DEER organizes the second edition of the Energy Cyber ​​Security Forum

Between November 13-14, Distributie Energie Electrică Romania (DEER) organizes, in Cluj Napoca, the second edition of the Energy Cyber ​​Security Forum.

In the context of the rapid evolution of digital technologies and the exponential growth of cyber threats in the energy field, Cluj-Napoca will once again become, for two days, a cyber security hub. The event aims to bring together national authorities, experts from the energy and IT sectors, as well as representatives from universities and the cyber security industry.
Key topics include addressing cyber threats to critical infrastructure, the importance of public-private collaboration, advanced technology solutions to prevent attacks, and developing strategic partnerships at national and international levels.

Until this date, the following speakers have confirmed their participation:
• Mircea Abrudean, Secretary General of the Government of Romania;
• Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy;
• Bogdan-Gruia Ivan, Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitization;
• Alexandru Mihai Ghigiu, Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister;
• George Niculescu, President of ANRE;
• Istvan-Lorant Antal, President of the Energy Committee, Senate of Romania;
• Sandor Bende, President of the Commission for Industries and Services, Chamber of Deputies;
• Dragoș Roibu, Head of Cabinet of the Ministry of Energy;
• Emil Boc, mayor of Cluj Napoca Municipality;
• Ion Sterian, General Manager of Transgaz;
• Alexandru Chiriță, General Electrica S.A. Director;
• Karoly Borbely, CEO Hidroelectrica;
• Cosmin Ghiță, General Manager of Nuclearelectrica;
• Mihai Pește, Director General Electric Networks;
• Corneliu BODEA- CEO Adrem;
• Ștefan Gadola, President of Energobit CA;
• Prof. Dr. Eng. Ion Bica, Dean of FSISC Military Technical Academy “FerdinandI”;
• Diana Robescu, Dean of the UPB Faculty of Energy;
• Gabriel Dinu, DNSC Deputy Director;
• Yugo Neumorni, President of the CIO Council;
• Daniela Dărăban, ACUE Executive Director;
• Radu Vasile, General Manager of Eximprod Group;
• Dragoș Diaconu, Chief Executive Officer Arctic Stream;
• Cătălina Niculăță, System Engineering Manager CiscoRomania;
• Petru Rușeț, Director of Siemens Romania;
• Maja Mikic, Executive Director Digital Transformation BRD.

“In the context of accelerated digitization, cyber security has become essential for the stability and safety of critical energy infrastructures. We are at an inflection point where emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation are opening up new fronts of opportunity, but also of vulnerability. In a world where technology evolves rapidly, Romania must be prepared to face cyber challenges, and the energy sector is extremely important in the economy and national security.

The second edition of the Energy Cybersecurity Forum brings to the fore the need for high-level cooperation between all parties involved – governments, companies and experts – to develop effective strategies in the face of cyber risks. It is a unique opportunity to build innovative solutions to ensure the protection of critical infrastructures in the energy sector”, said Mihaela Rodica Suciu, Director General of DEER.

For more information about the event, please visit the website: https://cyberenergy.ro/