Security Research Event 2025 took place in Warsaw

On 24 and 25 June, the 2025 edition of the Security Research Event (SRE) took place in Warsaw and gathered the security research community for discussions, outcomes demonstrations, achievements recognition and networking.

Over 600 participants from across Europe and beyond, representing academia, end users, policy makers and civil society, came together under the theme “Boosting security through EU-based innovation”. The SRE was also the occasion to honour three ground-breaking projects in the field of civil security with the Security Innovation Award 2025.

The SRE also hosted the first Implementation Dialogue of Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration. The Commissioner invited five representatives from big and small industry, critical infrastructure, national law enforcement and research, to share opinions on the challenges for EU security. During discussion, participants pointed at some factors hindering innovation uptake and EU competitiveness. They also underlined that the Commission is on the right path with initiatives such as the recent ProtectEU Internal Security Strategy.

Participants also discussed the importance of robust supply chains for resilient critical infrastructure, the role of innovation in crisis preparedness, border management and the fight against crime and terrorism.

The SRE also included an exhibition of over 50 EU-funded projects which displayed their prototypes and research outcomes. CERIS experts actively participated as speakers and demonstrated results of EU-funded research projects. The Commission, Justice and Home Affairs agencies and the EU Innovation Hub, as well as other organisations such as the Warsaw Metropolitan Police were also part of the exhibition showcasing equipment developed from past innovation projects. The SEREN5 project organised over 90 bilateral matchmaking meetings bringing together future research proposal partners.

If you are interested in current funding opportunities, please visit the Horizon Europe - Cluster 3: “Civil security for society” page.

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