The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest participated on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the BlackSeaX | Transatlantic Dual-Use Forum, an event dedicated to dual-use innovation and the role of the Black Sea region in the context of Euro-Atlantic cooperation.
Organised by InnovX, in partnership with MIT Mission Innovation X, the forum brought together representatives from public institutions, the security and defence sector, and the innovation ecosystem to discuss the impact of emerging technologies on security and regional development.
The topics addressed included the development of dual-use and deep-tech technologies, cross-border cooperation, cybersecurity, and regional initiatives in energy and defence. The discussions also focused on positioning the Black Sea region within Euro-Atlantic partnerships and the need for more effective collaboration between the public and private sectors.
ICI Bucharest continues its institutional dialogue and exchange of best practices in emerging technologies to support research and development projects relevant to both the public and private sectors.
The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest participated, as a member of the Defense Industry Employers' Organization (OPIA), at the NATO Day 2026 anniversary event, organized in Bucharest on Monday, April 6, 2026, to mark the 22nd anniversary of Romania's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.
The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest participated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the round table on the theme "Public Policies for Space Romania", organised by the AGORA Center for Democracy and the Romanian Space Initiative, with the support of the Industry and Services Committee of the Chamber of Deputies.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest received a visit from the members of the Alexandria Local Youth Council (CLTA), a group of approximately 40 students.
