Foreign Investors Summit 2023
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The growing FDIs are solid proof that Romania still is an opportunity for foreign investors. Retail and commerce, technology and communications, energy, real estate and development, or agriculture sectors are the main focus of investors. But foreign investments are not only about business in this new world we all live in. Business goes hand in hand with cultural, social, environmental, or diplomatic development and is a great path in strengthening ties between countries and their peoples.
At the 10th edition of Business Review’s Foreign Investors Summit, we will talk about and celebrate the countries that are home to most of the foreign investors in Romania, investors we can proudly call friends. We feel that we have to offer investors of different nationalities an opportunity to openly debate and talk about the relationship of Romania and their country along with their highlights and difficulties.
Join us on November 22-23, 2023, at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection (Doamnei St. 2, Bucharest) for the 10th edition of the Foreign Investors Summit, Business Review's landmark event dedicated to foreign direct investments, and take part, together with leading foreign investors, diplomats, consultants, legal advisors, and public officials, to one of the biggest and most prestigious events of its kind in Romania and the only two-day Summit where those who invest in our country take the center stage!
Networking Session: Inspire & Connect Morning Mixer
Morning Spark: Rise, Connect, and Brew Ideas! Kickstart your day with a fresh cup of inspiration! Join us at Morning Spark, the perfect place to network, exchange ideas, and embrace the new day with like-minded professionals.
The Renaissance: Romania Returns to the Global Investment Stage
Dive into the impact of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) on the local workforce, sustainable economic growth, environmental preservation, and the strategic industries attracting foreign investors.
Hotspot Hustle: Connecting Innovators
Get ready to ignite your networking game at Hotspot Hustle! This lively session is your chance to connect with the brightest innovators, share your insights, and set the stage for groundbreaking collaborations.
The Game-Changers: Fueling Prosperity and Employment in Romania
Explore the driving forces behind investment and job creation in Romania with our panel of key players.
Lunchtime Link-Up: Nourishing Connections
Satisfy your appetite for meaningful connections at "Lunchtime Link-Up" where we'll be nourishing your network with fresh ideas. Join us for a midday rendezvous filled with networking, knowledge sharing, and a touch of delicious inspiration.
Legacies: Strengthening Economies and Bonds
Explore the historical significance and contemporary impact of French investments in Romania, fostering economic growth and strengthening cultural bonds.
Afternoon Assemble: Connecting Leaders
Join us for an "Afternoon Assemble", a dynamic networking session where leaders come together to connect and collaborate. This afternoon rendezvous is your opportunity to link up with like-minded professionals and create new pathways for growth and inspiration.
Explore the impact of German investments in Romania as we delve into success stories, strategies, and the strengthening of economic ties that have created a prosperous partnership between nations.
Morning Momentum: Igniting Day 2 with Energy and Connections
Kickstart Day 2 with a Welcome Coffee and energizing networking, setting the tone for a day of dynamic connections and fruitful collaborations at Morning Momentum
The Green Restart: Pioneering Sustainable Investments for a Prosperous Future
Join us for an insightful exploration of sustainable investments, where industry leaders and experts discuss the strategies, innovations, and impactful decisions driving economic growth and a greener future.
Sustainable Mingle: Mixing for a Greener Tomorrow
Let's chat about sustainability and mingle with the movers and shakers of the eco-conscious world. Engage in lively conversations, share sustainable solutions, and savor the taste of a greener, more responsible future.
Join us for a dynamic Fireside Chat, where Cristian Nacu, Senior Country Officer at the International Finance Corporation, and Anda Sebesi, Editor-in-Chief of Business Review Magazine, engage in an insightful conversation on smart financial strategies, industry insights, and navigating the evolving landscape of finance and business in Romania.
World View Exchange: Uniting Global Perspectives
An exchange of thoughts, cultures, and global insights. Connect with a diverse community of international minds, discuss global perspectives, and broaden your horizons.
Diplomatic Insights: Ambassadors Discuss Business Prospects in Romania
Join a captivating Fireside Chat featuring esteemed Ambassadors and a seasoned moderator as they explore and uncover business opportunities and diplomatic insights in Romania, shedding light on the potential for future collaborations and growth.
Culminating Connections: Unwind and Network in Style
As the event concludes, join us for a Networking Reception where you can unwind, celebrate your newfound connections, and engage in relaxed conversations with fellow attendees, making the most of the valuable relationships forged during the summit.
