ICI Bucharest and the Independent Directors Association (AAI) organised the training course “Governance Leadership: AI & Cybersecurity for Board Members” on 16–17 October 2026. The course was designed for board members and executives and focused on how artificial intelligence and cybersecurity shape strategic decision-making, risk management, and technology investments.
Held at ICI Bucharest's headquarters, the course comprised 12 hours of training structured into three thematic areas: artificial intelligence and strategy, cybersecurity, and organisational governance and resilience.
Participants discussed AI opportunities, the risks of generative and agentic AI systems, cybersecurity threats, and boards' responsibilities in managing these risks. The sessions also covered European regulations, including the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR, as well as the assessment of technology providers and investments in digital solutions.
The interactive format encouraged participants to share experiences and explore practical examples, including applications in transport and logistics, where AI can support operational planning, flow forecasting, and more efficient resource allocation.
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.
Analyzing cryptocurrency transactions may require correlating information from different sources and tools. How these can be integrated to support digital forensic investigations was the focus of the dissemination event “Cryptoassets and Digital Forensics: Integrated Solutions for Investigations”, organized by ICI Bucharest on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
