VISD Launch Event & Info Session on Cybersecurity Project Opportunities

KU Leuven: DistriNet

Discover upcoming cybersecurity innovation projects and explore opportunities to contribute, collaborate, or join a consortium.

KU Leuven Campus Arenberg III

Cybersecurity in the Flemish Innovation and Defense Landscape Cybersecurity plays a prominent role in the Flemish innovation landscape – also in light of protecting Critical Infrastructure and in the context of Cyber Defense. Flanders is developing and launching a specific program in this context, the Flemish Innovation and Industry Strategy for Security and Defense (VISD). This program aims to stimulate and support industrial innovation projects that align with strategic priorities in cybersecurity and defense.VISD Cybersecurity Launch EventAt the VISD Cybersecurity launch event, we will<ul><li>present the current Cybersecurity for Defense roadmap</li><li>bring together relevant research and industrial partners,</li><li>discuss funding opportunities for research and development in this area.</li></ul>New Cybersecurity projects are started, additional ones are currently being scoped and prepared.As part of this event, the Cybersecurity Research Consortium will showcase a selection of recent projects focused on knowledge transfer and collaborative research. Attendants can discover upcoming cybersecurity innovation projects and explore opportunities to contribute, collaborate, or join a consortium. The cybersecurity research consortium aims to launch at least five new projects in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Target Audience and ObjectivesOn June 18, this information and brokerage session will present key insights into the VISD program and provide an overview of new projects currently under development and preparation for submission. This session is intended for interested industry stakeholders, and offers participants the opportunity to:<ul><li>share their needs and ambitions</li><li>contribute ideas and expertise</li><li>provide feedback</li><li>explore opportunities to join emerging consortia</li></ul>Cybersecurity progress and innovation rely on knowledge transfer, validation of new techniques, and close collaboration among stakeholders. VLAIO supports a wide range of collaborative projects that address these needs and strengthen the ecosystem. Detailed agenda15h00: Welcome 15h10: VISD launch: Cybersecurity for Defense (Jorn Lapon)<ul><li>Ecosystem mapping: Cybersecurity in Flanders</li><li>Orientation roadmap: Cybersecurity in Defense</li></ul>15h40: Collaborative opportunities in the Flemish innovation and defense landscape (Lieven Desmet)16h00: Examples of ongoing collaborations:<ul><li>Integrating LLMs securely and responsibly into software systems (LISA project)(Pieter Philippaerts)</li><li>Secure Trustworthy data Retention (STAR project) (Vincent Naessens)</li><li>Safe AI integration for software development (CODEGUARD project) (Bert Lagaisse)</li></ul>16h30: Initiatives in the pipeline17h00: Networking reception VENUE ADDRESS AND PARKING:Venue: Meeting room JAVA (5th floor), Building 200A, Computer Science Dept., KU Leuven Arenbergcampus III, Celestijnenlaan 200A, Heverlee.Parking: Kapeldreef car park, HeverleeParking access code: 18368# (enter code for entry + exit)

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VISD Launch Event & Info Session on Cybersecurity Project Opportunities

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