Register by submitting the form below to attend the physical event. Select the package depending on which day/s you would like to attend. Access to BR's Foreign Investors Summit is subject to a 90 EUR fee/day, or 140 EUR for both days.
Depending on your professional profile and subject to availability, you can request the following discounts:
- 100% off (free VIP invitation) for C-level Executives and foreign investors - enter "FISVIP" in the discount code field;
- 50% off for consultants, law firms, sales representatives, and other professionals - enter "FISPRO" in the discount code field.
The process is done individually, don't forget to submit your LinkedIn profile URL. After submitting your request and filling in the necessary data you will receive an email from one of the Business Review team members, with further details about your attendance
Environmental & Sustainability Summit 2023
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The two-day Environmental & Sustainability Summit, organized by Business Review Magazine, will host a paramount platform for discussions and debate around the most pressing issues facing the world of today and tomorrow. Environmentalism and sustainability are at the forefront of all economic recovery plans, as key organizations such as the EU or the UN are setting ambitious goals that private enterprises around the world are picking up, accelerating the change.
Together with Romania’s most important changemakers, the very people who are leading the sustainable change, we will explore key aspects of the much needed #GreenRestart we are striving for: from sustainable food and water consumption, and eco-communities, to renewable energy sources and circular economy, each with its very own panel.
Join us on October 4-5 at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection (Doamnei St. 2, Bucharest) for Business Review’s Environmental & Sustainability Summit, the only two-day summit of its kind in Romania, and take an inside look at what the top speaking guests have to say about creating a new normality through sustainable means. Only together we can keep our future safe!
Start your day with networking and refreshing welcome coffee.
The Opening Panel on "Environmental and Sustainability Policies and Projects," will explore the latest trends, innovations, and practical implementations of environmental and sustainable policies.
Enjoy a short networking break to connect with fellow participants.
The "Food & Water" panel, will dive into sustainable agriculture, eco food, nature-based solutions, and the circular bioeconomy.
Another networking break to continue engaging with peers.
The first day culminates with the "Sustainable Urban Developments" panel, focusing on smart communities, transportation, automotive sustainability, eco-friendly urban living, and waste management.
Refuel with a networking lunch to recharge for the rest of the day.
Kick off Day 2 with networking and welcome refreshments.
Engage in the "Energy" panel, where you'll explore the global shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, as well as the role of digital technologies in driving this transformation.
A networking break to continue the discussions.
The "Sustainable Business and Financial Sustainability" panel focuses on integrating sustainability into business processes, complying with European regulations, and the evolving landscape of sustainable business models.
Take a break for another short networking session.
The summit concludes with a panel on "Circular Economy," exploring how this model of production and consumption is shaping the future by extending the life cycle of products and reducing waste.
Finally, join us for a networking lunch and the Environmental & Sustainability Excellence Awards Ceremony to celebrate outstanding contributions to environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Working Romania – Autumn 2023
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After 9 previous editions during which it has become Romania's premier HR Conference, Working Romania comes back on September 15 with the Autumn 2023 edition of the already established bi-annual format.
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Each year, Business Review hosts two successful editions of the Working Romania conference, the leading HR Employer Branding industry event, attracting top executive speakers, paramount partners, and a first-class audience from major employers in Romania.
The HR #futureofwork Working Romania conference is more than an event, it’s an elite community of HR C-level professionals and inspiring industry leaders sharing impactful insights, know-how, and expertise to transform People's function into a driving force within a business.
The conference is the best opportunity to learn how organizations and topflight HR stars are reacting to develop, add value to their employees and their businesses in times of change!
The Elite HR Professionals Community on LinkedIn & Facebook: 700 premium members within the dedicated groups specially created and permanently nurtured by BR.
with +600 HR professionals, development experts and business leaders within the dedicated HR Elite Networks and grow your professional network
• The effects of the abortion of taxation facilities in some important segments of the labor market for the real economy. Is the market ready to face increases in labor taxes? Do we already see significant changes in the IT and Construction labor markets?
• The changes in the regulations for the SMM – the obligation of having at least an employee in order to benefit from lower taxation – had any effects on the labor market? Do we have an increase in the total number of labor contracts registered?
• What is the effect of the increasing foreign workforce in Romania? Reading the numbers: what are the sectors that benefited from importing workforce, is there still room for more foreign workers, which are the main challenges for the foreign worker employers? Is Romania’s economy ready to deal with a high number of foreign workers?
