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United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC2301 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
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2018 ALIANTA Awards Gala Registration
We are honored to have you beside us at our annual event. We invite you to be part of an elegant evening celebrating achievements in the Romanian-American Community and strengthening the ties between Romania and the United States. Please review our full schedule of Roundtable events at the Romanian Embassy earlier in the day on November 16, along with special post-gala activities on Saturday, November 17.
Please register below to become a sponsor or to buy individual tickets for you and your guests. We appreciate your support and your involvement.
- Brian Withmore, Senior Fellow and Director of the Russia Program, CEPA (Moderator)
- US Ambassador to Romania, Hans Klemm
- Romanian Ambassador to the US, George Maior
- Steve Blank, Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council
11:-00-12:30 Part One – The Romanian investment experience, and growing start-up community
Moderator: Chang Oh-Turkmani, Associate Prof. Georgetown and Managing Director, The Mega Company
Topics
- Doing Business in Romania: Investors, Entrepreneurs and Trade
- Start-up climate and the new breed of Romanian Entrepreneur
Guests
- Confirmed – Jay Burgess, Dept. of Commerce (ret.)
- Confirmed - George Roth, Director US operations, UiPath
- Confirmed - Gursh Kundan – Platform Capital
- Confirmed - Ionut Georgescu – Founder FEPRA and Entrepreneur
- Confirmed – Eric Stewart, Director American-Romanian Business Council
- Confirmed – Marius Dan, Franklin Templeton Romania
Part Two:
12.30-1:00 Special Topic
Romanian Health Care and Pharma environment
Moderator: Wajiha Haris Medical services & Pharma industry in Romania
Topics
- Romanian Healthcare System in development
- Romanian Private and Public medical services trends and opportunities
- Pharma environment
Guests
- State Sec Dan Dumitrescu
- Dr. Andrei Baciu
- Claudia Carravetta, Abbvie
Thank you to our partner, Romanian Embassy, for hosting us and for the hospitality.
Agenda
Introductions 2:00-2:20 PM
2:00 - Welcome remarks, Bill Avery, Executive Director Alianta;
2:05 - Guest Speaker, Dorian Branea, Director ICR New York;
2:10-2.20 - Alianta's approach to Community Projects support/research. Daniela Kammrath, Community Projects Director.
The Art of organizing a Romanian Film Festivals in U.S.A. (2:20- 3:10 pm)
Case studies: Romanian Film Festival in Seattle, WA; Romanian Film Festival in DC; Romanian Film Festival in San Francisco area.
Panel: Otilia Baraboi (ARCS, Seattle), Dorian Branea (ICR NY), Lucian Purcareanu (Romanian Embassy), Dana Beldiman & George Roth (SF).
(includes Q&A 10 min.)
The know-how behind a Romanian Language Schools: Best Practices (3:10 – 3:40 pm)
Case study: Romanian Language in High School, Seattle, WA;
Presentation by: Ileana Marin (ARCS Seattle, WA)
(includes Q&A 10 min.)
Volunteering and building communities. (3:40 pm- 4:10 pm)
Panel: Iulian Calinov (ARCS Seattle, WA), Daniel Murariu MD (Pittsburg, PA).
(includes Q&A 10 min.)
Conclusions and Networking (4:10 pm- 4:30 pm).
-Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon and Eggs
-Bistro Scramble (French Toast) with Bacon and Eggs
-Eggs Benedict with Home Fries and Fresh Fruit
-Lox Bagel with Fresh Fruit
-Croque Madame (Texas Toast, Ham, Dijon Mustard, Sunny Side Up Egg) with Home Fries and Fresh Fruit