ICI Bucharest participated as a speaker at the RESEARCH & INNOVATION conference, held as part of the event "Bucharest Leaders' Summit: The Path to 5.0. From Vision To Reality", which took place on May 29, 2025.
The event brought together leaders in the fields of research, innovation and public administration, providing a platform for strategic dialogue on the transition to a 5.0 society, based on digitalization, sustainability and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Eng. Adrian Victor Vevera, General Director of ICI Bucharest, emphasized the essential role of applied research in the digital transformation of Romanian institutions and society: “ICI Bucharest has assumed the mission of supporting Romania’s strategic development through digitalization, cybersecurity and technological innovation. We believe that the transition to a 5.0 society is not just an aspiration, but a necessity. Research and development in the field of informatics are fundamental pillars in building a digital, competitive and resilient Romania.”
ICI Bucharest’s presence at this event strengthens the institute’s position as a strategic partner in the development of public research and innovation policies, in line with the new European and international paradigms.
The conference is an integral part of the XXIXth edition of the #TogetherWeProtectRomania project, held between May 21 and June 16, 2025, and is organized by the MediaUno Press Group, the MediaUno Association, the Department for Sustainable Development and the National Institute of Statistics.
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