• 2023 trends for the local workforce market, presented for debate, by Bestjobs experts.
Gain insights from leading HR stars and major employers on what are the challenges of meeting higher expectations in a world driven of innovation and performance, transforming the HR landscape.
• Attracting and retaining top talents is still one of the biggest investment barriers for HR professionals
• What are the top employers’ foreseeable future plans? What are the threads?
If and how the economic & geopolitical landscapes and other hot-button issues will change the pressure points in HR.
• Strategies for fostering a culture of engagement that drives productivity, innovation, profitability and performance.
• Experts’s top HR trends: investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion ◦ building company culture through employee well-being ◦ retention through employee engagement ◦ upskilling and employee development ◦ collaboration among business and HR leaders.
• Navigating the transformed work landscape with resilience and innovation
• Employee wellbeing: as businesses see a huge value in people being together & creating strong communities, physical office spaces are just as important for building collaboration, promoting innovation, professional development, and ultimately benefits the businesses growth.
Working Romania pre- and post-event discussions and announcements will also be hosted in our dedicated Facebook and LinkedIn groups, Future of Work by Business Review. Just like the past editions of the Working Romania event, group membership is exclusive to HR professionals, bringing them together in a friendly and engaging online environment. Join the Future of Work by Business Review (Facebook and LinkedIn groups):
We generate top quality leads, business exclusive and inspiring professional events that attract the right people and top-level audience by welcoming high-impact speakers and leaders together with powerful public officials, around the hottest and most relevant topics of debate.
Become our partner through sponsorship opportunities or just come and meet us, to find out more about Business Review.
Drop us a line at sales@business-review.eu.
Inspiring Voices: Empowering Women Leaders & Entrepreneurs | 2nd Edition
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With the extraordinary participation of H.E. Ramona CHIRIAC, Head of European Commission Representation in Romania
About the event
The business community has a stake in, and a responsibility for, gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of communities, families, and countries. When women live safe and productive lives, they can reach their full potential, contributing their skills to the workforce and powering sustainable economies.
Around the world, women are key drivers of innovation growth. The private sector plays a crucial role in creating an environment where women can more meaningfully participate in the economy.
The event spotlights inspiring success stories of outstanding women leaders and entrepreneurs taking the lead in their companies and highlights the importance of women’s leadership and decision-making in society, engaging on further eliminating the gender inequality issues met by women in the field of work.
We want to inspire you with our comprehensive topics and a relevant list of guest speakers presenting story cases and ideas to overcome most of the barriers that women usually encounter on the way to becoming leaders. Also, we would very much like to go in-depth analysing Romania’s business environment regarding gender equality, success achieved, and challenges, in order to make it a better place for women to grow and develop and to create new opportunities for women to become leaders.
JOIN US ▪ Save the Date ▪ May 10th, 2023 ▪ CENTRUL INFOEUROPA, Calea Victoriei, 88, Sector 1, Bucharest
Inspiring Voices is the latest addition to Business Review’s events calendar, is an exclusive event and conference which will take a close look at the business case of diversity & inclusion (D&I) and why companies that are championing this cause and drive the real progress are much better fitted to succeed in the long run.
About Us, About Women
Technology benefits women empowerment. And vice versa?
Crafting Your Legacy ▪ Navigating Gender Equality ▪ Leveraging Technology ▪ Prioritizing Wellbeing
Realty Forum 2023
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Business Review Magazine is turning the spotlight on the major real estate actors in Romania, revealing the most important developers, investors, builders and providers in office, residential and logistics markets.
The launch of the 2023 Real Estate Guide Premium edition will take place on the occasion of the annual Realty Forum by BR – celebrating 22 years during which it became established as the voice of the Romanian Real Estate industry.
Exclusive Spotlight Stage dialogues, Success Stories and industry rankings, over an evening of networking conversations and cocktails will wonderfully complement the remarkable industry event.
The speakers and attendees of the exclusive Business Review event will have insightful conversations with elite professionals highlighting the industry landscape:
MACRO
• Economic outlook in Romania and CEE during 2023
• Trends shaping the local and European property market in 2023
MARKET
• Office: What is the development outlook by 2023 and how will demand evolve in this period?
• How are offices adapting to hybrid work arrangements and what is the future of the office sector?
• Industrial: How does the development pipeline look across Romania and which sectors are driving demand for warehouses spaces?
