CEE Forum 2026 – the key event for CEE markets

On 13 and 14 January 2026, a new edition of the CEE Forum will take place in Vienna, at the Hilton Vienna Park, confirming its role as the leading international event dedicated to Central and Eastern European markets.

With more than 30 years of history, the Forum stands as a key platform for dialogue among institutions, central banks, investors, major industrial groups and financial players, fostering discussion on macroeconomic dynamics and investment opportunities across the CEE region.

Following the success of the 2025 edition, which recorded a participation of over 2,000 delegates from 54 countries, the 2026 event is set to be a key opportunity for networking and in-depth analysis of growth, financial stability and sustainable development across the region.

IMI CIB Division and IB Division are lead sponsor of the event. 

Gregorio De Felice, Chief Economist Intesa Sanpaolo, will participate to the panel "CEE: growth, stability and opportunities in a volatile world".

Paola Papanicolau, Head of International Banks Division, will partecipate to the panel "CEE banking: still a good place to be?"