The first day includes the International Conference on Cyber ​​Diplomacy, structured in four essential panels: International Cooperation on Strategies, Tools and Concerted Action, Building Capacity for Collective Responses to Cyber-attacks, Disinformation and Propaganda, Global Coordination on the Proliferation of Cyber ​​Intrusion Technologies and Tools and Ethical AI & Cyber ​​Sanctions: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Enforcement. The second day hosts the 8th edition of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum (CIP Forum), with the theme “Critical Infrastructure Protection 2025”.

The topics addressed reflect the current challenges of critical infrastructures in a complex and digitalized geopolitical context. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the first edition of the Blockchain Intelligence Forum takes place, organized with the support of the Basel Institute on Governance, ICI Bucharest and BIPA.

The event brings together global leaders in the blockchain field, regulators, law enforcement, investors and companies, in a framework dedicated to combating financial crime and the use of technologies for transparency and compliance. Speakers include representatives of Europol, INTERPOL, ECB, JPMorgan Chase, WIPO, as well as top researchers from European universities. Also within DISB, the third day includes: the EURODEFENSE Annual Assembly, with a roundtable on security and defense in the new geopolitical context, an interactive cybersecurity exercise for public and private institutions, the World Intellectual Property Day Event, which marks the launch of the ENKIVERS project and the advance celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, and the ICVL and CNIV Conferences, with sessions dedicated to virtual education, artificial intelligence and digital instructional design, held online. The fourth day of the summit, Friday, April 11, brings to the fore one of the strategic industries for Romania and Europe – the automotive sector.

The 6th edition of the Automotive R&D Conference brings together industry leaders, R&D experts, government representatives and international partners to discuss electrification, smart mobility, cybersecurity and digital transformation in the automotive sector. Under the theme “Power up the automotive potential in Romania”, the event addresses key topics such as the role of AI in predictive R&D processes, the challenges of charging infrastructure, regulations on electric mobility and the need for connected but also secure ecosystems.

Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 is not just an event – it is a platform for collaboration, vision and shared responsibility.

“In a world where technology is evolving at an accelerated pace, it is essential to build sustainable, smart and secure solutions together. Through this summit, we want to connect decision-makers, experts, leaders from the public and private sectors, from Romania and around the world, to create a strong network of dialogue and action. We thank all the partners who support us and all the participants who choose to be part of this initiative with real impact.” said Adrian-Victor Vevera, General Director of ICI Bucharest.