The National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest

Victor Vevera, the General Director of ICI Bucharest, was honoured to be among the 200 inspirational leaders globally at the 12th edition of the White Page Leadership Conclave (White Page International) from Dubai, UAE. This recognition comes from his outstanding contributions to national security, cyber security and digital innovation. "I am honoured to be selected among the 200 inspirational leaders globally. This distinction reflects not only my achievements but also the outstanding work of the team at ICI Bucharest. Our efforts in digital innovation, cyber security and national protection, including the launch of ICI D|SERVICES and the Blockchain Intelligence Academy (BIA), have had a significant impact on Romania's digital transformation. This award motivates me to continue promoting the global dialogue on protecting critical infrastructures and cyber security," said Adrian-Victor Vevera upon receiving the award. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/esBWBPUS #ICIBucharest #nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #digitalinnovation #leadership #WP24

Today, we celebrate programmers around the world, the people who turn ideas into digital realities that change the world. Within ICI Bucharest, programmers represent the core of successful projects. Whether working on solutions for digital forensics, cybersecurity, blockchain, metaverse, IoT or technological innovations, every line of code contributes to a safer future. We are glad to have a team of specialists whose passion and professionalism are a true example. Thank you all for your constant effort to push the boundaries of knowledge. Sincerely, Victor Vevera General Director, ICI Bucharest #icibucharest #programmer #programmersday #digitalforensics #cybersecurity #blockchain #metaverse #IoT

ICI Bucharest participated in the "Kiss the Future" AI Summit, focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The event took place on September 5-6, 2024, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and brought together global leaders in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), who explored the impact of AI in various sectors, including health, telecommunications and public policy. On the sidelines of the summit, bilateral meetings were held with H.E. Anton Păcurețu, the Ambassador of Romania to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and representatives of Blum Institut, during which the potential of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence was discussed. More information here: https://lnkd.in/djDGuqH8 #ICIBucharest #artificialintelligence #AI #health #telecommunications #publicpolicy

ICI Bucharest supports the National Bank of Romania (BNR) and the Financial Supervisory Authority (AUTORITATEA DE SUPRAVEGHERE FINANCIARĂ - ASF) for the development of a robust legislative framework and regulations regarding the digital asset market. This initiative aims to ensure a safe and regulated environment for transactions with cryptocurrencies and other types of digital assets, following the centralisation of proposals in this area and their debate in the Commission for Regulations in distributed technologies. ICI Bucharest launched the Blockchain Intelligence Academy (BIA), an educational program designed to train specialists in blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies and other Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) solutions to support these efforts. BIA offers professional training courses and certifications in collaboration with international experts and prestigious partners. The program covers various aspects of the blockchain ecosystem, from technical and cybersecurity elements to regulatory and governance issues. More information here: https://lnkd.in/d6aMMNby #ICIBucharest #blockchain #digitalassets #cryptocurrency

ICI Bucharest, through Adrian-Victor Vevera, the general director, participated in the Cyber Champions Summit conference: "a bridge between the Transatlantic and Asia-Pacific", together with the Romanian Embassy in Canberra, represented by H.E. Radu Gabriel Safta, the ambassador of Romania, and Dan Cimpean, the director of The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate. "Romania is committed to promoting cyber security through various strategic partnerships and research projects. Cooperation with global and regional partners is vital to address complex cybersecurity challenges and ensure collective security. An eloquent example is the project through which we develop a specialized platform in the energy sector, which represents a significant step in increasing simulation capabilities and response to cyber threats. The platform automatically generates virtual scenarios that make it impossible to mitigate complex cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, strengthening the resilience of our nation and NATO allies." pointed out Victor Vevera. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dTbmsmeY

