Bucharest to Host Premier Blockchain Intelligence Forum: Experts to Tackle Finance, Regulation, and Crime
Press Release:
Bucharest, Romania – The Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB) 2025 is set to host the inaugural Blockchain Intelligence Forum, a dedicated venue for exploring, understanding, and harnessing the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
Supported by the Basel Institute on Governance and hosted by Romania’s foremost research institute, the National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest and the Blockchain Intelligence Professionals Association, this premier forum will gather top government officials, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and technology professionals from around the globe for a day of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops led by renowned experts focused entirely on blockchain technology.
Held at the iconic Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania on 10 April 2025, alongside the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025 which will take place between 8-11 April 2025, the inaugural Blockchain Intelligence Forum will delve into the latest advancements, real-world applications, and potential of blockchain technology, while managing challenges and risks.
Blockchain Intelligence Forum: Unlocking the Future of Blockchain
The Blockchain Intelligence Forum offers invaluable insight for businesses, investors, regulators, policymakers, financial institutions, and law enforcement professionals.
Key Themes and Discussions:
• Blockchain for Business
• The Future of Finance through Tokenized Assets
• The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Blockchain Applications
• The Dynamic Regulatory Landscape for Blockchain Technology
• Blockchain Transaction Tracing for Crimefighting and Compliance
A key focus will be blockchain transaction tracing, its role in combating financial crime, and how law enforcement agencies are using blockchain intelligence to investigate illicit activities.
High-Profile Speakers:
DISB 2025 boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
• Victor Vevera, General Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, Romania
• Skyler Pinna, Director and Technical Advisor, New York State Department of Financial Services, USA
• Nico Di Gabriele, Senior Team Lead, European Central Bank
• Vincent Danjean, Head of Laboratory, Innovation Centre, INTERPOL
• Daniel León, Cryptocurrency Specialist, Europol EC3
• Thomas Droll, Head of Section, Financial Stability Department, Bundesbank Bundesbank
• Javier Paz, Director of Data and Analytics, Forbes
• General Antonio Mancazzo, Commander of the Privacy Protection and Technological Fraud Special Unit, Guardia di Finanza
• Monica Guy, Team Lead, Basel Institute on Governance
• Jonathan Reiter, CEO, ChainArgos
• Dhirendra Shukla, CEO, Gray Wolf Analytics
• Hinna Awan, VP Corporate and Investment Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Luke Wilson, Global Head of Public Sector, Allium
• Maha Al-Saadi, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Qatar Financial Center
• Christian Miccoli, CEO, Conio
• Karl Zettl, CEO, Iknaio
• Dr Paul Gilmour, Lead of the Economic Crime Research Group, University of Portsmouth
• Andrea Minto, Professor, University of Venice & University of Stavanger
• Joseph Lee Nazzini, University of Manchester Law School
Who Should Attend:
• Business leaders and executives
• Investors and venture capitalists
• Technology professionals and developers
• Blockchain enthusiasts and researchers
• Government officials and policymakers
• Law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies
Benefits of Attending:
• Gain a deeper understanding of blockchain technology and how it can be applied to private and public sector opportunities and challenges
• Network with leading experts and innovators in the blockchain space
• Discover new business opportunities and investment prospects
• Understand the limitations and opportunities emerging from blockchain technology
• Gain valuable insight into the regulatory landscape and compliance considerations
Register Today!
Attendance at the Blockchain Intelligence Forum is free for trade and professional visitors. For more information and to register, please visit:
https://disb.ro/
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“We aim to develop blockchain intelligence capabilities for impactful, evidence-based and data-driven decisions and better outcomes.”
Dr. Adrian Victor Vevera
General Director, ICI Bucharest
“By professionalizing the practice of blockchain intelligence, we aim to develop a safe space for professionals to share expertise and best practices, to subject our methods and software to rigorous empirical testing, and to elevate the profession in Europe and the rest of the world.”
Mr. Bogdan Vacusta
Co-Founder, Blockchain Intelligence Professionals Association
About ICI Bucharest
Founded in 1970, the National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, is Romania’s foremost institute for research, development and innovation in information and communication technology (ICT).
Since its establishment, the Institute has been a key source of technology talent and ICT expertise, who through their research and development, continue to contribute to the growth of technology-driven solutions, both in Romania and abroad.
The Institute has implemented countless research and development projects with practical benefit, to support the development of the information society in Romania.
ICI Bucharest’s mission is to promote excellence in research and innovation, for the development of the knowledge-based economy in Romania and for better integration in the European and international research space.
About the Blockchain Intelligence Professionals Association
Founded in 2024 by former intelligence officers, law enforcement agents, banking professionals and research analysts, the Blockchain Intelligence Professionals Association or BIPA is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, with the goal of professionalizing and elevating the blockchain intelligence discipline to be accepted as a profession recognized by the European Union.
Engaging with both public and private sector stakeholders, BIPA has as its motto, “blockchain intelligence in service of the truth” to ensure that blockchain intelligence methods and tools are tested rigorously, enabling the extraction of value in its application.
BIPA has as its goal to extend its membership throughout the world, to share best practices, establish standards that enable data interoperability, and encourage the joint development of blockchain intelligence capabilities given the global nature of blockchain and crypto-assets.