Codruța Vulcu
Founder, Creative & Strategic Manager
Codruța Vulcu is the Director and Founder of ARTmania Festival, one of Romania's most well-established rock and metal events, now celebrating its 19th edition. In 2017, she launched the East European Music Conference & Showcase Festival, creating a platform for dialogue between the Romanian music industry, international professionals, and public authorities. She also serves as President of AROC (the Romanian Association of Promoters of Concerts and Cultural Events) and was Director of Large-Scale Events for Timișoara – European Capital of Culture 2023. With over 20 years of experience, her career includes the logistical and operational coordination of high-profile moments such as the official ceremonies led by Pope Francis in 2019, attended by over 100,000 people in Blaj, Romania. Internationally, she was honored with the Award for Excellence and Passion at the European Festival Awards 2020, while ARTmania Festival received the Best Small Festival in Europe title in 2019.
Roxana Luca
Event Production & Safety
Roxana Luca is an event production professional with over 18 years of experience in coordinating complex projects, from concept phase to implementation. She has contributed to the delivery of major events, such as Michelle Obama's visit to IMPACT Bucharest, or Pope Francis' visit to Blaj, as well as various international productions. Specialized in production and event safety, Roxana integrates crowd management into the strategy of each project, considering safety an act of responsibility, not just a technical obligation. Since 2024, she has been a member of the steering committee of the YES Group (YOUROPE Event Safety Group). At the European Festival Awards in January 2025, she received the Event Safety Award.
Alexandra Bogdan
Strategic Policy & Institutional Partnerships
Alexandra is a strategic policy and institutional partnerships professional with experience across public institutions, cultural organizations, and the private sector. Throughout her career, Alexandra has coordinated and implemented projects funded through European and national programs, contributed to public policy development, and managed complex initiatives involving public institutions, cultural organizations, and international partners.
Anca Spiridon
PR Manager
Anca is a communications professional specializing in cultural projects, where she develops and implements media strategies, partnerships, and storytelling that bring complex artistic initiatives closer to their audiences. Since 2015, she has curated and communicated a wide range of cultural projects, from independent initiatives to large-scale events. She has worked on major cultural programs and festivals, including the Timișoara 2023 – European Capital of Culture program. Since 2022, she has been part of the Electric Castle team, coordinating the implementation of EC Talks.
Ionela Barbu
PR Executive
Ionela Barbu works in PR, communication, and event organization, particularly in the music industry, but also in cultural projects and live events. She collaborates with artists, festivals, and creative initiatives to tell stories that reach people and build real visibility around the projects she believes in. Over the years, she has worked with festivals such as Electric Castle, Rocanotherworld, Balkanik Festival, and Classix Festival, navigating with ease between strategy, improvisation, and the unpredictable rhythm of the creative industries.
Paula Artin
Social Media Specialist
Paula is a social media expert specializing in event and festival communications. She develops strategies that address all stages of online presence: before, during, and after events. Since 2019, she has supported small and medium-sized festivals, cultural projects, and films. At EEMC, she creates and adapts our social media presence to consistently communicate our values, mission, and ideas across all channels. She has worked with music festivals including Holzstock Indie Festival, Balkanik Festival, Brașov Jazz and Blues Festival, and many other culturally focused festivals.
Claudiu Stanciu
Technology & Digital Strategy
Claudiu Stanciu leads technology and digital strategy for the East European Music Conference. With over 15 years of experience in web development, digital product design, and data-driven marketing, he is the founder of Tripart Digital, a boutique agency specializing in high-performance digital solutions for the cultural and entertainment sectors. At EEMC, Claudiu is responsible for the conference's entire digital ecosystem — from the website and ticketing platform to audience analytics and AI-powered content tools. His work bridges the gap between technology and the creative industries, bringing the same level of craft and attention to detail that defines EEMC's live experience into its online presence. Previously, he has contributed to digital strategies for international SaaS companies, SEO platforms, and cultural events across Romania and Europe.
Cristian Râmniceanu
Project Manager
Cristian is the Project Manager of the EEMC Conference, where he oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of the event. With over a decade of experience in performance marketing and digital advertising, Cristian has worked with international ecommerce brands to develop data-driven advertising strategies and scalable growth initiatives. Cristian's approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, focusing on turning data into clear decisions that improve marketing performance and business growth.
Mircea Laslo
Content Writer
Mircea Laslo is part of the EEMC team as a content writer and translator, keeping the tone of communication straight and steady. He has worked as a cultural journalist, literary secretary, dramaturge, translator and copywriter, in varied environments and for many projects, and had brought his love for words and whimsy to all of them throughout the years. He likes to walk the thin line between clarity in communication and respect for the readers' intelligence.