Cluj IT Cluster

05/06/2026

📸 What an inspiring day!

On May 29, Cluj Innovation Days 2026 brought together a community united by curiosity, innovation, and a shared belief that technology should serve people.

From conversations about AI and society, the future of work, and deep tech innovation, to inspiring keynote speeches, meaningful networking, and the energy of the SKILLAB Testathon & Innovation Challenge, the day was filled with ideas that challenged perspectives and connections that will continue long after the event.

Most importantly, it reminded us that behind every technological breakthrough are people willing to learn, collaborate, and build the future together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this edition truly memorable.

Here are some moments from a day that celebrated innovation, talent, and the future. ✨

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

✨A look back at Day 1 of Cluj Innovation Days 2026!

The first day brought together project partners, innovators, researchers, students and industry professionals for a full agenda of collaboration, learning and exchange.

From inspiring DIH4Society success stories, AI discovery sessions and the NextTechTalents consortium meeting, to hands-on training sessions and the SKILLAB Testathon & Innovation Challenge, the day was filled with valuable conversations, fresh ideas and inspiring people.

Here are some of our favourite moments from a day dedicated to innovation, skills and building the future together.

03/06/2026

🎉 Cluj IT is an Ecosystem Partner of UNCHAIN Festival 2026 – the premier fintech & banking summit in Central and Eastern Europe!

We are proud to support the 5th anniversary edition of the most relevant event dedicated to financial services, banking technology, and innovation in the region.

Bringing together over 900 decision-makers from 40+ countries, major banks, regulatory authorities, and leading fintech players, UNCHAIN Festival will explore some of the most important topics shaping the future of finance, including the Digital Euro, Open Finance, Asset Tokenisation, DORA, Responsible AI, and Instant Payments.

We invite you to become part of this powerful ecosystem!

03/06/2026

🌍 Nexus Luxembourg 2026: where tech meets global opportunities!

🚀 June 10-11, 2026 | Luxembourg

Europe's leading AI and technology summit is back.

10,000+ leaders, 150+ speakers, and 500+ startups

From AI and Fintech to Space Tech, Cybersecurity and Green Tech, Nexus Luxembourg brings together innovators, decision-makers, investors and policymakers from 50+ countries.

⚡ Expect high-level debates, cutting-edge innovation and 250 handpicked startups & scaleups competing for a €100,000 Grand Prize across ten categories.

Why join as an international participant?
✅ Free access to Nexus Luxembourg & the International Guest Programme
✅ Participation in the GO International Business Meetings
✅ Full access to the Nexus conferences and thematic tracks

📩 Interested? Contact us directly for participation details and access.

29/05/2026

And that’s a wrap!

Cluj Innovation Days 2026 has come to a close, and our hearts are full. It has been a day of intense dialogue, groundbreaking ideas, and, above all, a powerful reminder of what our community can achieve when we work together.

We ended the day on a high note with the Awards Ceremony for the Skillab Testathon and Innovation Challenge! 🏆 A huge congratulations to the winners for showing us what "innovation in action" really looks like. We also want to celebrate every single participant who took part, thank you for your hard work, your grit, and for bringing so many creative solutions to the table. You are all a vital part of our brilliant local tech scene!

Special thanks go to Accenture Romania, our premium partner and the exclusive sponsor for the Innovation Challenge competition. Thank you to Netcompany, RWS Group and ViLabs, who sponsored the Testathon awards. We are honoured to be in such good company and are very grateful for our partnership.

A huge thank you to our speakers, partners, and every single participant who joined us today at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj. You are the ones turning these conversations into reality.

See you at the next edition! 🚀

29/05/2026

One of the most anticipated moments of Cluj Innovation Days 2026 is officially underway! We are honored to have Cristian Presură - Fizica Povestită with us for a deep dive into the world of deeptech.

Known for his extraordinary ability to make the mysteries of physics and technology accessible to everyone, Cristian is moving from the "Lab" to the "Launchpad" today. Alongside Florin Zubașcu, he is exploring the crucial journey of turning scientific breakthroughs into viable, world-changing startups.

