Conference
ARES Applied
- 24 Aug 2026, 13:30-16:30
- Linköping Konsert & Kongress, Konsistoriegatan 7
ARES Applied is an industry-focused track alongside the ARES Research Conference, showcasing how cutting-edge research is transformed into real-world applications and creates value for industry and society.
The program will feature short talks, presentations, and an exhibition area where companies and organizations can present applied solutions and innovations. The afternoon will conclude with an informal networking session, offering opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and the public sector.
The ARES international conference (International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security) is a leading international conference in cybersecurity, reliability, and privacy, bringing together researchers and industry to exchange knowledge and discuss the secure digital systems of the future. This year, the conference will be held in Linköping on 24–27 August 2026.
The exhibition opens at 10:00, and the stage program starts at 13:30. Welcome to join us!
Are you interested in participating?
Contact Beatrice Magnusson at beatrice.magnusson@linkopingsciencepark.se
Program
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10:00 — 10:30
Morning coffee in the exhibition area and opening remarks by Beatrice Magnusson
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12:00 — 13:30
Lunch in the exhibition area
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13:30
Welcome to ARES Applied and opening address
Lena Miranda, CEO, Linköping Science Park
Building an International Ecosystem for Secure Digital Innovation -
13:50
Hybrid threats and the future security landscape
Jörgen Holmlund, Swedish Defence University
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14:30
Afternoon coffee in the exhibition area
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15:00
From research to global cybersecurity innovation
Johannes Wilson, Research Engineer, Sectra
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15:30
Industry panel: from research to operational capability
Panelists:
- Daniel Kullgard, MCF
- Ronja Ahlberg, SOFF
- Pauline Ärlebäck, FOI
- Emre Süren, Cybercampus Sweden/KTH
- Robin Hughes, Saab
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16:00
From Relationships to Regional Capacity for Action
A conversation between Beatrice Magnusson, Cluster Manager, Cyberly, and Lena Miranda, CEO, Linköping Science Park and Moderator
How do we build the relationships, trust and shared capacity needed to turn regional strengths into action? A conversation about long-term collaboration, strong regional ecosystems and the ability to move from ambition to implementation. -
16:30
Coffee break in the exhibition area
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17:00
Industry Fair in the exhibition area
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18:00 — 20:00
Welcome reception in the exhibition area
Including a light meal
Speakers
Lena Miranda
CEO, Linköping Science Park
Pauline Ärlebäck
Head of Unit, Cyber Training Center, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Robin Hughes
Strategic Innovation and Technology Director, SAAB.
Daniel Kullgard
Strategic Coordinator Innovation for Civil Defence, MCF
Emre Süren
Manager of Royal Hacking Lab at Cybercampus Sweden
Johannes Wilson
Research Engineer, Sectra
Jörgen Holmlund
Swedish Security Expert and Keynote Speaker, with a background in both the Swedish Police Authority and the Swedish Armed Forces
Beatrice Magnusson
Cluster manager, Cyberly
Ronja Ahlberg
Area Manager Cyber Defense, SOFF
