ROMÂNĂ 
ENGLISH VERSION 
From 20 to 23 October 2026, Galați and Chișinău are hosting a series of international events dedicated to regional cooperation, innovation and economic development. The programme brings together clusters, companies, universities, public authorities and European organisations, providing a platform for dialogue between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and other European countries.
The programme on 21 October, held at Unique Ballrooms Events Centre in Galați, highlighted the role of clusters in strengthening competitiveness and connecting the Danube and Black Sea regions to European value chains.
Danubius International University also attended the event, represented by Professor Steve O. Michael, PhD, Rector & CEO; Associate Professor Andy Pușcă, PhD, President of the Board of Directors; Associate Professor Alina Beatrice Răileanu, PhD in Engineering, Vice-Rector for Administration and Grants; Dr Andra Marcu, Director of the Department for Alumni and Institutional Partnerships; and Lucian Panait and Constantin Lepădatu from the Department of Communication, Marketing and Media Relations.
The day’s agenda included sessions on creative industries and industrial heritage, logistics and ports, green energy and decarbonisation. Discussions also addressed technology transfer, collaboration between research and business, and the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to innovation. Project presentations and matchmaking meetings gave participants opportunities to identify potential partners and explore collaboration.
The programme continues on 22 October in Chișinău with the second edition of the National Cluster Forum of the Republic of Moldova and sessions dedicated to cooperation between Moldovan clusters and partners from Romania, Ukraine and the European Union. Topics include artificial intelligence, digitalisation, smart specialisation, and research and innovation partnerships.
Meanwhile, Galați is hosting the Logistics Summit on 22 and 23 October, focusing on the strategic role of the Lower Danube in European connectivity. Discussions address multimodal infrastructure, investment, digital transformation and opportunities for economic development through logistics and regional cooperation.
The series of events runs until Friday, 23 October, continuing the dialogue on joint projects and partnerships that can support the region’s development.
Mioara Lepădatu
