Technology meets Security: Shaping the future of Public Security and Preparedness
In the face of increasingly complex challenges, a new strategic security approach and innovative solutions are imperative. This high-level event convenes EU institution stakeholders and security industry leaders to discuss evolving threats to public security, critical infrastructure resilience, and civil protection. In the context of the EU Preparedness Union and Internal Security Strategy, discussions will explore the role of emerging technologies and public-private collaboration in tackling organized crime and improving crisis management. CoESS members can register here, non-members here.
12:30-13:30 - Registration & Networking Lunch
13:30-14:00 - Opening Keynotes
The New Security Order: Protecting Europe’s Society and Infrastructure against Emerging Threats
By Christophe Gomart, Member of European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Security and Defence, France
Critical Infrastructure Protection in Europe: Threats, Legislation, and the road ahead
By Heike Buss, Deputy Head of Counterterrorism Unit (D.2), DG HOME, European Commission
14:00-15:00 - Panel discussion:The role of tech-enabled security services for a resilient Critical Infrastructure in Europe
This panel will discuss use-cases containing big data analysis, Artificial Intelligence, drones and cyber-physical services with a focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
- Heike Buss, Deputy Head of Counterterrorism Unit (D.2), DG HOME, European Commission
- Mauro Cardelino, Global Head of Business Development and Transformation, Prosegur Security, Spain
- Cornelius Toussaint, CEO, Condor Group, Germany
- Dirk Bürhaus, CEO, GIP S.à r.l. / KÖTTER Group, Germany
- Patrick Delanghe, Director, Critical Wireless Communication, Securitas Technology, Belgium
15:00-15:15 - Coffee and Networking Break
15:15-16:15 - Panel discussion: A Security Continuum 2.0 for public security and civil protection
This panel will explore best practices, legal and operational challenges, and future priorities for building effective public-private partnerships in public security and civil protection. Key focus areas include port security, the safeguarding of public spaces, alarm systems, and first response coordination.
- Filip Smeets, CEO, ARXIA, Belgium
- Ard van der Steur, President, NV, the Netherlands
- Eduardo Cobas, Secretary General, APROSER, Spain
- Richard Orgard, Federation Director and Head of Employer Services, Almega / Säkerhetsföretagen, Sweden
16:15-16:30 - Closing Keynote: Plans for a European Preparedness Union
By Hans Das, Deputy Director General, DG ECHO, European Commission
REGISTER NOW - Places are limited and registrations will be confirmed by personal email.