Participation of FreeYa Mind Campus at the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB) 2025 and Signing of Partnership with ICI Bucharest

FreeYa Mind Campus was honored to take part between 8th and 11th April in the 2025 edition of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), one of the most significant events dedicated to digital transformation and technological progress in the region.

The summit brought together five flagship conferences under a unified platform, addressing a broad spectrum of strategic and innovative themes:

• The 8th Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum (CIP Forum)
• The 4th International Conference on Cyber Diplomacy (ICCD)
• The 20th International Conference on Virtual Learning (ICVL)
• The 23rd National Conference on Virtual Education (CNIV)
• The 1st Blockchain Intelligence Forum

In addition, the event hosted the Annual Assembly of EURODEFENSE (RIE), further strengthening its strategic relevance to European and global digital initiatives. DISB 2025 served as a catalyst for dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders from academia, industry, and government. It provided a vital platform for the exchange of knowledge, the presentation of emerging technologies, and the advancement of collective strategies for secure and sustainable digital development.

Strategic Collaboration Signed with ICI Bucharest

On the second day of the summit, FreeYa Mind Campus signed a strategic collaboration protocol with The National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, marking a significant milestone in the consolidation of Romaniaʼs innovation and research ecosystem. We extended our gratitude to Dr. Eng. Adrian-Victor Vevera, General Director of ICI Bucharest, for his trust and shared vision. This collaboration aimed to support joint efforts in multidisciplinary research and technological development, aligned with both national priorities and European innovation frameworks.

Institutional Representation and Keynote Address

During the summit, Vlad Diaconescu, Deputy Director of FreeYa Mind Campus, represented the institution as a keynote speaker. His address outlined the campusʼs multidisciplinary approach, its strategic educational mission, and its long-term vision for generating societal impact across fields such as quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital learning.

About ICI Bucharest

Established in 1970, the National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest has been Romaniaʼs leading institution in ICT research, development, and innovation. Its mission has been to promote excellence in scientific research, foster the growth of a knowledge-based economy, and ensure strong integration into the European and international research landscape.

ICI Bucharest has held ISO 9001 certification for research, development, and technology transfer activities. Over the years, the institute has been associated with a number of landmark achievements in Romanian informatics, including:

• The development of Romaniaʼs first national computer network
• Full Internet connectivity via the .ro domain
• Creation of the countryʼs first digital library
• Establishment of the first Romanian Grid computing consortium
• Implementation of the first public-sector cloud computing project in Romania
• Creation of the first national Competence Center for High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Establishment of the first Cyber Diplomacy center in Romania
• Pioneering development and application of blockchain technologies for societal benefit

This collaboration between FreeYa Mind Campus and ICI Bucharest marked a new stage in advancing research, innovation, and educational excellence, reinforcing a shared commitment to Romaniaʼs digital future.