Topics
Euro-Atlantic Security
- NATO’s role in the current geopolitical context.
- Border and airspace security.
- Combating disinformation and hybrid warfare.
- Regional military cooperation and joint exercises.
- Protection of strategic critical infrastructures.
- Cyber weapons and IT security policies.
- Energy security in the Euro-Atlantic context.
- Plans for mobilization and response to international crises.
- Romania’s role in strengthening the eastern flank.
Rare Diseases
- Patient access to innovative treatments.
- Creation and digitization of a national registry of rare diseases.
- Genetic research for diagnosis and treatment.
- Public-private partnerships for the development of medicines.
- Financial and social support policies for patients.
- Early diagnosis and extensive screening.
- Education of doctors and specialists in rare diseases.
- Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring.
- Regulations for orphan drugs and health policies.
- The role of public policies in promoting equitable access to innovative treatments
- Costs vs. impact on patients’ quality of life
- The use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of rare diseases
- Personalized medicine and targeted therapies
- The psychosocial burden of rare diseases
Armed Forces
- Technological modernization of the military: drones, robots and artificial intelligence.
- Increasing professionalization and retention of military personnel.
- Resilience of critical military infrastructures.
- Joint exercises and interoperability with NATO.
- Cyber defense and combating hybrid warfare.
- Logistics and rapid mobility of forces.
- Health and protection of military personnel in theaters of operations.
- Defence strategies for Europe’s eastern flank.
- Crisis response plans and rapid mobilization.
Construction & Architecture
- Priority road and rail infrastructure projects.
- Smart cities and the integration of smart technologies in urban planning.
- Safety and durability of constructions.
- Risk management for natural and industrial disasters.
- Financing and public-private partnerships for infrastructure.
- Urban transport and sustainable mobility.
- Critical infrastructure for energy and communications.
- Regulations for modern building standards.
- Modernization of national ports and airports.
Social and Citizen Safety
- Combating domestic violence and protecting victims.
- Early warning systems for crime prevention.
- Safety in public spaces and preventive urbanism.
- Protection of vulnerable people and social inclusion.
- Reducing juvenile crime.
- Management of urban emergency situations.
- Civic education and community empowerment.
- Policies to reduce poverty and social exclusion.
- Digitization of public services for citizen safety.
Research & Innovation
- Combating domestic violence and protecting victims.
- Early warning systems for crime prevention.
- Safety in public spaces and preventive urbanism.
- Protection of vulnerable people and social inclusion.
- Reducing juvenile crime.
- Management of urban emergency situations.
- Civic education and community empowerment.
- Policies to reduce poverty and social exclusion.
- Digitization of public services for citizen safety.
Digitalization and Cybersecurity
- Digital transformation of public administration.
- Citizens’ data protection and GDPR legislation.
- Security of critical cyber infrastructures.
- Artificial intelligence and ethics in digitalization.
- Cyber defense and combating cyber attacks.
- Digitization of social and medical services.
- Digital education and bridging the technological gap.
- Policies for innovation and protection of the IT ecosystem.
- International collaborations in cybersecurity.
Transport
- Modernization of the national railway network.
- Development of road and highway infrastructure.
- Sustainable urban transport and smart mobility.
- Digitalization and automation of transport.
- Road safety and accident reduction.
- Maritime and air transport: investments and policies.
- Logistics and regional connectivity.
- Policies to reduce emissions from transport.
- Innovations in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Education
- Reforming the education system for modern skills.
- Digitalization and online education.
- Reducing the gap between urban and rural areas.
- STEM education and innovation in education.
- Continuous and professional training of teachers.
- Inclusion and equal access to education.
- Civic education and development of social competences.
- International partnerships for the exchange of best practices.
- Evaluation and standardization of educational quality
Energy
- Energy security vs energy dependence
- National energy independence and alternative sources
- Investments in renewable energy and storage
- Reducing emissions and the green transition
- Modernization of energy networks and infrastructure
- Policies for energy efficiency in industry and home
- Research and innovation in energy technologies
- Protection of critical energy infrastructures
- International Partnerships for Sustainable Energy
- Public education on responsible energy consumption
- Energy transition vs. energy security
- The role of fossil fuels in times of crisis
- Nuclear energy: green solution or long-term risk?
- Integrating renewable energy into existing grids
- The need for investments in storage and network modernization
- Green hydrogen and its role in decarbonization
- Energy market liberalisation and impact on consumers
- Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the energy sector
In Vitro Fertilization
- Patient access to IVF procedures and funding policies.
- Innovative technologies in assisted reproduction.
- Ethics and regulation of fertilization procedures.
- Psychological support for infertile couples.
- Implementation of IVF Regional Centers of Excellence.
- Studies on the efficacy and safety of treatments.
- Collaboration with international biomedical research.
- Reducing regional disparities in access to IVF.
- Public education and awareness of fertility options.
