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The Central & Eastern European Forum


WHERE CEE MARKETS THRIVE

Funding prosperity. Developing efficient financial markets. Celebrating CEE on the global stage.

12–14 January 2027

Vienna, Austria

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Brought to you by the Financial Times.

The most influential event for CEE financial markets will be bigger than ever in 2027

This is the annual meeting place funding the prosperity of the CEE Region.  

Join 3,000 finance ministers, central bank governors, leading banks, corporates, and global investors from over 50 countries to shape the future of CEE’s funding. 

For 2027, the scope, scale and ambition of the event is bigger than ever with:

  • New: Extended 3 day programme

  • New: Country focus stream

  • New: Private Capital Specialist Day

  • New: Eurasia Specialist Day

  • New: Gala dinner

  • New: co-location with FT’s Future of Asset Management CEE launch event

From high-level policy insights to groundbreaking market intelligence, the conversations held here define the regional agenda for years to come.  

Be part of the most important financial gathering in Central and Eastern Europe.

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The Region Comes Together Here

 

3,000+

Prominent Attendees

 

1,100+ 

Issuers/Investors

 

55+

Different Countries

 

10,000+ 

Meetings On-site

 

180+

Noteworthy Speakers

 

40+

Focused Sessions

Poland Drinks

Polish Markets on the Global Stage

Join the Financial Times in Warsaw on Thursday 25 June for a complimentary evening of discussion and networking focused on Poland's role in shaping the future of Central and Eastern European markets.

As anticipation builds for CEE Forum 2027, senior investors, issuers, policymakers and market participants will come together to discuss Poland's economic outlook, investment opportunities and the key trends shaping the region.

Connect with the CEE community ahead of January's flagship gathering in Vienna and gain insight into one of Europe's most dynamic financial markets.

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Access opportunity at the FT’s CEE Forum

Gain exclusive insight, renew critical relationships, and build new opportunities — all within two transformative days.
The CEE Forum 2027: the most efficient, most effective, and most influential way to begin the financial year.

HEAR FROM TOP ISSUERS FROM THE CEE REGION

Your chance to hear directly from Finance Ministers and Debt Management Officials from the CEE region.

MEET KEY CENTRAL BANK GOVERNORS

Meet with and hear from the key central bank Governors in the region.

MEET EVERY MAJOR BANK IN THE CEE REGION

This is one of the only places you will find almost EVERY major bank active in the CEE region.

HEAR FROM LEADING MULTILATERALS 

Opportunity to hear from top representatives from the leading multilaterals on the future of this region and the important role they play.

TALK TO LEADING CEE CORPORATES

Join us to discuss the outlook for corporate funding and the climate transition journey.

JOIN THOUSANDS OF MEETINGS

Conduct a years’ worth of meetings in two days to cement your business opportunities for the entire year ahead.

Why The CEE Forum 2027 is more impactful than ever before...

New: Country Deep Dives

- Dive into the detail during the new Country Spotlight Stream profiling Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Czech Republic & Croatia

- Unlock potential in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia & Turkey during the new Eurasia Specialist day

New: Specialist Asset Class Days

- Explore the growing role of private capital during the new Private Capital Specialist day

- Meet asset management leaders at the FT’s new co-located CEE Future of Asset Management

More Time To Do Business

- CEE expands from two days to three full days offering more content, networking and meeting time

- Celebrate the region with peers at the new CEE Forum Gala Dinner

Where Our Attendees Are From...

CEE MAP

*Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uzbekistan.

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