"Shaping Cybersecurity Conference – Stronger Together: Cyber Capabilities for Vigilant Democracies”

Geopolitical tensions increasingly affect the cyber and digital space. In conflicts such as the Russian aggression against Ukraine, cyberspace is part of the battlefield. Digital societies like Germany are increasingly being targeted by state-sponsored malicious cyber activities and cybercrime.  Democratic systems are under pressure through foreign influence operations and rising techno-authoritarianism. At the same time, technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are fundamentally reshaping cybersecurity.  

Addressing these challenges requires unified action and strategic responses. Thus, the conference will explore how democracies can strengthen their cyber security and resilience at the national, European and international level to safeguard our democratic systems and help shape norms and standards, including through the lens of a growing AI-Cyber nexus.   

Conference Format 

The event will be held in English under the Chatham House Rule with the participation of stakeholders from government, academia, industry, civil society and the media. After a morning session with high-profile keynote speakers and panel discussions, the afternoon will also foresee break-out formats to ensure a comprehensive and lively discussion. A detailed programme will be sent out closer to the conference date.  

By registering below, you are agreeing to attend the event. Please feel free to reach out to us at deep@esmt.org if anything changes.

 A conference hosted by the Federal Foreign Office (AA), the Deep Tech Innovation Institute at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), and the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH)