Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals in the new economy are no longer just looking for
ideas, but for the spaces where those ideas gain meaning – through real conversations, direct
interactions, and encounters that can shift directions.
Between May 20–24, 2026, at Sala Palatului as well as across multiple venues in central
Bucharest, FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners, now in its second edition, offers exactly
this kind of experience: a mix of relevant content and authentic networking contexts, designed
not as simple social moments, but as natural extensions of learning. The core idea remains the
same: if you’re not there, you’re genuinely missing out on something important.
Networking as a growth tool, not a goal in itself
For many business event participants, networking has become a checklist: exchanging business
cards, brief conversations, connections that rarely evolve into real collaborations. FOMO shifts
this dynamic, moving the focus from quantity to quality. The event doesn’t promise quick fixes,
but rather real contexts for learning, connection, and perspective.
The experience is designed so that interactions happen organically, around shared interests
and relevant topics. Whether it’s conversations after Mainstage sessions, debates on the
secondary stages, or related events across the city, participants are placed in environments that
naturally encourage authentic dialogue.
It’s not about “meeting as many people as possible,” but about meeting the right people at the
right time.
Applied learning, beyond presentations
One of FOMO’s key differentiators is its content format. International speakers don’t come with
rehearsed presentations alone, but are also prepared for open dialogues, on-stage interviews,
and live Q&A sessions, offering answers tailored to the real context of the audience.
Among the confirmed names for the 2026 edition are:
• Mika Häkkinen, two-time Formula 1 World Champion, bringing a unique perspective on
decision-making under pressure and high-performance environments
• Chris Do, founder of The Futur and one of the most influential global educators in business and
branding
• Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and investor known for her unconventional approaches to
business • Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, exploring the connection between performance,
mindset, and personal growth
The interactive format – built on dialogue and audience questions – turns each session into a
relevant experience, grounded in the realities of those in the room.
An entire city becomes a learning space
Beyond the Mainstage at Sala Palatului, FOMO expands into the city through a series of
secondary stages dedicated to Romanian entrepreneurs, experts, and creators.
Locations such as Nook, Grădina Alhambra, Teatrul Mic, Apollo, and Sala Luceafărul become,
throughout the festival, spaces for dialogue where conversations are more intimate, more
applied, and easier to translate into concrete ideas.
The topics cover a wide range of current interests – from business and technology to wellbeing,
content creation, and professional communities – reflecting the complexity of today’s
entrepreneurial journey.
This format transforms participation into a personalized journey, where each attendee can
shape their own experience based on their needs and goals.
Between content and connections: where things actually happen
Perhaps the most important difference FOMO brings is the way it connects content with people.
Ideas don’t stay on stage – they continue in conversations. Questions don’t end with a session –
they evolve into informal discussions. And connections aren’t the result of forced effort, but
emerge naturally, in contexts where participants share similar concerns and ambitions.
At a time when more and more interactions are moving online, FOMO brings back the value of
face-to-face meetings – not as an alternative, but as an essential element in the process of
learning and growth.
FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners is not just a business event, but a framework where
ideas, people, and opportunities come together in a way that can genuinely change trajectories.
Tickets are available at www.modernowners.com.
FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners is presented by George. The first intelligent banking
solution, an innovation by Banca Comercială Română.
