Lecture Series "Secure Critical Infrastructures" with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick

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. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick, today on "Grundbegriffe: Resilienz". 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.

Kickoff of the “Secure Critical Infrastructure” Lecture Series in the 2026/2027 Winter Term

The 13th lecture series in the “Secure Critical Infrastructure” programme is taking place this winter semester. To kick things off, Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter, a researcher at ATHENE, will introduce the lecture series and the topic of securing critical infrastructure.
The series will address various critical infrastructures and their security challenges. Speakers from research institutions, companies, government agencies and critical infrastructure operators have been invited to give specialised presentations on specific aspects of the topic. The 'Secure Critical Infrastructures' lecture series is organised by ATHENE researchers Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hollick, Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Reuter and Prof. Dr. Jens Ivo Engels.

foundersXchange: "How to network"

Networking – but how do you actually get started? That’s exactly what the next foundersXchange event, ‘How to network’, is all about.

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.

Science Festival

This year marks the second Science Festival organized by the Frankfurt Alliance—a coalition of non-university research institutes from the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region and Goethe University Frankfurt. Visitors can look forward to a diverse stage program at Frankfurt’s Roßmarkt. At the various booths, there will be hands-on science activities where visitors can participate and explore. ATHENE will be there, too!

Enterprise Security Forum: CRA Ready – A competitive edge through good security practices

The Enterprise Security Forum (ESF) brings together companies from the region with leading experts from the worlds of research and industry: practical, straightforward and on an equal footing. The series of events addresses specific topics, ranging from regulatory requirements to technical measures, and provides guidance where it is needed. 

Lunch Lecture CRA: Gemeinsame technische Dokumentation nach CRA, KI-VO und DSGVO?

Our experts are hosting a series of events to discuss the specific implications of the CRA and provide recommendations for its implementation. Today, Sarah Stummer of ATHENE / Fraunhofer SIT / HNFIZ Cyber­security will speak about the similarities and differences between the technical documentation requirements under the Cyber Resilience Act, the AI Regulation, and the General Data Protection Regulation.

CRA Lunch Lecture: Similarities and differences between the CRA, the AI Regulation and the GDPR: An overview

Our experts are holding a series of events to explain the specific implications of the CRA and offer recommendations on its implementation. Today, Sarah Stummer, from ATHENE / Fraunhofer SIT / HNFIZ Cyber­security, will be speaking about the key similarities and differences between the Cyber Resilience Act, the AI Regulation and the General Data Protection Regulation.

AI Festival in Heilbronn

On 25 and 26 July 2026, Heilbronn will be transformed into Europe’s unique real-world laboratory for the future of artificial intelligence. A blend of cutting-edge inter­national research, hands-on technology and interactive art that encourages participation and understanding makes the AI Festival an event for young and old alike. ATHENE is represented by Fraunhofer SIT.

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.