Meetup
Data & AI Meetup: Intelligent by Design, Secure by Default
Are you ready to enjoy warmer spring evenings together again? We are, and that’s why we’re inviting you to our next Meetup!
14 May 2026 | Bucharest
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Date
14 May 2026
18:30 (EET) Bucharest
Location
Diconium Office
str. Paleologu 10
030167 Bucharest
Drinks & Food
A few drinks and some
snacks are available
free of charge.
Intelligent by Design, Secure by Default
We’re inviting you to our next Data & AI Engineering applydata Meetup, taking place at our Bucharest office on the 14th May.
Beyond Syntax: The Evolving Role of the Software Engineer in the AI Era
Bogdan Beda is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, working on *Copilot for Work* backend, on a non-deterministic product using a codebase that is increasingly being generated by AI.
In his presentation, Bogdan will explore the new essential toolkit for the AI era – moving beyond basic prompt engineering to mastering product development, from system design decisions to validating outputs.
Bogdan Beda
Principle Software Engineer
Costin Vilcu
Cybersecurity Expert
Independent Contractor
SOC Transformation in the AI Era
Costin Vilcu is an Information and Network Security Professional with 20+ years of experience, passionate about Penetration Testing, Security Consulting, Teaching and Social Communication.
Costin’s presentation explores how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) must evolve in the age of AI, from reactive monitoring to intelligent, autonomous threat detection and response.
The Invisible Threat: How a Sticker on a Traffic Sign Could Compromise Autonomous Vehicles
Dana Juncu is a Senior Product Manager at Diconium, working at the intersection of data, engineering, and product, owning end-to-end delivery of labeled datasets for ADAS & autonomous driving systems.
In her presentation, Dana will cover why AI security is fundamentally different from traditional software security and what it actually takes to build robust, trustworthy AI in safety-critical domains.
If you’re curious, you can read more about the importance of Data Labeling in her previous blog articles: Data Labeling as Continuous Service & Traffic Sign Recognition at Scale
Dana Juncu
Senior Product Manager
Agenda
Event admission
Welcome & Introduction
First speaker
Second speaker
Third speaker
Connect & chat
You want to give a talk at our meetup?
We are open to external speakers. So, if you’re interested in giving a short talk on a Data Engineering topic or have additional input on possible topics, feel free to reach out and leave us a message here:
What to expect:
Expert talks
Gain knowledge from industry leaders and experts who will share their experiences, strategies, and best practices in data engineering.
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Interactive Q&A
Have your pressing questions answered by the experts during dedicated Q&A sessions. Engage with a diverse group of professionals from various sectors as they discuss the benefits, challenges, and future outlook of data engineering.
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Networking opportunities
Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network in the field of data engineering.
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Recap January 2026
Host
This meetup is hosted by Diconium.
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