Driving Inclusive Innovation in Technology
📍 Location: LSEG Bucharest Office
📅 Date: 2nd October 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00 - 21:45
🎟 Hosted by: LSEG, in partnership with Definia and The IN Group Communities
Innovation thrives when everyone has a seat at the table.
Join us for an evening of sharing ideas, practical insights, and powerful connections at LSEG x The IN Group Communities, where we explore how inclusive leadership and diversity of thought are shaping the future of technology.
This event brings together voices from across the tech and business landscape - across industries and roles – to spotlight the people driving meaningful change.
You’ll hear from a panel of senior leaders as they share real stories of overcoming challenges, driving innovation, and leading through change. Expect candid insights, lessons learned the hard way, and practical strategies to help you grow your impact, navigate complexity, and thrive in fast-moving environments.
Whether you're building teams, managing change, or just passionate about creating better workplaces – this is for you.
Why Attend?
🌟 Hear from tech leaders on what inclusive innovation looks like in practice
🤝 Network with professionals across industries
💬 Explore how different perspectives fuel better products, decisions, and results
🔍 Gain practical insights into allyship, leadership, and unlocking potential
Panel Discussion
Hear from leaders across tech and business who share their insights on these topics:
With teams becoming more remote, how can we make sure everyone’s voice is heard and innovation keeps thriving? What’s the best way to ensure inclusivity when we're not all in the same room?
AI and machine learning are changing the game. What opportunities do these technologies offer, and how are they shaping the future of work and innovation?
How is AI changing the roles we play in the workplace? Will AI enhance our jobs, or should we be concerned about it replacing human roles altogether?
Inclusive product development leads to better solutions. How can we make sure we’re considering a wider range of customer needs to create more impactful products?
Attracting and retaining top talent is tougher than ever. How can tech companies focus on hiring diverse candidates who will help drive innovation and growth?
AI is driving major changes in the workplace. How can we adapt to these shifts, and what new skills will be essential to thrive in this evolving landscape?
Panellists
Andreea Stanescu - Head of Business Management Infrastructure&Cloud at LSEG
Andreea Stanescu is the Head of Technology Business Management within Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering as well as the General Manager for LSEG Romania, being in charge with the Engineering Services Centre the Group has opened in Bucharest.
Since her appointment in 2018, she has been growing the Centre of expertise to more than 1300 professionals.
Andreea has held several senior operational and IT infrastructure roles. Prior to joining LSEG she worked at Stefanini, where she was Vice President EMEA Delivery. In her role, she was responsible for managing seven office locations across Europe, serving global international clients.
Dana Niculescu - Program Director, Name List Screening Technology (Anti-Financial Crime) at Deutsche Bank
For Dana, technology leadership means scaling impact through people. As a Director at Deutsche Bank, she has led global engineering teams, driven cloud transformations, and built resilient, innovative platforms shaping the bank’s digital future. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic vision, she champions progress driven by diverse voices.
Daniel Marin - BI Architecture & DMO Director at BRD
Florina-Mondana Neag - Chief Information Security Officer at E.ON Energie Romania
Florina-Mondana Neag is a seasoned executive with 20+ years’ experience in banking, IT, and energy, with deep expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance. Currently CISO at E.ON Energy Romania, she has driven transformative security and compliance programmes, building resilient systems and strategies in some of Europe’s most highly regulated industries.
Mihai Tudor - Head of Engineering, Digital Markets Infrastructure at LSEG
Mihai Tudor is Head of Engineering for Digital Markets Infrastructure at LSEG. With 20 years of experience as an engineer, he has spent the last decade leading global teams to building technology platforms that power global financial markets.
Hosted by
Georgiana Trascu - Senior Delivery Manager & WINTech Site Lead at LSEG
Kalina Tomova - Founder at WomenWise
Agenda
18:00 | Arrival & Networking (refreshments served)
18:30 | Welcome & Introduction from LSEG and WomenWise, Part of The IN Group Communities
18:45 | Panel Discussion: Women Leading Innovation
Featuring senior leaders and advocates
19:45 | Live Audience Q&A
20:20 | Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways
20:30 – 21:30 | Drinks, Canapés & Networking
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