Forum agenda of the 3rd edition

June 28 – July 3, 2023

 

June 26 – 28
Welcome champagne, welcoming guests at the hotel reception, greeting and accommodation procedures

 

Day 1 – Thursday, June 29:

Session 1
8.30 – 9.00 – coffee
9.00 – 10.30 – Smart Village presentations

  • Opening speech, Stoica Viorel – president of the Smart Villages Association
  • “Energy efficiency in administrative buildings”, Cezar Caleap – president of the Professional Association for constructive EXCELLENCE and energy EFFICIENCY in Romania
  • “An overview of the role of standards and their application in the public services of communities”, Iuliana Chilea – General Manager of the National Standardization Organization
  • “Reducing the seismic risk of buildings in the heritage of public institutions”, Gabriela Tofan – Chief Architect Berceni City Hall
  • “Intelligent System with Video Analysis for the detection of illegal waste storage”, Beniamin Feriecean – Sales Manager at Bitroot Solution
  • “Research in the field of agrarian economy and rural development”, Dr. Ing. Rodica Chetroiu – Head of the Rural Development Laboratory at the “Research Institute for Agricultural Economy and Rural Development”
  • Presentations from organizations / business environment

Question & Answers
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30

  • “Creating regional rural champions and adapting to the world of the future. Part I”, Christina Leucuta – consultant Clustero-Association of Clusters from Romania
  • “EcoHornet technology, nZEB energy efficiency solution through Biomass equipment (pellet plants)”, Iuliean Hornet – Inventor
  • “The importance of geographic data (GIS) in the development of platforms for intelligent communities”, Alina Popescu – Technical Director HEVECO
  • “Projects implemented by the Mayor’s office of Bezdead Commune”, Negrea Maria Mirabela – Councilor Mayor’s office of Bezdead Commune
  • Round table – Dialogue of mayors: “LAGs and the active involvement of actors”

Question & Answers session
12.30 – 14.00 – lunch break and social networking

 

Day 2 – Friday, June 30

Session 1
8.30 – 9.00 – coffee
9.00 – 10.30

  • “Agriculture and Rural Development in the national plan”, Viorel Morarescu – Director General within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

“Agro-ecological values of the smart village concept”

  1. “Funding opportunities for intelligent communities”, professor PhD Irina Radulescu – ACEX Vice President, General Director Danube Engineering Hub
  2. “The benefits of registering in the Wallachia eHub innovation and digital transformation center for public authorities and SMEs”, Lecturer PhD Costin Lianu – President of Walachia eHub and of Inter-Bio
  3. “Financing solutions in the rural environment”, Lecturer dr. George Enescu – Bio Concept expert
  4. “Agro-ecological practices in the rural environment, the impact of dual technologies, business models and the carbon credit market”, dr. Cosmin Lianu – IH Bio Danubius Cluster powered by Inter Bio

  • “Complex smart transportation platform by monitoring environmental parameters and dedicated sensors”, Cosmin Rotaru – Project Manager HEVECO
  • Lightning presentation: “Blejoi case study – Recent advancements in air quality measurements using Earthsense systems”, Greg Lewis – Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at EarthSense
  • “Research & Development and innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and 5G”, George Suciu – Beia Consult International

Question & Answers session
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30

  • “Analysis of projects regarding the endowment of educational units. 1st part”, Constantin Furdu, Smart City / Smart Village expert
  • “Multi-Dimensional Partnership for Inclusive Sustainable Economic Development in the Cărpineni commune”, Veronica Li-Șui-Cean – project manager, director of the LAG “Cișmeaua Căprioarelor”
  • “Creating regional rural champions and adapting to the world of the future. Part II”, Christina Leucuta – Clustero consultant – Association of Clusters from Romania
  • “4 opportunities from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) for the digitization of the rural environment”, Ramona Chiriac – Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania
  • “How do we turn our locality into a Smart Village? Part I” Stoica Viorel – president of the Smart Village Association
  • Discussions – Energy Efficiency/Sustainable Development, Cezar Caleap – president of the Professional Association for constructive EXCELLENCE and energy EFFICIENCY in Romania
  • Lightning talk offered by Mr. Tamas Tegzes, Business Development Manager EMEA at Fugro Nederland
  • “Rural Romania 2050, great European economic power”, Alexandru Mironov – Writer, journalist
  • Round table chaired by Alexandru Mironov – Writer, journalist

Question & Answers session
12.30 – 14.00 – lunch break and social networking

GALA DINNER
20.00 – 21.00

Networking session (at the hotel bar), discussions, premieres, in a pleasant formal setting, offering numerous opportunities for interaction between those present.

