Cyber-Defence Campus Conference 2026: «AI at the Frontlines: Securing the Future of Cyberdefence»
The Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology invites you to the next Cyber-Defence Campus Conference at the Kursaal Bern on 3 June 2026.
Event Details
Language of the event
English
Contact
Feuerwerkerstrasse 39
Switzerland - 3602 Thun
Entitled ‘AI at the Frontlines: Securing the Future of Cyber Defence’, the conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in cyber defence. National and international experts from research, industry and administration will discuss current developments, security issues and strategic perspectives in order to shape the future of cyber defence.
Program
08:30
Registration
09:00
Welcome/Intro
Dr. Bernhard Tellenbach, Head of CYD Campus
Dr. Gérôme Bovet, Head of Cyber Data Technologies, CYD Campus
09:15
Opening Keynote
Brig. Gen. Hans-Jakob Reichen, Head of Armed Forces Development
09:45
From Principles to Practice: Implementing Responsible Military AI Through Procurement
Netta Goussac, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
10:15
Student Pitches
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
How to defeat AI-based military reconnaissance systems
Prof. Dr. Klaus Zahn, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
11:30
Strategic Autonomy: Scaling Trusted AI for Defense
Nicolas Lourié, Mistral AI
12:00
Lunch
13:15
Panel - AI: How much autonomy is too much?
Dr. Daniel Fuhrer, Armed Forces Staff
Dr. Kerstin Johansson Baker, Federal Statistical Office
Prof. Dr. Philippe Cudré-Mauroux, University of Fribourg
Special Participant
14:10
AI and Cyber Operations during Armed Conflicts: Confronting the Legal and Humanitarian Challenges to Protect Civilians
Dr. Anna Rosalie Greipl, University of Geneva
14:40
Swiss Cheese of LLM Vulnerability: building and improving defense in depth in the age of AI
Prof. Dr. Andrei Kucharavy, HES-SO//Valais
15:10
Coffee Break
15:40
The Truth About AI Malware: Hype, Reality, and Future
Candid Wüest, xorlab
16:10
From Tool to Teammate: Making AI a Strategic Partner in Cyber Defense
Andra-Irina Vasile, SIX Group
16:40
Innovation Challenge Anouncement
Dr. Colin Barschel, Head of Innovation, CYD Campus
16:50
Closing Remarks
17:00
Networking