On March 20, 2025, in Iași, the third edition of the Digital Innovation Zone 3.0 – Where Business Meets Innovation conference took place at the Agora events center. The event brought together over 600 registered participants, 49 renowned speakers, and hosted 34 exhibition booths.
Event Agenda
Opening of the event:
• Vasile Asandei, General Director of the North-East Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Est)
• Prof. Dr. Eng. Dan Cașcaval, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Plenary Sessions
Topics discussed during the sessions included:
• Technological Revolution – How Are Industries Being Transformed?
Presentation by Dr. Voica Rădescu, EMEA Lead at IBM Quantum, moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Simona Caraiman.
• Digital Transformation and New Markets: How Do Companies Find Their Direction?
Panel moderated by Georgiana Dragomir, CEO of Grapefruit, featuring industry leaders such as Felix Pătrășcanu (FAN Courier) and Marius Ghenea (Catalyst Romania).
• Deeptech in Business: Real Opportunity or Strategic Risk?
Discussion moderated by Cristina Baghiu, President of the Digital Innovation Zone NGO, with keynote speaker Natalie Cernecka, Leader of the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative.
• How Do We Support Digital Transformation? Funding, Services, and Solutions for SMEs and Public Administrations
Session moderated by Lidia Mocanu, Head of the One Stop Shop Office at ADR Nord-Est, with participation from key institutions in the field of digitalization.
Expo Area
The 34 exhibition booths provided attendees with the opportunity to interact directly with digital solution providers, attend live demonstrations, and explore innovations shaping the future of various industries.
Book Launch
A special moment of the conference was the launch of the book “Win-Winnovation” by Piet Verhoeve, author and collaborator of Digital Innovation Zone. The book explores sustainable models of collaborative innovation, including best practice examples from Romania’s North-East Region.
The Digital Innovation Zone 3.0 conference once again demonstrated the importance of collaboration between the tech sector and the business environment, offering participants valuable perspectives and networking opportunities essential for success in the digital era.
