The conference took place in Bucharest from January 19 to 21,2026, at the Athénée Palace InterContinental Bucharest, bringing together over 120 participants from across the region and beyond. The conference marked a pivotal moment in a shared journey — captured in a simple yet powerful visual message: different actors working together to build stronger, more inclusive, and more integrated social services, always centered on people.
Ministers and other government representatives from Romania, Moldova, Italy, North Macedonia, Albania, and Türkiye met with World Bank international experts and development partners from Europe, Asia, and the Americas to move a shared agenda forward — from policy frameworks to real, coordinated action that improves people’s lives. Across three days, the conference followed a clear path: understanding the challenge,strengthening systems, and shaping the future — together.
Thank you for being part of this important step forward.
We look forward to continuing this work — together.