ICI Bucharest participated in the Israel Cyber Security Forum, held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The event was organized by the Economic Mission of the State of Israel and the Embassy of the State of Israel in Romania in partnership with the Israel Institute for Export and International Cooperation. The forum's goal was to create a conducive environment for presentations and demonstrations of Israeli software solutions, facilitating the exchange of ideas and identifying opportunities for collaboration between Israeli companies and key institutions in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure and cyber intelligence in Romania.
At the opening of the event, Adrian-Victor Vevera, General Manager of ICI Bucharest, delivered a speech in which he emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the field of cybersecurity: "In an increasingly interconnected world, collaboration between nations in the field of cybersecurity is essential for protecting critical infrastructures and sensitive data. The partnership between Romania and Israel represents an example of best practices in developing and implementing innovative solutions to address current cyber challenges."
ICI Bucharest's participation in this forum reflects the institute's commitment to promoting and developing international partnerships in the field of research and innovation, thus contributing to strengthening cybersecurity at the national and global levels.
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.
