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.
Are you interested in participating?
Contact Beatrice Magnusson at beatrice.magnusson@linkopingsciencepark.se
Program
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13:30
Welcome to ARES Applied - Mikael Asplund
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13:40
Building an international ecosystem for secure digital innovation - Lena Miranda
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13:55
NATO DIANA the journey and future ahead - LEAD Business Incubator
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14:10
Hybrid threats and the future security landscape
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14:30
Coffee break & exhibition
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14:50
From research to global cybersecurity innovation - Sectra Communications, Research Award Winner
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15:05
Industry Panel: From research to operational capability
- Pauline Ärlebäck FOI
- Robin Hughes Saab
- Daniel Kullgard MCF
- Emre Süren, Cybercampus Sweden
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15:40
Startup & Innovation Showcase, part of LEAD Acceleration Program
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16:10
Networking & mingling in the exhibition area
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16:30
Closing remarks
Speakers
Mikael Asplund
Associate Professor, Head of Division Linköping University
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
