Romania
Romania has established itself as a notable force in various tech sectors. In Advanced & Cloud Computing, it is known for a robust IT outsourcing industry, with companies such as Bitdefender setting the benchmark in cybersecurity. The country’s expertise in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning is showcased through innovative research institutes and tech startups applying AI to fields like smart automation and data analytics.
In the realm of Semiconductors & Microelectronics, Romania’s highly skilled workforce powers advancements in R&D and production, with contributions from major players like Infineon Technologies. The nation’s commitment to Clean Energy is evident in its growing wind and solar power initiatives. Romania’s forward-thinking policies, collaboration with EU partners, and dedication to tech innovation strengthen Western technological capabilities and provide a counterbalance to the influence of authoritarian regimes, fostering a stable and progressive digital environment.
Country Commissioner
Pavel Popescu
Vice President, National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM)
Commissioner for Romania
A mentor told me once: ‘Pavel, all abdicated responsibility will be taken by tyrants and used against you’. In a brand new world, where cyber, AI, quantum computing, 5G and disinformation are new battlegrounds where totalitarian regimes are fighting against freedom and democratic values, we, the people of the free world, are obliged to never abdicate from the responsibility to expose and fight against these regimes and the tyrants behind them. Never stop fighting! Never stop protecting our core democratic values! The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue is an authentic powerhouse to fight for the freedom of our people, among the best tech and diplomacy experts across our like-minded nations. It honors me to be part of the KITDP family.
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