# Impact SEE 2026 conference in Bucharest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impact-see-2026-conference-in-bucharest > Updated: 2026-09-10T11:09:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The third edition of the Impact SEE conference, presented by Mastercard, is scheduled to take place on September 29–30, 2026, in Bucharest at the Romexpo Exhibition Center and the Face Convention Center. The event is expected to host over 2,500 international participants and features approximately 200 speakers. The program is organized into eight thematic directions, including new categories for Investments & Startups and Culture. Key topics include artificial intelligence, business creativity, leadership, competitiveness, and economic perspectives for Southeast Europe. Confirmed speakers include actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds, who will discuss creativity and decision-making, as well as Dr. Anna Lembke, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Other notable participants include Olympic champion David Popovici, economist Ilian Mihov, and Albania’s designated Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, an AI system named Diella. Leaders from organizations such as McLaren Racing, Banca Transilvania, and Mastercard are also expected to attend. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Impact SEE’26 conference to host 200 speakers in Bucharest The Impact SEE’26 conference will held in Bucharest on September 29–30, 2026, featuring 200 speakers including Ryan Reynolds and David Popovici to discuss business, technology, and culture. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/impact-see26-conference-to-host-200-speakers-in-bucharest ### 2026-08-13: Impact SEE 2026 to host Ryan Reynolds and global leaders in Bucharest The Impact SEE 2026 conference in Bucharest will feature speakers including Ryan Reynolds, Dr. Anna Lembke, and Albania’s AI Minister of State, Diella, focusing on technology, leadership, and business. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/impact-see-2026-to-host-ryan-reynolds-and-global-leaders-in-bucharest --- Cite as: Impact SEE 2026 conference in Bucharest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/impact-see-2026-conference-in-bucharest