Workshop “Innovation in EU Transport Policies”
Workshop “Innovation in EU Transport Policies”
with the participation of the
European Commissioner for Transport, Mrs. Adina Vălean
The Romanian Tech Startups Association – ROTSA, alongside the European Startup Network – ESN, and Techcelerator – a SEED accelerator addressing high-tech startups from Romania and Southeast Europe, are honored to invite you to a meeting with Mrs. Adina Vălean – European Commissioner for Transport, and organizations from the innovation ecosystem of Southeast Europe.
The event will take place on Friday, December 8th, 2023, starting at 09:45 AM / respectively 10:45, at the UiPath Romania headquarters, located at Intrarea Anasonului, Reception Building A (Bucharest)
This event aims to promote innovation in transportation, logistics, energy, and its positive impact on society. You will witness debates on current and potential EU policies and presentations on digitalization and innovation best practices.The meeting is set in the context where Romania, as an economic hub, can initiate the promotion of innovation, policies, and culture necessary for this in Southeast Europe.
The objectives of the event include:
- Creating a group that includes innovative people and organizations to prepare a roadmap for increasing Romania’s and Southeast Europe’s capacity for innovation in transportation and related fields.
- Establishing a dialogue between European Commissioner Adina Vălean, national authorities, and leaders of high-profile Romanian startups.
- Promoting the creation of an integrated platform of ideas, technologies, and key players through collaboration between national and European transport authorities, the Romanian and Southeast European innovation ecosystem, and startups.
- Supporting the continuous renown and affirmation of the European, national, and regional innovation ecosystem and startups by reiterating their impact on the economy and sustainability adoption.
The event’s agenda is as follows:
09:45-10:45
Startups & corporate leaders
Closed meeting of Commissioner Adina Vălean
with selected startup leaders
10:45-10:50
Start of the public event: Welcoming words
Cristian Dascălu – Chairman of ROTSA, Master of Ceremony
Alexandru Mihailciuc – Vice President Sales Engineering, UiPath
10:50-11:20
Fireside chat
Commissioner Adina Vălean
Przemek Ben Pączek – CEO & Co-founder Nevomo
Mihai Dragoș Ciobanu – CEO EVconnect
Denisa Morariu Tamaș – Moderator
11:20-11:40
Coffee break and networking
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In parallel press meeting with Commissioner Adina Vălean
11:40-12:00
Presentation about EU innovation funding possibilities
Isabelle Vandoorne – deputy head of unit, Innovation and Research at DG MOVE
12:00-12:20
Presentation about EU innovation funding possibilities
Robert Schröder – Head of Sector – External Communication EIC
(European Innovation Council)
12:20-12:40
Presentation about EU innovation funding possibilities
Frederik Hanell, Director of Investments EIT Urban Mobility (European Institute of Innovation and Technology)
12:40-13:00
Presentation about EU innovation funding possibilities
Octavia Stepan, Head of Sector, Integrated transport and cities at CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)
13:00-13:20
Panel discussion with regional invitees: State of the innovation ecosystem in SEE
Jan Bormans – CEO, European Startup Network
Dimitar Vasilev Ivanov – Chairman of Management Board Bulgarian Business Forums
Cristian Dascalu – Chairman of ROTSA
Cristina Țoncu – Co-founder & Programs Partner Techcelerator, Moderator
13:20-13:30
Keynote speech
Ramona Moldovan – General Deputy Secretary Ministery of Energy
13:30-13:40
Closing words
Organisers of the event
Participating organizations include partners such as ESN, ROTSA; officials from various ministries; the innovation community and startup organizations from Romania and Southeast Europe (accelerators, incubators, investors, development and innovation agencies, research institutes, universities, science parks, clusters, digital innovation hubs); companies, startups, and scale-ups in transport & logistics, energy, sustainability, mobility, smart-city, etc.
This is a free event taking place in December 8th, starting at 10.45 AM at the UiPath Romania headquarters, located at Intrarea Anasonului, Reception Building A (Bucharest)
