Invitation Only

Transport Without Borders

Strategic Cooperation for Regional Stability and Economic Resilience

High-level invitation-only summit hosted at the European Parliament

VIP Dinner June 8, 2026
Main Summit June 9, 2026
Diplomatic Visits June 10, 2026
European Parliament, Brussels

An invitation-only summit convening governmental, institutional, and business leaders to shape the future of strategic transportation and supply chain systems.

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Convening Leaders for Strategic Impact

The Transport Without Borders summit brings together an exceptional assembly of government leaders, institutional representatives, business decision-makers, academic voices, and strategic partners to address the critical challenges and opportunities facing transportation and supply chain systems in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and technological landscape.

Organized by Ștefan Mușoiu, Member of the European Parliament, in collaboration with the European Parliament and ROMOTANA, this invitation-only gathering provides a unique platform for substantive dialogue on issues of strategic importance to Europe, the transatlantic partnership, and global stability.

Participants will engage in focused round-table discussions exploring transportation as a strategic system fundamental to economic resilience, examining logistics and supply chain adaptability in times of uncertainty, and analyzing Romania's emerging role as a regional logistics gateway connecting East and West.

Institutional Excellence

Convened at the European Parliament with participation from highest levels of government and institutions.

Transatlantic Dialogue

Strengthening cooperation between Europe and the United States on critical infrastructure and trade.

Strategic Focus

Black Sea connectivity, Ukraine reconstruction, and AI-driven transformation of supply chains.

Summit Focus Areas

Transportation as a strategic system
Logistics and supply chain resilience
Romania as a regional logistics gateway
Black Sea regional relevance
Transatlantic cooperation
AI, data, and cybersecurity integration

Shaping Tomorrow's Infrastructure

Our summit addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities in transportation, logistics, and regional cooperation.

Transportation & Logistics

Strategic corridors, multimodal networks, and infrastructure investments shaping European connectivity.

Supply Chain Resilience

Building adaptable, secure supply networks capable of withstanding disruption and uncertainty.

AI & Data in Operations

Leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize logistics and decision-making.

Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure

Protecting vital transportation systems against emerging digital threats and vulnerabilities.

Regional Stability

Transportation infrastructure as a foundation for peace, prosperity, and regional cooperation.

Ukraine Reconstruction

Strategic planning for rebuilding transportation networks and economic infrastructure.

Black Sea Connectivity

Maximizing the strategic potential of Black Sea routes for trade and regional development.

Public-Private Cooperation

Fostering effective partnerships across sectors for coordinated strategic action.

Three Days of Strategic Engagement

08 June 2026
VIP Dinner

Evening Reception & Dinner

An exclusive gathering for senior delegates featuring a welcome reception, formal dinner, and strategic networking opportunities in an intimate setting.

  • Evening program from 18:00
  • Limited to senior delegates
  • Dress code: Business Formal
09 June 2026
Main Summit

Round Table Discussions

A full day of substantive round-table sessions at the European Parliament, facilitating in-depth dialogue among participants on critical strategic themes.

  • Full day program from 08:30
  • European Parliament, Brussels
  • Dress code: Business Formal
10 June 2026
Diplomatic Visits

EU Permanent Representations

A day of curated visits to Permanent Representations to the European Union, offering direct engagement with diplomatic missions of key partner nations.

  • Half-day program from 08:30
  • Brussels EU Quarter
  • Diplomatic Access / Special Approval
Participation Notice

Attendance is by invitation only. All participants are subject to security screening and access procedures in accordance with European Parliament protocols. Confirmed invitees will receive detailed access instructions.

Summit Agenda

A carefully structured program designed to maximize substantive engagement and strategic dialogue.

June 8, 2026 — VIP Dinner

Evening Program
18:00

Arrival and Check-In

Guest arrival and credential verification

18:30

Welcome Reception

Networking reception with refreshments

19:15

Opening Remarks

Welcome address and summit overview

19:30

VIP Dinner

Formal dinner with strategic conversation

20:30

Strategic Exchange and Networking

Informal dialogue among delegates

21:45

Closing Notes

Remarks and preview of main summit

June 9, 2026 — Main Summit at European Parliament

Full Day Program
8:30 - 9:00

Registration

Guest arrival and credential verification

9:00 - 9:20

Official Opening

Opening messages

Ștefan Mușoiu
Member of the European Parliament, Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Event host and moderator
Victor Negrescu
Vice-President of the European Parliament
Roxana Mânzatu
European Commissioner
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Romania
Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism of Romania
Minister of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania
Marcel Somfelean
President, ROMOTANA – Romanian Moldovan Trucking Association of North America
Co-organizer and strategic partner of the event
Representative of the European Commission
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)
Vasile Dâncu
Member of the European Parliament
Dragoș Benea
Member of the European Parliament
Additional Members of the European Parliament
President, Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade
9:20 - 9:30

Coffee Break

Short Coffee Break

9:30 - 10:15

Panel 1: Transport Without Borders — Connectivity and Strategic Infrastructure

How do we accelerate Romania's integration into the trans-European transport network and remove bottlenecks by 2030?

