Cluj-Napoca is preparing for one of the most important technological events. The Digital Transformation Experience event is organized under the auspices of Digital Innovation Hub 4 Society (DIH4Society), a project of the Cluj-Napoca IT cluster funded by the European Union. The event aims to promote the digital transformation of society, said Professor Stelian Brad, president of the Cluj IT cluster and dean of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.
Specifically, the Cluj IT Cluster is organizing the Digital Transformation eXperience 2025 (DTX) event at the UTCN Hub, an international conference focusing on the digital future, cybersecurity, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the European technology ecosystem. The event will take place on September 30, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca and will bring together opinion leaders, experts, and practitioners in the field.
Main topics of the conference
The conference will focus on four topics that are key to digital transformation at the European level, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity:
From support to impact: EDIHs as pillars of Europe’s digital future. The first session will explore the role of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) in democratizing access to trustworthy AI and strengthening innovation ecosystems. The panel will be moderated by Andrei Kelemen, CEO of Cluj IT, and will include experts such as Simeon Stoyanov and Stelian Brad.
Reconfiguring governance in the digital age. This session will address how public institutions can rethink their governance to remain efficient, inclusive, and trustworthy, with a focus on data-driven services and citizen-centered governance. The discussion, moderated by Erik Barna, will include Sebastiano Toffaletti, Jarosław Parzuchowski, Alina Pârâială, and Claudiu Salanță.
Trust by Design: Cybersecurity – the foundation of the digital society. The discussion will focus on integrating cybersecurity from the design phase of technologies and services. Experts such as Justina Bielauskaite, George Adams, and Andrei Vilcan will participate in this dialogue.
AI for society: From emerging technology to everyday impact. The final panel will demonstrate the impact of AI in areas such as education, health, and local government, with an emphasis on the responsible implementation of this technology. Guests include Antonino Rotolo, Liliana Carillo, and Mihai Homan.
Related events
A series of related events will also take place during DTX 2025:
Cyber Hackathon: Hack The Future (September 29-30, 2025). This regional hackathon, dedicated to students and young researchers in Romania, will bring together 15 teams who will work on concrete solutions to digital security challenges. The winning teams will receive prizes worth EUR 5,000, offered with the support of sponsors Siemens, Captivate Technology Solutions, Banca Transilvania, and SoftServe.
Brokerage and B2B sessions (October 1, 2025). The day will include presentations from nine service providers, followed by working sessions dedicated to small and medium-sized companies interested in streamlining their activities with the help of AI and protecting their business through cybersecurity. What the organizers say
“DTX Conference 2025 is at the intersection of innovation and impact. By highlighting AI, cybersecurity, and the crucial role of EDIHs, we give European organizations the confidence they need to embrace transformation. Here, ideas turn into solutions, and collaboration paves the way for a secure, smart, and inclusive digital future,” said Stelian Brad, president of Cluj IT Cluster.
The conference is organized as part of the eDIH4Society project, coordinated by Cluj IT Cluster and carried out in partnership with the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, the Bistrița-Năsăud Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the University of Oradea.
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