Artificial intelligence is changing the skills businesses need, the way teams operate and the expectations placed on technology professionals. But as AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday business operations, technical expertise alone may no longer be enough.

On 30 September 2026, Supertree hosted the launch of AI Mindset: Readiness & Adoption, the new season of Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry, founded by organisational psychologist and former IT leader Anne Dumitrache.

Held at Globalworth BOC Tower in Bucharest, the kickoff brought together technology executives and industry professionals from companies including Stripe, Lenovo, Adobe and Noz Universe to discuss the capabilities individuals, teams and organisations need to remain relevant in an AI-driven economy.

The event also marked the beginning of Supertree’s strategic partnership with Anne Dumitrache and the Upskilling initiative, focused on professional development, organisational transformation and the future of leadership.

AI adoption in Romania: A challenge beyond technology

Romania has developed a strong technology sector, supported by a skilled IT workforce and an established presence of international technology companies.

However, the rapid development of artificial intelligence is creating new challenges for businesses and professionals alike.

While organisations invest in AI tools and automation, successful implementation also depends on their ability to adapt internal processes, develop employee capabilities and manage organisational change.

For IT professionals, the challenge extends beyond learning new technologies. As routine technical tasks become increasingly automated, skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, problem-solving and effective communication are becoming more important.

These questions are central to Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry, a professional development initiative founded by Anne Dumitrache, who brings 18 years of experience in the technology sector, including senior leadership roles, alongside her expertise in organisational psychology.

The programme focuses on the human and organisational dimensions of technological transformation, helping professionals and business leaders navigate change in an increasingly AI-driven workplace.

AI Mindset kickoff: Insights from Romanian technology leaders

The opening session of AI Mindset: Readiness & Adoption brought together senior technology professionals to examine how AI is reshaping the industry and what companies should prioritise when preparing their teams.

The panel featured:

The discussion also welcomed special guests Lucian Popovici and Edward Crețescu.

Rather than focusing exclusively on emerging technologies, the conversation examined the skills, behaviours and leadership approaches needed to support effective AI adoption.

One of the evening’s central questions was particularly relevant to both employers and technology professionals: What skills will remain essential as artificial intelligence takes on more of the technical workload?

Logic, mathematics and the rise of power skills

When discussing the capabilities required of an AI adoption specialist, panellists highlighted two foundational technical disciplines: logic and mathematics.

However, the conversation extended well beyond technical knowledge.

Communication, critical thinking, adaptability, creativity and even philosophy emerged as relevant capabilities for professionals working alongside increasingly sophisticated AI systems.

Anne Dumitrache refers to these human capabilities as power skills: the abilities that influence how individuals make decisions, approach complex problems, navigate uncertainty and work effectively with others.

As she explained during the discussion:

For the IT industry, there is no getting off the AI bus anymore.

The central message was not that technical expertise is becoming irrelevant, but that its value increasingly depends on how professionals apply it.

AI can support execution, analysis and automation, but people remain responsible for defining objectives, evaluating outputs and making decisions.

For organisations, this has important implications for recruitment, training and leadership development.

The focus can no longer be limited to which technologies employees know how to use. It must also consider how effectively they can question, interpret and apply those technologies to real business challenges.

From AI tools to organisational readiness

Another important theme was the distinction between adopting technology and preparing an organisation to use it effectively.

Implementing AI involves more than introducing new software or automating existing workflows.

It requires companies to reassess how teams collaborate, how decisions are made and how leaders manage changing expectations around productivity and performance.

For employees, adapting to AI can also introduce new pressures, particularly as technological capabilities evolve faster than established working practices.

Building organisational readiness therefore requires a combination of technical development, leadership support and an environment that encourages experimentation, continuous learning and responsible decision-making.

For business leaders, the question is increasingly not only what AI can automate, but how organisations can use that capability to improve the quality of work and develop their people.

Supertree and Upskilling: A strategic partnership for professional development

The AI Mindset kickoff also marked the beginning of a strategic alliance between Supertree and Anne Dumitrache, with Supertree joining the initiative as Venue and Growth Partner.

The partnership reflects our wider approach to supporting businesses beyond their physical workspace requirements.

Through our integrated ecosystem of flexible workspaces, business advisory and corporate events, Supertree works with companies navigating different stages of growth and organisational development.

As businesses adapt to technological transformation, these conversations increasingly extend to workforce capabilities, leadership development and the skills required to manage change.

Our collaboration with Upskilling creates opportunities to bring these discussions directly into the business community, connecting industry specialists, managers and professionals through practical learning and knowledge sharing.

The AI Mindset: Readiness & Adoption series will combine community discussions with workshops, coaching and masterclasses designed to support individuals and organisations.

The wider collaboration will also introduce The Leadership Compass, Anne Dumitrache’s leadership development programme, with activities hosted at Supertree.

Building the capabilities for tomorrow’s workplace

As artificial intelligence becomes a more established part of business operations, the competitive advantage of organisations will depend not only on the technologies they adopt, but also on the capabilities of the people using them.

The opening session of AI Mindset: Readiness & Adoption demonstrated the importance of bringing together technology expertise, organisational psychology and business leadership to address this transformation.

For Supertree, supporting initiatives such as Upskilling is part of our commitment to creating a business ecosystem where companies can access the knowledge, professional networks and development opportunities needed to grow.

We look forward to continuing this collaboration and welcoming Romania’s technology and business communities to future sessions.

Explore the Upskilling programme

Discover Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry and its upcoming initiatives focused on AI adoption, professional development and leadership.

For companies and organisations interested in hosting training programmes, professional workshops or industry events, explore Supertree’s corporate training and event spaces or contact our partnerships team.