Economic Mission to Romania
- Multisectors
- Romania
Do you, as a Brussels-based business, want to set out to conquer the dynamic and resilient market that Romania offers? Then take part in our multisectoral mission, organised in partnership with AWEX, held in Bucharest on 13 and 14 May 2025.
About
Romania boasts a large market of over 19 million inhabitants, and is one of the European Union’s fastest growing economies. The Romanian economy has proved itself resilient in the face of both the COVID-19 crisis, and the consequences of the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
The Bucharest office will help you to spot opportunities for your business and to meet the partners who can make them a reality. Don’t hesitate to contact the local team to start discussing your project straight away: bucarest@awex-wallonia.com
Promising sectors
The mission is open to all sectors of activity. For your information, however, the following sectors have been identified as particularly buoyant:
- Industrial and cleantech sectors
- Automotive industry (including related services and parts manufacturers)
- Hospital infrastructures
- Industrial transition/modernisation solutions
- Smart City, mobility/urban and intercity transport
- Aeronautics
- Energy: oil and gas, renewable energy, the ecological transition, energy efficiency
- Lifestyle and health
- Medical devices
- Food supplements, cosmetics
- Children’s sector
- Agriculture and agrifoods industries
- Agricultural machines and tools (plant and animal productions)
- The viti- and viniculture industry
- Volume retailing
- Grocery products, biscuit products, ready to cook, ready to eat, high-end products
- Technology and services
- Telecommunications
- E-commerce
- Banks and insurance
- Tech and innovation
- Cybersecurity
Program
We’re offering you the chance to take part in several activities*:
- Tailored B2B meetings, organised by the Bucharest office;
- Friendly networking with fellow Belgian and Romanian entrepreneurs.
*Depending on the sector of activity, there are also business opportunities available outside Bucharest; our office will be able to arrange meetings for you in other regions in Romania, as an extension to the shared mission.
Monday 12/05
17:30-21:15 (Romania UTC+2) Flight FR66 Brussels-Charleroi (CRL) – Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)
21:30 Minibus transfer to the hotel
Tuesday 13/05
09:30-10:00 Participants’ welcome and briefing on the Romanian market by our representative Pierre Annoye
10:00-17:00 B2B meetings at the hotel or on site
19:00-21:00 Networking evening at the Embassy of Belgium in Romania
Wednesday 14/05
10:00-17:00 B2B meetings at the hotel or on site
17:30 Estimated departure from the city centre to the airport
20:40-22:35 Flight FR67 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) – Brussels-Charleroi (CRL)
Potential continuation of the trip depending on individual programmes
*Note: The Belgian Luxembourg Romanian Moldovan Chamber of Commerce (BEROCC) will, in theory, organise Belgian Days in the city of Brasov (200 km from Bucharest), including a B2B session on the afternoon of 14/05, followed by a gala dinner. On 15/05, the BEROCC will hold an airport conference in Brasov. The programme organised by the BEROCC in Brasov is subject to a fee: 100 euros for the B2B meetings, not including the price of the gala dinner. Please indicate if you would like to participate in these events.
Practical info
Why participate?
Taking part in this mission will enable you to benefit from personalised support from hub.brussels, including:
- Support and organisation of B2B meetings and networking events;
- Group bookings for hotel rooms – hotel to be confirmed, more information will be provided shortly;
- Organisation of group transfers (airport/hotel/event).
Flights and hotels
Travel and accommodation expenses are to be borne by the participants, but we will provide you with information on the options chosen by the organisation. Please note that you are free to book the flights and hotels that best meet your needs.
Suggested flights (Ryanair)**:
- Monday 12/05, Flight FR66 Brussels-Charleroi (CRL) – Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 17:30-21:15
- Wednesday 14/05, Flight FR67 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) – Brussels-Charleroi (CRL) 20:40-22:35
Cost estimated on 16/12/2024 with Ryanair on a “Regular” fare: 165.48 EUR
Fees
SMEs: €100 (excl. VAT)
Other companies: €500 (excl. VAT)
Useful resources
I want to take part in the mission!
Registrations open until 28 March 2025
Any questions? Just ask François!
