European Flagship Conference on Research Security

Openness and international collaboration are fundamental to excellence in research and innovation. But they also expose research and innovation to security risks in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. Therefore, international research collaboration should take place responsibly and in a 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? And what can the European Commission do to ensure a level playing field in the EU?

This conference is for everyone involved in the EU’s research and innovation community, including policymakers, experts and stakeholders from research performing organisations, research funding organisations, business and industry, and public authorities from across the EU as well as selected international partners.

The Flagship Conference is co-organised by the European Commission and 12 European stakeholder associations: ALLEA, CESAER, Coimbra Group, EARTO, EECARO, EUA, EU-LIFE, G6, LERU, Science Europe, The Guild and YERUN. This is a predominantly in person conference, with only limited parts available to online attendance.