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SEE TOP 100
Awards & Business Forum 2026
Celebrating Southeast Europe's leading companies, banks and insurers. An executive gathering built around the region's most respected business ranking.
19 November 2026
Vienna, Austria
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Why it matters
The benchmark for business excellence in Southeast Europe
For 18 consecutive years, SEE TOP 100 has ranked the region's largest and best-performing companies, banks and insurers based on their financial results – providing one of the region's most comprehensive benchmarks for business performance.
19+
Years of rankings
11
Countries covered
100+
Leading companies recognised annually
10,000+
Executives, investors and decision-makers reached
The event
SEE TOP 100 comes to life
The annual ranking is evolving into an executive business forum and awards ceremony, bringing together the leaders shaping Southeast Europe's economy.
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Business Forum
- Keynote presentations
- Regional business outlook
- Investment trends
- Economic outlook
Gala Evening & Awards
- Awards Ceremony
- Recognition of leading companies
- Executive networking
- Networking Cocktail
Audience
Who should attend
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Business Leaders
Who attends
CEOs, Managing Directors and Board Members
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Financial Institutions
Who attends
Banks, insurers and investment funds
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Investors
Who attends
Regional and international investors
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Policy & Industry Stakeholders
Who attends
Associations, chambers and institutions
Awards
Recognising excellence across Southeast Europe
Winners are selected by the SeeNews research team based on the rigorous, data-driven metrics behind the SEE TOP 100 ranking – no jury, no nominations.
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Largest Companies
Honouring the region's revenue leaders.
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Leading Banks
Recognising excellence across SEE banking.
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Leading Insurers
The insurers shaping the region's risk landscape.
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Special Recognition Awards
Notable contributions to the region's economy.
Past SeeNews & SeeNext Events Feedback
"Thank you for organising such a wonderful event. It was highly professional, engaging, and a truly rewarding experience to be a part of."
Featured voices
Speakers
Full line-up to be announced.
Coming soon
The 2026 speaker line-up is being curated and will be announced in the coming months.
One day. One region. The people shaping its future.
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Gain Insights
Hear from SeeNext and other experts on the trends shaping the Southeast European economy.
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Meet Decision-Makers
Connect with executives from Southeast Europe's leading organisations.
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Celebrate Excellence
Join the awards ceremony honouring the region's best performers.
Programme
Agenda
A draft programme for 19 November 2026. Timings and speakers are still being finalised and may change.
Draft agenda – subject to change
- 16:00 – 17:00
Guest Arrival & Registration
Welcome coffee and networking as C-level executives and VIPs arrive.
- 17:00 – 17:40
Grand Opening & Master of Ceremonies Welcome
Opening remarks.
- 17:10
Keynote address by the Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister, Atanas Pekanov.
- 17:30
Welcome by Ognyan Georgiev, SeeNext Managing Director, and introduction of this year's ranking of the region's top corporations, banks and insurers.
- 17:10
- 17:40 – 18:00
Market Insights & Key Findings
- 17:40
Presentation of SEE TOP 100 by SeeNews: primary findings and deep-dive analytics from the yearly ranking – Nevena Krasteva, Editor-in-Chief.
- 17:50
Introduction of the new SEE TOP 100 Business Sentiment Index.
- 17:40
- 18:10 – 19:15
Keynotes
- 18:10
Presentation by VE Insight: key findings about Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) from the GEO-Power-EU report
- 18:30
Keynote by a Senior IWM Fellow – TBC.
- 18:40
Interactive discussion featuring regional business leaders, economists and ministerial representatives analysing the current CESEE economic landscape.
- 18:10
- 19:15 – 19:30
Short Networking Break
Coffee, refreshments and a chance for media/photography setup before the awards.
- 19:30 – 20:30
Awarding Ceremony: SEE TOP 100 Laureates
Recognition and trophy presentations for the top performers across the region, followed by a group photo of all award winners.
- 20:30 – Late
Networking C-Level Dinner Cocktail
Formal dinner cocktail, ambient music and high-level networking.
This agenda is not final. Register your interest to receive the confirmed programme.
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The venue
Sophie7, Vienna
At the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, Vienna provides the ideal setting for bringing together business leaders from across the region.
Travel & accommodation
Details coming soon
Past SeeNews & SeeNext Events Feedback
"Your event turned out to be a great success and an excellent platform to exchange ideas and discuss industry challenges."
Registration
Secure your place
Spaces are limited. Reserve your seat at Southeast Europe's premier executive gathering. Confirmation details will follow by email.
- Access to the Business Forum
- Executive networking sessions
- Awards ceremony & Networking Cocktail
- Conference materials & SEE TOP 100 edition
Partners
Joined by the region's institutions
Partner announcements coming soon.
Organisers
Strategic Partners
Gold Sponsors
Media Partners
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19 November 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Venue details will be confirmed shortly.
C-suite executives, board members, bankers, insurers, investors and policy leaders from across Southeast Europe.
Access to the Business Forum, networking sessions, refreshments, and the evening Gala Dinner & Awards.
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