 

Day 3 – Saturday, July 1

Session 1
8.30 – 9.00 – coffee
9.00 – 10.30

  • “Introduction of the ACoR Constanta activity”, Mihai Soare – mayor of Salistea commune, Constanta county and Secretary General at ACoR Constanța
  • “Radiography of the Romanian rural space”, Constantin Furdu – Smart City / Smart Village expert
  • “Smart Villages – conceptual approach”, Madalina Andrei, Vice-President of the Smart Villages Association
  • “Romania – the importance of rural space”, Univ. Prof. emeritus Dr. Eng. Valeriu Tabara, President of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu-Sisesti”
  • “Urban planning and territorial planning in the Smart Village concept”, joint presentation by Gabriela Tofan – Lecturer in urban planning, architect and Daniel Tofan – General Manager Glamour Art Multimedia
  • “Caravan of digital solutions at UAT and solutions we can offer”, Costin Lianu – USH ProBusiness General Manager, Wallachia eHub digital innovation center coordinator and Irina Gabriela Radulescu, Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Manager of “Danube Engineering Hub”
  • Pilot project “Interoperability of intelligent communities”, joint presentation by Tiberiu Lukacs – Commercial Director Integrisoft and Alina Popescu – Technical Director at HEVECO
  • Roud table – Dialogue of mayors: “Financing of local actions”

Question & Answers session
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30

  • “How do we turn our locality into a Smart Village? Part II.” Stoica Viorel – president of the Smart Village Association
  • “Perspective of European funds in the period 2023-2027”, Cezar Caleap – president of the Professional Association for constructive EXCELLENCE and energy EFFICIENCY in Romania
  • “Interaction session with WeH”, Costin Lianu – Director General of USH ProBusiness, Coordinator of digital innovation centers Wallachia eHub and Irina Gabriela Radulescu – Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Manager of “Danube Engineering Hub”
  • “The standards and objectives of sustainable development with the aim of creating the Communities of the Future” – Cristina Popa, Manager of Standardization Department at ASRO
  • “Analysis of projects regarding the endowment of educational units. 2nd part”, Constantin Furdu – Smart City / Smart Village expert
  • “Economy based on resources and needs”, Alexandru Tintea – Smart Villages Association
  • Round table – Dialogue of mayors: “Solutions in the field of climate, energy and transport”

Question & Answers session
12.30 – 14.00 – lunch break and social networking

 

Day 4 – Sunday, July 2

Session 1
9.00 – 12.30 – Round Tables:

Sustainable development to increase the attractiveness of the locality and the involvement of citizens: how can different actors be included in the development of the commune? Practical case studies to identify possible cooperation opportunities.

  • University Prof. Dr. Emeritus Eng. Valeriu Tabara – President of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu-Sisesti”
  • Prof. univ. dr. Costin Lianu – President of Walachia eHub and Inter-Bio
  • Rodica Chetroiu – Head of Rural Development Laboratory I.C.E.A.D.R. – A.S.A.S.
  • Cristina Popa – Standardization Department Manager (ASRO)
  • Cezar Caleap – the president of the Professional Association for constructive EXCELLENCE and energy EFFICIENCY in Romania
  • Gabriela Tofan – Chief Architect Berceni City Hall
  • Constantin Suciu – Beia Consult International
  • Nicolae Ionescu – Deputy Mayor of Cornu commune
  • Oancea Vasile Genovel – Public Administrator Nehoiu City Hall, Buzău County
  • Dan Virtosu – Deputy Mayor Giroc Commune City Hall, Timis County
  • Stoica Viorel – president of the Smart Villages Association
  • Alexandru Tintea – Smart Villages Association

The concept is about people and for people. It is about returning to the roots that have been lost to a great extent, we are talking about the feeling of unity, about how we can give a voice to the community. The main idea behind the concept is to encourage community leaders to present their local potential.

10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

11.00 – 12.30
Conclusion & business networking

Moderators: Smart Villages Association

Monday, July 3
9.00 – 11.00 – Business networking

 

 

Among the novelties that the 3rd edition of the Smart Village Forum will bring, we list some questions to which you will receive the first answers.

European Parliament representative
– Do you think that the general and specific policies existing in Romania can ensure an intelligent rural development, taking into account that there is a diversity of situations for the rural environment?
– Do you think that the Romanian countryside can be presented as a salable or less salable product on the European market?
– What do you think is Romania’s main advantage in exploiting the rural potential?
– Between keeping Romania’s villages unaltered and modernizing them, what is your opinion and what niche should we approach?

Ministry of Agriculture and Sustainable Development
– There are many challenges that must be addressed by the mayors in the rural areas. How many of these challenges related to environmental aspects, infrastructure, investments in technology, innovation, digitization, the development of the bio-economy, the development of short chains, etc., will be financed through the new National Rural Development Program 2021-2027?
– Who will be the eligible applicants, will Associations/NGOs be eligible?
– When will the first guidelines of the applicant be launched in public debate?
– The smart village concept requires the involvement and support of young people in business development in rural areas. Are funds provided for them?

Romanian Academy of Scientists
“Gheorghe Ionescu-Sișești” Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
– How do you see the sustainable rural development in Romania in the conditions where there are major differences between the regions?
– In your opinion, what are the main drawbacks for rural areas in reaching certain development standards?
– Do you think that the implementation of a smart village strategy will affect the traditions/customs in the rural environment?
– What do you think are the synergies between smart cities and smart villages?

What is the European Commission’s long-term vision for rural areas?
– In 2021, the European Commission published a communication with the theme “A long-term vision for EU rural areas – Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040”.
– How does the European Commission intend to support rural communities in the future to become “smart”? (the financing possibilities of smart village strategies and their components);
– How can economic stimulation be achieved in rural areas (entrepreneurship development, digitization, green economy, etc.)?
– What are the events on the future agenda of the European Commission regarding smart villages? (forums, conferences, congresses of local and regional authorities, etc.)?

* The themes of the conference include the topics presented, but are not limited to them, along the way we will update them.