• Retail: Why are retail parks dominating the new investments int he retail segment and what will happen with the shopping malln iche.
• Residential: What is the outlook of prices and new investments in the residential market considering the high inflation and disrupted supply chains
• Land: Which property segments are driving demand for land in key areas?
INVESTMENT
• Urban regeneration projects driving large-scale investments in Romania
• How is the hotel market shaping in the post-pandemic economy and what projects are slated for delivery by the end of 2023?
• How can Romania break the EUR 1 billion volume of investment transactions during 2023
• What will happen with funding conditions for property players considering the growth of interest rates?
• What is the outlook of yields in the commercial property sector and how is Bucharest positioned compared to other markets across CEE?
TRENDS
• How are ESG principles implemented in commercial projects and how is sustainability increasing the attractiveness
of property assets in the eyes on tenants
• How are PropTechs creating new trends in the property market
• Is the transformation of property projects a driving trend in the industry
CONSULTANCY
• Legal provisions that real estate investors need to know in 2023
• Fiscal updates that property investors need to take into account in 2023
SUCCESS STORIES SPOTLIGHTS
• Top 10 executives to watch in Romania’s real estate
• Top suppliers in the real estate industry
• Top 5 office projects shaping Bucharest in 2023
Rising Cities. Smart Future 2023
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RISING CITIES. SMART FUTURE 2023 highlights the type of investments and actions that are needed to upgrade Romania’s cities, moving to a clean, circular economy, boosting the efficient use of resources in urban areas on a long term: sustainable green buildings; environment-friendly technologies aiming to achieve zero pollution production and consumption and to become climate neutral; efficient water consumption; initiatives of organizations, associations, NGOs to raise awareness.
To JOIN US for insightful conversations with top experts and quality networking time, please fill in the registration form on this page.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Greener, smarter, and more sustainable cities
The event dialogues will focus on skills for sustainable, resilient, and socially fair communities and also highlight the type of investments and actions that are needed to ensure a clean, circular economy: broader ecological transition, sustainable green buildings, environment-friendly technologies that bring an end the pollution;
Digital infrastructure & software for future cities.
∙ Green and smart buildings are a complex combination of technologies and services that ensure energy efficiency and health security, improving citizens' and employees' lives, health, and wellbeing.
∙ Building communities: focusing on what matters most to make cities more inclusive & sustainable.
∙ Smart technologies to protect the waste of natural resources and to end pollution.
∙ Real commitments towards investments in environment-friendly technologies, aiming to achieve zero pollution production and consumption and to become climate-neutral players, by cutting pollution and using 100% regenerable green energy.
∙ Green technologies to move to zero pollution that will benefit citizens’ health and quality of life.
∙ Smart energy systems: digital systems for sustainable and renewable energy, such as smart power plants using solar and wind energy, becoming part of a smart city’s ecosystem
∙ Innovative transportation experience: better urban mobility solutions
∙ Smart Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Development- a key challenge: IoT sensors that capture various data from air pollution to traffic congestion levels need advanced infrastructure supported by innovative hardware.
∙ Data Privacy and Security in Digital Cities. As cities become increasingly connected and data-driven through IoT technologies, ensuring data privacy and security becomes a critical concern
∙ Citizen Engagement and Participation in Digital Cities. The concept of digital cities goes beyond technological advancements; it also emphasizes citizen engagement and participation in decision-making processes
Working Romania – Spring 2023
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After 8 previous editions during which it has become Romania's premier HR Conference, Working Romania comes back on April 25 with the Spring 2023 edition of the already established bi-annual format. Stay tuned for more info in the following weeks!
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Each year, Business Review hosts two successful editions of the Working Romania conference, the leading HR Employer Branding industry event, attracting top executive speakers, paramount partners, and a first-class audience from major employers in Romania.
The HR #futureofwork Working Romania conference is more than an event, it’s an elite community of HR C-level professionals and inspiring industry leaders sharing impactful insights, know-how, and expertise to transform People's function into a driving force within a business.
The conference is the best opportunity to learn how organizations and topflight HR stars are reacting to develop, add value to their employees and their businesses in times of change!
The Elite HR Professionals Community on LinkedIn & Facebook: 700 premium members within the dedicated groups specially created and permanently nurtured by BR.
with +600 HR professionals, development experts and business leaders within the dedicated HR Elite Networks and grow your professional network
2023 Outlook: workforce market, trends, challenges, opportunities
▪ The past three years have been full of disruption. What will 2023 bring?
