FOMO brings the energy of the new generation of entrepreneurs back to Bucharest in 2026

FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners returns in 2026, once again transforming Bucharest into a hub of contemporary entrepreneurship. Between May 20–24, founders, freelancers, creatives, and professionals from diverse industries will come together for five days that go beyond the format of a classic conference and spotlight a new way of building business: connected, bold, and grounded in today’s reality.

FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners, the festival dedicated to entrepreneurs, creatives, and freelancers, returns in 2026 with its second edition, taking place in Bucharest between May 20–24, 2026. Following the success of its first edition, FOMO continues to strengthen its position as a regional benchmark for contemporary entrepreneurship, offering a format that goes beyond the boundaries of a classic business conference.

Over the course of five days, FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners will bring together small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, startup founders, freelancers, creatives, and professionals in liberal professions, creating an experience that blends relevant business content across multiple fields—from finance, marketing, AI, content creation, and remote work—with authentic networking, inspiration, and urban cultural exploration.

The festival will take place across several iconic venues in Bucharest, with Sala Palatului serving as the central hub for conferences and keynote presentations, complemented by satellite events, working sessions, cultural activities, sports, parties, and wellbeing experiences.

International speakers confirmed for FOMO 2026

The first names announced for the 2026 edition confirm the festival’s international ambition and the diversity of perspectives brought to the stage:

• Mika Häkkinen – Two-time Formula 1 World Champion and McLaren Brand Ambassador, offering a unique perspective on performance, discipline, and the mindset of a Formula 1 driver
• Chris Do – Founder of The Futur, Emmy Award–winning designer and director, and one of the most influential global voices in branding, design, and creative entrepreneurship
• Codie Sanchez – Founder of Contrarian Thinking, author of the bestseller Main Street Millionaire, expert in investments and financial education
• Vishen Lakhiani – Founder and CEO of Mindvalley, New York Times bestselling author, global leader in alternative education and personal development
• Jack Delosa – Founder and CEO of The Entourage, one of Australia’s largest business growth agencies
• Julie Smith – Clinical psychologist and author of the international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, known for her practical approach to mental health
• Tonya Mas – Entrepreneur and creative marketing strategist, specializing in building cultural brands for Gen Z

Many more international and local speakers, entrepreneurs, and experts will be announced in the coming period.

A festival about entrepreneurship as a lifestyle

FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners promotes an integrated approach to entrepreneurship, where business, personal life, creativity, and wellbeing are seen as parts of the same ecosystem. Participants will gain access to actionable ideas, relevant case studies, real contexts for dialogue, and opportunities to build meaningful connections with people who think and build in similar ways.

“FOMO continues to respond to a real need: bringing entrepreneurs and professionals together on the same stage to share their experiences. Through FOMO, we aim to create a context where participants can be curious and learn, in a safe environment, with a strong sense of community—and, yes, with real meaning. The second edition takes this vision further, while preserving the festival’s urban, open, and relevant DNA,”
says Robert Graur, Co-Founder & Creative Director, MO – Modern Owners

Early Bird tickets

Early Bird tickets for FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners 2026 are now available in limited numbers on the platform www.modernowners.com.

FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners is presented by George, the first intelligent banking platform, an innovation by BCR.

About FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners

FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners is organized by MO – Modern Owners, a 100% Romanian initiative dedicated to the new generation of entrepreneurs and freelancers. MO aims to build a community of over 100,000 entrepreneurs by providing ongoing access to practical education, relevant resources, and collaboration opportunities through events, workshops, educational programs, and large-scale conferences.