Events - ATHENE

11.11.

2026

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Sebastian Schaffrath (Datenstrategie Deutsche Bahn)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Sebastian Schaffrath (Datenstrategie Deutsche Bahn), today on "Zwischen Stellwerk und Statistik: KI-Produktentwicklung in der Bahninfrastruktur". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

12.11.

2026

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lecture Series Cybersecurity with Prof. Haya Shulman

On November 3, ATHENE scientist Prof. Haya Shulman will speak about "How cryptography makes the Internet (not) more secure" at the cybersecurity lecture series organized by the Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sports.

19.–20.11.

2026

12:00 am – 12:00 am

From Lab to Market: Futury Lab2Market #8 Focuses on Cybersecurity and AI

How much market potential does your research hold? Researchers can find out on 19 and 20 November 2026 at the bootcamp “Futury Lab2Market #8 – Cybersecurity & AI Edition”.

25.–26.11.

2026

BIOSIG 2026

Every year, internationally recognised biometrics experts come together to exchange the latest research results, requirements and developments in biometrics. ATHENE is one of the co-organisers of the conference.

25.11.

2026

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Gerold Reichenbach (ehemaliger MdB)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Gerold Reichenbach (ehemaliger MdB), today on "Risiken für die öffentliche Sicherheit in Deutschland – Genese und Perspektive aus politischer Sicht". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

02.12.

2026

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Manuel Atug, AG KRITIS

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Manuel Atug (AG KRITIS), today on "IT-Sicherheit und Resilienz von Kritischen Infrastrukturen". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

02.12.

2026

05:00 pm – 07:30 pm

foundersXchange in December: the start-up scene gathers at HUB31

On 2 December 2026, foundersXchange invites you to Darmstadt for the final event of the year. The event is co-organised by the ATHENE DIGITAL HUB CYBERSECURITY.

09.12.

2026

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Dr. Isabelle Desportes (Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Dr. Isabelle Desportes (Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin), today on "Kritisches Denken als kritische Infrastruktur? Eine Perspektive der Critical Disaster Studies auf Waldbrände in der Gironde, Frankreich". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

16.12.

2026

11:00 am – 01:00 pm

ATHENE Distinguished Lecture with Leopold Born, Secretary General of the CDU in the state of Hesse

Leopold Born, Secretary General of the CDU in the state of Hesse, is our guest at the ATHENE Distinguished Lecture Series. After his keynote speech and a discussion with moderator Prof. Dr. Haya Schulmann, he will open up the floor to questions from the audience. The event will be held in German.

17.12.

2026

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lecture Series Cybersecurity with Prof. Haya Shulman

On November 3, ATHENE scientist Prof. Haya Shulman will speak about "How cryptography makes the Internet (not) more secure" at the cybersecurity lecture series organized by the Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sports.

13.01.

2027

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with PD Dr. Wiebke Lisner (Medizinische Hochschule Hannover), PD Dr. Jonathan Voges (Leibniz Universität Hannover)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. PD Dr. Wiebke Lisner (Medizinische Hochschule Hannover) and PD Dr. Jonathan Voges (Leibniz Universität Hannover), today on “Don’t Be A Zombie. Be Prepared.” Pandemiepolitik im “Zeitalter der Preparedness”. The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

18.01.

2027

01:00 pm – 03:00 pm

ATHENE Distinguished Lecture with Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, Hesse's Minister for Digitalization and Innovation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, Hesse's Minister for Digitalization and Innovationis, our guest at the ATHENE Distinguished Lecture Series. After his keynote speech and a discussion with moderator Prof. Dr. Haya Schulmann, she will open up the floor to questions from the audience. The event will be held in German.

20.01.

2027

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Max Langer (PD – Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Max Langer (PD – Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH), today on "Der Staat als kritische Infrastruktur – Informationssicherheit in der öffentlichen Verwaltung zwischen Regulierung und Umsetzungsrealität”. The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

27.01.

2027

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Andreas Karsten (Berater)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Andreas Karsten (Berater), today on "Emergency Management 5.0 ist analog". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

03.02.

2027

04:15 pm – 05:55 pm

Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Sigurd Schuster (Sigurd Schuster Management Consulting)

The lecture series "Secure Critical Infrastructure" will focus on various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, authorities or operators of critical infrastructures have been invited to give expert presentations on individual facets of the topic. Sigurd Schuster (Sigurd Schuster Management Consulting), today on "Resilienz von Strom- und Kommunikationsnetzen – Herausforderungen, Wechselwirkungen, Konzepte". The "Secure Critical Infrastructures" lecture series, which is being offered for the 13th time at TU Darmstadt, is organized by ATHENE scientists Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick and Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter as well as Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.