Get Ready to Shake Things Up: La French Tech Bucharest Announces the Staggering Third Edition of Sustainability Meets Profitability!
Sustainability and Profitability Align on the 8th of April
Dive headfirst into the exciting world of business sustainability as we gear up for the third iteration of La French Tech Bucharest's flagship event—Sustainability meets Profitability—on a thrilling evening of April 8, 2025, at the Romanian - American University (1B Expozitiei Boulevard, Bucharest), commencing at 6:30 PM!
This electrifying event will scrutinize the new legislative hoops that companies—regardless of size—must leap over, while revealing how they can convert these challenges into enlightening opportunities.
With a gusto only a founder can muster, Grégoire Vigroux, the intrepid President of La French Tech Bucharest and ebullient serial entrepreneur, declared, "Sustainability has firmly claimed its seat as a vital concern. However, not all businesses are bracing themselves for the change. Amidst shifting regulations, economic pressures, and surging stakeholder expectations, companies need to reassess their strategies to stay on top. We couldn't be prouder to present a roster of sustainability trailblazers, early adopters, and trendsetters who seamlessly weaved sustainability into their business strategies, propelling profits in the process, and inspiring others to tread a similar path."
By orchestrating insightful discussions and real-world examples, this event promises to unveil the secrets of how organizations, both corporate and startup, can intertwine sustainability objectives with profitability, ensuring lasting durability and speedy progress.
Speaker Lineup
- Marius COSTACHE - A consummate professional leading GreenWEEE International as its General Manager
- Ana Evelina CRETULESCU - A powerhouse in media as the illustrious Director and Producer at Euronews Romania
- Alexander PAVLOV - A driving force behind FM Logistic Romania as its Managing Director
- Andrei ROSU - A dynamic visionary, Founder & Managing Partner at Filgud
- Benjamin TURQUIN - A luminary, gracefully presiding over BRD Asigurari
- Luka ZIVKOVIC - A dynamic co-founder with a savory palate, at the helm of Bonapp by Munch
- Alex SKOURAS - A paragon of real estate development, brightening Alesonor's horizons
This event will also kick off with opening remarks from esteemed figures representing a diverse range of industries: Grégoire VIGROUX - La French Tech Bucharest, Lucian BOTEA, Romanian-American University, Catalin BADESCU - Capgemini, Roxana COJOCARU - Social Innovation Solutions, Cristian DINA - Tekpon, Tudor POPP - Hotspot, Alexandra SINN - Air France/KLM, Ludmila TONES - Positive Communication, Patricia COCONEA - DHL.
Free and Open to All!
Best of all, participation at this illuminating event is absolutely gratis! It will be conducted in English to ensure an inclusive, cross-cultural exchange of ideas and insights.
To secure your spot and join us for this unforgettable evening, visit SUSTAINABILITY MEETS PROFITABILITY Tickets, Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Mark your calendars, friends! La French Tech Bucharest eagerly anticipates your attendance, accompanied by its esteemed partners and sponsors: Air France, Alesonor, Ambasada Sutenabilitatii in Romania, Amber Forest, Belgian Luxembourg Romanian Moldovan Chamber of Commerce, Beyond Business School, Bonapp by Munch, BRD Asigurari de Viata, BRD Groupe Société Générale, BRCC, Canadian Business Exchange Association, Capgemini, CCIFER, Climato Sfera, DHL, Guerlain, Hotspot, Romania Insider, Sabon, Social Innovation Solutions, Société Générale GSC, Tekpon, UFE, Romanian-American University, Positive Communication.
Catering Partners: Delicious Treats Galore!
Caramel, Domeniile Averesti, Franui, Les Amis de la Fête, One Beer Later, Velocita
Media Partners: Stay Tuned!
CSR Media, Romania Insider, Ziarul Financiar
French Tech Bucharest: At the Forefront of Innovation
La French Tech, an initiative captained by the French government in 2014, aims to galvanize tech startups within France and Europe through a snowball effect.
Established in Romania in 2019, the local La French Tech is a hardworking, non-profit collective with over 1,000 members, who dedicate their time, resources, and vast experience as volunteers to support budding entrepreneurs in need of guidance and key connections.
In the pantheon of 70 French Tech international chapters scattered around the globe, the Romanian chapter has earned the recognition of being among the most industrious globally. Seven major business events unfold each year in Bucharest, as La French Tech tirelessly connects the French and Romanian tech ecosystems, serving as a bridge between startups seeking growth and companies brimming with innovation. Its passions are startups, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and, above all, advocating for female leadership, tech for good, and sustainability.
- Grégoire Vigroux, the dynamic entrepreneur and President of La French Tech Bucharest, stated that sustainability is a crucial concern in the industry, and businesses should embrace it to stay competitive amidst regulatory changes, economic pressures, and increasing stakeholder expectations.
- This third edition of La French Tech Bucharest's event, Sustainability Meets Profitability, will provide insights on how companies can achieve sustainability objectives while ensuring profitability, a strategy demonstrated by trailblazers like Marius Costache, Alexander Pavlov, Andrei Rosu, and others in their respective fields of finance, fintech, home-and-garden, and technology.
- The diverse speaker lineup includes representatives from finance (BRD Asigurari), education and self-development (Beyond Business School), sustainable living (Climato Sfera), and more, who will share real-world examples of integrating sustainability into their business strategies.
- Elaborating on the panel, people can expect a discussion on data-and-cloud-computing, as Luca Zivkovic, co-founder of Bonapp by Munch, and Tudor Popp, from Hotspot, will participate, showcasing how these digital tools can aid in attaining sustainable practices and increasing profits.
- The event will focus on personal growth by offering opportunities to learn from successful entrepreneurs like Ana Evelina Cretulescu and Benjamin Turquin, thereby fostering an environment for professionals to network, exchange ideas, and uplift their businesses.
- This free event, conducted in English, welcomes everyone interested in technology, entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, and sustainable living, with media partners such as CSR Media, Romania Insider, and Ziarul Financiar providing the latest updates on the event.