▪ Opportunities and challenges of the current socioeconomic context
• Regulations, norms, and legal updates from NNDKP:
→ Are employers still interested in remote work or is there a new tendency in 2023? What should employers consider when implementing work arrangement changes?
→ Are redundancies on employers’ radars in 2023? What are the legal requirements that are worth considering in this respect?
▪ HR leaders face an increasingly unpredictable and uncertain economic environment, which will impact how organizations operate and how the workforce develops.
▪ Now, probably more than ever, HR leaders are looking for an ‘employee-first’ strategy, but with an ever-changing professional landscape, what new and emerging methods do they need to succeed with this?
▪ How to navigate HR uncertainty in 2023? – addressing skills shortages, tackling burnout, and figuring out hybrid among the HR’s priorities for this year
▪ Attracting and retaining a skilled labor force is one of the biggest investment barriers for HR professionals
▪ What are the foreseeable future plans of top employers?
▪ New skills development, leadership, and employer branding programs – are the primary focus for companies
▪ How do successful employee experiences lead to positive outcomes?
▪ Experts’ top HR trends shaping 2023: investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion ◦ building company culture through employee well-being ◦ retention through employee engagement ◦ upskilling and employee development ◦ collaboration among business and HR leaders.
Working Romania pre- and post-event discussions and announcements will also be hosted in our dedicated Facebook and LinkedIn groups, Future of Work by Business Review. Just like the past editions of the Working Romania event, group membership is exclusive to HR professionals, bringing them together in a friendly and engaging online environment. Join the Future of Work by Business Review (Facebook and LinkedIn groups):
We generate top quality leads, business exclusive and inspiring professional events that attract the right people and top-level audience by welcoming high-impact speakers and leaders together with powerful public officials, around the hottest and most relevant topics of debate.
Become our partner through sponsorship opportunities or just come and meet us, to find out more about Business Review.
Drop us a line at sales@business-review.eu.
Tax & Law: Focus on the Environment
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At the beginning of a year that brings a series of new legislative regulations for the waste collection system, Business Review proposes for the 20th edition of "Tax & Law" a debate with a focus on the Environment, in particular on the topic of waste management, together with important legislators and stakeholders in this sector.
"Tax & Law: Focus on the Environment" will address ways in which the waste collection system can be improved, with concrete proposals and initiatives both from top officials in the Ministry of Environment and its subordinate government agencies, and from the private sector, represented by major producers and their associations.
The second part of the conference will focus on the legislative changes brought about by the European Commission in 2023 that affect the packaging industry, dialogues in which top officials at European level will take part.
The roundtable event will take place on February 16, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest. Seats in the physical audience are limited, please use the form on this page to book your place at the conference (free for waste industry and environmental services professionals).
Highlights:
- Legislative changes in packaging waste management and the transfer of responsibility down the chain
- The importance of information systems and digitisation in identifying and combating market suspicions
- Proper verification of the activity of OIREPs through controls, transparency and auditing
- Measuring and reporting correctly the quantities of waste recycled and eliminating suspicions
- Central authorities' tools to correct the system vs. full assumption of responsibility by producers and OIREPs
- Producer tools: real-time traceability, digitisation, analysis and auditing, environmental permits, risk management, oversight committees
- Public-private environmental debate, authorities and producers
Highlights:
- Objectives of the new regulations: prevention and reduction of packaging waste
- Different reporting between Member States: are the EU targets actually achieved?
- Plastic tax: Romania's reporting and EUROSTAT checks
- How prepared and involved are Romanian producers in understanding and applying the new measures of the European regulations and the risk of being fined directly by the EU
- Reduce - Reuse - Recycle: The assumption of all the new obligations of the regulation by the OIREPs (Organisations for the Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility)
- Impact of the new regulations on the Romanian market
Business Review Awards Gala 2023
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Welcome to the Business Review Awards Gala 2023 official page! Over the previous 17 editions of the event, Business Review set the spotlight on the achievements of the business community, thus awarding and celebrating the companies, business leaders, and entrepreneurs that showed drive, initiative, and who achieved the best results in their class of business.