Victor Negrescu
Vice-President of the European Parliament
Marcel Somfelean
President, ROMOTANA
Dan Jorgensen (or Roxana Mînzatu)
European Commission – Energy
Sorin Grindeanu
Iulia Matei
Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU
Andreea Păstârnac
Ambassador of Romania to the Kingdom of Belgium
Andrew Puzder
US Mission to the EU
Darryl Nirenberg
US Ambassador to Romania
Representative of DG Mobility and Transport
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)
Ciprian Șerban
Minister of Transport (or representative)
Representative of the International Road Transport Union (IRU)
Contact: Florin Jianu
Flavius Cladoveanu
Incertrans
Georgiana Cosoveanu
AmCham Romania
Bogdan Stelian Mîndrescu
Compania Națională Aeroporturi București S.A.
Bogdan Costaș
Director, TAROM
Representative of a major transport fleet (TBD)
Representative of the Transport Commission – Apostolos Tzitzikostas
European Commission
Representative of the Port of Constanța
Claudiu Petre
GRUFR
10:15 - 10:35

Q&A Session and Conclusions

10:35 - 10:45

Coffee Break

Short Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:15

Panel 2: Energy Security Strategy in the Context of Economic Resilience

Building resilient supply chains and positioning Romania as a regional logistics gateway

Daniel Jorgensen
European Commission
Dan Nica
Member of the European Parliament
Bogdan Ivan Gruia
Minister of Energy
Ștefan Radu Oprea
Senator
Representative of OMV Petrom
Representative of Rompetrol
Ben-Oni Ardelean
Member of Parliament (Deputy)
Robert Cazanciuc
Senator
Representative of Nuclearelectrica / SMR Doicești / Transelectrica
Representative of the European Logistics Association (ELA)
ARILOG (Romania)
Gabriela Sandoz
Corneliu Bodea
11:15 - 11:35

Q&A Session and Conclusions

11:35 - 11:45

Coffee Break

Short Coffee Break

11:45 - 12:30

Panel 3: Romania as a Logistics Hub in the Context of Ukraine's Reconstruction

Military mobility, critical infrastructure protection, and the Black Sea as a strategic zone

Nicolae Ștefănuță
Vice-President of the European Parliament
Gheorghe Soldan
President, Suceava County Council
Ciprian Șerban
Minister of Transport
Ana Maria Geană
Florin Jianu
Ștefan Radu Oprea
Senator
Representative of the European Commission – Transport
Apostolos Tzitzikostas
Eugen Tomac
Member of the European Parliament
Sorin Preda
Chang Oh
The Mega Company
Anca Dragu
Governor, National Bank of Moldova
Representative of CEC Bank / BCR (TBD)
Lucian Romașcanu
European Court of Auditors (ECA)
Beniamin Lucescu
Federația Operatorilor Români de Transport
Marius Truță
Professor of Computer Science, Northern Kentucky University
Mircea Cîrt
CEO and Founder, ATP Group
12:30 - 12:55

Q&A Session and Conclusions

12:55 - 13:00

Closing Ceremony

Closing remarks

Ștefan Mușoiu
Member of the European Parliament
13:00 - 14:30

Lunch and Networking

Networking lunch and informal bilateral discussions

14:30

Guided Tour of the European Parliament

June 10, 2026 — Diplomatic Mission Visits

By Separate Invitation
08:30

Briefing & Departure

Morning briefing and coordinated departure from hotel

09:30

Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU

Meeting with Romanian diplomatic staff and policy briefing

10:45

Permanent Representation of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

Engagement with Moldovan mission on regional cooperation priorities

12:00

Working Lunch

Informal dialogue and reflections on morning visits

13:30

United States Mission to the European Union

Transatlantic perspective on strategic cooperation and trade

15:00

Debrief & Closing Remarks

Summary of insights and next steps from diplomatic engagements

15:30

End of Program

Conclusion of the Transport Without Borders summit

Day 3 requires a separate invitation. Please indicate your interest when submitting your participation request.

The program is subject to refinement. Confirmed participants will receive final agenda details directly.

Guiding the Dialogue

Gabriela Sandoz
Summit Moderator

Gabriela Sandoz

World Bank

Leading the summit's round-table discussions, ensuring substantive and balanced dialogue across all strategic themes.

Distinguished Voices

Leaders from government, institutions, business, and academia contributing to strategic dialogue.

Featured Speakers

Delegation Participants

Beniamin Lucescu

Federation of Transport Operators of Romania

Nicolai Ianos

ROMOTANA / Honorary Consul of Romania in Michigan

Emanuel Romosan

Prosal Group

Florin Larionesi

Campeador Group

Daniel Ungurian

Vice Mayor, Suceava

Gheorghe Soldan

President, Suceava County Council

Dan Goncearov

ROMOTANA

Alexandrina Crudu

ROMOTANA

Private Sector & Industry

Romania

Logistics & Transport
Sameday (eMAG Group) Lucian Bădîrcea CEO
FAN Courier Adrian Mihai Co-founder
DHL Romania Cornel Marian CEO
DPD Romania Ovidiu Bălan Director General
DB Schenker Romania CEO
Ports & Infrastructure
DP World Constanța Director General
SOCEP Constanța Director General
Port of Constanța (Private Operators) Representative
Energy & Strategic Infrastructure
OMV Petrom Christina Verchere CEO
Hidroelectrica Strategy Representative
Romgaz Strategy & Infrastructure
Construction & Infrastructure
UMB (Spedition UMB) Representative
Strabag Romania Representative
Industry Organizations
UNTRR Radu Dinescu Secretary General
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania President
Romanian Business Leaders Representative

