Security conference at the Brandenburg Gate focuses on corporate protection in the age of artificial intelligence
On 3 June 2026, Berlin will once again become a meeting place for leading experts from the fields of security, business, technology and politics. The Allianz Forum, located in the immediate vicinity of the Brandenburg Gate, will host the STATE OF SECURITY 2026 security conference – an established platform for interdisciplinary exchange on strategic issues relating to corporate and infrastructure protection.
This year’s conference will focus on the theme ‘A Secure Future – Corporate Protection in the Age of AI’ (working title). The event will address one of the central challenges of modern security strategies: the influence of artificial intelligence on threat situations, protection concepts, decision-making processes and regulatory frameworks.
Artificial intelligence as a driver of new security architectures
The working title of the conference already makes it clear that artificial intelligence will play a key role in the agenda of STATE OF SECURITY 2026. AI is not only changing attack and threat scenarios, but also opening up new possibilities for prevention, detection and response in corporate security. The conference will therefore address technological, legal, organisational and ethical issues surrounding the use of intelligent systems in corporate security architecture.
The final agenda will be published by the end of February at the latest. However, it is already clear that the focus will be on practical insights, strategic perspectives and high-calibre discussion formats.
High-ranking speakers confirmed
Renowned personalities from the fields of AI, law, cybersecurity, digital transformation and state security have already confirmed their participation:
- Franziska Weindauer, Managing Director of TÜV AI.Lab
- Dr Carolin Schilling-Schulz, lawyer and partner at ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN
- Dennis-Kenji Kipker, Research Director at the cyberintelligence institute and member of the Supervisory Board of NordVPN
- Key Pousttchi, Founder of the Institute for Digital Transformation GmbH
- Günter Welsch, CIO and Head of the Cryptotechnology Department at the Federal Office for Information Security
This line-up underscores the conference’s aim to take a holistic look at technological innovations, regulatory requirements and strategic security issues.
Registration and participation
Participation in STATE OF SECURITY 2026 is free of charge. Interested parties can register now. However, registration does not automatically guarantee admission: after internal review, participants will receive final confirmation in good time.
Registration is straightforward: simply select the number of participants and complete the registration process.
Continuity at the highest level: a look at previous speakers
STATE OF SECURITY has welcomed a number of high-ranking speakers from politics, business, the military and security agencies, including:
- Hans-Lothar Domröse, retired NATO general
- Joachim Herrmann, Bavarian Minister of the Interior
- Michael Heise, Chief Economist at Allianz SE
- Thomas Matussek, former German Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Klaus-Dieter Fritsche, former State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery
- Anette Kramme, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
- Martin Zeidler, Head of Crisis Management at the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
This list illustrates the conference’s strategic aim of discussing security-related issues at the highest professional and political level.
Conclusion
With STATE OF SECURITY 2026, Berlin is once again positioning itself as a central forum for discussion on forward-looking security issues. The focus on corporate protection in the age of artificial intelligence strikes a chord at a time when technological innovation, regulatory requirements and real threats are becoming increasingly intertwined.
For security managers, decision-makers and technology experts, the conference offers an exclusive opportunity for exchange, classification and strategic orientation.
Register now: https://www.koetter.de/state-of-security
