European Flagship Conference on Research Security

Openness and international collaboration are fundamental to excellence in research and innovation. At the same, international cooperation exposes research and innovation to serious security risks in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. It is therefore important that international research and innovation take place in a responsible way that is both open and secure, and with full respect of academic freedom.

What strategies and good practices already exist at universities and other research performing organisations? What is the role of research funders regarding the security aspects of the projects they fund? How can public authorities develop whole-of-government approaches and effective support for the sector?

How much must be done together at the European level? What means and instruments do we have, or should we have, at EU level to be effective? And how can our international partners be included?

Given the nature of the topic, the conference is in-person and subject to accepted registration for participation.