Facts & Figures from the previous editions
- 17 Editions of Business Review Awards
- Over 140 Honorable Jury Members
- Over 560 of Romania’s most inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, companies, and initiatives in the spotlight
- More than 2,200 representatives of Romania’s business elite
- Over 10,000 votes submitted in the Vox Populi/Popular Vote section (2022)
Witness inspirational initiatives, programs and companies and meet the people behind these successful accomplishments
200+ influential top executives, active investors, successful entrepreneurs, officials and diplomats
A truly special evening in the company of like-minded individuals that aim to create value for businesses, for people, for Romania
- 1. Arctic
- 2. Carrefour Romania
- 3. Forty Management
- 4. Kaufland Romania
- 5. MOL Romania
- 6. Transavia
- A clear sustainability strategy already implemented in Romania;
- The sustainability strategy should include environmental aspects;
- Projects and/or initiatives should cover 2 areas: environment and environmental protection (certifications, green financing, renewable energy projects, environmental projects implemented in different communities at local level, environmental initiatives to reduce pollution)
- The existence of an ESG department and / or a non-financial reporting (GRI standards) is an advantage in the judging process;
- Environment projects must have a real, measurable and significant impact on society, the business environment, or the company itself.
- 1. Auchan Retail Romania
- 2. Carrefour Romania
- 3. Endava
- 4. Mastercard
- 5. Metropolitan Life
- 6. Vodafone Foundation
- A clear sustainability strategy already implemented in Romania;
- The sustainability strategy should include social aspects;
- Projects and/or initiatives should meet/cover social aspects (organization's processes, policies, practices and impact with regard to the people, including its workforce, customers, investors, regulators, suppliers, and the communities it operates within)
- The existence of an ESG department and / or a non-financial reporting (GRI standards) is an advantage in the judging process;
- Social projects must have a real, measurable and significant impact on society, the business environment, or the company itself.
- 1. Auchan Retail Romania
- 2. Impact Developer & Contractor
- 3. OMV Petrom
- 4. Banca Transilvania
- 5. One United Properties
- A clear sustainability strategy already implemented in Romania;
- The sustainability strategy should include governance aspects;
- Projects and/or initiatives should meet/cover governance aspects mentioned in the description of the category
- The existence of an ESG department and / or a non-financial reporting (GRI standards) is an advantage in the judging process;
- Governance polices and procedures must have a real, measurable and significant impact on the sector it operates, on the business environment and on the company itself.
- 1. Arctic
- 2. Banca Transilvania
- 3. Bitdefender
- 4. Dorna
- 5. eMAG
- 6. TEILOR
- Degree of internationalization;
- Must be a Romanian brand, created in Romania by Romanian founders (regardless of the current form of shareholding);
- The impact of the brand in question both in Romania and abroad, as well as the degree of recognition both among final consumers and in the industry to which it belongs;
- The impact of the respective brand both in Romania and abroad, in terms of sales volume;
- The financial value of the brand;
- The degree of loyalty of the final consumer (in Romania or abroad) towards the brand in question;
- Longevity on the market;
- Orientation towards a sustainable strategy;
- Ability to adapt to the current pandemic context, to offer a unique experience to the target consumer segment.
- 1. AROBS Transilvania Software
- 2. Auchan Retail Romania
- 3. Banca Transilvania
- 4. Betfair Romania Development
- 5. Microsoft Romania
- The main features of the HR strategy and its impact on the company’s workforce;
- The differentiator which makes the company stand out in the crowd, from the HR perspective;
- The importance of non-financial benefits adapted; recruitment; inducting new employees; compensating and rewarding employees; career development pathways; rewarding employee success; internal communications systems; the work-from-home environment; leadership structures and styles, including promotion opportunities.
- 1. Banca Transilvania
- 2. ENCORSA HQ
- 3. Mastercard
- 4. Restart Energy
- 5. Vodafone Romania
- Clear element/elements of innovation of the business/service;
- The potential of the smart technology / solution to support the smart development of the society (including cities);
- Financial support received for implementing the idea (which demonstrates its innovative potential);
- The outcome/impact on the economy/society;
- The potential to be scalable / to multiply to other communities / cities.
- 1. Dorinel Umbrarescu, Spedition UMB
- 2. Grégoire Vigroux, bonapp.eco
- 3. Gruia Stoica, Grampet Group
- 4. Horatiu Tepes, Bilka Steel
- 5. Iulian Dascalu, IULIUS Company
- 6. Voicu Oprean, AROBS Transilvania Software
- Development of the business over the past two years;
- Unique characteristics of the business;
- Innovative approach;
- Results achieved against investment and the overall industry;
- Look at the ethics and values exemplified in the business;
- The added value of his/her business on the market;
- The capacity to scale up the business.
