#MDS24

MOLDOVA DIGITAL
SUMMIT 2024

06/08
JUNE

About Moldova Digital Summit
The nation's main tech event is back to fuel innovation and ignite partnerships. This year we're aligning with the European Digital Decade targets of empowering businesses and people in a human-centred, sustainable and more prosperous digital future.

Business

Empowering businesses, from SMEs to large enterprises, to thrive in the digital age. We'll discuss emerging trends, AI adoption, e-commerce, digital supply chains, fostering tech startups, and the role of government in creating enabling policies.

Skills

Building a future-ready workforce for Moldova's digital economy. Going beyond technical skills to include change management, adaptability, and a culture of lifelong learning within the public and private sectors.

Infrastructure

Modern, secure, and resilient infrastructure is the foundation for a truly digital Moldova. We'll talk about connectivity for all (reducing the urban-rural divide), data governance, enabling conditions for innovation, and cybersecurity as a national priority.

Government

The 100% digital tomorrow has a features a government serving citizens efficiently and transparently. Citizen-centric services, open data, combating corruption through tech, and ensuring trust in digital platforms are key focus el

Agenda

MOLDOVA DIGITAL
SUMMIT 2024

06/08
JUNE

Thursday, June 6

08:30 - 09:00

Welcoming of guests, registration
Expo tour

Government
09:00 - 10:00

Welcoming remarks

Government
Maia Sandu
The president of the Republic of Moldova
Dorin Recean
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova
Maia Sandu
The president of the Republic of Moldova
10:00 - 10:30

Keynote: Launching EVO - the One Stop Shop App for all Moldova’s Digital Public Services - a vision for a 100% Digital state

Government
Dumitru Alaiba 🇲🇩
Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
10:00 - 10:30

Keynote: Integrating Moldova in the European Digital Market

Government
Roberto Viola 🇪🇺
Director General of DG CONNECT
11:00 - 11:40

Panel: Accelerating Digital Transformation through research and innovation - fostering an integrated digital economy

Government
Andrew Wrobe 🇪🇺
Founding Partner and Leader of the Tech Emerging Europe Advocates community
Dumitru Alaiba 🇲🇩
Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
Bogdan Gruia-Ivan 🇷🇴
Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitization
Mykhailo Fedorov 🇺🇦
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Development of Education, Science and Technology
Tiit Riisalo 🇪🇪
Minister of Economic Affairs
and Information Technology of Estonia
11:40 - 12:10

Keynote: Governments & Entrepreneurs - the path to successful collaborations for a Digital Economy

Government
Sanna Marin 🇫🇮
Former Finnish prime minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party; Strategic Counsellor Tony Blair Institute
12:10 - 12:50

Panel: Governments & Businesses collaborate in building robust infrastructure

Government
🤝 Daniela Gasparikova
UNDP Resident Representative
Mihai Lupașcu 🇲🇩
Director Agency for Cyber Security
🇪🇪 Hannes Astok
Executive Director e-Governance Academy
alternatively, we have Ene Visnev and Elsa Neeme as options
💼 Oliver Vaarnou
CEO, Cybernetica
🤝 Gayan Peiris
Head of Technology and Data, UNDP Chief Digital Office
🇲🇩 Andrei Prisăcar
Director, Agency for eGovernance Moldova
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Expo area exploration

14:00 - 14:30

Keynote: The Future of Connectivity: 5G, IoT, and Closing the Digital Divide

Government
🤝 Daniela Gasparikova
UNDP Resident Representative
14:30 - 15:00

Keynote: The Business Ecosystem of the Future

Government
🇲🇩 Plinschi Cătălina
Secretary of State on Digitalization, Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization
🇪🇺Max Kintisch
Chief Financial Officer & Memberships | Digital Public Goods Alliance
🇲🇩 Dinu Turcanu
Technical University of Moldova
15:00 - 15:50

Panel: The Digital Skills Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Market Needs and Education for a prosperous future

