Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) participated on 7 November 2025 as an innovation partner at the Business Excellence Gala 2025 – Bucovina Top Companies 2024, a landmark event organized by Camera de Comerț și Industrie Suceava.
The gala is widely recognized as a benchmark of performance and competitiveness for the local business environment, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors who contribute to the region’s economic development.
DIZ on the Regional Innovation Stage
Representing Digital Innovation Zone at the event were:
- Adina Ghinea – DIZ Digitalization Expert
- Nina (Florentina) Țopîrnac – DIZ Partnership Lead
- Anca Gutt – Marketing Manager at Expertware, an important member of the DIZ community
The DIZ team engaged with entrepreneurs, business representatives, and regional partners, discussing strategic directions for innovation, digitalization, and the adoption of emerging technologies across the Bucovina area.
During the gala, Adina Ghinea delivered a presentation on how DIZ supports SMEs in adopting digital and AI-based solutions, highlighting the role of the Digital Innovation Zone hub as a strategic partner in the technological transformation of the region.
Her message emphasized a core idea:
„Technology is no longer a trend—it is the foundation on which healthy companies grow, with clearer processes, saved time, and teams that work more efficiently.”
The message strongly resonated with attending entrepreneurs, confirming the rising interest in practical digital solutions within the local business sector.
DIZ on Viva FM Suceava
DIZ’s presence at the gala also included a key media moment.
Adina Ghinea gave an interview for Viva FM Suceava, broadcast live from the event venue. The discussion covered:
- the real and growing need for digitalization within regional companies
- the tools and support DIZ offers to SMEs
- how digitalization becomes a competitive advantage rather than merely an option
👉 The full interview can be watched here.
Special Award – Partnership in Innovation at the Suceava 2025 Excellence Gala
In the context of this event, Digital Innovation Zone was honored with the special award for Innovation Partnership, representing the recognition of the role we play in supporting SMEs in adopting digital solutions and technologies based on artificial intelligence.
The distinction also confirms our commitment to accelerating the development of the innovation ecosystem in the North-East region of Romania.
DIZ Partners in the Spotlight: Expertware on the Excellence Podium
A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Expertware, an active member of the Digital Innovation Zone community, which received:
🏆 1st Place in the Top Companies for Research, Development & High-Tech (CAEN 6202)
This award acknowledges the company’s strong performance and its contribution to the development of the regional IT ecosystem.
Anca Gutt, Expertware’s Marketing Manager, took the stage to present the company’s story, evolution, and impact on local innovation and digital transformation.
We are proud to have such strong partners within the DIZ community, partners who demonstrate that technology developed in our region can create national and international impact.
A Gala that Encourages Performance and Innovation
The event organized by the Suceava Chamber of Commerce and Industry once again served as a “business card” of Bucovina’s entrepreneurial excellence. It offered local businesses:
- inspiration
- recognition
- encouragement to invest in innovation
- opportunities to connect with strategic actors in business and technology
The overall atmosphere confirmed one essential truth:
Companies in the region understand that the future belongs to those ready to adopt digital solutions and remain competitive in a constantly shifting market.
Congratulations to all awarded companies, and a sincere “thank you” to the organizers—the Suceava Chamber of Commerce and Industry—for the opportunity to be part of an event dedicated to excellence!
Digital Innovation Zone remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs in the North-East region with resources, expertise, and digital tools to accelerate their transformation and foster sustainable growth
