Română ENTERPRISING FOR TOMORROW 2026
The biggest social economy event in Eastern Europe
4th Edition | May 19, 2026
Agora Iasi & Online
EFT2026
One day to upgrade your impact. A one of a kind festival for social enterprises, impact driven leaders, and academia who want to see what is next in the social economy and turn it into action.
Learn. Connect. Celebrate.
Stay ahead of new trends and opportunities in the social economy. Hear what’s coming straight from EU officials and policymakers. Learn from European pilot projects and leave with strategies you can apply.
Join EFT2026 at no cost. Made possible through project grants and sponsor contributions.
ABOUT EFT
Details and event experience
Meet the ecosystem that’s shaping Europe’s social economy
One day. 1000+ participants. On-site & online.
The place to be for those who want to be part of our collective change - social entrepreneurs, impact investors, ethical finance and social economy professionals, policymakers, NGOs and other impact change makers from Eastern and Western Europe.
Connect with credible hosts - ADV Romania, RISE Romania, AFIN and Social Finance Association - recognized ecosystem leaders with EU-level impact and policy achievements, which amplifies your visibility and network quality.
Find inspiration and actionable tools for accelerating impact
High level speakers. Latest news and insights from the social economy ecosystem.
Five thematic panels featuring high-level European Commission speakers alongside policymakers, financiers and practitioners. Get clear guidance on policy updates, funding, buying social and digital inclusion, with live Q&A and concrete next steps.
Walk away with next steps. The program and networking are built so you leave with contacts, tools and an action plan.
Find partners and funding
Spark opportunities for the social innovation ecosystem.
Curated business-matching, investor presence and on-site activations are designed for facilitating concrete collaborations.
Showcase and sell or Buy social
Buy Social Expo
The Buy Social Expo features 30+ social enterprises exhibiting products and services to buyers and supporters.
Award Gala
Celebrate and learn from winners - Accelerator of Social Enterprises Gala
Now in its second year, this ADV Romania initiative celebrates concrete solutions and the teams behind them. We unveil the Hackathon results and present Awards to standout social enterprises from Romania—and, for the first time, from the Republic of Moldova.
INVITED SPEAKERS
High-Level EU Representatives, Policy makers, Leaders from European Networks, Social Impact Leaders
PAST EDITION
2024 Highlights
HOST OF THE EVENT
MAIN PARTNER
CO-ORGANIZERS
DIAMOND PARTNERS
GOLD PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
HOSPITALITY PARTNERS
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
MAY 19, 2026
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THE BIGGEST SOCIAL ECONOMY CONFERENCE IN EASTERN EUROPE
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