Government
🇲🇩 Dan Perciun
Minister of Education and Research
🇲🇩 Ana Chirița
Strategic Projects Director, ATIC
🇲🇩Vitalii Petrosean
Founder, Langly
15:50 - 16:40

Digital Europe Programme - opportunities for Moldova and the need for cross-border collaboration

Government
🇲🇩 Plinschi Cătălina
Secretary of State on Digitalization, Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization
🇪🇺Max Kintisch
Chief Financial Officer & Memberships | Digital Public Goods Alliance
🇲🇩 Dinu Turcanu
Technical University of Moldova
16:40 - 17:10

Keynote: Breaking Stereotypes and Creating Inclusive Tech Workplaces

Government
🇱🇻Anna Andersone
Riga Tech Girls
17:10 - 17:40

Panel: Building the next unicorn - a diaspora story

Government
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Xenia Muntean
Co-founder, CEO, Plabanle
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Cristi Jora
BinarCode/Growe
17:40 - 18:10

Keynote: AI in Payments - the next chapter of merchant possibilities

Government
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Xenia Muntean
Co-founder, CEO, Plabanle
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Cristi Jora
BinarCode/Growe
18:10 - 18:20

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Agenda for Day 2 - Highlights

Government
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Xenia Muntean
Co-founder, CEO, Plabanle
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Cristi Jora
BinarCode/Growe
18:20 - 19:00

Networking

Government
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Xenia Muntean
Co-founder, CEO, Plabanle
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Cristi Jora
BinarCode/Growe

Friday, June 7

08:30 - 09:30

Welcoming of guests

09:30 - 10:00

Welcoming remarks - Day 2

🇲🇩Marina Bzovii
Director ATIC
10:00 - 10:30

Keynote: Developing an Innovation Mindset - AI & Blockchain to power the future

Government
🇷🇴 Sabin Dima
Founder & CEO Humans.ai
10:00 - 10:30

Keynote: Become a Storyteller to Advance your StartUp

Government
🇬🇧Mike Butcher
Editor-At-Large, TechCrunch
11:10 - 11:50

Pannel: The future work - distributed organizations and remote talent building

Government
Andrew Wrobe 🇪🇺
Founding Partner and Leader of the Tech Emerging Europe Advocates community
💼Andi Stan
VP of Strategy, Index
Bogdan Gruia-Ivan 🇷🇴
Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitization
Mykhailo Fedorov 🇺🇦
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Development of Education, Science and Technology
Tiit Riisalo 🇪🇪
Minister of Economic Affairs
and Information Technology of Estonia
11:50 - 12:20

Keynote: Instant payments - Revolutionizing the way businesses get paid

Government
🇲🇩Vadim Jeleascov
Head of Fintech Dept, National Bank of Moldova
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Expo area exploration

14:00 - 14:30

Keynote: The Invisible Revolution: How Intelligent Infrastructure Will Reshape Our World.

Government
🤝 Daniela Gasparikova
UNDP Resident Representative
14:30 - 15:00

Keynote: Future of Work, Skills, and adapting to a Digital World

Government
🇺🇸 Paul Leonardi
Author / Speaker
Consultant /
UC Santa Barbara Professor
15:00 - 15:40

Panel: Performing in a crisis: Leadership and Skills for Turbulent times

Government
🇩🇰 Stoyan Yankov
Author | Corporate Trainer | Productivity, Performance & Workplace Culture
🇺🇦 Katria Tomko
Lead Analyst, The Global Disinformation Index
🤝 Anton Waschuk
Director of Innovation, Education and Entrepreneurship at Western NIS Enterprise Fund
15:40 - 17:10

Keynote: Building the next Moldovan Unicorn

Government
🇲🇩 Plinschi Cătălina
Secretary of State on Digitalization, Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization
🇪🇺Max Kintisch
Chief Financial Officer & Memberships | Digital Public Goods Alliance
🇲🇩 Dinu Turcanu
Technical University of Moldova
17:10 - 17:50

Panel: The impact of engaging Civil Society Organizations in advancing digital transformation activities in RM

