Civil Shield Forum 2026
Agenda
This year, we are planning to present a highly dynamic program designed to tackle the most pressing challenges and explore critical advancements in civil and border security. The agenda is tailored to address the needs of professionals, decision-makers, and innovators shaping the future of safety and security. Please find the Civil Shield Forum 2026 agenda below:
08:00-09:00
Registration & welcome coffee
09:00-09:10
Opening the Conference
09:10-09:35
Keynote 1: “The Grey Zone: when the assumptions of peace stop applying”
Open for registration
09:35-09:55
Sponsor session (curated): “One problem > one solution principle > one case”
Open for registration
09:55-10:45
Panel 1: “Who leads when it’s unclear whether it’s war?” (mandates, thresholds, responsibilities)
Open for registration
10:45-11:30
Coffee break
11:20-11:50
Keynote 2: “Communications and coordination in a contested environment”
Open for registration
11:55-12:45
Case Clinic (moderated): “A cross-border incident in 60 minutes” (2 real cases + Q&A)
Open for registration
12:45-14:15
Lunch
14:15-14:40
Keynote 3: “72-hour readiness: evacuation, sheltering, continuity — when information is incomplete”
Open for registration
14:40-15:35
Masterclass panel: “Anatomy of a hybrid crisis: how to connect intelligence, comms, law, and operations in the first 72 hours”
Open for registration
15:35-16:20
Coffee break
16:20-16:40
NEW: Paid talk
Open for registration
16:40-17:05
Keynote 4: “Logistics and supply chains in disruption mode”
Open for registration
17:05-17:50
Fireside / interview: “Human capacity: staffing, volunteers, burnout, reserve models”
Open for registration
17:50-18:00
Day 1 wrap-up: “5 takeaways into the Playbook”
09:00-09:10
Opening + Playbook progress overview
09:10-09:35
Keynote 5: “Critical infrastructure — the first line”
Open for registration
09:35-09:55
Sponsor session (curated): “One tool > one measurable outcome”
Open for registration
09:55-10:45
Panel 2: “Protecting infrastructure and personnel: sabotage, insider risk, business continuity”
Open for registration
10:45-11:30
Coffee break
11:30-11:55
Keynote 6: “Cyber incidents at scale: a public-sector playbook”
Open for registration
11:55-12:25
Tech Lightning (3×10 min): “Geodata + AI + public warning”
Open for registration
12:25-13:55
Lunch
13:35-13:55
NEW: Paid talk
Open for registration
13:55-14:20
Keynote 7: “Drones in civil defence: reconnaissance, delivery, damage assessment + the reality of counter-UAS”
Open for registration
14:20-15:10
Panel 3: “Trusted communications in the grey zone: 112, cell broadcast, social platforms, disinformation”
Open for registration
15:10-15:55
Coffee break
15:55-16:40
Closing: “From conference to action” + preliminary Playbook draft + commitment to deliver the final product
