Romanian Tech & Innovation Summit

Hosted as part of the Romanian Community Summit in Chicago, the flagship annual event of the Romanian United Foundation (RUF).Join us for the Romanian Community Summit, including morning sessions and lunch. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early.Register by September 15th. Attendance is limited.The Summit will convene founders, C-level executives, technology leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners from both the United States and Romania. As organizations continue to accelerate artificial intelligence, cloud transformation, enterprise software modernization, cybersecurity, automation, and digital innovation, this event provides a unique forum for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and cross-border collaboration.More than a networking event, the Summit is designed to connect the people building, investing in, and supporting the next generation of Romanian-led technology companies expanding into the U.S. market.Startup Pitch CompetitionFollowing the success of the RACC-IT Pitch Competition in New York earlier this year, RACC-IT is partnering with Lofty Ventures to showcase high-potential startups from Romania and the United States.Selected companies will present their businesses live before investors, venture capital firms, corporate executives, and technology leaders for the opportunity to win the $2,000 Grand Prize, generously sponsored by Lofty Ventures.-> Apply to pitchApplication deadline: September 10th, 2026.Companies interested in participating are invited to contact the RACC-IT team for the application materials and submission process.Summit Agenda:9:00 - 10:00 AM: Registration10:00 - 11:30 AM: Start-up Pitch Competition: Romanian and U.S. startups will present their business to investors and industry leaders for the opportunity to win a $2,000 Grand Prize, generously sponsored by Lofty Ventures.11:30 - 12:00 PM: Break | Prep session for Leadership Panel12:00 - 1:00 PM Leadership Panel – Building Global Technology Companies: Founders and executives representing internationally recognized technology companies—including UiPath, Arobs, DruidAI, Endava, Recognos, Eloquentix, RebelDot, Eloquentix and FintechOS—will share practical insights on scaling globally, AI adoption, cloud transformation, talent development, and international expansion.Moderated by Catalin Briciu - Co-Founder Linnify1:00 - 1:45 PM: Lunch Break — Traditional Romanian cuisine1:45 - 2:45 PM: Expanding into the U.S. Market: Industry experts from Penningtons Manches Cooper and GlobalRomania will discuss the legal, operational, and strategic foundations required for successful U.S. market entry and long-term growth.3:00 - 4:30 PM: Networking & Roundtable discussions: Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovation ecosystem partners.4:30 - 8:00 PM: Romanian Community Summit celebration - AgendaWho Will AttendThe Summit will bring together an influential community of:Confirmed participants include representatives from organizations such as MDL Investments, SlingShot, Stoica.co, Illinois Chamber of Commerce and other members of the Romanian-American business ecosystem.Why AttendJoin the CommunityThe Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce for Information Technology (RACC-IT) is dedicated to strengthening commercial and technological collaboration between Romania and the United States. Through executive networking, industry events, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership, the Chamber supports Romanian technology companies expanding into the U.S. market while fostering innovation across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital transformation.This event is made possible through the support of our partner the Romanian United Fund.GDPR Notice: Photographs may be taken during this event for promotional use, including on websites and other materials. By attending, you consent to your image being captured and used for these purposes. If you have concerns, please speak with a staff member upon arrival.