Future of Governance International Conference 2026

A Day to Reflect, Reimagine, and Redesign Governance

• 9.00 - 9.30 - Arrival & Welcome - Begin the day with informal networking over coffee and registration. A moment to reconnect and set the tone.
• 9.30 - 9.45 - Opening Reflections - A look back and a look forward: Envisia shares key milestones and sets the vision for the day with opening remarks that frame this year’s theme — The Great Governance Reset, held by Gabriela Hârțescu, PhD, Dean of Envisia. 
• 9.45 - 10.15 - Keynote: Time, Trust & Tension - What defines responsible leadership in the decade ahead? A provocative keynote exploring the parameters of future-ready governance.
  • Confirmed speaker - Tina Fordham
• 10.15 - 11.15 - Panel Legitimacy and New Power - What makes authority credible in 2030? This conversation explores how institutions can rebuild relevance, public trust, and moral legitimacy in a rapidly shifting society.
  • Speakers: Tina Fordham, Bogdan Chirițoiu, Chairman of the National Competition Authority;
  • more speakers to be announced soon.
• 11.15 - 11.45 - Coffee Break & Media Moments - Pause for energizing conversation, short 1:1 interviews, and informal exchanges with speakers and guests.
• 11.45 - 13.00 - Panel Crisis-Ready Governance - From reactive to resilient: How do we build boards that not only survive disruption but anticipate and adapt with foresight?
  • Speakers: Alexandru Nazare, Minister of Finance Romania, Radu Magdin, CEO Smarlink Communications;
  • more speakers to be announced soon.
• 13.00 - 14.00 - Networking Lunch - Enjoy a curated lunch experience while connecting with peers across sectors and geographies.
• 14.00 - 15.00 - Fireside Chat | Private Integrity, Public Impact - Where do personal values meet institutional influence? A one-on-one conversation on ethical decision-making, responsibility, and leadership legacy.
  • Speakers: Steven van Groningen, President of OMV Petrom Foundation, Dr. Andrei Stupu, Founder, L&D Consultant, Trainer & Coach @Andrew Beehive Consulting.
• 15.00 - 15.30 - Partner Spotlight - A space for strategic partnerships, marked this year by a significant step forward in the future of governance education.
• 15.30 - 16.15 - Panel Intergenerational Co-Governance - From inclusion to collaboration — what happens when generations lead together? A dialogue on co-decision, long-term thinking, and shared accountability.
  • Speakers: Rebecca Robins, global expert in leadership, organisational transformation, and high-performing cultures, Theodora Popa, Vicepresident Transavia Group, and Patrick Dunne, Professor, OBE, Author
• 16.15 - 16.30 - Coffee Break - A short intermission before the final sessions.
• 16.30 - 17.30 - Panel Governing the Machines - Who holds accountability when algorithms make the decisions? Exploring governance in the age of automation, AI, and ethical disruption.
  • Speakers: Andreea Bulisache, Founder of Stratified Advisory; Ștefan Baciu, Regional Director | SAS Central & Eastern Europe – Public Sector Unit and Bogdan Putinică, Managing Director Central, Eastern, South-East Europe and C.I.S. Wonderful
• 17.30 - 17.45 - Closing Reflections - Key takeaways and parting thoughts. An invitation to carry the day’s insights beyond the room, delivered by Gabriela Hârțescu, PhD, Dean of Envisia. 
• 17.45 - 18.45 - Cocktail Dinner & Networking

