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, Executive Director 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
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10:15
Student Pitches
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
How to defeat AI-based military reconnaissance systems
Prof. Dr. Klaus Zahn, HSLU
11:30
Startup Challenge Introduction and Pitches
Dr. Colin Barschel, Head of Innovation, CYD Campus
12:05
Lunch
13:20
AI and Cyber Operations during Armed Conflicts: Confronting the Legal and Humanitarian Challenges to Protect Civilians
Dr. Anna Rosalie Greipl, University of Geneva
13:50
Swiss Cheese of LLM Vulnerability: building and improving defense in depth in the age of AI
Prof. Dr. Andrei Kucharavy, HES-SO/Valais
14:20
The Truth About AI Malware: Hype, Reality, and Future
Candid Wüest, Acronis
14:50
Coffee Break
15:20
From Tool to Teammate: Making AI a Strategic Partner in Cyber Defense
Andra-Irina Vasile, SIX Group
15:50
Panel
16:40
Startup Challenge Award Ceremony
Dr. Colin Barschel, Head of Innovation, CYD Campus
16:50
Closing Remarks
17:00
Apero / Networking