RBL Romanian Capital 2025: 2 days. 8 types of capital. 1 360° perspective on the future of Romania
The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation (RBL) organizes the 6th edition of the event RBL The Romanian capitalwhich will take place on November 12-13, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Bucharest Hotel, where more than 200 entrepreneurs, business leaders and experts are expected.
This year's edition, RBL Romanian Capital 360°, proposes a completely reconfigured format, which looks at Romania from an integrated perspective and explores the eight forms of capital that define a modern, competitive and sustainable economy: sports, cultural, social, artistic, defense, symbolic, human and financial.
The event brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, economists, investors and experts from various fields, for two days of debates, applied analyzes and conversations about the tangible and intangible resources that define Romania's present and future.
“Romania needs a complete look at the resources that can determine its future. We can no longer only talk about financial capital, but also about reputation, people, innovation, culture or trust. RBL Romanian capital is the sum of all these forces, and the 360° perspective is an invitation to dialogue, collaboration and joint action, to capitalize on all the energies with which we can build a better country”, said Sergiu Neguț, President of Romanian Business Leaders.
An expanded format, an integrated vision
After five editions focused on financial capital and growth instruments, RBL Romanian Capital 2025 brings a broader approach, which connects economic, social, cultural and human perspectives in a common dialogue about the sustainability and competitiveness of Romania.
Agenda includes inspirational keynotes, dialogue panels and applied discussions with leaders from the public and private sector.
The edition opens with his intervention Sergiu NeguțPresident of Romanian Business Leaders, about the role of the community of leaders and the transformation of ideas into concrete projects for Romania. An applied debate about the future European budgetmoderated by Iulia Manole (Public Affairs Manager RBL), alongside Tánczos Barna(Deputy Prime Minister of Romania), Alexandru Nazare (Minister of Finance), Mihai Jurca (Head of the Prime Minister's Office) and Marius Cara (Head of the European Investment Bank in Romania), who will explain strategic funding directions and opportunities for entrepreneurs in areas such as digitalization, artificial intelligence and competitiveness.
Nina UrmanExecutive Coach and YPO facilitator, will deliver a session on authentic leadership and emotional intelligence, and the afternoon will be dedicated to the capitals that define identity and social cohesion.
Virgil Stanescu (President Sports HUB) moderates the dedicated session sports capitalalongside Vadim Fintînari (Chief AI Office RebelDot), Mihai Cotos (CEO Digital Crusade) and Alex Glavanmountaineer & activist, exploring the parallels between athletic and entrepreneurial performance.
Talk about cultural capitalmoderated by Rare Anca (Managing Partner Brandocracy), brings on stage Cristian Hordilă (Festival Manager TIFF), Aurel Bernat (Executive Director Financial Institutions & Investor Relations Banca Transilvania) and Alexandru Dincovici (Director General RBL), in a dialogue about how culture and creative industries generate economic value and international visibility.
anthropologist Andrei Coltea will discuss about social capital and its role in rebuilding trust and dialogue in a fragmented society, and the day will end with reflections on artistic capitalas a force for cohesion, innovation and inspiration in communities.
The second day is dedicated to capitals that drive innovation and competitiveness. The about panel defense capitalmoderated by Laura Flora (Owner Point PA & PR), brings together the Marian Ivanescu (General Manager Interactive Software), Cristian Herghelegiu (Dendrio CEO), Catalin Podaru (Founder & CEO Leviatan Group) and Tudor Grecu (CEE Head of Defense and Head of Advisory in Romania KPMG), in a dialogue about public-private collaboration and access to European funding.
Loredana Saru (Strategic Partner Take Five) will address the topic symbolic capitalabout how reputation and image become strategic currency in business.
Discussions about human capitalmoderated by Claudia Indreica (CEO Psihoselect), bring together Dragos Petrescu (Chairman City Grill Group), Ovidiu Robotin (CFO Qubiz) and Bogdan Ivanel (Founder & CEO Code for Romania & First Romania), in a dialogue about investing in people as a business strategy and a source of social resilience.
The edition concludes with a look at financial capital and session “The power of capital and the reversal of powers in the world”, supported by James MazeauUBS Global Wealth Management economist, who will analyze the global redistribution of capital and the emergence of new centers of economic influence.
Through these interventions, RBL The Romanian capital 360° becomes the place where leaders who influence the economy, society and culture offer a complete perspective on the resources capable of repositioning Romania as a solid and competitive emerging economy.
8 types of capital that shape the future of Romania
The sports capital brings to the fore the lessons of discipline, perseverance and performance applied in the business environment. Sport is analyzed as a tool for national branding, social education and economic development.
Cultural capital explores how creative industries such as cinema, arts or heritage generate economic, tourism and image value. Culture thus becomes not only an expression of identity, but also an instrument of growth.
Social capital emphasizes trust, dialogue and collaboration. In a context marked by polarization and fragmentation, community ties become strategic resources that support social stability and cohesion, essential for long-term development.
The artistic capital completes this dimension by discussing the role of art in stimulating innovation and strengthening collective identity. Art becomes a catalyst for creativity, empathy and social cohesion.
Defense capital analyzes how Romania can strengthen its position in the European value chain of the defense industry, moving from execution to strategic innovation.
Symbolic capital highlights the power of reputation, image and brand in building trust and competitive advantage. In a global economy where perception can be worth as much as a balance sheet figure, reputation becomes a strategic asset.
Human capital remains the core of all progress. Discussions focus on motivation, meaning and professional development of employees, investing in people as a business strategy and adapting to rapid changes in the labor market.
Financial capital closes the circle through the perspective of smart investment, the alignment of private, institutional and government capital and its role in driving sustainable growth and innovation.
From idea to impact. From impact to change.
The event is structured in two thematic days
The first day explores the capitals that define identity, reputation and social cohesion: symbolic, social, cultural and artistic, while the second day is dedicated to the dimensions that drive sustainable growth and competitiveness: defence, sports, human and financial.
During the two days, participants will have the opportunity to interact with visionary leaders, discover relevant case studies and participate in applied conversations about how Romania's resources can be harnessed intelligently, through collaboration, trust and shared vision.
How you can participate
Participation in RBL Romanian Capital 360° is done by registering on the foundation's official website: www.rbls.ro/rbl-capitalul-romanesc.
Supporters of the RBL community can purchase the ticket RBL Pathwaywhich offers full access to two of the most important RBL events, RBL Romanian Capital 2025 and RBL Summit 2026.
More details about the event can be obtained at the address [email protected].
How you can get media accreditation
Journalists and content creators interested in attending the event are invited to apply for media accreditation by completing the accreditation form.
After completing the form, a representative from the RBL Communications Department will return with confirmation of accreditation and necessary logistical details. For additional questions or clarifications, you can write to us at [email protected].
About Romanian Business Leaders
The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation is an impartial, apolitical, non-partisan organization of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that develops projects with social impact and supports a society based on liberal democracy, fully integrated and in solidarity with its European family. RBL is the voice and vehicle of action of the leaders from the private business environment and from the associative environment for the development of a Romania in which future generations want to live. RBL's mission is to make Romania a better country, protecting the free market for responsible businesses and, in this way, for all Romanians. At the same time, RBL assumes the role of supporting Romania's contribution to the economic performance of the European Union. The Foundation's projects subscribe to the three areas that the RBL community considers important for the change and development of society: entrepreneurship, education and good governance. They are initiated and developed on a voluntary basis by the more than 500 members of the RBL community in Bucharest and the 7 local branches. More at www.rbls.ro.
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