ELF is positioning itself on the top of AI. Launching a new AI study at the end of 2025 and continuing the work on the topic, the hosting of several sessions on the transformative power of AI at the DISB in Bucharest is a logic continuity of this strategic focus.
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Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026 (DISB)
ELF is positioning itself on the top of AI. Launching a new AI study at the end of 2025 and continuing the work on the topic, the hosting of several sessions on the transformative power of AI at the DISB in Bucharest is a logic continuity of this strategic focus. We have the chance to join the yearly digital summit taking place in Bucharest (DISB) between 10-12 March 2026. ELF together with its member ILD, will host several discussions on the main stage of the summit and organise additional workshops at the venue.
The transformative power of AI topic will further look into cybersecurity systems but also the relation between AI and energy as well as education. How can we protect ourselves online in Europe, in the age of AI. How can AI serve as a tool to support our education and energy sectors. We will also look into the economy and the industry, how can we ensure our public services and our skills follow and adapt to AI.
Venue: Take Ionescu Hall
15:15 Opening of the ELF Digital Forum Bucharest 2026
Speaker: Violetta Pashutina, Board Member, European Liberal Forum
15:30 Cybersecurity and AI systems – how to protect our online presence in the digital age?
Speakers: Francesco Cappelletti, ELF Senior Fellow
Speakers: Ellen Mok, ELF Fellow – Cybersecurity, Tech Sovereignty of Europe, AI
Speakers: Mihkel Tikk, Director, Cyber Policy Department, Estonian Ministry of Defence – TBC
Speakers: Adrien Duguet, President, ACTE – TBC
Moderated by: Eloi Borgne, Junior Policy and Research Officer, European Liberal Forum
16:30 Fireside chat on AI and the economy
Speaker: Irineu Darau, Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Romania – TBC
Moderated by: Maartje Schulz, Policy and Research Manager, European Liberal Forum
17:00 AI for society and economy: public services, industry and skills
Speakers: dr. Matej Babšek, AI for productivity researcher, Zavod 14
Speakers: Alexandra Petrescu, Competition Counselor, Digital markets expert, Romanian Competition Council
Speakers: David Timis, Prompt engineering trainer, Senior Fellow GGI on AI Governance
Speakers: Corporate partner ELF – TBC
Moderated by: Maartje Schulz, Policy and Research Manager, European Liberal Forum
Venue: Restaurant Daimon Trattoria, Calea Piscului 10, Sector 4, Bucharest
19:30 Reception hosted by ELF
Speaker: Violetta Pashutina, Board Member, European Liberal Forum
Venue: Constantin Stere Hall
09:30 AI for education workshop (in cooperation with Zavod 14)
Moderator: Francesco Cappelletti, ELF Senior Fellow, dr. Matej Babšek, AI for productivity researcher, Zavod 14 and David Timis, Prompt engineering trainer, Senior Fellow GGI on AI Governance
11:00 AI and the energy sector
Moderator: Eloi Borgne, Junior Policy and Research Officer, European Liberal Forum
13:00 End of the event