November 18-19, 2026 | Grand Hotel Italia, Cluj-Napoca
A forum dedicated to leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence in economics, research, and public administration.
The AI Technologies and Research Forum is a strategic platform for dialogue and collaboration dedicated to developing Romania’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and integrating it into the European context of technological innovation.
The event brings together researchers from academia, technology companies, public authorities, and institutions involved in digitalization and financing to discuss the major directions of digital transformation. The forum creates a framework for strategic analysis, exchange of expertise, and the development of initiatives that can accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in essential sectors of the economy.
Through its interdisciplinary approach, the AI Technologies and Research Forum aims to facilitate the development of projects with real impact, stimulate public-private partnerships, and contribute to strengthening Romania’s position in the European ecosystem of emerging technologies.
The AI Technologies and Research Forum is designed as a convergence space between expertise, strategy, and implementation, where artificial intelligence is analyzed not only as an emerging technology but also as a strategic infrastructure for the future of the economy and public administration.
The concept of the forum is based on three fundamental directions:
Connecting academia, industry, and public institutions to transform advanced research into applicable solutions and economically relevant projects.
Identifying and developing scalable artificial intelligence applications that can generate economic growth, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness
Aligning initiatives in Romania with European digitalization and innovation strategies, facilitating access to funding, international partnerships, and research programs.
The forum’s agenda addresses topics relevant to the evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on the economy and society:
AI Technologies and Research Forum brings together relevant actors from the technological and institutional ecosystem:
Universities, research centers, and experts in the fields of artificial intelligence, economics, and digitalization.
Innovative companies, leaders in the IT sector, and organizations developing advanced technological solutions.
Institutions involved in digitalization, regulation, and the implementation of technological projects.
Organizations and institutions that support the financing of research and innovation projects, decision-makers on taxation issues.
Participation in the AI Technologies and Research Forum 2026 offers access to a comprehensive program of conferences, panels, and workshops dedicated to the development of the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
The event is designed as an experience of dialogue and collaboration that goes beyond the traditional format of tech conferences, focusing on concrete results and initiatives with real impact.
