 2020, Radu Cracan has been a country economist for the EU region focusing on the Southeastern Europe. Besides macroeconomic coverage, Radu provides strategic and policy input to regional and country management, helping prioritise EBRD’s activity in the region. Radu holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics and master’s degree in international management from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Who should attend:

Senior executives, decision-makers, financial strategists, and professionals involved in business planning, investment, and economic policy.

Participation is free of charge but advance registration is required.

Please note: This is a closed-door event held under the Chatham House Rule. Members of the press are kindly requested not to attend.

Please note that the event will be conducted in English.

The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 4th Edition of the BRCC AWARDS GALA, recognizing the champions of 2025 in Business, NGO’s and Education. We are glad to organize this event after the success of the previous editions when we celebrated Excellence in Business among the bilateral British-Romanian community. This edition’s theme, “Business with Purpose “, focuses on how businesses are redefining success by balancing growth with impact. We will celebrate values-driven leadership, ethical innovation, inclusive growth, and socially responsible initiatives that place people and planet at the heart of the business model.

Our Awards Ceremony will take place on the 25th of February at JW Marriott, Bucharest where we will be celebrating those BRCC members who have truly excelled in 2025.

Join us in celebrating business success stories from every corner around the UK and Romania!

For those interested to participate at this key event for our community, please express your interest by sending an email at iulia.serbanescu@brcconline.eu

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