Brussels / International

Global Logistics
DHL Group VP Public Affairs
UPS Director EU Affairs
Maersk Head of Europe Policy
Transport & Infrastructure
Alstom Director EU Affairs
Siemens Mobility VP Europe
Hitachi Rail EU Affairs
Aviation & Mobility
Airbus EU Affairs
Ryanair Director Policy
Business & Policy
BusinessEurope Director General
CLECAT Director General
European Round Table for Industry Representative
Strategic Ports
Port of Rotterdam Authority Director Strategy
Hamburg Port Authority Representative
Security & Critical Infrastructure
Thales Group Director Europe
Leonardo EU Affairs
Palantir Technologies Public Policy

Speaker and participant list is evolving and subject to confirmation and updates.

European Parliament, Brussels

European Parliament

Rue Wiertz 60
1047 Brussels
Belgium

The summit takes place within the European Parliament premises. Exact room and internal access details will be shared directly with confirmed invitees.

Visit European Parliament Website →

Security & Access

All attendees should expect security screening and controlled access procedures in accordance with European Parliament protocols. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before scheduled sessions. Valid identification is required.

Stay & Getting to Brussels

Selected accommodations in proximity to the European Parliament, plus practical guidance for reaching the venue.

Radisson Collection Grand Place
Official Partner

Radisson Collection Grand Place

Iconic luxury at the heart of Brussels. Steps from Grand Place, blending heritage architecture with contemporary design and world-class hospitality.

~15 min by taxi
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Sofitel Brussels Europe
Business Preferred

Sofitel Brussels Europe

Contemporary elegance at Place Jourdan. Ideal for business travelers with full amenities and excellent connectivity.

~8 min walk to venue
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The Hotel Brussels
Luxury / VIP

The Hotel Brussels

Five-star luxury in the heart of the European Quarter. Exceptional service and amenities for discerning guests.

~10 min walk to venue
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Thon Hotel EU
European Quarter

Thon Hotel EU

Modern comfort in the EU district. Practical location with professional service oriented to institutional visitors.

~5 min walk to venue
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NH Brussels EU Berlaymont
Practical

NH Brussels EU Berlaymont

Reliable comfort adjacent to EU institutions. Efficient service and excellent value for professional travelers.

~7 min walk to venue
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Getting to Brussels

Practical guidance for reaching the European Parliament.

Brussels Airport (BRU)

Brussels Airport (Zaventem) is the primary international gateway, located approximately 12 km from the city center and European Quarter.

  • Direct flights from major European and international hubs
  • Approximately 25-35 minutes to European Parliament by taxi
  • Train connection to Brussels-Central Station
Visit Airport Website →

Airport to European Parliament

By Taxi

Direct taxi service from airport arrivals. Estimated fare: EUR 45-55. Journey time: 25-35 minutes depending on traffic.

By Train + Metro

Airport Express train to Brussels-Central (20 min), then Metro lines 1 or 5 to Maelbeek/Schuman station (10 min walk to Parliament).

STIB/MIVB Public Transport →

From European Quarter Hotels

Hotels in the European Quarter are within walking distance (5-15 minutes) of the European Parliament. The Schuman and Maelbeek areas offer the most convenient access.

VIP Dinner Transportation

Transportation arrangements for the June 8 VIP Dinner will be communicated directly to confirmed VIP attendees. Pickup locations and timing will be coordinated in advance.

Final logistics details, including specific pickup points and timing, will be shared directly with confirmed guests prior to the event.

Brussels Dining

Recommended restaurants for business meetings and delegation dinners.

Summit Sponsors

Strategic partners supporting this important dialogue.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for selected partners aligned with the summit's strategic mission.

Inquire About Sponsorship

Summit Materials

Printed event materials, including the program booklet, participant directory, and briefing documents, will be provided to all attendees upon registration.

Additional summit materials, background papers, and updates will be shared directly with confirmed participants in advance of the event.

Request an Invitation

Express your interest in attending the Transport Without Borders summit.

Invitation-Only Event

This summit is by invitation only. Submission of an interest form does not guarantee attendance. All requests are reviewed by the organizing committee, and participation is subject to invitation status, capacity limitations, and access approval.

Participant Profile

  • Government officials and policymakers
  • EU institutional representatives
  • Diplomatic corps members
  • Business leaders in transportation and logistics
  • Academic experts in relevant fields
  • Strategic partners and stakeholders

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that attendance is subject to invitation and approval. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Get in Touch

General Event Coordination

summit@romotana.org

Invitations & Protocol

invitations@romotana.org

Sponsorship Inquiries

sponsors@romotana.org

Media & Press

media@romotana.org