As the world becomes more crisis-prone and less predictable, the EU is set to taking a more proactive approach to preparedness and comprehensive security instead of merely reacting to shock events. In the face of increasing threats, this preparedness requires a high level of trust - between the Member States and EU institutions, and between public authorities, the private sector and civil society. Can that trust be substantiated in the required capabilities and technological prowess through the creation of a future European Intelligence Body?

Member states seek to review existing tools to maximise effectiveness as the European Commission is set to adopting the triple aim of defending democracy at home, in the European neighbourhood, and among its global democratic partners. The EC aims at building up new capabilities and 'structures' at the EU level to battle foreign interference trough greater efforts to counter disinformation, cyber-attacks and external funding by building societal resilience and better enforcement of digital rules.

The European Parliament agreed with the need to actively contribute to these discussions. This STOA event aims at providing support to the debate by looking into how science and technology can meet the need of enhancing cooperation on cybersecurity at EU level.

15:00 - 15:05 Welcome and Introductory remarks

· José CEPEDA

MEP, member of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA)

15:05 - 15:20 Introductory speech

· Andrius KUBILIUS

EU COMMISSIONER for Defence and Space (video t.b.c.)

15:20 - 15:40 Keynote speech

· Gary STERI

Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies Unit (JRC)

15:40 -16:50 Panel discussion:

· Javier CANDAU

Head of Cybersecurity Department, Spanish Cryptological Center (CCN-CERT)

· Daniel MARKIĆ

Director of the EU Intelligence and Situation Centre (EU INTCEN). European External Action Service (EEAS)

· Florian PENNINGS

Associate Chief Cybersecurityand Operational Officer, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

· Francesca MUSIANI

Director Centre Internet et Societé (CNRS)

Q&A session

16:50 - 17:00 Closing remarks

· José CEPEDA

MEP, member of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA)

The event will include interpretation in English and Spanish.

The event will be webstreamed. The link will be published on the event page.