Techsylvania 2024: over 3500 people gathered to be at the forefront of innovation along speakers from: NASA, Interpol, NATO, Mobileye, WPP, Grab
Techsylvania made waves once again in the world of innovation at its 11th edition held in Cluj-Napoca on June 26th and 27th, 2024. Over 50 local and international speakers took the stage at Techsylvania, addressing pressing questions about…
Techsylvania made waves once again in the world of innovation at its 11th edition held in Cluj-Napoca on June 26th and 27th, 2024. Over 50 local and international speakers took the stage at Techsylvania, addressing pressing questions about the future.
Here are some highlights from this year's edition:
Mircea Geoană, Deputy Secretary General of NATO, opened the second day of the conference by stating, "The world is transforming like never before in history. Technology and biotechnology have an immensely transformative impact. [...] For the first time in history, we are on the brink of inventing materials that do not exist in Mendeleev's table. Imagine the profound transformation this will bring."
Dr. Christyl Johnson from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center shed light on the next steps toward life on Mars, discussing NASA's cutting-edge technologies and the major obstacles that need to be overcome.
Nina Jane Patel, Metaverse Expert for Interpol, captivated the audience with her theme, "Decoding the 3D Metaverse: Embracing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks." Nina emphasized, "Virtual worlds are rapidly advancing and becoming integral to every aspect of our lives — in our homes, classrooms, workplaces, and across various industries. Governments must collaborate with schools to educate children and teenagers, prioritizing their safety."
Rutger de Waard, Co-Founder of Rootline, underscored, "Sell your value before discussing price because if you sell solely on price, it reduces everything to price."
One of history's most significant early-stage investors, Shervin Pishevar (Edison Fund), with $3 billion in distributed profits and an 88% IRR, discussed the future of technology and AI, along with investment strategies.
Representatives from companies such as Superbet, Mobileye, WPP, Fortune, Mark Cuban Companies, and Grab participated in dedicated Q&A sessions, addressing each audience question in depth and expanding on their conference topics.
A key feature of Techsylvania's first day was its technical workshops. These included a session led by Tamas Biro and Dacian Lucaci from Accenture, exploring how integrating simulation with PLM and PLI can revolutionize the design process.
