Today, April 11, 2025, Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , is participating as a speaker in the opening session on the topic of Electrified Mobility and Cybersecurity at the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025.
The Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 takes place from April 8–11 and brings together five main conferences that will address a wide, yet interconnected, range of topics. The event offers networking opportunities with international diplomats, technology experts, innovators, and policymakers, thus fostering collaborations that will shape the future of digital ecosystems.
The following topics will be addressed during this panel:
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The Path to Electrification: Opportunities and Challenges
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The Future of Charging Infrastructure
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The Role of Software and Data in Electrified Mobility
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The Evolving Threat Landscape in Automotive Cybersecurity
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Building Secure Connected Ecosystems
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Collaborative Approaches to Cybersecurity
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Alongside InfoCons President Sorin Mierlea , the following guests will also be speaking:
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Cristian MIHALY, Head of R&D for Romania and South-Eastern Europe, Schaeffler Romania
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Minh Khiem NGUYEN, CEO, FPT Romania
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Adrian Victor VEVERA, General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
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Mihai NICULESCU, General Director, Intelligent Transport Systems Romania – ITS Romania
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Mihai IVĂNESCU, General Director, Premium Auto
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Umit BATMAZ, Renault Group
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Bogdan CAPĂȚÎNĂ, President of the IT Alliance of the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce
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Agenda for the 4th Day of the Summit – April 11, 2025
AUTOMOTIVE R&D CONFERENCE: Power Up the Automotive Potential in Romania
Opening Remarks
- Adrian Victor VEVERA – General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
- Laurențiu Viorel GÎDEI – State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, Digitalization and Tourism
- Tudor PRISECARU – Vice President, National Authority for Research
- Iulian CHIFU – President, Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning
- Minh Khiem NGUYEN – CEO, FPT Romania
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Adrian SANDU – Secretary General, Member of the Board, ACAROM
Panelists:
- Florin SPĂTARU – Prime Minister’s Chancellery, Romanian Government
- Cristian MIHALY – Head of R&D Romania and South-Eastern Europe, Schaeffler Romania
- Adrian Victor VEVERA – General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
- Simona ALMAJAN – Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors
- Iulian SORESCU – Partner, Finance and Business Advisory, Kinstellar
- Alexandru MITROI – Senior Adviser, Invest Romania
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Session I: Research and Development
Innovating Under Pressure: R&D Strategies in a Rapidly Evolving Market
- Managing R&D priorities amid regulatory changes and consumer demands
- Collaboration vs. competition: Open innovation in the automotive sector
- Accelerating time-to-market without compromising quality or safety
Regulation and Innovation: Can They Coexist?
- How can governments and industry work together to enable innovation?
- Navigating global standards for safety, emissions, and connectivity
Preparing for the Unknown: The Role of AI in Predictive R&D
- How can AI improve vehicle design, performance, and safety testing?
- Predicting future market demands and trends using data-driven insights
- Integrating AI into legacy R&D workflows and tools
Session II: Cybersecurity
The Evolving Threat Landscape in Automotive Cybersecurity
- What are the most pressing cybersecurity threats in the connected and autonomous vehicle era?
- Emerging threat vectors with 5G, IoT, and V2X communication
Building Secure Connected Ecosystems
- Strategies for securing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications
- The role of encryption, authentication, and blockchain in connected mobility
- Balancing usability and security in designing connected car systems
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Collaborative Approaches to Cybersecurity
- The role of OEMs, suppliers, and technology providers in building secure vehicles
- Benefits of information-sharing platforms in mitigating cyber threats
- Fostering public-private partnerships for advancing automotive cybersecurity
Session III: Electrified Mobility
The Path to Electrification: Opportunities and Challenges
- What are the biggest obstacles to mass EV adoption?
- The role of government incentives and policies in accelerating electrified mobility
The Future of Charging Infrastructure
- Scaling fast-charging networks to meet future demand
- Wireless and bidirectional charging: Game-changers for EVs
- Integrating renewable energy sources into EV charging ecosystems
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The Role of Software and Data in Electrified Mobility
- Leveraging AI for smart energy management and range optimization
- Role of digital twins in EV development and infrastructure planning
- Using data analytics to improve user experience and fleet efficiency
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