Government
🤝Victor Guzun
IPRE
🤝 Olga Tumuruc
IPRE
🤝 Constantin Rusu
World Bank
🇲🇩Plinschi Cătălina
Secretary of State on Digitalization, Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization
17:50 - 18:20

Keynote: The Identity of Tomorrow - Shaping an Inclusive, Borderless Digital Identity

Government
🇺🇸/ 🇲🇩 Mariana Dahan
Founder of World Identity Network | UIDC Chair
18:20 - 19:00

Closing Remarks - Panel

Government
🇲🇩 Dumitru Alaiba
Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
🇲🇩 Marina Bzovii
Director ATIC
🇺🇸/ 🇲🇩 Mariana Dahan
Founder of World Identity Network | UIDC Chair
🇺🇸Paul Leonardi
Author / Speaker
Consultant /
UC Santa Barbara Professor
18:30 - 19:30

Networking

🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Xenia Muntean
Co-founder, CEO, Plabanle
🇲🇩/ 🇷🇴 Cristi Jora
BinarCode/Growe
19:30 - 21:00

Closing Concert
BR Media

Saturday, June 8

08:30 - 18:00

Tekwill Expo Day - the third day of the summit dedicated to technology enthusiasts and products created by young people. 

Government officials, educational experts, beneficiaries of educational projects, as well as all those curious about the development of innovative products are expected at the event. 

Drones, robots, thematic exhibitions, educational programs, interactive game workshops, and more will be the focal points for event participants.

More than keynotes

Expo Zones

1,000 m2 of experiences

B2B meetings

Form synergies for the future

Meet the line-up
Policymakers, entrepreneurs, and tech visionaries – a powerhouse lineup for transformative ideas at Moldova Digital Summit. Don't miss the leaders shaping the digital economy of tomorrow.
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60
+
Speakers
150
+
companies
2,500
+
Attendees
Dorin Recean Prime Minister Republic of Moldova

Dorin Recean

Prime Minister of Republic of Moldova
Dumitru Alaiba

Dumitru Alaiba

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization

Mariana
Dahan

CEO @WIN Foundation
David Pontoppidan

David 
Pontoppidan

Value Advisor Expert, Cloud ERP Value Advisory @SAP EMEA
Andrew Wrobel

Andrew Wrobel

Founding Partner @Emerging Europe
Mike Butcher

Mike
Butcher

Editor At Large @Tech Crunch
Tony Wheeler

Tony Wheeler

Director @ImaginexVentures
Catalina Plinschi

Catalina
Plinschi

Secretary of State on Digitalization @Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of Moldova 
Xenia Muntean

Xenia
Muntean

CEO & Co-Founder @Planable

vadim
Jeleascov

Head of Fintech @National Bank of Moldova
Anton Waschuk

Anton Waschuk

Director of Innovation, Education and Entrepreneurship @Westerns NIS Enterprise Fund
Gayan Peiris

Gayan 
Peiris

Advisor, Data, Technology and AI @United Nations Development Programme
Sabin Dima

Sabin
Dima

Founder & CEO @Humans.ai

More speakers coming soon ...

Stay Tuned!
Olga Tumuruc

Olga Tumuruc

Associated expert on digitalization @IPRE

Marina Bzovii

Executive Director @ATIC

Ana 
Chirita

Strategic Projects Director @ATIC

Dinu
Turcanu

Vice-Rector for Informatization, Partnerships, Institutional Image and Communication @Technical University of Moldova (TUM)

Victor
Guzun

Digitalization Policies @IPRE, Former Ambassador of Moldova to @Estonia

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Governmental Partner

Organisers

Co-organisers

Strategic Partners

Check out last year’s event - MDS 2023

MOLDOVA DIGITAL
SUMMIT 2024

This is your chance to shape the future of Moldova's digital economy. Secure your seat now and be part of the conversation that will drive innovation and opportunity. Register today for free and join us at Moldova's largest digital Summit.

June 06/08, 2024

08:30 - 16:00

Chișinău Arena
Strada Calea Orheiului 130, Chișinău
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