Welcoming Remarks

Nicolae Ionel CIUCĂ

President, Senate of Romania

Alfred SIMONIS

President, Chamber of Deputies

Adrian Victor VEVERA

General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest

Opening Remarks

Mihai Alexandru GHIGIU

Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Ct. Bogdan-Marius CHIRIŢOIU

President, Competition Council

Ştefan MUŞOIU

Deputy, Chamber of Deputies, Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs

Aawatif HAYAR

Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Kingdom of Morocco

Dragoş Cristian VLAD

President, Authority for Digitalization of Romania

Ioana Roxana MELENCIUC-IOAN

President, State Secretary, National Institute for Administration

H.E. Kathleen Ann KAVALEC

Ambassador, USA Embassy in Romania

Ilgar Ali Oghlu MUSAYEV

Head of Service, State Service of Special Communication and Information Security, Republic of Azerbaijan

International Consensus on Emerging Technologies: Addressing the Growing Need for a Common Agenda

Explore the need for global consensus on new technologies and cybersecurity challenges, emphasizing diplomatic cooperation and information sharing.

• Importance of Consensus Building in Addressing Emerging Technologies.
• Leveraging Cyber Diplomacy for Technological Innovation and Security.
• Strategies for Enhancing Global Cooperation in Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

Moderator: Iulian CHIFU

President, Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning

Motohiro TSUCHIYA

Vice-President for Global Engagement and Information Technology at Keio University

Ralph THIELE

President of EuroDefense Germany

H.E. Reuven AZAR

Ambassador, Israel Embassy in Romania

Victor PONTA

Former Prime-Minister

Hassan ABOUYOUB

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Romania

Constantinos HADJISAVVAS

Project Officer Energy, Research, Technology & Innovation Directorate, European Defence Agency

Bridging Borders: Regional Diplomatic Initiatives in Cybersecurity and Technology

Investigate regional cooperation dynamics, focusing on cybersecurity challenges and diplomatic strategies for collaboration.

• Regional Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges.
• Perspectives on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation.
• Diplomatic Strategies for Addressing Cross-Border Cyber Threats.

Moderator: Horaţiu GÂRBAN

Cybersecurity Expert, Ministry of National Defence

Oguz Serkant AKIN

General Director, Southeast European Law Enforcement Centre

Tural MAMMADOV

Chief Information Security Officer, State Service of Special Communication and Information Security, Republic of Azerbaijan

Eyüp Kuntay TURMUŞ

SPS Advisor and Programme Manager, Emerging Security Challenges Division, NATO

Lilian CARP

Chairman, National Security, Defense and Public Order Commission, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Cağatay KARABAT

Executive Director of Public Certification, Authority of Turkey / TÜBITAK

On the Brink: Anticipating New Frontiers of Cyber Threats and Disinformation

Examine emerging cyber threats and disinformation campaigns, exploring diplomatic responses and proactive measures to safeguard global security.

• AI's Role in Disinformation Campaigns: Challenges and Diplomatic Responses.
• Identifying proactive measures and resilience strategies to mitigate the impact of cyber threats.
• Diplomatic Approaches to Defending Against Novel Cyber Threats.

Moderator: Claudia Victoria NICOLAE

General Director, AGERPRES

Flavia DURACH, PhD

Associate professor at the College of Communication and Public Relations, National University for Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest (SNSPA)

Sebastian COCHINESCU

Founder & CEO at TailPath

Prof. Dr. Zafar Nawaz JASPAL

Director & Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad

Giorgi IASHVILI

Co-founder / Cyber Security consultant, Cyber Trust

Adrian POSTEUCĂ

Metaverse / Web3 Strategy Immersive experiences, ConceptFactory

Cyberdiplomat's Craft: The Art of Diplomacy in the Digital Age

Discuss strategies for diplomats to navigate challenges in the digital era, emphasizing digital literacy, corporate initiatives, and government cooperation.

• Tools and Skills for Diplomatic Success in the Digital Era.
• Impact of Technologies on Diplomatic Relations: Past vs. Present.
• Leveraging Digital Diplomacy for Stakeholder Engagement and Public Perception Management.

Moderator: Monica GHEORGHIŢĂ

Former Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Christopher PAINTER

President, Global Forum on Cyber Expertise

Daniel DĂIANU

Chairman of the Fiscal Council

Ben Oni ARDELEAN

Deputy, Chamber of Deputies

Digital Economy: Fostering a Secure and Prosperous Digital Trade Environment

Promote a secure digital trade environment through corporate initiatives, digital literacy, and government cooperation, fostering prosperity and cybersecurity.

• Corporate Strategies for Promoting Cyber Diplomacy Objectives.
• Empowering Digital Literacy for Secure Engagement in the Digital Economy.
• Government Cooperation and SME Cybersecurity Enhancement.

Moderator: Dan CĂRBUNARU

Director, Calea Europeană

Cristian SPORIŞ

President AmCham Romania, Vice-president Board of Directors Raiffeisen Bank Romania

Florin Marian SPĂTARU

State Counsellor, The Chancellery of the Prime Minister

Tania CHICKOVA

Manager, Institute of Public Administration of Bulgaria

Kenan ACAR, PhD

Chairman of The Board at Acar Group - Member of DEİK Türkiye-Romania Business Council

H.E. Meidyatama SURYODININGRAT

Ambassador of Indonesia in Romania

Mihai MANOLE

Managing Partner, Tema Energy

Charting the Digital Landscape: AI and Beyond in Modern Governance

Explore the balance between digital sovereignty and multi-stakeholder models in internet governance, highlighting diplomatic challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

• Diplomatic Considerations in Multi-stakeholder Digital Governance.
• The potential of AI and other emerging technologies in aiding democratic processes and initiatives.
• International Cooperation for Innovative and Secure Cyber Policies.

Moderator: Radu PUCHIU

Technology & Society Program Director, ASPEN

Yasen TANEV

Chairman, Cyber Security Council BIA

Dr. Rajesh KUMAR K V

Associate Professor, The AI Research Centre, School of Business - Business Analytics Department, Woxsen University

Miruna TRONCOTĂ

Director, Center for European Studies

Gabriel RAICU

Rector, Constanţa Maritime University

Fraga ŢARIUC

President, Women4Cyber Romania

John DONLON

Chairman, Critical Infrastructure Protection Association

Gabriela MATEI

Head of Training Team, Euro-Atlantic Resilience Center

Towards Global Harmony: Collaborative Legal Frameworks for Emerging Technologies

Advocate for collaborative legal frameworks in emerging technologies through diplomatic channels, partnerships with technology companies, and promotion of ethical standards.

• Diplomatic Initiatives for International Agreements on Cybersecurity.
• Collaborative Partnerships for Responsible Behaviour in the Digital Realm.
• Diplomatic Strategies for Promoting Ethical and Innovative Technological Development.

Moderator: Monica GHEORGHIŢĂ

Former Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Robert CAZANCIUC

Senator, Senate of Romania TBC

Lilian CARP

Chairman, National Security, Defense and Public Order Commission, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

H.E. Chunlin HAN

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China

Prof. Dr. Zafar Nawaz JASPAL

Director & Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad

Radu RIZOIU

Partner, Rizoiu & Poenaru SCA

Cătălin ANDRUŞ

Director, National College of Home Affairs

Andrei ENACHI

Senior Project Officer, Cybercrime Programme Office (CPROC), Council of Europe - Conseil de l'Europe