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.

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.

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.

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.