“The talk about AI and technologies is about the future. It is not just a local or regional race, but a Global one. There is enormous potential and we need to work on that.”

A tech enthusiast in Oslo with over 20 years of web development experience. As the leader of developer productivity at Microsoft, he supports cloud and AI solutions for European companies. Maxim organizes events for Norway’s web and cloud communities and founded the Prompt Engineering Conference to explore Generative AI and connect with industry professionals.

A seasoned professional with over 15 years of legal and policy expertise, currently serving as the Government Engagement Lead for Romania and Croatia at Mastercard.

Appointed as the Director of the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate at the Secretary of State level, endorsed by key members of the Supreme Council of National Defense. His focus is on enhancing cyber resilience and protecting critical infrastructure from threats.

Over 15 years of experience in the payments industry, with a strong focus on innovative technologies in recent years. Currently at the National Bank of Romania, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of payment systems and driving digital transformation within the financial sector. 

A passionate professional dedicated to connecting people, organizations, creativity, and technology across public administration, business, and NGOs.

Actively contributing to Romania’s strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) in the role of Subsecretary of State, focusing on integrating advanced technologies into public services and enhancing the digital economy.

Researcher focused on AI and information technologies, specializing in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity. With a strong problem-solving ability, she collaborates on international research and software development projects. 

Skilled in managing information projects and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance agency operations, with a track record of significant contributions to fiscal administration and digital transformation initiatives.

Teacher and researcher specialized in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics, focused on improving human-robot interactions through innovative technologies.

Regional VP for Romania & Moldova at UiPath, with extensive experience in IT services and consulting for private equity and major firms. He has successfully developed profitable IT solutions and led procurement optimization initiatives, driving significant growth and efficiency

Director of Advanced Analytics & Early Warning Systems (EWS) at the National Bank of Romania, leveraging over 15 years of experience in the payments industry. Her focus on innovative technologies drives strategic decision-making and risk management, shaping the future of payment systems and digital transformation in the financial sector.

Director Director and Senior Researcher at ICI Bucharest, with numerous published works and national projects focused on security and the protection of critical infrastructures, his expertise is leveraged for the benefit of the Romanian digital ecosystem.

With a strong academic background, he holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Computer Science and Education, along with post-doctoral studies in Computer Science and IT.

As an Advisor to Simon-Kucher & Partners, expertise is used to help Romanian companies grow while guiding students in financial analysis as an Assistant Professor at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.

Experienced IT strategist with 15+ years in Banking and Telecom, leading BI transformation at BRD to align solutions with evolving customer needs and market trends. Proven track record in delivering complex data solutions and driving data culture change.

Drives AI innovation by creating intelligent systems that shift from human discretion to systematic, replicable processes, developing accountable solutions to validate and reward intelligent processes.

With 16+ years in consulting, Cristina drives data-driven transformation through expertise in data architecture, analytics, and multi-cloud platforms, enabling scalable solutions for profitable growth.

With nearly two decades of experience in product and ecosystem development, he thrives on collaborating with both startups and large organizations.

As a lawyer skilled in both intellectual property and data protection law, Corina Bădiceanu has solid experience in advising both well-known tech companies and tech start-ups from securing IP rights (in particular, copyright), to drafting license agreements and ensuring data protection compliance of software.

COO & Co-Founder of Prime Dash, driving fintech innovation with our AI-powered Embedded Finance 2.0 platform for smarter loan and credit assessments. Experienced in IT, sales, and fintech thought leadership worldwide.

Head of Sales at The Recursive, she focuses on the CEE innovation ecosystem with 15 years of communication experience. Passionate about storytelling, she has onboarded over 40 companies, including Google, and enjoys yoga and photography.

With over 15 years of experience in corporate, higher education, startups, and NGOs, expertise spans industries like FMCG, Energy, and Retail, focusing on Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation.

A hyper-generalist professional with over 16 years in management and technology consulting, specializing in business development, growth strategy, and customer excellence.

Marketing professional with a journalism background and degrees in Marketing & Sales and Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Denmark. I focus on marketing strategy, social media management, and copywriting. 

Senior Researcher at the University of Bucharest, leading AI implementation in archaeology through the ArchaeoSciences Platform at ICUB. He collaborates with Microsoft, Crayon, and Alvaelgo to apply AI for innovative archaeological research and data analysis.