A week dedicated to technology is set to unfold in Bucharest, from 10th to 16th June – Bucharest Tech Week returns with its eighth edition

The capital of Romania will host the eighth edition of Bucharest Tech Week, a landmark event that turns the city into the epicenter of technological innovation, from June 10th to June 16th, welcoming over 25,000 technology enthusiasts.

With a focus on redefining the human experience through technology, the event promises to inspire both industry specialists and enthusiasts, offering them the opportunity to discover the latest trends and innovations. Bucharest Tech Week maintains the same successful structure – 5 days of Business Summits, followed by Tech Expo, the largest tech exhibition in Romania, dedicated to the general public, taking place over the weekend.

“Bucharest Tech Week returns with its eighth edition, presenting an intense week of discussions among hundreds of technology specialists and enthusiasts, focused on the practical impact of technological innovations in everyday life. Under the concept of ‘The New Human Journey’, the event focuses on revealing solutions and innovative ideas for integrating artificial intelligence into various aspects of our existence, from improving productivity in the workplace to facilitating new business opportunities. As always, this edition continues to promote exploration, learning, and networking among professionals and enthusiasts with similar interests,” declares Alexandru Măxineanu, Managing Partner of UNIVERSUM EXPO.

“From the use of mobile phones to connected home devices and business solutions that streamline work processes, technology continues to transform and shape the world we live in. At Orange Business, we explore various options to develop networks adapted to future requirements and provide the business environment with access to innovative solutions that contribute to the digitalization of companies and the public sector. With a common mission of bringing technology closer to people and the business environment in Romania, Orange Business supports Bucharest Tech Week even in 2024,” said Florin Popa, director of Orange Business Romania.

The Business Summits, hosted by NORD Events Center by Globalworth, from June 10th to June 14th, will bring together over 50 speakers, 1500 business professionals, and participants will enjoy over 30 hours of quality content. Under the theme “The new human journey,” the Business Summits promise to bring new innovative perspectives for the business environment, providing pragmatic solutions for integrating artificial intelligence into daily life. The Summits consist of masterclasses and interactive thematic sessions, offering participants the opportunity to benefit from knowledge and best practice examples from international speakers, experts, or innovators in various fields.

The Innovation Summit brings together international experts to discuss sustainable technology, collaboration between humans and robots, ocular cybernetics, and adapting Romanian businesses to an ever-changing market. The Future Summit: AI brings international professionals to Bucharest Tech Week for the first time, addressing various topics of interest regarding the impact of artificial intelligence in different fields, from the digital transformation of businesses to ethics and regulations involved. The HR Masters Summit aims to create debates and outline essential ideas, perspectives, and strategies regarding the changes that will take place in the labor market in 2024, led by human resources experts and business leaders.

The Software Architecture Summit brings together international speakers to discuss test-driven development, migrations between different cloud services, and RAG technique in the context of artificial intelligence, while the Java Stars Summit brings the best Java Champions and international Java Experts to Bucharest for live-coding sessions and demos.

At the end of the first three Summits – Innovation, AI, and HR Masters – participants can attend exclusive Masterclasses, where they will discuss topics such as product marketing, the applicability of AI in business, and employee retention in companies.

The technology-dedicated week concludes with Tech Expo, the largest technology exhibition in Romania, held from June 14th to June 16th, at Romexpo, Pavilion B1. During this event, participants can test the latest smart home equipment, electric and hybrid vehicles, robots, drones, e-health solutions, urban mobility, virtual reality, wearables, explore the gaming area, and many other innovations aimed at making life easier, greener, and more connected.

This edition, Tech Expo brings over 350 products and solutions in front of visitors, offered by over 70 exhibitors, presenting the latest portfolio updates. All of these are showcased on a 5000 sqm exhibition area, where participants can spend their weekend exploring the latest technologies.

On the event stage, visitors can take part in dialogues and panels discussing topics such as the intersection between technology and education or the effect of technology on young people, as well as robotics demonstrations and state-of-the-art gadgets.