Agenda

SECURITY STRATEGY

Cooperation or dependence? How to find a balance between protecting national interests and meeting the expectations of partners in the international arena?
Geopolitical analysis of Poland: assessment of challenges and opportunities in the coming years
Building alliances: development of international cooperation and strengthening strategic partnerships as the foundation of state security.

ECONOMICS OF SECURITY: FINANCING AND SYSTEMIC RISKS

Strategic state investment in the development of sovereign technologies as a foundation of national security
Credit conditions for banks: what requirements must applicants meet to obtain financing?
Security of financial and payment infrastructure requires coherent management of institutions during a crisis - How to prepare?
How to ensure transparent and effective cooperation in the PPP model to achieve real synergy with the private market?
The role of VC and PE funds in the development of technological investments in the defense & aerospace sector

CRITICAL AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

State models of secure satellite communications in Poland
Use of satellites in military and civilian communication systems
Communication systems: 5G network capabilities, MCX systems
How can infrastructure resilience to cyber threats, blackouts, attacks, and communication disruptions, including GNSS interference, be increased?
Monitoring threats and crisis situations through satellite observation
The role of communication: connectivity and information transfer
What actions are necessary to guarantee the functionality and continuity of critical infrastructure in the telecommunications sector?

CONNECTIVITY, OT, AND CLOUD. ONE STATE SECURITY ECOSYSTEM

Stable broadband networks as a condition for the operation of connectivity and cloud services
Key pillars of cyber-physical protection of critical infrastructure
Segmentation and Zero Trust in OT: a practical approach to limiting threats
Procedures for manual control and incident command (ICS)
Ransomware-resistant backups and Identity and Access Management (IAM) security
Secure cloud and data sovereignty: challenges for the public sector and business.

AVIATION INDUSTRY

Role of aviation infrastructure: modernization, logistics, and resilience to threats
How can private companies be part of civil defense in cooperation with local governments? Example from the Podkarpacie aviation valley
Development of the Polish aviation sector and its place in global supply chains
Innovations in aviation: MRO, UAV, and new production technologies

POLISH HEAVY INDUSTRY AND ENERGY

How to enter the defense industry? Requirements, barriers, and cooperation models
Local content in infrastructure and defense investments: how to realistically strengthen the share of Polish suppliers
Building technological sovereignty: development of key technologies for state security
Blackout. Poland's readiness, response procedures, and power system resilience
Energy and raw material security: how to limit risks and diversify sources

CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction and modernization of shelter facilities. Modern technologies in the construction of bunkers and civil protection systems
Adaptation of road infrastructure to the realities of war and crisis operations
Civil Protection and Civil Defense Program: opportunities and challenges for the construction industry
Alarm and early warning systems: how to distinguish them? Types, functions, and practical applications

TRANSPORT, MOBILITY, AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL NODES

Are airports, ports, and stations prepared to work under increased threat levels?
How to secure traffic control and payment systems against attacks?
How to design autonomous transport systems to minimize the risk of errors and sabotage? Is it already possible?
How to coordinate military and civilian logistics during a crisis?

PREPARING TROOPS FOR REAL SCENARIOS - MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS

How to prepare forces for simultaneous operations on land, in the air, at sea, in cyberspace, and in the information sphere?
How to combine reconnaissance, long-range strikes, and air defense under communication disruptions?
How to practice the transition from peace to war under realistic logistical conditions?
How to ensure continuity of command and communication in emergency situations?
Do mobilization and replenishment procedures correspond to the real demand for specialists?
How to improve cooperation between branches of forces and services through joint procedures and exercises?

EDUCATION AND DISINFORMATION

Information operations, counter-disinformation, and social defense
Effectiveness of anti-disinformation activities: how to measure it realistically?
Tracking the origin of content on platforms: models, tools, and limitations
Combining monitoring of social moods with rapid communication response
Media education that changes behaviors: what works and what just sounds good?

DRONE TECHNOLOGIES

Polish drone sector: underestimated potential and opportunities for the economy and defense
Development of drone technologies as a modern, key element of national security and state defense
Integration of drones with command systems and modern observation and data analytics systems
Regulatory and certification challenges and public-private sector cooperation in building drone competencies

CYBERWARFARE AND OFFENSIVE-DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS IN PRACTICE

Poland as a leader in the fight against cybercriminals
Rules of engagement for cyber assets in light of national and international law and the chain of command in cyber conflict
How to combine signals from multiple sources to get a full picture of an attack?
How to measure minimum recovery times for critical services after an attack?
How to detect and remove persistent threats without escalating the conflict?

SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY AT POLAND'S BORDERS

The border as a hybrid environment: how services adapt to growing migratory pressure, cyberattacks, and infrastructure sabotage?
New technologies supporting the Border Guard, Police, State Fire Service, and Armed Forces: autonomous patrol systems, AI-monitoring, distributed sensors, and real-time data integration
Observation and response systems: drones, aerostats, land and sea robots as permanent elements of border line protection
Security technologies in the Baltic: radar and satellite surveillance systems, unmanned surface/underwater platforms, and protection of critical infrastructure at sea (ports, cables, gas pipelines)

COOPERATION OF SERVICES - MAIN CHALLENGES

How to effectively ensure communication continuity in the event of threats and improve information management and coordination procedures between different services?
Next-generation analytical systems in preparing special operations and strengthening information advantage
Uniformed services for the security of the Republic of Poland: in what direction should they head to effectively protect the state?
When will mandatory military service return? A factor strengthening the country's defense capabilities

SECURITY IN THE ERA OF AI AND AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

AI as an offensive tool: system infiltration and data manipulation
Audit and resilience of AI models: adversarial, data poisoning, proofs of security
Red teaming AI for services, military, and administration: need and organization
Protection of strategic data and standards for resilient backup architecture

DEFENSE INDUSTRY

How to effectively strengthen the Polish defense industry? Technological and regulatory aspect
How to increase the share of local production in the domestic defense sector to build independence?
Concluding strategic offset agreements supporting modernization and technology transfer
How can civilian technologies be adapted to the military sector and what are the consequences?
Developing dual-use technologies
How should the defense industry respond to the growing operational needs of the Polish Armed Forces, especially regarding production readiness and supply logistics?
Export of Polish armaments, analysis of opportunities, limitations, and strategies for entering foreign markets

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SMART CITY RESILIENCE AND CRISIS COMMAND IN CITIES

Tasks of local governments in civil protection and civil defense: collective shelter facilities
How to use a digital twin for crisis planning and command operations?
How to establish crisis communication standards to counteract information chaos?
Coordination of military and local government activities in the face of military and non-military threats
Medical care and healthcare: backup plan