29
Nov 2023
Focus on Project Management
30 November - 1 December
Bucharest, Romania

About Focus PM 2023

ELIA’s 8th Focus on Project Management is calling all industry project and production managers in Bucharest for a two-day event to learn and develop practical skills, try out new approaches, cultivate their mindset and help them become a truly unstoppable force for their companies. The event will be divided into 3 independent tracks featuring presentations, workshops and discussions hosted by language industry leaders. 

To kickstart your event experience, attendees are also welcome to join us at the pre-conference Focus on Technology day, on 29 November, 2023.

PROGRAMME

  • 29 Nov
    Day 1
  • 30 Nov
    Day 2
  • 1 Dec
    Day 3
  • Pre-conference Day - Focus on Technology
13:00 – 15:00  
Technology workshops

15:00 – 15:30  
Coffee break

15:30 – 17:30  
Technology workshops

18:00 – 19:30  
Welcome drinks

Novotel Bucharest City Centre (not a pre-paid service, pay at the bar only).

  • Conference day
09:00 – 09:30  
Open Registration & welcome coffee

09:30 – 10:00  
Event Opening

10:00 – 10:30  
Opening Keynote

10:30 – 11:00  
Coffee break

11:00 – 12:30  
PM like an influencer

Presentation

Alina Bota Tabusca photo
Alina Bota Tabusca
Coach4Marketing
Marketing Coach & Consultant
Jessica Rathke photo
Jessica Rathke
FluentSales
Sales Consultant, Coach & Trainer for Language Services
Thomas Edwards photo
Thomas Edwards
Silver Flamingo Global SFG, FluentSales LLC
12:30 – 14:00  
Lunch

14:00 – 15:30  
Better, faster, stronger

Presentation - Group A

Mariella Zeginigg photo
Mariella Zeginigg
Eurocom
Head of Language Services
Federica Fenzi photo
Federica Fenzi
Eurocom
Team Lead & SEO Specialist
Big, bad AI coming for us

Presentation - Group B

Istvan Lengyel  photo
Istvan Lengyel
BeLazy
Founder and CEO
15:30 – 16:00  
Coffee break

16:00 – 17:30  
Better, faster, stronger

Workshop - Group A

Mariella Zeginigg photo
Mariella Zeginigg
Eurocom
Head of Language Services
Federica Fenzi photo
Federica Fenzi
Eurocom
Team Lead & SEO Specialist
Big, bad AI coming for us

Workshop - Group B

Istvan Lengyel photo
Istvan Lengyel
BeLazy
Founder and CEO
20:00 – 00:00  
Networking dinner

Hanu' Berarilor
Casa Oprea Soare

The Show more...name of the inn comes from one of the wealthiest merchants of Little Paris, Dumitru Oprea Soare, who built the house on the land inherited from his father.

The charm of Casa Soare made Vintilă Brătianu say that it is one of the private buildings that has proven that “there can very well created civil architecture with national character”. The restaurant invites its guests in a gorgeous environment, with or without a high hat, canes and pocket watch with chain.

  • Conference day
09:00 – 09:30  
Morning coffee

09:30 – 11:00  
Big, bad AI coming for us

Presentation - Group A

Istvan Lengyel photo
Istvan Lengyel
BeLazy
Founder and CEO
Better, faster, stronger

Presentation - Group B

Mariella Zeginigg photo
Mariella Zeginigg
Eurocom
Head of Language Services
Federica Fenzi photo
Federica Fenzi
Eurocom
Team Lead & SEO Specialist
11:00 – 11:30  
Coffee break

11:30 – 13:00  
Big, bad AI coming for us

Workshop - Group A

Istvan Lengyel photo
Istvan Lengyel
BeLazy
Founder and CEO
Better, faster, stronger

Workshop - Group B

Mariella Zeginigg photo
Mariella Zeginigg
Eurocom
Head of Language Services
Federica Fenzi photo
Federica Fenzi
Eurocom
Team Lead & SEO Specialist
13:00 – 14:30  
Lunch

14:30 – 16:00  
PM like an influencer

Workshop

Alina Bota Tabusca photo
Alina Bota Tabusca
Coach4Marketing
Marketing Coach & Consultant
Jessica Rathke photo
Jessica Rathke
FluentSales
Sales Consultant, Coach & Trainer for Language Services
Thomas Edwards photo
Thomas Edwards
Silver Flamingo Global SFG, FluentSales LLC
16:00 – 16:30  
Coffee break

16:30 – 17:00  
Humans are productive. What about AI?

