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UniCredit Bank Romania joins Enterprising for Tomorrow 2026 as main partner
Enterprising for Tomorrow 2026, the largest conference in Eastern Europe dedicated to the social economy and impact finance, will take place on May 19, 2026, in Iași, bringing together leaders, social entrepreneurs, financiers, companies, public institutions, international experts, non-governmental organizations and relevant actors from the European impact ecosystem.
The fourth edition of the conference is supported by UniCredit Bank Romania as main partner, in a partnership built around a shared vision: developing a fairer, more inclusive economy, more closely connected to the real needs of communities.
Through its Social Impact Banking programme, UniCredit is committed to identifying, financing and promoting people, organizations and businesses that generate positive social impact. This direction is strongly aligned with the mission of Enterprising for Tomorrow, a platform created to bring the social economy, impact finance, social entrepreneurship, inclusion and cross-sector collaboration to the forefront.
Capital that reaches where it can change lives
The social economy proves that economic value and social impact can grow together. Social enterprises create jobs, provide relevant services for communities, support people from vulnerable groups and reinvest the value they create into their social mission.
In this context, the role of financial institutions becomes essential. Access to finance, expertise and networks can directly influence the capacity of impact-driven organizations to grow, become more sustainable and scale their contribution in the community.
Social entrepreneurs are already building the future, often against the odds. Our role is to back them and ensure that they have the financing and support to truly scale their impact. It is time to channel the capital where it truly changes lives and communities. –Simona Petrescu, ESG Director, UniCredit Bank Romania
UniCredit Bank Romania, present in key moments of the conference
UniCredit Bank’s presence at Enterprising for Tomorrow 2026, the fourth edition, will also be reflected in the conference content, through the participation of its representatives in key moments of the programme.
Mihaela Lupu, CEO of UniCredit Bank, will open the conference and bring the perspective of a financial institution with a relevant role in supporting the Romanian economy and connecting capital with initiatives that can generate sustainable development.
Simona Petrescu, ESG Director at UniCredit Bank Romania, will take part in the first panel of the conference, dedicated to the role of the social economy in building a more inclusive, more responsible economy, closer to the real needs of communities.
Valentin Boldeiu, Head of EU Funds at UniCredit Bank, will participate in the panel dedicated to social finance, alongside European leaders and representatives of reference institutions in the field of social finance, including the European Investment Fund.
Through this involvement, UniCredit Bank contributes to one of the essential conversations of this edition: how capital can move closer to social entrepreneurs, impact-driven organizations and communities that need sustainable solutions.
Enterprising for Tomorrow 2026 thus becomes a space where financial expertise, ESG vision, European funding and social entrepreneurship come together to build bridges between real needs, resources and development opportunities.
A partnership for access, connection and impact
UniCredit Bank’s support contributes to maintaining the open character of the conference and to creating a space where organizations with social impact can access know-how, dialogue, visibility and collaboration opportunities.
Enterprising for Tomorrow 2026 will include thematic panels, contributions from European experts, networking moments, the Buy Social Expo and opportunities for social entrepreneurs, companies, financiers, public authorities and community-based organizations to meet.
Buy Social Expo will offer social enterprises a space to present their work, interact directly with the public and access sales opportunities. Behind the products and services showcased are organizations that create jobs for people with disabilities, support children, vulnerable people and local communities, reduce waste and develop sustainable solutions.
Through this partnership, UniCredit Bank Romania supports a platform that brings people together, promotes relevant initiatives and contributes to increasing the visibility of projects with positive social impact.
About UniCredit
UniCredit is a pan-European commercial bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany and Central and Eastern Europe. UniCredit’s purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best solutions for all stakeholders and unlocking the potential of its clients and employees across Europe. UniCredit’s vision is to be the Bank for Europe’s Future.
UniCredit serves more than 15 million customers worldwide and more than 6 million customers in Central and Eastern Europe. They are at the centre of what the company does in all the markets where it operates.
In Romania, UniCredit Bank is one of the leading financial institutions, offering high-quality services and products for all categories of clients. UniCredit Bank aims to keep the customer at the centre of its activities, to be an easy partner to work with and to play an active role in the communities where it operates.
The Group responds to a wide range of client needs through a network of specialized partners: UniCredit Leasing Corporation, UniCredit Consumer Financing, UniCredit Services and UniCredit Insurance Broker.
About UniCredit Social Impact Banking
Social Impact Banking represents UniCredit’s commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive society. The programme aims to identify, finance and promote people and businesses that have a positive social impact, contributing to the development of the communities where the bank is present.
UniCredit’s approach combines finance, expertise and the development of networks, with the aim of supporting organizations and projects that generate both economic and social benefits. Its key directions include quality education, reducing inequalities, creating jobs, economic growth and inclusion.
Through Social Impact Banking, UniCredit supports social initiatives through impact finance, microcredit, financial education and inclusion, aiming to generate both direct impact and positive indirect effects on the social and economic wellbeing of communities.
“We don’t want to be just lenders, but also the drivers and facilitators of change to better our society. To do well, you have to do good.” – Jean Pierre Mustier, UniCredit Chief Executive Officer