EC Talks

A space for ideas that challenge, inspire, and connect. EC Talks brings together artists, journalists, thinkers, creators, and changemakers for conversations about the world we live in and the future we want to build. From personal resilience to collective action, from culture and creativity to sustainability and social responsibility, EC Talks is where stories become dialogue and dialogue becomes action.

MEET THE EC TALKS SPEAKERS

Every year, EC Talks welcomes people who dare to ask difficult questions, challenge conventions, and inspire meaningful change. The 2026 edition explores a common thread running through all our conversations: Consistency in Action. How do we stay engaged when change feels slow? What should we preserve, what should we transform, and how do we remain coherent in our responses to the challenges around us? Across four days of discussions, our guests will explore critical thinking, personal resilience, creativity, sustainability, community building, and the power of culture to shape the future.

EC TALKS 2026: CONSISTENCY IN ACTION

Thursday, July 16

Criticism Is Action
How do we turn critical thinking into community action? Inspired by the rebellious spirit of Sleaford Mods and Kneecap, this day focuses on civic engagement, social responsibility, and speaking up when it matters.

Speakers
Răzvan Petri - Politica la Minut
Doru Trascău - The Mono Jacks

Friday, July 17

Festival Mindset
Authenticity, pressure, vulnerability, and the mechanisms that help us stay resilient. Inspired by Twenty One Pilots and Teddy Swims, these conversations explore personal growth, creativity, and emotional balance.

Speakers
Pavel Brăila - artist
Carina Sava & Corina Dumitrescu - Women in Music
Andi Moisescu - entertainer

Saturday, July 18

Building the Future
What do we keep, what do we change, and how can sustainability become more than a buzzword? Inspired by Chase & Status and Nothing But Thieves, this day focuses on collective action, innovation, and responsible growth.

Speakers
Adina Fartușnic & Bogdan Munteanu - influencers
Bogdan Stângu (Slash) - EC Production Manager
E.ON Special Guest

Sunday, July 19

The Emotional Debrief
Lessons about longevity, cultural legacy, and the ability to move forward with humor and perspective. Inspired by The Cure and Vița de Vie, the final day celebrates endurance, creativity, and meaningful impact.

Speakers
Adrian Damian (Scenographer) & Sebastian Coșor & Ștefan Popescu (Safe Frame)
Ciprian Ștefan (Director, ASTRA Museum Sibiu) & Marius Bălănescu (Director, Cinema Victoria)
Bobi Pricop (Director)

Moderated by
Șerban Suciu
Vlad Tăușance
Oana Dimofte

PAST AND FUTURE TOPICS AT EC TALKS

Over the years, EC Talks has explored mental health, youth culture, sustainability, social justice, identity, creativity, entrepreneurship, music, contemporary art, community building, and countless personal stories that inspired us to see the world differently.

This year, we continue that journey through conversations about critical thinking, resilience, authenticity, cultural heritage, sustainable choices, and the responsibility we share in shaping the future. Here are some of the EC Talks from previous editions.

E.ON & ELECTRIC CASTLE: A UNION OF ENERGY AND IDEAS

With E.ON's support, EC Talks continues to be a platform for meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives. Together, we create a space where innovation, culture, sustainability, and community meet to inspire action.

Join us between July 16-19 and discover the stories, ideas, and people shaping this year's edition of EC Talks.