The West University of Timișoara and How About Tech announce the West Digital & Innovation Summit, one of the first major events dedicated to the future of AI, digitalization, and technological transformation in the city. This creates the perfect setting to turn Timișoara into a regional reference point for innovation and technology.
The event will take place from November 19–20, 2025, bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, academic leaders, and representatives of major technology companies. The goal is to create a regional platform for dialogue and collaboration between academia and the private sector around the themes that will define the next decade of digital transformation.
“Everything we know about technology is about to change. The West Digital & Innovation Summit gives professionals in western Romania the chance to be part of the conversation shaping the digital future”, said the organizers from UVT.
World-changing technology discussed with top local tech leaders and entrepreneurs
The West Digital & Innovation Summit brings together global and visionary tech leaders in a format combining conferences, panels, workshops, and interactive sessions. For two days, Timișoara becomes the place where AI, creativity, and innovation meet practical experience and entrepreneurial spirit.
Top speakers in Romania, for the first time in Timișoara:
Mihai Ghiță – Engineering Director Oracle | MIT Certified Advisor
He will speak about the future of smart cities and how Generative AI can transform urban infrastructure – from traffic and energy management to safety and sustainability.
Alexandru Paraschiv – Leading Adobe Firefly | Engineering Leader
Director of Machine Learning Engineering at Adobe, Alexandru Paraschiv brings a first-hand perspective on how creative AI is redefining global design and marketing.
Ștefania Budulan – Artificial Intelligence Mentor
Specialist in developing AI solutions for industry and academic research, she will discuss how to bridge the gap between innovation in the lab and business applications.
Bogdan Pătru – Government Engagement Lead at Mastercard | National Order for Merit Recipient
Expert in public policy and digitalization, Bogdan Pătru will address inclusive digital economies, showing how technology and innovation become tools for social development.
Participants will have the opportunity to test emerging technologies, attend practical demonstrations, and engage directly with the leaders shaping the future of the industry. The event atmosphere will combine the creative energy of the university with the practical expertise of the business world.
“How about bringing academia and industry to the same table — not only to talk about the future, but to build it together? Come join us, West Summit is where that conversation begins.” is the invitation of Adrian Faur, co-founder howabout.tech/.
Register here 👉 https://summit.uvt.ro/
Participation is free, but spaces are limited.
Conference & panels: November 19, 2025
Workshops: November 20, 2025
West University of Timișoara, Bd. Vasile Parvan no.4
