Aerial view of the Palace of Culture in Iași, Romania
United States Romania
US-Romania Regional Economic Forum

Iași, Romania's Eastern Gateway

Two days connecting the United States and Romania around investment, technology, and trade, with Iași as the launchpad toward Moldova, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe.

Dates
22-23 October 2026
Main venue
Palace of Culture, Iași
Format
Forum, B2B, investment mission
Bridge to Tomorrow

Three ways to engage with Iași

The forum is built to produce outcomes, not just visibility: real leads, investments, exports, and technology partnerships between US and Romanian companies.

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Invest in Iași

Position Iași and Romania's Northeast as a destination for US investment, R&D centers, business services, advanced manufacturing, and regional operations.

R&D centersManufacturingServices
02

Buy from Iași

Identify companies from Iași and the wider region that can become suppliers, subcontractors, or technology partners for US companies.

SuppliersExportsTech partners
03

Build from Iași

Use Iași as a base for developing economic and technology projects across Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe.

Joint projectsReconstructionEU market

A strategic platform for the wider Eastern European market

Iași sits where talent, universities, and industry meet proximity to Moldova, Ukraine, and future reconstruction. One city, connecting four markets.

RomaniaIași, the Northeast regional hub
Republic of MoldovaShared language and close ties
UkraineReconstruction and integration
Eastern Europe & the EU Single MarketAccess at scale
The Palace of Culture in Iași with fountains in the foreground
Iași, Romania's Northeast capital of talent and technology
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Days of forum, B2B meetings, and an investment mission
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Strategic directions: invest, buy, and build from Iași
4
Thematic pillars guiding panels and partnerships
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Markets linked: Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Eastern Europe
Four thematic pillars

Where US and Romanian strengths meet

A focused agenda across four strategic verticals, with education and research woven throughout rather than siloed.

Technology & AI

Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software, and digital transformation, connecting US companies, Romanian firms, investors, and universities.

AICybersecuritySoftwareStartups

Defence & Dual-Use

Drones, electronics, robotics, and advanced manufacturing with civilian and defence applications.

DronesRobotics

Energy & Critical Infrastructure

Energy security, critical infrastructure, green technologies, and resilience for the region.

Energy securityGreen techResilience

Investment, Trade & Market Access

US investment in Romania, Romanian exports to the US, SelectUSA, venture capital, and soft-landing opportunities.

SelectUSAVenture capitalExports

From dialogue to deals

Day one moves from diplomacy to business and B2B. Day two turns conversations into an investment mission across the city and region.

Day 1 · Thursday, 22 October

Diplomacy, technology & business

Palace of Culture, Iași · Hall of the Voivodes
08:30
Registration & welcome coffeeDelegations, speakers, and company representatives arrive and network.
09:15
VIP opening ceremonyBuilding the Eastern European economy of tomorrow, with senior US and Romanian representatives.
10:15
Strategic keynoteWhy Iași, why now: Romania's Eastern Gateway.
10:35
Panel I · Technology, AI & dual-use innovationUS and Romanian companies, investors, and universities.
12:00
Panel II · Energy, infrastructure & resilienceEnergy security and critical infrastructure for the region.
14:00
Pitching & B2B meetingsCurated introductions between companies, partners, and investors.
19:00
VIP relationship buildingAn evening reception for delegates and hosts.
Day 2 · Friday, 23 October

Discover Iași & investment mission

Palas Iași · Mozart Hall
09:30
Investment missionGuided visits to sites, parks, and companies across Iași and the region.
11:30
Meet the ecosystemUniversities, clusters, and local partners present opportunities on the ground.
13:30
Follow-up B2B & matchmakingContinued meetings for leads opened on day one.
15:30
Closing session · From dialogue to dealsCommitments, next steps, and the road beyond the forum.
17:00
Discover IașiA cultural close to the forum in the heart of the city.

Agenda is indicative and subject to confirmation as speakers are finalised.

Held in the heart of Iași

Two landmark venues, from the neo-Gothic Palace of Culture to the modern Palas district.

Palace of Culture, Iași, by day
Day 1 · Main venue

Palace of Culture

Hall of the Voivodes. The neo-Gothic landmark of Iași hosts the opening, keynotes, and panels.

Palace of Culture, Iași, illuminated at night
Day 2 · Closing venue

Palas Iași · Mozart Hall

The modern business and cultural district where the forum closes, from dialogue to deals.

Organizer & institutional partners

Convened by the region's economic and civic institutions.

Organizer

Asociația Invest in Iași

Co-organizers

Camera de Comerț și Industrie Iași
Enterprise Europe Network
Arhipelago

Partners

Primăria Municipiului Iași
Consiliul Județean Iași
ICONIC Cluster
Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce
European American Chamber of Commerce Texas

Be part of the forum

Register your interest to join US and Romanian companies, investors, and institutions in Iași this October.

Register your interest Places for delegates, speakers, and partners are limited.