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  1. Estonia Ministerial Keynote Interview
  2. FT Welcome
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  3. Georgia Ministerial Keynote Interview
  4. Registration and Badge Collection
    Registration and Badge Collection will be open from 14:00 pm till 20:00 pm   
  5. Special Focus: Ukraine (continued - Session runs - 13.45-14.35)
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  6. CEE Covered Bond Briefing
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2

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    CEE Covered Bond Briefing agenda here

  7. CEE Forum Meetings and networking
    Meeting and networking afternoon
  8. CEE Securitisation Summit continues
    Grand Klimt Hall 3

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    CEE Securitisation Summit Agenda here.

  9. Closing remarks: FT Live
  10. Drinks Reception
    Hilton Ballroom Foyer  - all registered delegates are invited
  11. Drinks Reception: Hosted by: Raiffeisen Bank International
    Raiffeisen Bank International are hosting their annual CEE Forum drinks reception – all registered delegates are invited
  12. Event Chair Introduction
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  13. Final Debate: The future of CEE: 5 key trends to watch for 2026
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Top regional experts share their insights as to what to expect for the year ahead.
  14. Financial Times Welcome
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  15. Focus Session: Driving investment across Europe
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  16. Host Country Keynote Speech
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  17. Keynote Speech:
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  18. Keynote Speech: Digital Transformation and AI in Banking
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  19. Lunch
  20. Morning Address
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  21. Networking Coffee
  22. Networking Coffee Break
  23. Networking Coffee Break
  24. Networking Lunch
  25. Opening Keynote Interview:
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  26. Opening Keynote Speech
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  27. Panel I: CEE: growth, stability and opportunity in a volatile world?
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    How much faster than the western economies can CEE grow in 2026? What are the downside risks?  The new EU budget: how much? Who for? And with what conditions?  The shadow of geopolitics: from de-dolla …
  28. Panel II: Sovereign debt: competing in a crowded field
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Lessons from 2025: how much more investor capacity is there for CEE sovereigns? Opportunities from de-dollarisation of reserves: what do sovereign investors want from sovereign issuers?  Duration and …
  29. Panel IV: Finding alpha in CEE: investor panel
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Exploring the case for allocations to CEE fixed income  Perceptions of regional political risks   Is ‘CEE’ still a meaningful concept for portfolio allocations? Challenges and opportunities in local c …
  30. Panel V: Funding defence
    Grand Klimt Hall 3
    Funding 5% - challenges and changes for new defence spending targets  Funding the capacity building: what do corporates in the defence sector need? What role can MDBs play in this?
  31. Panel VI: CEE banking: still a good place to be?
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Fintech: making it easier than ever to challenge existing banks? Digital innovation: what do customers want? What are the challenges of delivering it? What role can banks play in supporting increased …
  32. Panels VII: Central Bank Focus
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Back to basics: interest rates, price stability and supply side shocks  Can monetary policy put green finance back on track? Still growing: modelling climate risks in bank supervision Is political ind …
    Speakers
    Martin Galstyan
    Martin Galstyan, Governor - Central Bank of Armenia
    Petar Chobanov
    Petar Chobanov, Deputy Governor - National Bank of Bulgaria
  33. Panels VIII: Central Bank Focus
    Park Suite 7

    • Back to basics: interest rates, price stability and supply side shocks 

    • Can monetary policy put green finance back on track?

    • Still growing: modelling climate risks in bank supervision

    • Is political independence safer or more imperilled than 12 months ago?  

    • Real time settlements, SEPA, inclusion through digital banking and other  initiatives   

    • Digital currency: this year, next year, sometime, never?

  34. Poland Ministerial Keynote Interview
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
  35. Registration and Coffee
  36. Registration and Coffee
  37. Special Focus: Rebuilding Ukraine (Session runs - 13.45-14.35)
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Investors and senior leaders discuss Ukraine rebuild
    Speakers
    Francis Malige
    Francis Malige, Managing Director, Financial Institutions - EBRD
  38. Spotlight 2: Private equity in CEE: value untapped (Continued - session runs from 14.20-15.25)
    Park Suite 7

    • Regional overview: is it all about Poland? 

    • Adapting value creation strategies to  economic and political realities 

    • Local v international: can outsiders compete equally in local markets?

  39. Spotlight 2: Private equity in CEE: value untapped (session runs from 14.20-15.25)
    Park Suite 7
  40. Spotlight 3: The realities of sustainable finance: the big picture behind the headlines
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2

    • How significant is the scepticism towards ESG finance? What are the implications? 

    • A mature toolkit? Is there still room for innovation? 

    • Aligning interests: regulatory, price or capital incentives to do the green thing

    • Removing barriers: how accessible is green finance for first time issuers?

    • Where next: consolidation vs fragmentation? market or regulation led?

  41. Spotlight 4: Funding resilience: energy security and infrastructure development
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    Funding models for large energy and infrastructure projects Making energy secure and sustainable When is PPP the right model? What are the alternatives for large infrastructure? Optimising MDB investm …
    Speakers
    Christian Roy
    Christian Roy, Head of Central and Eastern Europe - Amber Infrastructure
  42. Women's Networking Breakfast: Shaping the Financial Landscape of Central and Eastern Europe
  43. Workshop A: CEE outlook - Fiscal challenges and political risks in a shifting growth landscape: Hosted by: UniCredit
  44. Workshop B: Navigating strategic public sector investment in Central Europe: Hosted by Citi
    Grand Klimt Hall 3
    The public sector in CE faces a complex landscape characterized by evolving geopolitical dynamics, the urgent need for sustainable development, and the imperative to modernize public services. This ro …
  45. Workshop C: Can CEE Stay Resilient? Growth and Competitiveness in a World of Trade Realignments: Hosted by Erste
    Park Suite 7
  46. Workshop D: South-East European Capital Markets in the Next Decade: Opportunities along the Development Path: Hosted by Raiffeisen Bank International
    Grand Klimt Hall 1&2
    What role will banks play in SEE capital markets development? What’s the ideal model for development institutions in the SEE region? Should countries target Euro accession ASAP after joining the EU? W …
    Chairperson
    Martin Blum
    Martin Blum, Head of Desk Strategy and Capital Markets Development - Raiffeisen Bank International
  47. Workshop E: Green Growth Pathways – Accelerating Regional Energy Transition: Hosted by ING
    Grand Klimt Hall 3
  48. Workshop F: Albanian EU Accession: Is the Financial System Ready? Hosted by BKT
    Park Suite 7
    Albania’s entry into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). How is the Bank of Albania balancing EU prudential standards and the need for further IFRS alignment and systemic risk buffers, as Albania is …
  49. Romania Focus: Hosted by Banca Transilvania
    Park Suite 7
    Welcome Speech: Aurel Bernat, Executive Director Financial Institutions & Investor Relations, Banca Transilvania Macroeconomic Landscape: Ioan Nistor, Chief Economist, Banca Transilvania  Romania: Cap …
  50. Romania Focus: Hosted by Banca Transilvania
    Park Suite 7
    Champions on the Radar
  51. Romania Focus: Hosted by Banca Transilvania
    Park Suite 7
    Panel 2: New Wave – Value Creation Closing remarks: Daniela Secară, CEO, BT Capital Partners