Moderator – Alexandru Gozun, Director of PWC Moldova

Speakers: Irina Buzu, Advisor to the Deputy Prime-Minister, Minister for Economic Development and Digitalisation of Moldova, Salome Khachiauri-Soltau, Head of the Grants Department and working on establishing The Ai Excellence Centre at Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency,  Olena Andriienko, Member of the Expert Advisory Committee on the Development of AI at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Chief Legal Tech Officer of Publicis Groupe Ukraine

Alexandru Gozun, Director of PWC Moldova

“Collaboration is key, not only within countries but between countries as well. Building trust in AI means working together across borders to embrace the opportunities AI brings while addressing the risks.”

Irina Buzu, Advisor to the Deputy Prime-Minister, Minister for Economic Development and Digitalisation of Moldova

“Trustworthiness in AI requires clear boundaries between human and machine. When we blur the line between what is human and what is technological, it becomes harder to build trust. We need to invest in people to enhance our human experiences and foster trust in AI.

Collaboration has made everything possible so far—from developing a widely accepted definition of AI to building Moldova’s AI ecosystem. Networking, sharing experiences, and aligning with regional efforts have given me optimism that we’re moving in the right direction.

Moldova is poised at a perfect timing when it comes to regulating AI. While we don’t have formal regulation yet, our vision is to align with EU standards but also address the needs of our national ecosystem.”

Salome Khachiauri-Soltau, Head of the Grants Department and working on establishing The Ai Excellence Centre at Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency

“The key to handling disruptive technologies like AI is to keep an open mind but remain cautious. We need to trust the system, educate more people, and make sure they understand how AI works—because without understanding, trust is hard to achieve.

Trust in AI grows when people see it improving their lives and businesses—whether by saving time, improving processes, or offering practical solutions. By building AI tools that offer real value, startups are helping to strengthen this trust and connect people to the technology in meaningful ways.”

Olena Andriienko, Member of the Expert Advisory Committee on the Development of AI at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Chief Legal Tech Officer of Publicis Groupe Ukraine

“For me, artificial intelligence is a form of collective intelligence. Collaboration between countries, regulators, and the private sector is crucial to developing trustworthy AI and building resilience against the negative uses of this technology.”