Developing and testing artificial intelligence solutions requires computing resources and technical expertise that not all companies have at their disposal. The services offered by the European BSC AI Factory project to address these needs were presented by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest at GoTech World 2026, held on 10–11 November at Romexpo.
How can virtual and augmented reality technologies help people prepare for emergencies, improve interactions with public services, or create new ways of learning? These were among the applications presented by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest at the “1st Regional Workshop to Strengthen the Central, Eastern European and Balkan Virtual Worlds Ecosystem”, held in Budapest, Hungary.
How can Europe prepare for the security challenges of the coming years, amid geopolitical instability, hybrid threats, and the rapid development of new technologies? These questions were at the heart of the conference “Towards Europe 2040: How Can We Anticipate Change and Build a Secure and Resilient Future?”, held in Bucharest on 9 November 2026 at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Romania.
The automotive industry is undergoing significant changes as artificial intelligence and connected technologies transform manufacturing processes and mobility. Adapting to these developments and creating competitive solutions were among the topics discussed at Romanian Automotive Forum & Awards 2026, held on November 10 in Bucharest, with the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest in attendance.
How can public authorities use artificial intelligence and other digital technologies to improve services for citizens? This was one of the topics addressed at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, held from 3 to 5 November in Barcelona, where the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest was also present.
Public institutions manage large volumes of data, but this information is not always easy to access or use in decision-making. Data is often spread across different systems, making information sharing between institutions a challenge. These issues were discussed at AdvanceGov 2026, an event attended by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest.