ICT Competition and Cyber Security in the 21st Century Geopolitics

Kick-off event of a Trilateral Seminar Series

As emerging techno­logies become pivotal elements of 21st-century geo­politics, inter-state competition in the Information and Communication Techno­logy (ICT) sector is intensifying, and cyber­security is assuming greater signi­ficance. This panel aims to explore how we should understand techno­logical competition in the ICT and cyber domains within the context of contemporary geo­politics. Furthermore, it will examine the cyber­security landscapes and response strategies of Europe, Asia, and the United States.

The event is the first in a trilateral seminar series co-hosted by the Consulates General of Japan, Korea, and the United States in Frankfurt. It features experts, including PRIF researchers, who will discuss their respective countries‘ perspec­tives and policies on current global issues and areas of mutual interest. A follow-up seminar on global supply chains and risk mitigation will take place on November 18.

Program:

Welcoming Remarks

Keynote speech:
Prof. Dr. Haya Schulmann | National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity Athene

Panel Discussion

  • Dr. So Jeong Kim (Republic of Korea), Senior Research Fellow | Institute for the National Security Strategy (INSS)
  • Dr. Hermann Gumpp (Japan), Managing Director | Enobyte GmbH | Special Advisor Cybersecurity & Data Protection | Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis e. V.
  • John Nix (United States of America), Director of International Development | SANS Institute
    Moderation: Dr. Thomas Reinhold | PRIF

Discussion

19:00 Dinner Reception
 

When: October 24, 2024, 17:30–19:00
Where: Goethe University Frankfurt/M., Casino-Gebäude, Room 1.801

For participation, please register online.