"Interactions and Connections" Conference Series
The “Interactions and Connections” conference series – a space for dialogue where specialists, parents and professionals from various fields openly discuss the current problems of vulnerable children and solutions for a better future.
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“Interactions and Connections” Conference Series
The conference series organized under the name “Interactions and Connections” debuted at the end of 2024 and features renowned guest speakers who will address highly topical topics for parents, teachers, and therapists.
Read about past editions
Edition I – A world without bullying
Date: December 2024
Location: Artmark, Bucharest
The first edition of the “Interactions and Connections” series focused on the urgent need to combat the phenomenon of bullying among children. It was a conference with a strong emotional and social impact, in which specialists in parenting, education and psychology discussed real solutions and concrete actions.
Special guests:
Urania Cremene – Parenting Expert
Răzvan Vasile – Founder of MBAKids & ParentX
Anca Velicu – Sociologist Researcher
Delia Rus – Neurofeedback Trainer
Sofia Mihalache – Clinical Psychologist
Marcela Ursu – Vice President of CONAF
Tiberius Budulea – Author & Senior Trainer
Edition II
Date: May 2025
Location: Noblesse Palace, Bucharest
The second edition was dedicated to celebrating femininity, maternal strength and authentic solidarity. The event marked the launch of the mentoring program within the “Alaturi de mame crștem oameni” campaign and became a true space for connecting ideas, souls and social initiatives with impact.
Moderators: Monica Pușcoiu & Bogdan Acatrinei
Notable participants: Maria Daniela Gavankar, Otilia Mantelers, Cristina Chiosea, Delia Rus, Ana Raluca Chisu, Elly Stan
Edition III – Are you okay, mom?
Date: October 2025
Location: MINA – Museum of Immersive New Art, Bucharest
This edition was an emotional call to all the “big kids” who still take care of their mothers. We talked about emotional exhaustion of mothers, about balance, support and reconnecting with the self. The conference brought together courageous mothers, specialists, supporters and CSR representatives in an atmosphere of empathy and solidarity.
Guest speakers:
Lavinia Stan – Life & systemic coach
Ioana Petrea – HR specialist & career counselor
Gianina Ioniță – Executive Director CONAF
Anca Cunescu – Business coach & trainer
Delia Rus – Neurofeedback NeurOptimal® Instructor
Daniela Gavankar – Psychologist, personal development counselor, trainer, teacher
Alexandru Cîrțu – Chef and social entrepreneur
Claudia Militello – Business development expert
Luca Militello – Monza group development director
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