At the opening, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President of KIT, emphasized the central importance of cyber security and mobility—not only for Karlsruhe as a center of innovation, but for society as a whole. Both areas are developing dynamically and bring with them opportunities and challenges that can only be overcome through interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts.
Swantje Westpfahl, David Brosset, Gerhard Steininger, and Philipp Veronesi kicked off the day with inspiring insights on the topic of cyber security, covering topics ranging from automotive supply chains and UN regulations to geopolitics.
The panel discussion with Christopher Gerking, Nina Heiler, Gerhard Steininger, and Jürgen Vollmer, moderated by Swantje Westpfahl, was particularly lively. The discussion was open, controversial, and interactive—the classic question-and-answer format was replaced by an honest exchange on equal terms. The audience also actively participated.
