ICI Bucharest participated on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the BSDA 2023 Conference (with the theme "Facing new threats and geopolitical realities, the future for the Romanian Military and defense industry with more than one year since the beginning of the Ukraine war"), which was held at the National Military Circle.
Adrian-Victor Vevera, the general director of ICI Bucharest, participated in the panel "New challenges and threats in the non-conventional operational fields - cybernetic and space," maintaining: "I am glad to be here today, after last year I participated in the largest exhibition in the military field, an event we look forward to every two years. In the field of cyber security, we are witnessing an increase in the sophistication of cyber threats, ranging from state-sponsored attacks to highly organized crime. The potential impact of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, national security, and private entities is an ongoing concern that requires continuous innovation, collaboration, and proactive defense measures. I want to assure you that ICI Bucharest remains a reliable partner for defense organizations, offering innovative solutions and developing cutting-edge technologies that can address the complex challenges of this industry."
The BSDA 2023 conference brought together government officials, leaders, and experts from the defense industry, addressing pressing issues and challenges in this field and analyzing the impact of new threats and geopolitical realities. The event encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and partnership development to strengthen defense industry and military capabilities.
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.
