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Inaugural lecture by Professor Jens Myrup Pedersen

Join the open inaugural lecture on 15 September.

Info about event

Time

Tuesday 15 September 2026,  at 17:00 - 18:00

Location

Aarhus University, Helsingforsgade 14, 8200 Aarhus N, Peter Bøgh Andersen Auditorium, Building 5335

As digital infrastructures become increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity is evolving from a technical discipline into a challenge of resilience, competence, and collaboration. AI accelerates cyberattacks, making intelligent and automated defence essential. Yet resilience also requires hands-on learning, research, and innovative solutions. By combining research, talent, technology, and trust, Denmark can strengthen its cyber resilience while turning cybersecurity into a competitive advantage.

Programme
17.00: Welcome by Jens Bennedsen, Professor and Head of  section, Software Engineering and Computing Systems, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University.
17.10-18.00: Inaugural lecture “Cybersecurity is a team sport: Building skills for a resilient digital society”

Further information
Anyone interested is invited to attend the inaugural lecture, but registration is required. Please confirm your participation no later than 14 September. Seats are limited.

Venue
Aarhus University, Helsingforsgade 14, 8200 Aarhus N, Peter Bøgh Andersen Auditorium, Building 5335.