Forum Agenda of the 5th edition

June 26 – July 1, 2025

 

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

 

Day 1 – Friday, June 27:

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

  • Opening speech, Stoica Viorel – president of the Smart Villages Association
  • “Key aspects and indicators of resilience in rural communities from an aggro-ecological perspective, the keystone of projects in the field”, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Costin Lianu, president of Inter-Bio and coordinator of Wallachia eHub
  • “Funding opportunities for rural communities through PNDAR”, George Enescu – consultant Geogens through the Digital Europe Program and other funding sources from the European Commission, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Costin Lianu, Wallachia eHub coordinator and Irina Gabriela Radulescu, Danube Engineering Hub Manager
  • “EcoSOL – Performance, sustainability and innovation in green road infrastructure. Modern solutions for public, technological, agricultural, forestry roads and bicycle paths”, Carol Papuc – Administrator Green Gate Technologies SRL
  • Sesiune de intrebari

10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30

  • “PNRR in the last year of implementation. Management of projects financed by MDLPA in rural areas.”, Dragoș Horia BUHOCIU – General Director at Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA)
    • “In rural areas, the financing managed by MDLPA has a high impact and leads directly to an increase in the quality of life. The efficient management of these projects becomes a priority, involving close coordination between the financier (MDLPA) and the beneficiaries (mayors).“
  • “What resources do we have to make public policies in the Local Public Administration? How can we gather people around an idea?” trainer Răzvan Orășanu – President of the “Ţine de Noi” Association
  • “eMobility, part of the Smart Village concept. Concept connecting conurbations.”, Alina Popescu – HEVECO Operational Director
  • “Smart Village Hives – national network of regional hubs”, Viorel Stoica – President of the Smart Villages Association
  • Question & Answers session

12.30 – 14.00 – lunch break and social networking

Day 2 – Saturday, June 28

Session 1
8.30 – 9.00 – coffee
9.00 – 10.30

  • “Protect the future of your community with SMART FIRE ALERT!” Alina Poclid – National Director IT Sales AGRESS SERVICE
    • “Discover at the Smart Village Forum, alongside internationally accredited speaker Alina Poclid, the innovative system that puts an end to illegal burning and devastating fires. Whether we are talking about collection points, landfills or meadows, SMART FIRE ALERT is your trusted ally for a safer environment.“
  • “Rural Investment Fund – real solutions for financing communities”, Viorel Stoica – president of the Smart Villages Association
    • “Cornățelu Smart Village is the result of a broad consortium of partners from the public and private sectors, who collaborate to create a model of sustainable rural development. This partnership includes local authorities, government agencies, universities, but also investors from essential fields such as green energy, sustainable agriculture and education for the future.“
  • “Transforming public administration for the future”, Vasile-Felix Cozma – National Agency of Civil Servants (ANFP)
  • Question & Answers session

10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30 – Round Tables

  • “The Wallachia e Hub experience regarding the digital corridors of the smart village. Solutions and good practices”, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Costin Lianu, President of Inter-Bio and Coordinator of Wallachia eHub and Prof. Dr. Irina Gabriela Radulescu, President of Danube Engineering Hub
  • “European funds – a source of community development”, Mariana Cristea – Deputy Secretary General in the Ministry of Investments and European Projects – Government of Romania
  • “Practical workshop – Public policies at the local level. Exchange of experience and answers to specific questions”, trainer Răzvan Orășanu, President of the “Ține de Noi” Association
  • “From idea to implementation: modular spaces adapted to needs”, Ciobanu Denis Ionuț – Marketing Director Building Office Container
  • 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 – Sunday, June 29

Session 1
8.30 – 9.00 – coffee
9.00 – 10.30

  • “Cornățelu Smart Village – a 100% integrated smart village demonstration model”, Viorel Stoica – President of the Smart Villages Association
  • Round tables:
    • “Smart Village Concept: People for People”
    • “Unity and Diversity in Rural Community Development”

10.30 – 11.00 – coffee break

Session 2
11.00 – 12.30

  • “The Union of Smart Villages in Romania – a new form of rural representation”, Viorel Stoica – President of the Smart Villages Association
  • “Smart Villages in the context of sustainable development”, Madalina Andrei – Vice President of the Smart Villages Association
  • Question & Answers session

Round Tables: 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.

12.30 – 14.00 – lunch break and social networking

Conclusion & Business networking

Moderators: Smart Villages Association

Monday, June 30
9.00 – 11.00 – Business networking

 

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