- 1. Bittnet Group
- 2. Holde Agri Invest
- 3. Medlife
- 4. One United Properties
- 5. Roca Industry
- 6. Romgaz
- Market performance of shares in ROI
- Liquidity of shares
- The volume of trading shares
- Success of the IPO (if listed in 2022) or new capital emissions
- ESG scoring
- 1. Achilleas Kanaris, CEO, Vodafone Romania
- 2. Camelia Ene, CEO & Country Chairman MOL Romania
- 3. Elena Gheorghe, Country Manager PayU România
- 4. Frederic Lamy, CEO Leroy Merlin Romania
- 5. Julien Munch, CEO Carrefour Romania
- 6. Victor Căpitanu & Andrei Diaconescu, co-CEOs, One United Properties
- The company's growth in revenue and profit;
- Innovation and transformational changes;
- Impactful strategies;
- Contribution to the nation's growth;
- Activities / successes in the last 12 months when compared to industry peers;
- Recognized industry expertise;
- Innovation in company turnaround (where applicable);
- Examples of company’s innovations that have ‘disrupted’ the industry status quo could be an advantage.
- 1. Alexandrion Group
- 2. Farmacia Tei
- 3. Hagag Development Europe
- 4. PayU România
- 5. TeraPlast
- A bias for action;
- Staying close to the customer;
- Autonomy and entrepreneurship;
- Clear and compelling organizational values;
- Focusing on what they do best;
- The strategy for development in the past years;
- Unique endeavors to support the local business community;
- Sustainable development strategy;
- Top market position;
- Exceptional business growth compared with peers;
- Good retention of its personnel;
- An ongoing employment processes;
- A low level of the turnover of its workforce.
- 1. BAT Romania
- 2. Edenred Romania
- 3. FAN Courier
- 4. MOL România
- 5. Schneider Electric
- 6. TotalSoft
- The level of investments made by the company on the local market in the last 25 years of activity in Romania
- The cummulated direct contribution of the company to the state budget
- The current number of employees in Romania
- The number of jobs created along the entire supply chain in Romania
- The investments made by the company in sustainability projects (social and environment projects) in the last 25 years
- The total number of beneficiaries (direct and indirect) of its sustainability projects
- The innovation brought onto the market during its 25 years of presence in Romania through its portfolio of products or services
The nomination period has ended. Thank you for entering the competition by February 25, 2023. Good luck to all nominees!
Drop us a line if you need any details, here: events@business-review.eu
The Jury
- Consists of top senior professionals representing the business community;
- Is to apply qualitative & quantitative assessments for each candidate based on the information they are given;
- Is assembled to nominate and vote the best representative for each category.
Judging process
Will consist of three steps that include both online activities and one Online Jury Meeting, as follows:
- a nomination stage – done via our nominations form or email
- a review stage (shortlisting the top 5-6 nominations in each category)
- the Jury Meeting when the final vote is cast and the winners of the Business Review Awards 2023 are decided
Each member of the jury is responsible for their proposals and should nominate candidates which meet the eligibility requirements.
The nomination stage:
- Via the online nominations form or email | The jury receives the nominations of the Newsroom. For each category, every member of the jury can propose up to 3 candidates;
- In case a jury member is representing a company that has been nominated for one or more categories he will not take part in the vote for that specific category (categories);
- Any company that fits the eligibility requirements can submit an application (self-nomination) on the Business Review Awards event page or at events@business-review.eu until February 25, 2023.
Eligibility requirements:
- Have at least one-year performance history through to December 31st, 2022;
- Have consistent and positive investment objectives over the past year in accordance with the judging criteria of the specific category they are applying for.
Shortlisting and final voting stage
All candidates will fill in and submit a standard online form. These standard forms will be the support for the decision taken by the jury during the online vote and the Jury Meeting. If there are more than 5 nominees in one category, the top 5-6 nominations will be shortlisted by using qualitative assessments.
The Popular Vote
Just like at the 2022 edition of the Business Review Awards, you - the BR readers - have a say! Business Review will shortly release the popular vote form, where you will get to decide also who will become Romania's new business champions. The popular vote will be available for all 11 main categories and will count for 50 percent of the final scoring system, the other 50 percent is represented by the votes of the Jury Members.
Confidentiality
All information regarding the nominees is confidential and shall not be disclosed by the jury to the public or any other third party.
