Alliances for Resilience: Matchmaking for Defence, Security & Societal Foresight

27.-29.10.2025 (online, all times CET)

 

In times of crisis, societies face not only physical threats but also waves of misinformation that undermine trust and democratic stability. Protecting data, ensuring cybersecurity, and safeguarding European values are now essential pillars of resilience. This event brings together researchers and innovators to explore how we can strengthen democracy while remaining competitive in a rapidly shifting global landscape. By fostering dialogue on crisis preparedness, social trust, and dual-use technologies, we aim to balance openness with security. Join us to shape a future where resilience, competitiveness, and European values reinforce each other.

Agenda Overview

DAY 1 – Systems & Threats

09:00 – 10:00 | Introduction

Welcome: JGU top management (t.b.c)

Keynote:

Invited Speaker, Director-General of DG RTD – brings a strong research and innovation perspective. (t.b.c)

10:00–12:00 | Session 1: Critical Infrastructures & Digital Attacks

Focus: Risk assessment, stress tests, cybersecurity, post-quantum cryptography etc.

13:00–15:00 | Session 2: Information Resilience & Manipulations

Focus: Disinformation, media distrust, AI-driven deception, delegitimization, public trust

DAY 2 – Preparing for the Unexpected

10:00–12:00 | Session 3: Crisis Preparedness & Early Response

Focus: Disaster forecasting, warning systems, cross-border contingency planning, real-time crisis coordination, decision support systems, disaster medicine

13:00–15:00 | Session 4: Social Resilience & Community Security

Focus: Resilience concepts, inclusion, vulnerable populations, social trust, cohesion

DAY 3 – Futures & Ethics

10:00–12:00 | Session 5: Dual-Use Technology & Ethical Frontiers

Focus: Surveillance, AI ethics, drones, biotech, governance

13:00–15:00 | Closing Forum: Matchmaking Outcomes & Next Steps

  • Reflections from each session
  • Open floor: Collaboration pitch sign-ups
  • Launch of a matchmaking directory
  • Future calls & follow-up actions

You are interested, then register until October 23, 2025 !

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