01/11/2026
At FABIZ, we were proud to be part of the team organising GBSN Beyond 2026, hosted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) from 26 to 28 October. Under the theme “From Potential to Progress: The Transformative Role of Business Schools”, the conference brought together international academic leaders, business executives and public-sector representatives.
Together with REI, FABBV and the Global Business School Network (GBSN) team, we helped create a space for dialogue on the role of business education in economic development and societal progress.
Discussions explored Romania’s economic transformation, public policy, entrepreneurship, industry and educational innovation. Speakers included Theodor Stolojan, Alexandru Nazare, Alex Reff (Deloitte Romania and Moldova), Alina Popa (OMV Petrom), Kerstin Waltenberg (Volkswagen Group) and Andrew Karolyi (Cornell SC Johnson College of Business). FABIZ Dean Tănase Stamule also joined international peers in discussing how business schools can drive systemic change.
The programme included three workshops on impact evaluation, family enterprise education and practical learning, alongside company visits to Bitdefender, Hidroelectrica, Prime Batteries Technology and UiPath. Receptions at Cotroceni Palace and Hanul lui Manuc offered further opportunities for networking and discovering Bucharest.
The programme continues from 29 to 31 October with the Marketplace Simulations Train the Trainer workshop at ASE.
We sincerely thank GBSN, all speakers, participants, sponsors, company hosts, the Presidential Administration, ASE leadership, our partner faculties, and all students and volunteers who made this event possible.
Together, we are advancing business education that serves society.
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