The evening closes with a celebration of community, purpose, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Tina Fordham, Leading Geostrategist, Author and Advisor to boards and C‑suite executives, known for shaping how senior leaders integrate geopolitics into strategy. A pioneer in the field, she was Wall Street’s first Chief Global Political Analyst at Citigroup and later built Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business. Her concepts — including the Geopolitics Supercycle, Political Quotient (PQ), and Vox Populi Risk — are widely used by global organizations navigating uncertainty. Tina has advised the UK Prime Minister, senior military leaders, and the United Nations, serves on advisory boards at Columbia University and Cambridge University, and hosts The Navigator in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange. Her forthcoming book, Mad World: A Geostrategy Survival Guide for Leaders, will be published in July 2026.
  • Keynote speaker and speaker in "Legitimacy and New Power: What Makes Authority Credible in 2030?"
• Bogdan Chirițoiu, President of the Romanian Competition Council since 2009. In 2019, Bogdan Chirițoiu became member of the Administrative Board of the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and since 2026 he is the Chair of the ACER Administrative Board. From 2005 to 2009 he has served as Presidential Advisor and he was the Head of the Romanian Delegation to the EU Economic Policy Committee. He holds, since 2008, a PhD in Economics at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest. Bogdan Chirițoiu has a MA in political science (Central European University, Budapest, 1997) and a MSc in European Studies (London School of Economics and Political Science, 1998). Dr. Chirițoiu is a lecturer on Public Administration and European Studies at the University of Bucharest, since 1999. 
  • Panel "Legitimacy and New Power: What Makes Authority Credible in 2030?"
• Theodora Popa, Vicepresident of Transavia Group, is a second-generation business leader with over a decade of executive experience in the food industry. Actively engaged in governance and long-term strategy at Transavia, she brings a sharp perspective on sustainable growth, capital allocation, and innovation. She has completed executive programs at IMD, Harvard Business School, and Oxford Saïd Business School, strengthening her expertise in leadership, negotiation, and competitive decision-making. Her entrepreneurial vision extends beyond the group through initiatives like Theodora Golf Club and Nurrai, a wellbeing app launched in 2025. 
  • Intergenerational Co-Governance: Redesigning Stakeholder Leadership Panel
• Patrick Dunne, Professor, OBE, author, is an experienced Chair, investor, and social entrepreneur with a deep commitment to effective governance. As Chair of Boardelta, Royal Voluntary Service, and Education Sub Saharan Africa, he supports leadership across sectors and continents. With a 26-year executive career at 3i Group plc and a background in mathematics and statistics, he brings analytical depth to boardroom dynamics. A Visiting Professor at Cranfield and former member of the University of Warwick’s General Council, Patrick is also the award-winning author of Boards and a recognized voice on decision-making and leadership.
  • Intergenerational Co-Governance: Redesigning Stakeholder Leadership Panel
• Rebecca Robins, Global Expert in Leadership, Culture & Intergenerational Strategy - Rebecca is a world-recognised practitioner in leadership development and organisational transformation, and an expert in high-performing cultures. With over 20 years’ experience as a brand consultant, she has advised clients like LEGO, Microsoft, LVMH, and British Airways. She teaches at Cambridge, Oxford, and The Defence Academy of the UK, and serves on advisory boards including Quilt.AI and the Chartered Management Institute. Author of Five Generations at Work, she is a recognised voice on intergenerational leadership and a frequent commentator for the BBC, FT, and The New York Times.
  • Intergenerational Co-Governance: Redesigning Stakeholder Leadership Panel
• Radu Magdin, CEO of Smartlink Communications - As a global analyst, throughout his career, Radu has worked with prime ministers, parliamentarians, business leaders, and has delivered training sessions for numerous institutions and multinational companies. He served as Honorary Advisor to the Prime Minister of Romania (2014–2015) and advised the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova (2016–2017). Radu Magdin is a member of the Forbes Business Council, Vice President of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, and previously was named a NATO Emerging Leader by the Atlantic Council (2014), a Forbes Romania Trendsetter (2014), and a Leader of the Warsaw Security Summit (2015).
  • Crisis-Ready Governance: Building Boards that Adapt and Anticipate Panel
• Alexandru Nazare, Romania’s Minister of Finance – with more than two decades of experience in public administration, has coordinated major investment projects, advanced fiscal responsibility policies, and held key leadership positions in both Government and Parliament, including in the fields of transport and European affairs. Throughout his career, he has played a decisive role in securing EU funding for infrastructure, managing the economic challenges during the pandemic, and, since 2024, supporting Romania’s financial stability through his work on the Board of Directors of the National Bank.
