Would you work for the military?

Military and security organisations play a crucial role in maintaining order, protecting national interests, and upholding the rule of law. But they also wield significant power — including the legal use of force. Would you personally be willing to serve in such an organisation? And under what conditions?

Join us for a panel discussion that begins with a short introduction outlining why security organisations exist, why they are granted a monopoly on violence, and the strict legal and democratic frameworks they operate within. We will then open the floor for an interactive panel discussion. Expect a lively, critical, but balanced conversation where multiple perspectives are welcome. Whether you are supportive, sceptical, or undecided, your voice matters.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate and we'll provide drinks and snacks to tide you over until dinner!

Speakers

Dario Perfigli is a PhD Candidate at the section Ethics & Philosophy of Science at the faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University of Technology. His primary research concerns the application of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) to the chemical industrial ecosystem.

Jurriaan van Diggelen is a Senior Research Scientist in the Human-Machine Teaming department at TNO Defence, Safety and Security. With over 20 years of experience collaborating with defence, intelligence, and police organisations, he has extensive experience in applying AI in safety-critical contexts. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and currently leads TNO's defence research program on human-machine teaming. Jurriaan also serves as the principal investigator of the ELSA Lab consortium, dedicated to ensuring the Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects of military AI. Additionally, he chairs the NATO working group on meaningful human control of AI-based systems.

Luca van der Peet holds degrees in Computational Engineering Science and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society. His research as Junior Scientist at TNO focuses on Quantitative Analysis of Surface & Aerospace Warfare.

Moderator Nicholas Daniel Johnston is a PhD Candidate at the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology, researching the the ethics and epistemic conditions of intelligence analysts and institutions, particularly in a military context, against the backdrop of increasing automation.