The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest participated in the BRD AI Hackathon – The Future We Build, an event dedicated to analysing the role of artificial intelligence in transforming processes and working models within the banking sector.
Held on January 28–29, 2026, the event brought together specialists from various fields, providing a collaborative framework for testing and developing ideas and solutions based on artificial intelligence, with a focus on experience sharing and hands-on learning.
ICI Bucharest was represented on the panel dedicated to technology and innovation, where topics such as the impact of human–AI collaboration on product development, process improvement, and business experience were discussed, as well as the importance of responsible adoption of new technologies. The institute’s involvement in the BSC AI Factory project was also highlighted.
The hackathon agenda included presentations and debates on the use of artificial intelligence as a support tool for decision-making, the acceleration of learning, and the optimisation of organisational activities. Participation in the BRD AI Hackathon – The Future We Build aligns with ICI Bucharest’s efforts to support dialogue among the research environment, academia, and the private sector, and to promote the efficient and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the context of digital transformation.
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.
