The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics took part in the 4th edition of the 2026 Women’s Excellence Gala , titled “The Smart, the Bold, the Beautiful”, an event dedicated to recognizing professional performance, leadership, and the outstanding contributions of women in key sectors for the development of Romanian society.
The gala brought together representatives from public institutions, the business environment, opinion leaders, and special guests, in an evening dedicated to celebrating female excellence and promoting inspirational role models for future generations.
During the event, Mirela Monica Iovu, Vice President of the Steering Committee of CEC Bank, received the Award for Excellence in Innovation and Financial Social Responsibility. The distinction was presented by Adrian-Victor Vevera, Director General of ICI Bucharest.
The 2026 Women’s Excellence Gala marked the 34th event organized under the platform “Together We Protect Romania”, by the MediaUno Press Group, the Department for Sustainable Development of the Government of Romania, the National Institute of Statistics, and the MediaUno Association.
At this year’s edition, a total of 44 excellence awards were granted to prominent figures in fields such as journalism, medicine, energy, diplomacy, culture, education, public administration, entrepreneurship, and research.
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.
