Programme in detail

Objective: The objective of the session is to address the original current and future approach of security research. This approach aims at improving the integration and competitiveness of the European security industry, by developing technologies and knowledge ensuring the security of citizens from various sources of threats, while respecting fundamental human rights including privacy. This session will focus on the cooperation of providers and users for civil security solutions.

Current highlights

• Marco MALACARNE, Head of Unit, DG for Enterprise and Industry, European Commission
• Brian CRANMER, Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants, member of the Security Research Advisory Group (ESRAB), Malta
• Anders ERIKSSON, Director of Research, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), Sweden
• Tom SORELL, Director, Centre for Study of Global Ethics, , University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Forthcoming challenges

• Giovanni BARONTINI, member of the European Security Advisory Group (ESRAB), Vice-President International Research, Finmeccanica, Italy
• Christian EHLER, Member of the European Parliament, Germany
• Eleonor TRAVERS, Transport Security Solutions Ltd, Member of the European Security Research Innovation Forum (ESRIF), Ireland
• Geoff SAWYER, chairman of ASD Security R&T Committee, Belgium

Questions and answers

Moderator: Paul WEISSENBERG, Director, DG for Enterprise and Industry, European Commission