About the event​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Knowledge Security in Defence Research at TU Delft

Tuesday 16 December 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 | TU Delft - Aula

In the light of today’s rapidly evolving landscape, this event will bring together researchers and other university staff, industry experts and defence representatives to explore and discuss the critical challenges surrounding knowledge security in the field of defence research. Issues such as protecting sensitive information, ensuring compliance with security regulations and military export control, or ethical implications of defence research and how we can navigate these dilemmas responsibly.

Keynote - Ben Bekkering

Uniting through turbulence: Bridging research and Defence engagement in an uncertain world

In today's turbulent times, it is crucial to grasp the dynamics within the geopolitical arena and their implications for the position and security of the Netherlands and Europe. What do we need to prepare for? Who is capable of addressing these challenges? Is there a role for universities, and how can they contribute to our national security? What are the needs of Defence and what actions are taken to help build the bridge between Defence and research? With his extensive experience Ben adds valuable context to our discussions.

Breakout sessions

Breakout sessions will be featured on moral dilemmas in defence research, industry perspectives, and the requirements for building effective university-defence collaborations.

More details will follow a.s.a.p.

Informal drinks

Join us for drinks and a chat afterwards.