Step 1: Choose the category that best fit's your achievements or the company’s accomplishments. Submit your nomination/nominations, in English or Romanian, and enter the competition by February 25, 2023!
*you can fill-in multiple online forms in different categories and the nomination process is free of charge
Step 2: The BR team reviews all nominations. If all requirements are met, your nomination will be shortlisted and submitted to the Business Review Awards jury members.
Step 3: All submitted forms are evaluated using qualitative assessments based on their respective award category criteria. 5-6 nominees that are the most successful in complying with the requirements are shortlisted and submitted to the Business Review Awards jury members. The shortlist for each category will be announced on the BR website.
Step 4: The final vote of the jury and the popular vote will decide the winners in each category of the Business Review Awards.
Step 5: The winners are announced and awarded their prizes at the Radisson Blu Hotel on March 6, 2023.
At its 18th edition, the Awards will celebrate 2022’s pacesetters in an intense competition evaluated by an independent jury which ensures the integrity and transparency of the judging process, while the popular vote will give a voice to the BR readership and the general public in choosing Romania's business champions of 2022. The nominees for each category will undergo a judging process and the winners will be publicly announced and presented with their awards during the Gala ceremony.
re:Focus on eCommerce, Retail & Logistics
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Given the increase in e-commerce demand and customer expectations, Online and Offline Retailers are adapting and innovating in this new, retail reality, to win the hearts and minds of their customers, as supply chains and logistics must earn customer loyalty and market share, designing a modern, data-driven, customer-centric execution process.
re:FOCUS on eCommerce, Retail & Logistics 2023 will be an on-site event, committed to revealing the latest trends and predicting future ones, while offering solutions to the current challenges of eCommerce, Retail & Logistics.
The 6th edition of Business Review's eCommerce, Retail & Logistics conference will bring together leading Retailers and Omnichannel innovators, Supply Chains & Logistics Major Players, sharing their valuable insights, best practices, challenges and opportunities about how to strategically reach long-term growth goals, no matter the uncertainty.
Featuring panel discussion, presentations, interviews and Q&A sessions with key players across the industry.
Connect with an entire network of professionals in the sector that lead their companies’ retail & logistics strategy, in order to learn valuable insights and form deep lasting business relationships.
• Why is Romania a good market for investments?
• Retail on the radar: opening new stores, engaging and attracting new customers; Challenges to boost sales in 2023
• Customer Centricity: The customer is everywhere, and all operations, practices and deliveries must add value to shopping experience
• Challenges, trends and strategies that are revolutionizing eCommerce and omnichannel presence
• Courier segment: How major courier players are constantly increasing customers’ satisfaction for faster and flexible services
• Using tools to identify customer behaviours to offer personalized recommendations and experiences
• Future Payment Methods in eCommerce
• Retail is the main sector that supported the Romanian economy in the first 3 quarters of 2022!
• Commercial sector on a recovery trend; 2022 brought a traffic increase & players reached the pre-pandemic level. The current economic environment will continue to substantially impact 2023 year on the new deliveries of retail space.
• Logistics: 2023 insights on the challenges and trends for the industrial and logistics industry
• Transport and logistics companies in the spotlight: growth opportunities
• A new trend for 2023! Retail parks in new residential areas. Sustainable and prosperous developments, the new retail parks are attracting successful retailers, attentive to expansion and new opportunities for penetration in medium and small towns around the country.
• Transport Management & Industry: recent challenges, from the pandemic crisis to the delays in production and delivery from China, and from the war in Ukraine to the current soaring inflation, brought a growing need for transport services and cost optimizations strategies. How are the big players in the industry rapidly adjusting transport management & resources?
• Demand for intermodal transport has increased by 30% because of companies' desire to reduce their environmental impact and to meet the high demand for large transport capacity.
• #Green: Sustainable energy providers for industrial and logistics developers, to produce and operate photovoltaic energy on the rooftops
Reach power buyers as our attendees are responsible for making commercial decisions for their organizations.
Visibility with local and international executives that are hands on and lead their organization’s digital commerce strategy.
Connect on a strategic level, while powering best practices by means of real life examples, vivid and insightful panel conversations, Q&A sessions and workshops to an audience formed by professionals.
Score high ROI, shorter deal cycles and bigger deals.
Our events always deliver.
For these reasons and many more, don’t miss the chance to become our partner by contacting our colleagues Luiza Luca and Roxana Suhan.