ICI Bucharest participated in the CIO Council National Conference 2024, a reference event in digital transformation and technology, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Palace of the National Bank of Romania.
Under the theme "The AI Digital World. Reimagine the Future of Business", the conference brought together more than 150 IT and technology leaders, providing a platform for discussion and exchange of experiences related to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business environment. Attendees explored visionary applications, learned from industry leaders, experienced cybersecurity AI solutions, discussed strategic integration, socialized with innovators and industry peers, and had relevant conversations about AI's ethical and social implications.
ICI Bucharest's participation in this event reflects the institute's commitment to support Romania's digital transformation through research, development and promotion of advanced digital solutions. During the discussions, the institution's representatives emphasized the role of research in the field of AI and the need for cooperation between the public and private sectors to ensure a sustainable digital transformation.
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.
