Events

ATHENE at GPEC 2026

The General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference, or GPEC® for short, is one of the leading events in Germany where public authorities can find out about digital technologies and solutions for internal security, law enforcement and homeland security – as well as training and professional development. ATHENE researchers from Fraunhofer SIT will be presenting an innovative range of offerings relating to IT forensic data analysis and artificial intelligence at this year’s GPEC® in Hall 2 at the Fraunhofer joint stand, Stand No. J32.

Learning Lunch: Policy Update Cyber­security

Navigating the complex web of regulations that govern your industry can be a daunting task. Understanding the regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance is essential to protect your startup, build trust with customers, and avoid legal troubles.

CAST Workshop: AI and IT Security

Artificial intelligence (AI) and IT security are two sides of the same coin. AI-powered systems help to detect and thwart cyberattacks more quickly. However, attackers are also increasingly using AI to exploit security vulnerabilities in a targeted manner.
The CAST workshop, 'AI and IT Security', examines current developments, regulatory requirements and practical solutions throughout the entire AI lifecycle. The focus is on securely and resiliently deploying modern AI systems, new threat scenarios and the requirements of the EU AI Regulation. The programme includes presentations on agent-based AI, model strategies, risk management, the effective operation of AI solutions and open-source analysis. It will also highlight ways in which companies can integrate AI systems into their security architectures securely and compliantly.

ATHENE Distinguished Lecture with HUANG Yiyang Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Frankfurt am Main

HUANG Yiyang, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Frankfurt am Main, is our guest at the ATHENE Distinguished Lecture Series. In his keynote speech, he will discuss the topic of "China's Current Development and Prospects for Chinese-German Cooperation". After 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 English.

Night of Science at Goethe-University Frankfurt

The Night of Science at Goethe University Frankfurt’s Riedberg Campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The event is one of the largest student-organized science nights of its kind and is dedicated to the motto “Knowledge should be free and accessible to all.” The central theme of the anniversary year is computer science; computer science pioneer Grace Hopper has been chosen as the event’s patron.

ACM CODASPY 2026

The 16th ACM Conference on Data and Application Security and Privacy (CODASPY 2026) is taking place from 23 to 25 June 2026 at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main's Westend Campus. This leading forum focuses on high-quality research into security and privacy at the data and application levels. ATHENE is assisting with the organisation and execution of the conference.

Science Festival

Sixteen scientific institutions have joined forces to form the Frankfurt Alliance to deepen their cooperation and strengthen their competitiveness. The Alliance will showcase its strength and significance for society on Saturday, September 19: at the second Science Festival Frankfurt on Roßmarkt in Frankfurt, there will be hands-on science for young and old alike. On stage, musical acts, debates, and engaging discussions will take turns, while in the science tents, the individual regional institutions will bring their scientific topics to life. 

ATHENE IT Forensics User Day

The annual ATHENE IT Forensics User Day focuses on a new key topic each year, providing information on trends and new developments for practical application in digital forensics and related areas of IT security.

It offers an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with the speakers, other experts and interested parties. Ample time is set aside for your questions and lively workshop discussions on the presentations, as well as for networking and informal conversations.

BIOSIG 2025

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.