Health
- Digitalization and public policies
- Prevention as a national priority: financing and implementation models
- Management of chronic diseases: integration of medical and social services
- The challenges of an ageing population and the sustainability of the health system
- Human resource in health
- Public-private partnership in health
- Digital health and artificial intelligence: public-private partnerships to transform the healthcare system
- Access to therapeutic innovation: the role of pharmaceutical companies and technology in sustainable health policies
Diplomacy
- Romania’s bilateral and regional relations.
- Romania’s role in the European Union and NATO.
- Economic diplomacy and foreign investment.
- Policies for the promotion of culture and education abroad.
- International crisis management and conflict mediation.
- Digital diplomacy and external public communication.
- Security and cooperation in unstable regions.
- Strategic partnerships for energy and infrastructure.
- Negotiations and policies for the protection of the rights of Romanian citizens abroad.
Finance & Banking & Insurance & Leasing & Capital Market
- The impact of „austerity” measures on financial market institutions and their relations with stakeholders. Risks, opportunities, crisis strategies.
- Major challenges, anchors and solutions for financial market institutions in the next 12-24 months, in the new socio-economic, political and geopolitical context.
- How much and how can the needs of the Romanian economy be accommodated with the requirements of adequate risk management?
- To what extent can digital banks cope with the rapid digitization of „classic” banks? Growth strategies and opportunities.
- Lending in the Risk-Profit balance. Does the interest rate still reflect the credit risk today?
- Corporate vs retail lending. What do banks prefer?
- Credit brokerage – challenges and prospects” – prospects for increasing the role of credit brokers in the context of the decrease in the purchasing power of the population.
- Saving in the current economic context
- To what extent and how is a rapid increase in financial intermediation possible in the short and medium term?
- Romania’s economy seen from the financial system.
- The insurance industry – challenges, opportunities and solutions in a whirlwind of uncertainties and risks. Which insurance segment is more attractive now?
- What needs to be done to convince Romanians to insure their life, health, home, business? Is a coherent insurance education program effective?
- To what extent can the leasing market benefit from the current socio-economic context? What are the business segments and areas with the greatest growth potential?
- Operational leasing – up-to-date evolution and medium-term prospects. Advantages and disadvantages in fleet management.
- The prospects of the domestic capital market in the turbulence of the new economic and political context.
- Challenges and anchors for the continuation of BVB’s growth. To what extent do the developments on the Bucharest stock exchange really reflect the political-economic events?
- Consumer behavior of financial products – developments between needs and possibilities. How important is the transparency and social responsibility of suppliers in their choices?
Sustainable development
- National strategies for sustainable development.
- Reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
- Circular economy and waste management.
- Sustainable urban development.
- Investments in renewable energy and efficiency.
- Adaptation to climate change.
- Sustainable transport and mobility policies.
- Sustainability education and public awareness.
- Public-private partnerships for sustainable projects.
Demographics
- Policies to increase the birth rate and support for families.
- Migration and the impact on the labour force.
- Ageing of the population and sustainability of the pension system.
- Population distribution and regional development.
- National demographic monitoring and forecasting.
- Infrastructure and services adapted to the changing population.
- Policies for youth integration and talent retention.
- The impact of public health on demographics.
- Promoting social inclusion and cohesion between regions.
Agriculture and Food Industry
- Modernization of agriculture and production technologies.
- Food safety and quality control.
- Digital and sustainable agriculture.
- Export policies and international competitiveness.
- Supply chains and logistics.
- Research and innovation in agricultural biotechnology.
- Reducing the climate impact on agricultural production.
- Financing and support for farmers.
- Integrating agriculture into the circular economy.
Justice and the Rule of Law
- Strengthening the independence of judicial institutions.
- Anti-corruption and public transparency.
- Reform of the penal and civil system.
- Digitization of justice and efficiency of processes.
- Protection of citizens’ rights and access to justice.
- European standards and international cooperation.
- Professional training of magistrates and legal staff.
- Mediation and alternatives to the judicial process.
- Monitoring the application of laws and the rule of law.
Equal opportunities
- Equal opportunities in education and employment.
- Diversity and inclusion policies.
- Reducing discrimination on the basis of gender, ethnicity and age.
- Access to resources and services for vulnerable groups.
- Integration of people with disabilities.
- Support for women entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- Equal pay and reducing economic gaps.
- Promoting civic and political participation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of inclusion policies.
Industry
- Technological innovation as a driver of sustainability: the impact of AI
- Transition to circular business models
- Public-private partnerships for sustainability
- Workforce and skills for the future of professions
- From „heavy and polluting” industry to strategic industry for the green transition
- The future of the chemical industry
Onco-Cardiology
- Integrated oncology–cardiology protocols: standardization and implementation
- Oncological treatments: clinical impact on patients with cardiac pathology
- Cardiovascular Screening and Monitoring in Cancer Patients: Guidelines vs. Reality
- Innovation in cancer treatments and cardiovascular impact: collaboration between pharma, cardiology and authorities
- Digital technologies and advanced monitoring in onco-cardiology
- Cancer survivors: long-term management of cardiovascular risk