  • Crisis-Ready Governance: Building Boards that Adapt and Anticipate Panel
• Andreea Bulisache, Founder of Stratified Advisory - Is a Board Director and AI & Technology Governance strategist, advising chairs and investors on governing intelligence as infrastructure. A former Microsoft global leader across 30+ markets, she shaped AI, cloud, and cybersecurity strategy and contributed to EU-aligned digital resilience frameworks. She co-authors The Next AI Imperative and publishes on board stewardship in the intelligent age. She serves on multiple boards and holds the CFA Certificate in Private Equity.
  • Governing the Machines: Ethical Authority Panel
• Ștefan Baciu - Stefan joined SAS Romania in 2017 and currently leads the growth strategy and revenue performance of the Central & Eastern Europe Public Sector unit.
  With a strong conviction that technology should serve the public good, Stefan is dedicated to bringing the power of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to organizations committed to improving efficiency, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. His work centers on helping institutions unlock meaningful insights, rigorously assess risks and opportunities, and build robust data management capabilities.Stefan brings over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, having held senior roles in sales management, marketing strategy, and channel development at IBM and Oracle. He holds an MBA with Merit from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (UK), specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions.
  • Governing the Machines: Ethical Authority Panel
• Dr. Andrei Stupu - is an internationally recognised education expert and researcher specialising in intelligence, particularly in the innovative field of ethical-moral intelligence — a concept he pioneered through his academic research. A Fulbright alumnus of Harvard University he holds a doctorate in Educational Sciences  with cotutelle in Philosophy developed through a collaboration between Romania’s leading universities. He bridges intelligence studies, educational philosophy, and moral psychology with innovative approaches in values-driven learning. As an Oxford Mindfulness Teacher and Patron of the International Values-based Education Trust, he integrates ethics and mindfulness into contemporary educational environments to foster character development and lifelong learning. Through his consultancy, Andrew Beehive Consulting, and the Intergenerational Collaboration Initiative, he supports organisations in cultivating leadership grounded in ethical awareness and intergenerational dialogue.
  • Private Integrity, Public Impact: Personal Ethics in Collective Decision-Making Fireside Chat
• Steven van Groningen - After a career spanning 40 years across four countries, Steven recently retired from banking. He served as CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Romania for two decades, leading the successful merger with Banca Agricola and helping transform the combined institution into one of Romania’s most successful banks. He served for many years on the Board of Representatives of Fondul Proprietatea and held several leadership roles in the business community, including President of the Employers’ Confederation Concordia, President of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), and President of the Romanian Banking Employers’ Council (CPBR). He is a co-founder and former President of United Way Romania, a former member and President of the United Way Worldwide Leadership Council, and continues to serve on the United Way Worldwide Finance Committee. He is currently President of the OMV Petrom Foundation.
  Steven has a long-standing interest in business ethics and taught MBA students at the Bucharest School of Management for ten years. A former Olympian, he remains an active sportsman and, although Dutch, considers Bucharest his home.
  • Private Integrity, Public Impact: Personal Ethics in Collective Decision-Making Fireside Chat

More speakers to be announced soon

This isn’t just a conference. It’s a table where the future of governance is being written.

At Future of Governance 2026, you’ll join a vibrant and growing community of European leaders committed to leading through trust, responsibility, and long-term value.

Whether you’re a board professional, policymaker, regulator, or strategist, this is your opportunity to:

• Engage with cutting-edge governance themes — legitimacy, trust, intergenerational leadership, ethics in AI, and crisis preparedness.
• Connect with peers and visionaries from corporate, institutional, regulatory, and academic backgrounds.
• Gain foresight and direction to lead confidently in an increasingly complex boardroom landscape.
• Co-shape the future — not just by observing trends, but by challenging and shaping them.

Ticket categories and registration options will be released in early 2026.

All registered attendees will receive:

• Full access to the day’s conference program
• Lunch, coffee breaks, and evening cocktail
• Digital booklet with insights and key takeaways

For registration and tickets, click HERE.