ICI Bucharest, in collaboration with Romfilatelia, a strategic partner since the opening of the institutional platform for trading digital assets, announces the launch of new NFT collections on September 4, 2024. The first collection, Astronomy: Celestial Chronicles (https://lnkd.in/dPMnTMGS), transforms unique astronomical phenomena into digital art based on a new postage stamp issue. The collection invites you to explore the cosmos through a fascinating blend of art, history, and science, creating a portal to a moment in time and celebrating human curiosity and the beauty of the universe. The "Innovation, Steps Towards the Future" collection (https://lnkd.in/drWADfem) brings additional interactive and educational elements provided by AR technology. These features make stamp collecting more interesting and informative, capturing the interest of experienced collectors as well as newcomers. "We are happy to continue the collaboration with Romfilatelia, the only authority designated by the Romanian Government to issue Romanian postage stamps, which preserves the charm of stamp collecting, embracing digital innovation. Together, we aim to bring the passion of philately to the era of digital natives," said Victor Vevera, general director of ICI Bucharest. More information here: https://lnkd.in/dR5tf6fy

ICI Bucharest is participating in the second edition of the National Congress of Active Ageing, an event organized by the Romanian Institute for Active Ageing Association, which takes place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Through the experts present at the event, ICI Bucharest reiterates its active role in developing technological solutions that meet the growing needs of the elderly population, digitalization being both a modernization tool and a necessity for ensuring active ageing. At the same time, the institute undertakes the mission of creating a favourable ecosystem for integrating smart technologies into the everyday lives of seniors, collaborating with partners from various fields - from health and finance to education and media. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dGYsy3G8 #ICIBucharest #research #digitalization #cooperation #activeageing

ICI Bucharest is participating in the fourth edition of Sydney Dialogue, a conference organized by the think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Together with the Romanian Embassy in Canberra, represented by H.E. Radu Gabriel Safta, Romania's ambassador to Australia, ICI Bucharest was also invited to the conference through Victor Vevera, the general director, and Dan Cimpean, the director of The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DSNC). "The presence of ICI Bucharest at Sydney Dialogue represents a remarkable opportunity for exchanging knowledge and initiating essential international partnerships for advancing state-of-the-art technologies and protecting critical infrastructures in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In this context, we took a new step regarding promoting Romanian innovation and international collaboration, aiming to increase national capacities and integrate them into a global network of excellence," stated Adrian-Victor Vevera. For more information, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dxvrRqNk #ICIBucharest #research #cooperation #cybersecurity #cyberthreats

ICI Bucharest is participating in the 58th Conference of the ICA International Council for IT in Government Admin (ICA), which takes place between August 27-29, 2024, in Botswana. The event, themed "Smart Government for Tomorrow's Challenges: Resilient Digital Public Services and Infrastructure", brings together government officials, ICT experts and digital leaders worldwide. "It is an honour for us to represent Romania at this international forum, where we have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and collaborate with professionals from all over the world", underlined Victor Vevera, general director of ICI Bucharest and vice-president of ICA, after the presentation on "The Role of Blockchain Intelligence". "Our presence at the ICA Conference allows us to show Romania's progress in digital governance and learn lessons from other countries, collaborating to create more innovative and resilient public services." More information here: https://lnkd.in/dhyxyWJx #ICIBucharest #ICA #ICT #blockchain #blockchainintelligence #digitalgovernance

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova, I would like to convey, on behalf of ICI Bucharest, the warmest wishes to the people of the Republic of Moldova. Our recent participation in technology events in the Republic of Moldova and bilateral meetings with representatives of the authorities across the Prut reflects our commitment to supporting and promoting cyber security and digital innovation in this country. We share the same vision on the importance of strengthening cyber security and developing a safe and resilient digital space for our citizens and organizations. We are convinced that through collaboration and exchange of expertise, we will succeed in achieving these ambitious goals, thus contributing to the stability and prosperity of both nations. On this day of celebration, I reiterate the continuous support of ICI Bucharest in joint projects and initiatives. Sincerely, Victor Vevera General Director of ICI Bucharest