AmCham Romania invites member companies and local enterprises to the ”Cybersecurity & Dual-Use Technologies Event - Timișoara” event, on May 28, 2025, 09:00am - 17:00 at Iulius Congress Hall in Timișoara.

This initiative brings together key stakeholders from local administration, academia, and industry to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and explore local opportunities for dual-use technology development. Through two panel discussions and a guided visit to the Cyber Lab at West University of Timișoara, participants will engage in open dialogue on protecting critical infrastructure, sharing best practices, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness and resilience against hybrid threats. Additionally, the event offers valuable networking opportunities with industry experts, government representatives, and academic leaders, paving the way for future collaborations and regional growth.

09:00 – 09:30: Registration and Welcome Breakfast 

09:30 – 09:35: Opening Remarks: Vlad Boeriu, President, AmCham Romania 

09:35 – 10:00 Keynote Remarks: 

• Dominic Fritz, Mayor of Timișoara 
• Alfred Simonis, President of Timiș County Council 

10:00 – 10:50 Panel 1: Integrated Cybersecurity Measures 

• Adrian Danciu, Senior Regional Director, South Eastern Europe, Fortinet
• Tudor Cosăceanu, Regional Vice President, Romania & Moldova, UiPath
• Cosmin Bonchiș, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, West University of Timișoara
• Gabriel Bădăluță, Senior Cybersecurity Manager, Directoratul Național de Securitate Cibernetică (DNSC)

moderated by Cerasela Baiculescu, Vice-President AmCham Romania 

11:00 – 11:50 Panel 2: Dual-Use Technology and Materials  

• Adrian Iacob, Executive Director, Lockheed Martin 
• Dan Copocean, General Manager, Kimball Electronics Romania
• Teodor Pop, Director of Information Technology, The Polytechnic University of Timisoara
• Sorin Maxim, Director, Western Regional Development Agency (ADR Vest) 

moderated by Gabriela Popescu, Vice-President, AmCham Romania 

12:00 Closing 

BREAK

15:30 – 17:00 Visit to West University of Timișoara (UVT) Cyber Lab 

Participation is open based on prior confirmation online here by May 23, EOD.

• Tarom flight: 07:20 (Bucharest) - 08:20 (Timisoara)
• Tarom flight: 18:45 (Timisoara) - 19:45 (Bucharest)

• HiSky: 07:00 (Bucharest) - 07:50 (Timisoara)
• HiSky: 19:30 (Timisoara) - 20:20 (Bucharest)

We look forward to welcoming you!