Cities Journey

A national program that brings together entrepreneurs, local authorities and experts through events across Romania's key cities, building a shared vision for the future of urban development.

1000 entrepreneurs

1300 companies

15 cities

About Cities Journey

Cities Journey is a national platform designed to help local business ecosystems better understand the economic, social and sustainability transformations shaping the future of Romanian cities.

Through a series of events taking place in Cluj, Brașov, Iași, Timișoara and Bucharest, the 2026 edition brings together entrepreneurs, local authorities and industry leaders to connect local realities with broader macroeconomic trends and investment opportunities.

Structure of the events

Macroeconomic keynote

A high-level overview of the economic forces and trends shaping Romania's urban development landscape.

Collaborative foresight exercise

Participants work together to map local realities against emerging opportunities and future scenarios.

Thematic discussions & financing opportunities

Focused conversations on sector-specific themes and practical access to funding instruments.

Editions

2026

Cluj

June 17th

Tech & AISoftwareEnergy

Brașov

June 23rd

ProductionDefenseEnergy

Timișoara

September 22nd

AutomotiveProductionEnergy

Iași

November 3rd

TransportReal EstateEnergy

București

November 24th

Tech & AIInfrastructurePublic-Private Partnerships

Past editions

2025

ESG principles and green financing opportunities

JunePloiești
SeptemberPitești, Târgu Mureș
OctoberSuceava
NovemberSibiu, Galați, București

2024

Climate risks, sustainability reporting and competitiveness

MayBucurești, Timișoara
JuneOradea
SeptemberBrașov, Constanța, Iași
NovemberCraiova, Cluj

Workshop topics

Industry-focused risks and opportunities

Energy and urban development

Competitiveness and resilience

Macroeconomic and geopolitical insights

Financing opportunities

Private-public collaboration methodologies

Who should attend?

Entrepreneurs and founders of local companies

Representatives of local and national public authorities

Investors, experts, institutional partners

interested in the development of cities and local ecosystems

Social Awards

At Cities Journey Bucharest, responsible businesses and civic organizations that transform Romanian cities will be recognized for concrete urban regeneration solutions, revitalizing neighbourhoods and shaping a sustainable urban future.

Total award pool

90,000 EUR

Eligible applicants

SMEs & NGOs

Application deadline

November 6th, 2026

Thematic categories

SustainabilitySocial ImpactCities & InfrastructureEconomic Development

Join the journey

Attend a conference in your city and connect with peers shaping sustainable business.