Laszlo Varga<br>Closing Keynote</br> photo
Laszlo Varga
Closing Keynote
Nimdzi Insights
Senior Consultant
17:00 – 17:30  
Event recap & closing

SPEAKERS

Alina Bota Tabusca
Coach4Marketing
Marketing Coach & Consultant
Alina Bota Tabusca
Thomas Edwards
Silver Flamingo Global SFG, FluentSales LLC
Thomas Edwards
Federica Fenzi
Eurocom
Team Lead & SEO Specialist
Federica Fenzi
Istvan Lengyel
BeLazy
Founder and CEO
Istvan Lengyel
Jessica Rathke
FluentSales
Sales Consultant, Coach & Trainer for Language Services
Jessica Rathke
Laszlo Varga
Keynote
Nimdzi Insights
Senior Consultant
Laszlo Varga
Mariella Zeginigg
Eurocom
Head of Language Services
Mariella Zeginigg

Who should attend?

This event is for ambitious project & production managers who are serious about delivering the very best for their company and clients. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll leave us equipped to operate on a new level in 2024 and make your company proud.

Benefits of the programme

For you

  • Discover the secrets of leading PMs from our industry and beyond
  • Approach the future confidently with an understanding of the latest trends
  • Identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back
  • Share your perspective and be inspired by peers in the same environment
  • Discover how your communication skills can benefit both your professional and personal life

For your company

  • Boost your bottom line with efficient new approaches
  • Build a productive, happy team with a shared idea of success
  • Contribute the latest insights to the company’s 2024 roadmap
  • Deepen client loyalty by delivering added value
  • Develop a better community around your company

REGISTER

Pre-conference Focus on Technology

If you would like to participate in the pre-conference Focus on Technology workshops on Wednesday, 29 November you can reserve your space in the event registration form.
There is no charge to attend the Technology day. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to attendees of the event.

Cancellation Policy

All requests for cancellation and refunds must be received in writing; this also applies to registration substitutions. Please contact us via email.

To view the full cancellation policy and for more information about ELIA’s Event Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Committee

Alina Birsan
AB Language Solutions
Event Chair
Alina Birsan
Melissa Meyer
Barbier International
Programme Committee
Melissa Meyer
Charlotte Virgoe
Alpha CRC
Programme Committee
Charlotte Virgoe

Venue

With an unbeatable location, close to the Old Town and the main city attractions, 
Novotel Bucharest City Centre offers a unique blend of classical architecture and modern design. The hotel offers special rates upon availability, so we recommend that you book your room as early as possible, as the hotel will release all the rooms 6 weeks prior to the event (19/10/2023). All rates include VAT tax and breakfast.
Free cancellation 2 weeks prior to the arrival.

To book your room at Novotel Bucharest City Centre, please use the following booking link
€116 single occupancy / €128 double occupancy

Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Calea Victoriei 37B Sector 1, 010061 Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 308 8500 H5558@accor.com Visit Website

Social Events

Join us for an unmissable networking opportunity this winter – blend with compatible peers, exchange wisdom and learn together at PM 2023.

Welcome drinks

Wednesday 29 November
18:00–19:30

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Not a pre-paid service, pay at the bar only.

Networking dinner

Thursday 30 November
20:00–24:00

Hanu’ Berarilor Casa Oprea Soare

Click here for the menu (€65 per person).

SPONSORS

Interested in sponsoring Focus on Project Management 2023? Please click here

PARTNERS

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