19th Annual Edition · Vienna 2026
SEE TOP 100Awards & 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 19 consecutive years, SeeNews has ranked the region's largest and best-performing companies, banks and insurers based on their financial results — delivering three dedicated SEE TOP 100 rankings across 11 Southeast European markets.
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 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
The SEE TOP 100 rankings are compiled by the SeeNews team based on the previous year's financial reports. Only data. 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."
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
See the confirmed agenda below. Minor changes may still occur.
- 16:00 – 17:00
Guest Arrival & Registration
Guest arrival, registration, welcome coffee and informal networking
- 17:00 – 17:40
Grand Opening & Welcome
- 17:00 – 17:10
Welcome remarks and introduction by the Master of Ceremonies
- Michael Laczynski, Die Presse
- 17:10 – 17:20
Opening address on the 19th edition of SEE TOP 100 and the regional business landscape
- Ognyan Georgiev, Managing Director, SeeNext
- 17:20 – 17:40
Keynote Address: Economic trends, competitiveness and regional integration in Southeast Europe
- Atanas Pekanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria
- 17:00 – 17:10
- 17:40 – 18:10
SEE TOP 100 & Index Insights
- 17:40 – 18:05
Key insights from the latest SEE TOP 100 rankings and SeeNext's new Business Sentiment Index
- Nevena Krasteva, Editor-in-Chief, SeeNews
- Ralitsa Rusinova, Project Lead, SeeNext Insights
- Moderator: Ognyan Georgiev, Managing Director, SeeNext
- 18:05 – 18:10
Short audience Q&A
- 17:40 – 18:05
- 18:10 – 19:10
Regional Outlook & Executive Panel
- 18:10 – 18:25
Key findings about Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) from the GEO-Power-EU report
- Anthony Monckton, Founder and CEO, VE Insights
- 18:25 – 18:30
Short audience Q&A on report findings
- 18:30 – 18:40
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Southeast Europe's Next Two Years
- Ivan Krastev, Permanent Fellow, Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna)
- 18:40 – 19:10Executive Panel Discussion:
Exploring how energy security, digital sovereignty and AI adoption are shaping Southeast Europe, with a focus on regional cooperation and the business outlook for 2027
- Christina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom
- Mihai Tecau, CEO of Omniasig Vienna Insurance Group
- Marina Kobakova, CEO of ING Bank Bulgaria and Austria
- Judit Havasi, Member of the Managing Board of Vienna Insurance Group
- Moderator: Ognyan Georgiev, Managing Director, SeeNext
- 18:10 – 18:25
- 19:10 – 19:30
Executive Networking & Media Break
Refreshments, networking and media interviews/photo calls prior to the gala
- 19:30 – 20:45
SEE TOP 100 Gala Awards Ceremony
Presentation of awards honoring SEE's top-performing companies, banks and insurers, concluding with the official winners' group photo
- 20:45 – Late
Gala Dinner Cocktail & Networking
High-level networking dinner cocktail
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
Partners
Media Partners
Past editions
Explore the SEE TOP 100 archive
Eighteen years of editorial coverage tracking the region's largest companies, banks and insurers.
FAQ
Frequently asked
19 November 2026 at Sophie7 in Vienna, Austria. Our hotel partner is The Companion.
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 Networking Cocktail & Awards.
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