The Eastern Growth Corridor Romania, Moldova & Ukraine
How can Romania, Moldova and Ukraine work together to create a stronger investment and development corridor for the region?
This panel from the EastGate 2026 Forum in Iai brings together senior representatives from investment promotion agencies, regional development organisations and the private sector to discuss the opportunities emerging across this strategically important part of Europe.
The conversation explores investment priorities, infrastructure and connectivity, cross-border cooperation, the role of North-East Romania as a gateway between the EU, Moldova and Ukraine, and the long-term opportunities created by reconstruction, economic integration and regional growth.
Chair:
Codrin Apostol Co-Founder & CEO, Investis
Panellists:
Vasile Asandei General Director, ADR Nord-Est
Mihai Burunciuc Deputy Director, Invest Moldova Agency
Alexandru Gozun President, AmCham Moldova
Alexandru Mitroi Senior Advisor, InvestRomania
Viktoria Volovenko Head of Analytics Department, UkraineInvest
Key topics include:
RomaniaMoldovaUkraine investment cooperation
Infrastructure and regional connectivity
North-East Romania's role as an Eastern gateway
Investment opportunities in Moldova and Ukraine
Ukraine reconstruction and its regional economic impact
Cross-border supply chains and business opportunities
Public-private cooperation and attracting international capital
Building a competitive Eastern European investment corridor
Recorded at EastGate 2026 Forum, organised by Property Forum in Iai, Romania..
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