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Romanian–Austrian Business Platform

Your seat at the Romanian–Austrian business table.

Romania Connect brings decision-makers from both markets together, with the introductions, intelligence, and events that turn cross-border ambition into real business.

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Austria & RomaniaWhere we operate
January 2027Business Summit, Vienna

One platform for business between two markets.

Romania Connect is a bilateral business platform that strengthens economic cooperation between Romania and Austria. We bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and institutional stakeholders so that dialogue leads to informed decisions and cross-border growth.

  • Executive networking between Romanian and Austrian companies, at decision-maker level.

  • Curated business intelligence for strategic and operational decisions.

  • Trusted introductions for partnerships, collaboration, and deal facilitation.

Business professionals meeting in a modern Vienna office

Led by people who operate across both markets.

The board brings together senior operators, investors, and founders with decades of experience building between Romania, Austria, and the wider region.

Radu Stoica
Executive Chairman

Radu Stoica

A seasoned CEO with a strong CFO and COO foundation and more than 20 years of leadership across retail, transformation, and digitalization in CEE and DACH. He builds profitable, scalable, and culturally integrated organizations through strategic clarity and disciplined execution.

Dr. Victor Ioane
Deputy Executive Chairman

Dr. Victor Ioane

CEO of Salesianer Group, leading international growth, strategic investments, and M&A across Central and Eastern Europe. A recognized bridge-builder between Austria and Romania, he combines corporate leadership with entrepreneurship and active engagement in bilateral economic cooperation.

Cristian Codrea
Member of the Board

Cristian Codrea

A senior executive and board member with extensive experience leading and governing complex organizations across multiple European markets. With a background spanning retail and the energy sector, he is recognized for fostering strong stakeholder collaboration and driving sustainable, long-term value creation.

Ramona Bordea
Member of the Board

Ramona Bordea

An AI strategist and advocate for ethical, human-centered technology who leads AI Strategy at AverisAI. With deep experience in digital transformation and product leadership, she focuses on using AI to unlock human potential, support fair decision-making, and drive sustainable business impact.

Sergiu Ardelean
Member of the Board

Sergiu Ardelean

An entrepreneur and visionary in augmented reality who founded and scaled Artivive into a global platform empowering over 700,000 creatives in 190 countries. With successful exits and collaborations with world-class institutions, he works at the intersection of creativity, technology, and global entrepreneurship.

Why become a member

Everything you need to grow across the border.

Membership opens the doors, the rooms, and the relationships that make cross-border business happen.

Access to every event

Business Circles, executive breakfasts, leadership forums, and members-only private sessions across both markets.

Market intelligence

Regulatory outlooks, sector trends, investment signals, and practitioner insights for market-entry and growth decisions.

Curated introductions

Business matchmaking and warm introductions between Romanian and Austrian companies, matched to your goals.

Visibility

Brand and logo presence across the platform, events, and communication channels, up to flagship formats.

Working groups

A seat in closed sessions and working groups where the bilateral agenda actually gets shaped.

Access to leadership

Expert briefings, closed leadership sessions, and direct access to the Romania Connect network.

Membership

Choose the membership that fits you.

Seven categories, one community. Pick the one that matches your organisation, and apply in about three minutes.

For companies & institutions

Corporate & Institutional
Companies with turnover up to €5M
€950/yr
Big Corporate & Institutional
Companies with turnover above €5M
€1,900/yr
Strategic Corporate & Institutional
Strategic partners and category leaders of the ecosystem
€4,900/yr

For individuals & smaller organisations

Individual Member
Professionals and experts in Romanian–Austrian business
€90/yr
Non-Profit
NGOs, associations, and foundations
€90/yr
Early-Stage Entrepreneur
Founders with a company under 3 years old
€150/yr
Member Entrepreneur
Sole traders and freelancers
€290/yr

All prices are net (excl. VAT). Membership becomes effective after payment of the annual membership fee invoice. Not sure which category fits? Ask us

Vienna's Donau City business district on the Danube

Business happens where the two markets meet.

From Vienna's boardrooms to Romania's fastest-growing companies, membership puts you in the room.

A calendar built for real relationships.

From invitation-only circles to open leadership forums, the formats are designed for trust and outcomes, not headcount.

Invitation only

Business Circle

Curated networking evenings for trust-based dialogue at decision-maker level.

Invitation only

Executive Breakfast

A morning format pairing expert insight with focused discussion on market entry, legal, tax, and leadership.

Public & media

Leadership Forum

High-level expert panels with selected public and media participation.

Members only

Private Sessions

Closed-door CEO roundtables, company visits, and private dinners for confidential exchange.

Online

Digital Briefings

Concise, actionable market intelligence and execution insights, delivered online.

Community

Community & Learning Labs

Mentoring programs, workshops, and skill-building for professional development.

Romanian–Austrian Business Summit

Romanian Business Days AustriaJanuary 2027Vienna

The flagship platform for Romanian–Austrian economic cooperation. Business leaders, institutions, and experts meet for high-level dialogue, networking, and cross-border deal facilitation. Members attend first.

  • Executive conference and keynote sessions
  • Industry-focused panels and thematic tracks
  • Structured business matchmaking
  • Strategic networking and partnerships

Join the Romanian–Austrian business community.

Apply in about three minutes. Your membership becomes active once the annual invoice is paid, and you are in the room from your first event.

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