The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Conference Republic partnered to organise another high-level event for food and agribusiness companies from Central and South-Eastern Europe on 29 and 30 September 2025 in Tivat, Montenegro. After Belgrade (2019) and Zagreb (2023) the Consumer Rules Summit returns in 2025 with a bold focus on the latest global trends and future opportunities for agribusiness, FMCG, food retail and distribution industries.
The Consumer Rules Summit is a unique platform for thought leadership among businesses. It promotes the exchange of real-world ideas and success stories among top business leaders, investors, regulators and innovators, to spark meaningful collaboration and innovation. CRS 2025 brings together more than 30 speakers and 150+ participants, including C-level managers from leading companies in Central and South-eastern Europe, as well as the EU, Türkiye, Middle East and Africa.
CRS 2025 focuses on the future of business for the region. The platform will seek to address key questions such as:
- How can businesses navigate current macro trends, pivotal geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures?
- What are the attractive business opportunities in Central and South-eastern Europe? Do businesses and investors need to start looking outwards?
- In an era defined by climate disruption and rising environmental and social consciousness, what are the bold new trends?
- How can the power of AI and other new technologies spark innovation, elevate regional competitiveness, and allow companies to find new opportunities for growth?