From March 10–12, 2026, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest will host the 2026 edition of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), an event organised by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, under the High Patronage of the President of the Chamber of Deputies and the Government of Romania.
Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest has established itself as a strategic dialogue platform dedicated to digital transformation, bringing together decision-makers, institutional leaders, international experts, representatives of academia, and the private sector in a framework focused on cooperation, public policy, and applied solutions.
The first day of the summit is dedicated to the theme “Dual-Use Innovation for Resilient Critical Infrastructure.” Discussions will highlight the role of emerging technologies and dual-use innovation in strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure, within a regional and international context marked by complex challenges.
The agenda features high-level interventions from representatives of the Romanian Government, Parliament, national regulatory and cybersecurity authorities, as well as experts and institutional partners from European Union and NATO member states.
On the same day, topics such as the role of major technology companies in protecting strategic infrastructure and the development of the national artificial intelligence ecosystem will be addressed, including initiatives to strengthen national-level AI capabilities.
The second day focuses on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on society, the economy, and public administration. Sessions will examine media resilience in the era of deepfakes and generative AI, smart local governance, the application of AI in agriculture and food security, as well as national positioning within the European and global AI ecosystem.
The 2026 edition of the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Index will also be officially launched, marking a dedicated moment to assess and support female leadership in the context of the new digital economy.
The final day of the summit integrates the 5th edition of the International Conference on Cyber Diplomacy (ICCD), featuring debates on science diplomacy, international cooperation, and the management of regional conflicts in the digital space; the 2nd edition of the Blockchain Intelligence Forum, with sessions dedicated to tax transparency, financial investigations, and the implementation of the European MiCA framework; as well as the 21st edition of the International Conference on Virtual Learning (ICVL) and the 24th edition of the National Conference on Virtual Education (CNIV), both held online and dedicated to innovation in digital education.
“We are living in a time when technology is redefining the economic and security architecture of states. Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026 brings together institutional leaders and international experts to build a common response to these transformations. Romania has both the capacity and the responsibility to actively contribute to this agenda,” stated Dr. Eng. Adrian-Victor Vevera, General Director of ICI Bucharest.
Through its multidisciplinary structure and the participation of high-level representatives from Romania and abroad, Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026 aims to facilitate the exchange of experience and best practices among specialists and decision-makers, contributing to the strengthening of Romania’s digital ecosystem and its connection to European and international initiatives.
The full agenda and participation details are available at disb.ro.
From March 10–12, 2026, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest will host the 2026 edition of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), an event organised by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, under the High Patronage of the President of the Chamber of Deputies and the Government of Romania.
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