Prominent MPs launch Trusted Tech Caucus in Romanian Parliament in Partnership with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue
Cross-Party MPs Unite to Harness Tech for Economic Growth and National Security
Cross-Party MPs Unite to Harness Tech for Economic Growth and National Security
Members of the Romanian Parliament representing diverse political parties, joined by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University, the world’s preeminent trusted technology accelerator are announcing the official launch of the first-ever Parliamentary Trusted Tech Caucus.
This group of legislators will work together across party lines to ensure Romanian citizens, businesses, and the country’s national security interests benefit from transformational technological advances and are defended from weaponization of technology by authoritarian regimes and criminal actors. Trusted Tech Caucus members, supported by the Krach Institute’s global network of experts, will meet regularly to strategize, develop policy positions, hold hearings, draft legislation and become a source of knowledge in this realm for other Members of Parliament.
To mark this historic moment, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy hosted an exclusive briefing for Members of Parliament and industry leaders at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. Len Khodorkovsky, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Krach Institute, and Alexandru Nazare, Board Member of the National Bank of Romania and member of the Krach Institute’s Advisory Council, convened this event focused on the importance of the innovation, deployment, and adoption of trusted technology in Romania, the Black Sea region, and beyond.
Several other members of the Krach Institute’s Advisory Council participated in the discussion, including Amb. Adrian Zuckerman, former U.S Ambassador to Romania, Radu Piturlea, Executive Chairman of Concelex, and Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Cătălin Constantin Mihalache, Founder and CEO of B2S Black Sea Strategies.
“Technology is integral to Romania’s future—its economic growth, its national security, and its leadership in the Black Sea region,” said Krach Institute’s Len Khodorkovsky. “Trusted technology will underpin about three-quarters of global GDP in tomorrow’s economy. The creation of Romania’s Trusted Tech Caucus is a critical step in ensuring that emerging technologies are harnessed to strengthen Romania’s democracy. By fostering a strong, trusted tech ecosystem, Romania will not only advance the interests of its people but also contribute to a safer, more resilient global technological landscape.”
