Beyond the presentation of research papers, STRATEGICA has always been a space for dialogue, reflection, and meaningful exchange. At each edition, we are pleased to organize roundtables, workshops, and various networking events addressing some of the most impactful topics of the moment, bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers/regulators. For the 2026 edition, under the umbrella of the STRATEGICA Observatory for the Future of Organizations, the following special events have been confirmed:
Workshop: Beyond the algorithm: human wisdom and values in AI-enabled management
SNSPA, 30.10.2026, 10.00-11.30, Bucharest time, room P04
Inspired by recent papal reflections on artificial intelligence, this workshop explores how organizations can integrate AI without reducing management to data, prediction, and efficiency, focusing on the role of human wisdom, values, moral discernment, and responsibility in shaping AI-enabled management practices.
The workshop will cover the managerial implications of AI beyond efficiency, addressing the limits of algorithmic reasoning in contexts that require moral discernment and, in this regard, the role of human wisdom, values, and spiritual knowledge in any potential responsible AI-enabled management. Thus, the risks of delegating decision-making authority, accountability, and human agency to AI systems will be discussed, as well as how organizations can integrate AI while preserving dignity, trust, responsibility, and the common good.
- Facilitator: Prof. Florina Pinzaru, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
- Guest speaker – opening reflection: Prof. Emeritus Constantin Brătianu, ranked by Stanford University among the 2% of the World’s top-cited scientists for 2022-present; ranked by Scholar GPS as being # 8 in the World, in Knowledge Management 2023-present.
- Contact: florina.pinzaru@facultateademanagement.ro
Workshop: Future-ready cultures: building organizations that thrive under uncertainty
SNSPA, 30.10.2026, 14.30-16.00, Bucharest time, room 410
Artificial intelligence, demographic change, geopolitical shifts, and new expectations about work are rapidly reshaping organizations. Yet technology alone will not determine the future of work. Organizational culture, through the shared values, behaviors, leadership practices, and environments that shape how people collaborate and innovate, will become a defining competitive advantage.
This interdisciplinary workshop explores how organizations can cultivate cultures that are resilient, human-centered, and future-ready. The discussion will examine how AI is transforming work, how leadership must evolve to build trust and adaptability, how diversity fuels innovation, and how physical and digital workplaces can foster collaboration and creativity.
What kinds of cultures should we intentionally design today so that organizations and the people within them can thrive tomorrow?
- Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. dr. Andreea Mitan, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
- Guest speakers:
- Prof. Emerita dr. Mariana Nicolae, Bucharest Business University ASE
- Jacob Emil Klingen Borg, Architect, LPO architekter, Norway
- dr. Mihai Lazăr, Cyber Security Manager, Deutsche Bank, Romania
- Assoc. Prof. dr. Cătălina Cicei, SNSPA, Romania
- Contact: andreea.mitan@facultateademanagement.ro
Roundtable: From Academia to Mars. Mapping the Future of Space Economics
SNSPA, 30.10.2026, 15.00-16.00, Bucharest time, room 427
Space economics is rapidly developing from a largely descriptive field into a more rigorous area of academic inquiry capable of informing major policy decisions. As governments and businesses become increasingly dependent on satellite infrastructure, Earth-observation data, and space-enabled services, economists are beginning to examine not only the size and structure of the space economy, but also its effects on productivity, public administration, energy security, sustainability, and economic development.
This panel will assess the current state of space economics, examine the field’s emerging research agenda and demonstrate how space-based technologies are already reshaping economic policymaking on Earth.
Speakers
- Ioana Petrescu, Director, Center for Leadership and Innovation, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA); ESPI Global Fellow
- Leonardo Meeus, Director, Florence School of Regulation, European University Institute
- Marco Aliberti, Associate Director of International Engagement, European Space Policy Institute
Organizers
- European University Institute
- European Space Policy Institute
- National University of Political Studies and Public Administration – Center for Leadership and Innovation
Academia-Industry Dialogue Track / Roundtable: Digitalization and Experience. Insights from Wine Tourism / Wine Commons
SNSPA, 30.10.2026, 14.30-16.00, Bucharest time, room 420
Wine tourism connects vineyards, cellars, landscapes and architecture with living knowledge, rituals, foodways, identities and intergenerational skills. Yet wine territories face climate disruption, seasonality, labor shortages, demographic change and unequal benefit distribution. WINE COMMONS asks how cultural tourism can distribute value more fairly, sustain everyday heritage and reinforce communities’ power to shape development.
The aim of this roundtable is to discuss the opportunities opened by community-centered models:
- Cultural biographies and local value mapping reveal who creates heritage value and who benefits from tourism. Simple digital tools broaden access while preserving local interpretation.
- Although wine and wine tourism are traditional businesses, the most recent digital technologies provide opportunities for complementing services and business model innovations.
- Community-centered partnerships connect wineries, hospitality businesses, cultural organizations and local producers to develop distinctive visitor experiences. Shared routes, seasonal programs and joint offers could encourage longer stays and spread benefits across the territory.
- Diversifying wine tourism beyond tastings creates opportunities for experiences focused on local food, craftsmanship, landscape stewardship and intergenerational learning. These offers could attract different visitor groups and support activity beyond the peak season.
- Business model innovation can combine commercial viability with the safeguarding of living heritage. The roundtable will explore how local sourcing, shared services and community participation in decision-making could strengthen businesses while retaining more tourism value locally.
Looking ahead, WINE COMMONS seeks to bring researchers, businesses and community organizations together to co-design and test these approaches in participating wine territories. Prospective partners are invited to contribute practical challenges, expertise and potential pilot settings, helping shape visitor experiences and business models that create lasting value for both enterprises and local communities.
Moderator
Ralf Wagner, Professor and Chair of Sustainable Marketing, University of Kassel, Germany
Speakers from the Industry and Academia. See the topics addressed in the Conference Agenda.
More details are available here.