Session V, the final panel of the 2025 Southeast Europe Transatlantic Economic Forum, brought together an expert panel to discuss the role of entrepreneurs and business leaders in driving economic convergence and innovation in Southeast Europe, featuring: • Eric Hontz, Director, Center for Accountable Investment, CIPE • Bogdan Gecić, Founder and Partner, Gecić Law & Associates • Ilva Tare, Resident Senior Fellow, Europe Center, Atlantic Council • Moderator: Amb. John B. Craig, Senior Fellow,