TiCIA is intended as an annual national event held over a 3 day period, with the purpose to support young researchers in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). As a result, best practices, the experience and mature vision of experts in the field will be directly shared with the young researchers. The aim is to encourage creativity and to sustain the future of research in AI. The event is addressed to all young researchers in AI from Romania, Moldova and the Romanian Diaspora, which are currently undergoing doctoral studies. TiCIA is expected to contribute to the formation of a pool of AI experts, thus ensuring the continuity and a sustainable development of the domain in Romania.