From Cloud to Community: Shaping the future of digital defence

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The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

HCSS is pleased to invite you to join us for the Symposium From Cloud to Community: Shaping the Future of Digital Defence, on Wednesday, 18 June at HCSS (Lange Voorhout 1, The Hague).In a world where conflicts are increasingly fought with bytes as much as bullets, the ability to secure digital domains is more critical than ever. From the frontlines of cyber operations to the resilience of civilian infrastructure, digital defence has become a defining challenge for NATO and its allies.In the run up to the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague and following our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-hague-centre-for-strategic-studies_today-hcss-held-a-nato-pre-event-in-brussels-activity-7304918009154842624-4Sro/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAACegY2EBYN4OcAoJ-lgq_haZRiGL3us22M4" title="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-hague-centre-for-strategic-studies_today-hcss-held-a-nato-pre-event-in-brussels-activity-7304918009154842624-4Sro/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAACegY2EBYN4OcAoJ-lgq_haZRiGL3us22M4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">first Symposium</a> on NATO’s digital capabilities in Brussels, this second Symposium will focus on the future of digital defence. Following a keynote speech, two panels will discuss military and civilian aspects of digital defences.<h3>Programme</h3>13:45-14:00 Registration and coffee14:00-14:05 Welcome and introductory remarks by Tim Sweijs, Research Director, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies14:05-14:20 Keynote speech by Koen Gijsbers, Senior Advisor at FGS Global/Hague; Global Senior Executive Advisor Defense, Digital, Cyber and Innovation14:20-15:15 Panel 1: Military interoperability in the digital age: blessing or curse?<ul><li>Ben Crampton, Director European Government Affairs, Microsoft</li><li>Simona R, Soare, Senior Lecturer Lancaster University</li><li>Robert Meeuwsen, Commander Army Simulation Centre, NL MOD</li></ul>Moderator: Tim Sweijs, Research Director, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies15:15-15:30 Coffee break15:30-16:25 Panel 2: Digital defences in the age of societal warfare<ul><li>Victoria Vdovychenko, Joint Programme Leader, Future of Ukraine Programme</li><li>Christian Fjäder, Managing Director, Geostrategic Intelligence Group</li></ul><ul><li>Hans Horan, Strategic Analyst, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies</li></ul>Moderator: Sofia Romansky, Strategic Analyst, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies16:25-16:30 Closing Remarks, Michel Rademaker, Deputy Executive Director, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies16:30-17:00 ReceptionJoin us in these panels to explore the actions and measures that empower militaries to overcome challenges and achieve victory on the digital battlefield—and to build the digital defences essential for surviving this age of societal warfare.

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