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HBF 2026 — Second Edition

Bucharest, 2 April 2026 — Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center. Following the success of its first edition, HBF 2026 became the international benchmark platform for investment, transactions and innovation in hospitality.

Edition Recap

300
Registered participants
+13
Speakers, industry leaders
10
Significant transactions

The Hospitality Business Forum is where capital meets vision and where industry leaders define the future of hospitality. HBF 2026's DNA: capital, partnerships, valuation, branding, growth, leadership and innovation.

01

Investment & Financing

02

Real Estate & Transactions

03

Marketing & Sales

04

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

Headliners

Michael Jalbert

Michael Jalbert

Chief Executive Officer, Member of the BoardForbes Global Properties

Mincho Pachikov

Mincho Pachikov

General Manager, Hotel and Convention CenterPullman Bucharest World Trade Center

Paul Pisani

Paul Pisani

President at Verdi Hotels, Global Hotel Development LeaderCorinthia Hotels

Tinu Sebeșanu

Tinu Sebeșanu

Managing PartnerTrend Hospitality

Andrzej Szymczyk

Andrzej Szymczyk

Development Director – Poland, Eastern Europe & BalticsIHG Hotels & Resorts

Andrii Davydenko

Andrii Davydenko

Vice President Operations, Ukraine & RomaniaACCOR

Speakers

Maria Dragulin

Maria Dragulin

Development Director, Southeast Europe, Midscale & Economy BrandsACCOR

Tadas Evaltas

Tadas Evaltas

General ManagerThe Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

Sebastian Mindroiu

Sebastian Mindroiu

Founder and PresidentRomanian Association for Design and Innovation

Nicoleta Manea

Nicoleta Manea

OwnerANG Forbes Global Properties

Andrei Cristea

Andrei Cristea

CEORomanian Property Awards

Alecsandru Blându

Alecsandru Blându

Managing PartnerKronstadt Hospitality Expert

Adina Oprea

Adina Oprea

Channel Manager CEED Sales RomaniaSamsung

Alexandru Manea

Alexandru Manea

CEORadisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia

Zsolt Makkai

Zsolt Makkai

Hospitality Marketing Strategist

Radu Mazăre Jr.

Radu Mazăre Jr.

Real Estate Advisor

Iulian Sava

Iulian Sava

Managing DirectorHorwath HTL Romania

Atakan Turhan

Atakan Turhan

General ManagerRadisson Blu Hotel Bucharest

Cristina Huzum

Cristina Huzum

Deputy General ManagerSheraton Bucharest Hotel

Robert Esanu

Robert Esanu

Director of Development Romania & MoldovaMogotel

Ioana Petrescu

Ioana Petrescu

Hospitality Expert

Adam Konieczny

Adam Konieczny

Director of Hospitality Asset Management and InvestmentsISWM Group

Călin Ile

Călin Ile

Senior PartnerHorwath HTL Romania

Cora Stolz

Cora Stolz

Financial, Fiscal and Strategic Management Advisor

Raluca Epureanu

Raluca Epureanu

Founder & CEOFlairMakers

Radu Zencenco

Radu Zencenco

Head of HospitalityNiro Investment Group

Alina Vladulescu

Alina Vladulescu

Co-FounderWin Advisors

Laurențiu Căpcănaru

Laurențiu Căpcănaru

BrokerGoldring

David Aron

David Aron

CEOAlpin Group

2026 Partners

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