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The program.

Four days in Bucharest, 27–30 August 2026. Pick a day below for the full program.

Location
Day
10:30–11:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Welcome
10:00–11:00
1:1 Mentoring
Andreea Drogeanu, Ileana Cipca, Ligia Ciornei, Alexandru Baltă & Armine Vosganian
Mentoring
10:00–11:15
Pitch Training — Round 1
5-min pitch + 10-min feedback from the mentor panel
Pitch
15:00–18:00
Pitch Rehearsals & Feedback
Rehearse the final pitch + feedback: Gabriela Suciu, Mark Foligno, Cosmin Artene, Monica Eugeniu & Isabela Neamțu
Pitch
11:00–12:00
Masterclass — Andreea Drogeanu
From Idea to Audience: Film Programming & What Festivals Look For
Masterclass
11:00–11:30
Festival Opening
Welcome + the 3rd edition concept, mentors & participants
Ceremony
18:00–19:00
Break
Break
11:15–12:15
Masterclass — Meg Thomson
From Idea to Package: How to Package an Idea
Masterclass
11:30–12:15
Meet the Projects — 60 Seconds, One Idea
Each participant presents their idea
Pitch
12:00–13:00
Lunch & Networking
Break
19:00–20:00
Welcome Reception — A Glass of Wine
Welcoming guests & networking ahead of the gala
Social
12:15–13:15
Lunch & Networking
Break
13:15–14:15
Masterclass — Cristian Gugu
From Idea to Platform: TV Series, Investment & the Tech Ecosystem
Masterclass
12:15–13:30
Masterclass — Titus Ardeleanu
From Idea to Financial Clarity: Making Your Money Make Sense
Masterclass
20:00–21:00
Pitching Gala — Opening
Isabela Neamțu opens the gala & presents the finalist projects
Ceremony
13:00–14:00
1:1 Mentoring
Viorel Chesaru, Cosmin Artene & Bogdan Ionescu
Mentoring
14:15–16:00
Pitch Training — Round 2
Individual pitch & feedback · same mentor panel
Pitch
14:00–14:15
Short Break
Break
13:30–14:30
Lunch & Networking
Break
21:00–21:45
Panel — Clash of Minds
Cosmin Artene, Gabriela Suciu, Mark Foligno, Monica Eugeniu & Andreea Drogeanu · Moderator: Viorel Chesaru
Panel
14:15–15:15
Masterclass — Cosmin Artene
From Idea to Becoming: Leadership & Personal Implication in Tech
Masterclass
16:00–17:00
Masterclass — Carmen Ciulian
From Idea to Organization: Building & Funding Projects Inside an NGO
Masterclass
21:45–22:00
Winners Announcement
The 3 finalists advancing to the New York stage
Ceremony
14:30–15:45
Masterclass — Daniela Maior
From Idea to Investment: What Investors Actually Look For
Masterclass
17:00–18:15
Pitch Training — Round 3
Individual pitch & feedback · same mentor panel
Pitch
15:15–16:00
Break
Break
15:45–16:15
Coffee & Networking
Break
22:00–23:15
Party — Drink & Food
Closing celebration for the Bucharest stage
Social
16:00–17:00
Masterclass — Toma Nicolau
From Idea to Audience: Gaming & Promotion
Masterclass
16:15–17:45
Mentoring & Industry Meetings — Put Your Idea to the Test
Work on your project with the day mentors
Mentoring
17:00–17:30
What Changed?
Wrap-up, joined by Mark Foligno (Academy Award-winning producer, The King's Speech)
Reflection
17:45–18:15
What Changed?
Wrap-up: learnings, changes & next steps
Reflection
17:30–19:00
Break
Break
18:15–19:30
Break
Break
19:00–20:15
Public Conference — How We Invest: Film, Gaming & European Funds
Toma Nicolau & Ștefan Emil Ionescu · Moderator: Cristian Gugu
Conference
19:30–20:45
Public Conference — From Idea to Impact
Why Investing in Culture Matters · Laryssa Gutarevych, Cosmin Artene & Viorel Chesaru · Moderator: Isabela Neamțu
Conference
20:15–20:45
Audience Q&A
Q&A
20:45–21:15
Audience Q&A
Q&A
21:15–22:30
Opening Cocktail & Networking
Social
20:45–22:00
Cocktail & Networking
Social
Support
Frequently asked
Who can apply to the program?+
Anyone aged 18–35 with a project across tech, film or business.
When can I apply?+
Apply for free between July 24 and August 10.
How does it work?+
You can apply between July 24 and August 10. We will then review all applications and select the most promising projects. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a short video pitch to assess their English proficiency and communication skills. Following the assessment, 20 participants will be selected to take part in three days of masterclasses and 1:1 mentorship, taking place from August 27–29. The program will culminate on August 30 with a live pitch in front of a panel of investors.
What do I need to submit with my application?+
We ask you to submit a project presentation or pitch deck in PDF format. Present your project clearly and structure it in a visually engaging way, just as you would prepare a professional pitch deck to present your idea to investors.
Is the program held in English?+
Yes. The program will be conducted primarily in English, as our mentors and tutors are international professionals. The final pitch will also be delivered in English, as our goal is to prepare participants to take their projects to the international market.
Who are the tickets for?+
The tickets are for those who are not participating in the program but want to focus on their personal and professional development.
What does the ticket include?+
Access to the masterclasses taking place from August 27–29 and, depending on the pass, access to the main event on the final day.
I wasn’t selected — can I still attend?+
Yes! All applicants who are not selected will receive a discount on their ticket.
Still stuck? Email contact@noeticark.com
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