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OCT 26 – 28, 2026
Contact: beyond@gbsn.org
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Company Excursions
GBSN Beyond participants are invited to spend an afternoon inside some of Bucharest’s most dynamic and high-impact companies. Choose from four remarkable organizations—each driving innovation to respond to the challenges of our world today—and gain behind-the-scenes insight to inspire your own work supporting business leaders, enterprises, and ecosystems.
Bitdefender is a Romanian cybersecurity company, internationally recognised for its solutions against cyber threats. The company develops products and services for both individual users and organisations, offering antivirus solutions, endpoint protection, IT infrastructure security and technologies for preventing cyberattacks. Bitdefender uses advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to detect and combat digital threats. Through its activity, the company contributes to strengthening cybersecurity at a global level and represents an important success story of the Romanian IT industry.
Hidroelectrica is the main electricity producer in Romania and one of the most important companies in the national energy sector. The company produces electricity mainly by using hydropower resources, playing an essential role in ensuring the country’s energy security. By using a renewable energy source, Hidroelectrica contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition towards a cleaner energy system. The company also has strategic importance for the Romanian economy, being associated with stability, sustainability and efficiency in electricity production.
Prime Batteries Technology is a Romanian company specialised in the production of lithium-ion batteries and the development of energy storage solutions. Its activity is focused on rapidly growing fields such as renewable energy, electric mobility and modern energy infrastructure. The company contributes to the transition towards a sustainable energy model by providing solutions that allow energy to be stored efficiently and used according to demand. Through its technological profile and innovation-oriented approach, Prime Batteries represents a relevant example of a Romanian company involved in the green energy sector.
UiPath is one of the best-known Romanian technology companies, with international operations. The company specialises in software process automation, using technologies such as robotic process automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning. UiPath’s solutions help organisations automate repetitive activities, reduce working time and increase operational efficiency. Its platform is used in various sectors, including financial services, public administration, healthcare, human resources and customer service. Through its global development, UiPath is considered one of the most important technology companies founded in Romania.
Marketplace Simulations Train the Trainer Workshop: October 29-31
Immediately following GBSN Beyond 2026, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies is hosting a three-day workshop by Marketplace Simulations to take you inside simulation learning and equip you to build your most engaging course ever. You’ll experience a business simulation as a student would and walk away with:
- Insights from instructors who’ve implemented these tools in their own classrooms.
- A step-by-step understanding of how to run a Marketplace simulation in your class.
- A fresh perspective on how experiential learning can drive deeper engagement.
- Practical strategies for coaching and developing core business skills.
- Connections with instructors from around the world who are innovating with experiential learning.
This is a free workshop. Your registration includes access to training sessions, a license to play the Conscious Capitalism simulation, and family-style meals throughout the event. Your only responsibility is your travel and lodging costs!