Advancing AI and Security – Lessons from the Frontlines - An Innovation Week side-event

Advancing AI and Security – Lessons from the Frontlines

REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND – As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the global security landscape, the University of Iceland (HI) is proud to host a high-level side event, "AI and Security: Related Aspects," on the afternoon of the IHPC '25 workshop. The event will take place at Gróska, Fenjamýri, from 14:00 to 16:00 and is open to everyone.

This session offers a rare opportunity to bridge academic research with real-world crisis management. The centerpiece of the agenda is an hour-long deep dive into "Building an Agentic State," featuring Oleh Dubno and Olha Kozub from the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation. They will share critical insights into Ukraine’s firsthand experience with practical AI adoption and the rapid deployment of digital defenses.

The program further explores technical resilience and innovation, with Thomas Edward Welsh discussing Resilient Adaptive Software, followed by a presentation from Morris Riedel on cutting-edge Research with AI Systems for Drones.

This event serves as a vital forum for experts, researchers, and policy makers to discuss the ethical and tactical implications of AI in modern security. Space is limited for this exclusive IHPC side event. Join us for an afternoon of rigorous discussion and international knowledge exchange.

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Agenda:

1. Introduction 10min — Morris Riedel / Ingólfur Hjörleifsson - University of Iceland

2. Building an Agentic State - 60 min with coffee break 

             a) Ukraine’s experience in  practical AI adoption — Oleh Dubno & Olha Kozub - Ministry of Digital Transformation

3. Resilient Adaptive Software - 20 min — Thomas Edward Welsh - University of Iceland

Coffee break 10min

4. Research with AI Systems  for Drones - 20 min — Morris Riedel - University of Iceland

5. Open discussion and  closing remarks- 10 min 

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