Speakers

Victor Negrescu

Victor Negrescu

VP European Parliament

Victor Negrescu is a Vice-President of the European Parliament, currently serving his third term as a Member of the European Parliament. He is a member of the Committees on Budgets, Public Health, and Legal Affairs, as well as of the EP Delegations for relations with the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. As Vice-President, he coordinates transparency policies, anti-corruption initiatives, relations with the Republic of Moldova, the STOA Panel, and the Parliament’s dialogue with social partners.

Since his first election in 2014, he has held several key positions: Quaestor of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education, and the Parliament’s lead negotiator for the EU Budget 2025 — securing additional funds, including for agriculture and rural areas. He leads the first Intergroup dedicated to education and skills and initiated measures such as allocating 10% of the Recovery Plans to education and the “Shaping Digital Education Policy” report, which includes actions aimed at reducing gaps between urban and rural areas.

He is the Romanian MEP with the highest number of approved pilot projects, exceeding €100 million in areas such as education, digitalisation, and healthcare, including programmes for rural schools. He was awarded “MEP of the Year” for the Digital Agenda and initiated the “Romanian Digital Day” in Brussels. In Romania, he served as Minister of European Affairs and as Vice-Rector of SNSPA.

Adrian Chesnoiu

Adrian Chesnoiu

General Director AFIR

Adrian Chesnoiu is one of Romania’s most experienced specialists in agricultural policy, with a solid career in public administration and the management of European funds. A former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, he currently serves as General Director of AFIR, where he coordinates strategic programmes supporting farm investments, processing and rural development.

In his parliamentary activity, he promoted legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the agri-food sector. Through his technical expertise, deep understanding of farmers’ needs and focus on practical, results-oriented solutions, Adrian Chesnoiu continues to play an active role in shaping the development priorities of Romanian agriculture.

His participation in Agri Trade Summit 2026 adds valuable strategic perspective to the dialogue on the future of agricultural markets and sector investments.

Cezar Gheorghe

Cezar Gheorghe

Founder AGRICOLUMN

Cezar Gheorghe is a distinguished consultant and market analyst, celebrated for his remarkable expertise in cereals and agri-food products. With extensive experience and a visionary approach, he delivers invaluable strategies and insights to farmers and agribusinesses, fostering the sustainable growth of Romanian agriculture.

Andreea Stroe

Andreea Stroe

Maker of AGROJURNAL

Andreea Stroe, a journalist with over 24 years of experience in television, is the producer and host of Agrojurnal (DIGI24), a show aired on Sundays from 9 to 10 AM.

Andreea strongly believes that without a national strategy for agriculture in Romania, the coming years will become increasingly challenging for farmers. The agribusiness sector needs capital and predictability to win the bet on Romania's food security.

Ovidiu Ghinea

Ovidiu Ghinea

Journalist AGRO TV

Ovidiu Ghinea is a journalist and presenter at AGRO TV, well-known for hosting “Agricultura la Raport.” With a passion for Romanian agriculture and supporting local farmers, he covers timely topics and showcases success stories from across the country.