Tuesday, 16th of April 2024 | 09:30 – 17:00 (EET)
3rd edition of the
International Conference on Cyber Diplomacy (ICCD)
"Safeguarding in the Digital Era: The Dialogues of Cyber Diplomacy"
Palace of Parliament, Take Ionescu Hall
Welcoming Coffee
Welcoming Remarks
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Nicolae Ionel CIUCĂ
President, Senate of Romania
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Alfred SIMONIS
President, Chamber of Deputies
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Adrian Victor VEVERA
General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
Opening Remarks
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Mihai Alexandru GHIGIU
Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania
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Ct. Bogdan-Marius CHIRIŢOIU
President, Competition Council
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Ştefan MUŞOIU
Deputy, Chamber of Deputies, Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs
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Aawatif HAYAR
Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Kingdom of Morocco
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Dragoş Cristian VLAD
President, Authority for Digitalization of Romania
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Ioana Roxana MELENCIUC-IOAN
President, State Secretary, National Institute for Administration
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H.E. Kathleen Ann KAVALEC
Ambassador, USA Embassy in Romania
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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.
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Moderator: Iulian CHIFU
President, Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning
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Motohiro TSUCHIYA
Vice-President for Global Engagement and Information Technology at Keio University
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Ralph THIELE
President of EuroDefense Germany
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H.E. Reuven AZAR
Ambassador, Israel Embassy in Romania
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Victor PONTA
Former Prime-Minister
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Hassan ABOUYOUB
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Romania
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Constantinos HADJISAVVAS
Project Officer Energy, Research, Technology & Innovation Directorate, European Defence Agency
Networking Coffee Break
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.
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Moderator: Horaţiu GÂRBAN
Cybersecurity Expert, Ministry of National Defence
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Oguz Serkant AKIN
General Director, Southeast European Law Enforcement Centre
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Tural MAMMADOV
Chief Information Security Officer, State Service of Special Communication and Information Security, Republic of Azerbaijan
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Eyüp Kuntay TURMUŞ
SPS Advisor and Programme Manager, Emerging Security Challenges Division, NATO
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Lilian CARP
Chairman, National Security, Defense and Public Order Commission, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
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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.
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Moderator: Claudia Victoria NICOLAE
General Director, AGERPRES
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Flavia DURACH, PhD
Associate professor at the College of Communication and Public Relations, National University for Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest (SNSPA)
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Sebastian COCHINESCU
Founder & CEO at TailPath
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Prof. Dr. Zafar Nawaz JASPAL
Director & Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad
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Giorgi IASHVILI
Co-founder / Cyber Security consultant, Cyber Trust
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Adrian POSTEUCĂ
Metaverse / Web3 Strategy Immersive experiences, ConceptFactory
Networking Lunch
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.
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Moderator: Monica GHEORGHIŢĂ
Former Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Christopher PAINTER
President, Global Forum on Cyber Expertise
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Daniel DĂIANU
Chairman of the Fiscal Council
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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.
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Moderator: Dan CĂRBUNARU
Director, Calea Europeană
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Cristian SPORIŞ
President AmCham Romania, Vice-president Board of Directors Raiffeisen Bank Romania
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Florin Marian SPĂTARU
State Counsellor, The Chancellery of the Prime Minister
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Tania CHICKOVA
Manager, Institute of Public Administration of Bulgaria
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Kenan ACAR, PhD
Chairman of The Board at Acar Group - Member of DEİK Türkiye-Romania Business Council
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H.E. Meidyatama SURYODININGRAT
Ambassador of Indonesia in Romania
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Mihai MANOLE
Managing Partner, Tema Energy
Networking Coffee Break
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.
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Moderator: Radu PUCHIU
Technology & Society Program Director, ASPEN
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Yasen TANEV
Chairman, Cyber Security Council BIA
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Dr. Rajesh KUMAR K V
Associate Professor, The AI Research Centre, School of Business - Business Analytics Department, Woxsen University
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Miruna TRONCOTĂ
Director, Center for European Studies
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Gabriel RAICU
Rector, Constanţa Maritime University
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Fraga ŢARIUC
President, Women4Cyber Romania
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John DONLON
Chairman, Critical Infrastructure Protection Association
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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.
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Moderator: Monica GHEORGHIŢĂ
Former Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Robert CAZANCIUC
Senator, Senate of Romania TBC
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Lilian CARP
Chairman, National Security, Defense and Public Order Commission, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
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H.E. Chunlin HAN
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China
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Prof. Dr. Zafar Nawaz JASPAL
Director & Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad
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Radu RIZOIU
Partner, Rizoiu & Poenaru SCA
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Cătălin ANDRUŞ
Director, National College of Home Affairs
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Andrei ENACHI
Senior Project Officer, Cybercrime Programme Office (CPROC), Council of Europe - Conseil de l'Europe