This session is a true game-changer because it offers Cristian’s unique perspective on how researchers can embrace an entrepreneurial mindset while keeping their scientific soul intact. It serves as a powerful call to action for the next generation of Romanian innovators to move their ideas out of the lab and onto the global market, anchored by the fundamental reminder that true innovation always starts with the courage to ask the right questions.

It’s not every day you get to hear from someone who lives at the intersection of complex science and real-world application.

We are truly happy to be part of this conversation and to witness such a meaningful dialogue between scientific rigor and the drive to innovate!

29/05/2026

✨Cluj Innovation Days 2026 has officially begun!

A powerful opening from Andrei Kelemen, CEO of Cluj IT Cluster, to set the tone for a day full of innovation, collaboration, and fresh ideas.

A special thank you to Accenture Romania, our Premium Partner, for their unwavering support. We were particularly inspired by Denisa Cristache, whose opening remarks perfectly captured the spirit of innovation that Accenture brings to our ecosystem.

We are also honored to welcome our esteemed keynote speakers to the opening session: Antonio Grasso (European DIGITAL SME Alliance), Victor Vevera and Ionut Petre (ICI București - Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare în Informatică). A big shout-out to our moderator, Magnoliu Stan, for keeping the momentum high!

The day has just begun, and the conversations are already transformative. Let’s innovate together!

DIH4Society

28/05/2026

DIH4Society 1.0 a demonstrat că transformarea digitală produce rezultate reale atunci când tehnologia, colaborarea și nevoile organizațiilor sunt conectate într-un ecosistem funcțional.

Sesiunea „DIH4Society 1.0 to 2.0: O călătorie de impact și drumul către colaborarea strategică” a oferit o imagine clară asupra impactului generat până acum și asupra direcțiilor strategice care vor defini următoarea etapă de dezvoltare a hub-ului.

În deschiderea sesiunii, Zoltán Edgár, Project Manager DIH4Society, a prezentat rezultatele-cheie ale primei etape de implementare:

• 147 de IMM-uri sprijinite în procese de digitalizare, automatizare și creștere a securității operaționale;

• 38 de instituții publice susținute în adoptarea tehnologiilor digitale pentru servicii mai eficiente dedicate cetățenilor;

• 12 spitale partenere unde digitalizarea și robotica inteligentă au contribuit la optimizarea proceselor și la susținerea actului medical.

Dincolo de cifre, discuția a evidențiat un lucru esențial: maturizarea ecosistemului de inovare digitală din România și nevoia unei abordări tot mai strategice, orientate spre impact și sustenabilitate.

Panelul dedicat DIH4Society 2.0, moderat de Edgar Zoltan, a reunit partenerii consorțiului, Mihaela Dumitrache (OIPSI), Andrei Kelemen (Cluj IT), Daniel Bălan (CCIBN), Adina Turcu-Știolică (UMF Craiova) și Dorin Domuța (UTCN), într-o conversație despre viitorul hub-urilor europene de inovare digitală și despre rolul acestora în noul context european.

Printre direcțiile strategice evidențiate s-au numărat:

• consolidarea rolului EDIH-urilor ca infrastructuri esențiale pentru competitivitatea digitală europeană;

• creșterea focusului pe Inteligență Artificială și tehnologii strategice în contextul inițiativei STEP;

• nevoia de predictibilitate, eficiență și servicii mai bine adaptate maturității digitale a beneficiarilor;

• importanța colaborării între mediul academic, companii, instituții publice și organizații suport pentru accelerarea inovării.

Discuția a evidențiat și provocările reale din teren: reticența unor organizații față de investițiile în digitalizare, diferențele de maturitate digitală și necesitatea unor intervenții mai aplicate și mai aproape de nevoile beneficiarilor.

În același timp, panelul a confirmat că DIH4Society 2.0 va continua să construiască pe fundația creată în prima etapă, cu o abordare mai conectată la prioritățile europene, la AI și la dezvoltarea capacității organizațiilor de a adopta tehnologia într-un mod sustenabil și cu impact pe termen lung.