Tech Conference in Bucharest, 2025: AI, Intention, and Shaping Romania's Tech World - Day of Event
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Voxxed Days Bucharest 2025 wraps up the 2025 edition on March 27
"Bringing together a passionate community of 300 developers and tech team leaders again this year was a massive achievement, even with the challenging market conditions. We're stoked about the impact our initiative made in helping devs reconnect with the power of community."- Andra Ghibuțiu, Co-founder & CEO
Day 1, March 26, was jam-packed with intense technical sessions, diving deep into real-world case studies, and offering hands-on experience and advanced knowledge.
"More and more developers are beginning to understand the value of investing in their most important asset—their own education. We're all about supporting them on their journey, moving from an engineering mindset to a true product mindset." - Alex Proca, Co-founder & CTO
March 27, Day 2, brought challenging discussions to the stage, including access to capital, talent retention, AI integration, and shaping a tech ecosystem in Romania.
The first panel tackled the current state and future of Romania's tech industry, emphasizing its significant contribution to the national GDP, accounting for 8%. Despite the abrupt removal of tax incentives, Romania remains a sought-after tech hub due to its high density of skilled engineers and strong international reputation. Speakers stressed the immediate need to shift from execution-based models to prioritizing product innovation, supported by accelerators, educational programs, and increasing access to early-stage capital.
Programs like Microsoft's talent pipelines and Project Europe's €10M fund for young founders were highlighted as key drivers for nurturing the next generation. The conversation also touched on equity awareness, senior talent retention strategies, and opportunities for Romania to build core AI-first companies.
Key Conversations at Voxxed Days Bucharest 2025:
- Empowering the next generation of tech professionals
- Tax incentives, capital access, and the state of the ecosystem
- How do we retain senior talent?
- AI Integration - Where does Romania stand?
- What it takes to build a company today
In the second panel, speakers reflected on Romania's transition from a traditional outsourcing hub to a product-driven tech ecosystem. They highlighted the country's strengths—resilience, adaptability, skilled talent, and increasing openness to innovation. While challenges remain, such as the need for more experienced product managers, universities aligning better with industry needs, and keeping pace with rapid technological change, the consensus was optimistic: Romania is evolving.
Universities, AI capabilities, and cooperation among Romanian professionals are evolving to meet rising expectations, supporting the vision of a self-reliant, innovative tech landscape.
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- In the spirit of fostering a self-reliant and innovative tech landscape, it's crucial for universities to align their education programs more closely with the industry's needs, especially in the realms of technology and business.
- As Romania continues to evolve its tech ecosystem, focusing on financing, talent retention, and integration of AI technology will be essential in creating a productive and competitive product-driven business environment.
