Join us on February 11 at 18:30 at the InterContinental Athénée Palace in Bucharest (Regina Maria Hall) to explore the main macroeconomic forecasts for Romania in 2026, presented by Valentin Tătaru, Economist at ING Bank Romania.
Gain valuable insights into the outlook for the Romanian economy, the new engines of growth, and the role EU funds will play in shaping the economic landscape. The event will offer an in-depth discussion of the key macroeconomic trends and forecasts expected for the year ahead.
About the speaker:
Valentin Tătaru joined ING Romania in 2007. For ten years, he worked in the Treasury department, where he was responsible for managing the bank’s liquidity and trading on the interbank money market. During this period, he obtained the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) diploma from the Association for Financial Professionals and the ACI diploma from the Financial Markets Association.
In 2018, he joined the Economic Research department as an economist, overseeing macroeconomic analysis for Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. His forecasts have consistently ranked among the top three for several countries and have been frequently cited by international media. In his current role as Chief Economist, Valentin continues to focus on macroeconomic research for Romania and the wider region.
Valentin holds a degree in Economics from the Academy of Economic Studies and a Master’s degree in European Economic Studies from the same institution.
Please note:
Supported by: HEINEKEN, FrieslandCampina
By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and audio-video recordings may be taken and agree that the Netherlands Romanian Chamber of Commerce (NRCC) may use them.
Type of event
NRCC Content Event
Status of event
Confirmed
Date
11 February 2026
Start Hour
18:30
Venue
Bucharest
Topic
NRCC Economic Outlook by ING
No. of guests
80