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9.00 – 9.30 CONFERENCE OPENING

9.30 – 10.15 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

10.15 – 11.30 SESSION 1: SERVICES IN THE FACE OF THREATS – TOWARDS A NEW STRATEGY

• Europe amid the realities of hybrid warfare with Russia. A challenge to the security of Poland and Europe.
• Strengthening border security – lessons learned and warnings from the border crisis.
• Coordination between the Border Guard, Police, Polish Armed Forces and FRONTEX in border areas to enhance national security.
• Security of the national maritime border.
• “Regain Control. Ensure Security” – Migration Strategy for 2025–2030.
• Wielkoskalowe działania Policji w rejonie granicy z Białorusią oraz przeciwdziałanie procederowi zorganizowanego przewożenia imigrantów.

11.30 – 12.15 VOIVODES’ DEBATE

12.15 – 13.15 SESSION 2: INVESTMENT AND MODERNISATION OF SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR BORDER PROTECTION

• Modernisation of IT equipment and systems required for border traffic control and the movement of goods – how to reconcile smooth cross-border traffic with effective control and security, including the implementation of new biometric systems.
• Perimeter security systems – technological solutions, equipment and devices.
• Substance detection devices, X-ray scanners, optical and inspection systems.
• The SAFE Programme and services responsible for border protection – how can procurement procedures similar to those used by the military be implemented? What are the modernisation needs and how can they be met? Aircraft, helicopters, drones, counter-drone systems, personal equipment and vehicles.
• Advanced surveillance systems and devices supporting the identification of threats to national border security.
• New border control tools – what technologies support border guards, and to what extent has AI transformed their work?
• The challenges of hybrid warfare and navigation system disruption in the Baltic Sea in the context of maritime traffic control – do we still know exactly where foreign vessels are?
• Systemy satelitarne i radarowe w nadzorze nad granicami państwa.
  
  

13.15 – 14.15 SESSION 3: NATIONAL DETERRENCE AND DEFENCE PROGRAMME – EAST SHIELD

• Strengthening detection, warning and tracking capabilities – development of a multi-layered system. IMINT, SIGINT and acoustic sensors. Electronic warfare effectors. Operations centres: AI, automated reconnaissance and programming of weapon systems.
• Ensuring the mobility of own forces. Road crossings. Bank reinforcement. Bridge structures.
• Restricting enemy mobility (counter-mobility). Reinforced concrete anti-tank obstacles, anti-tank ditches, deepening of drainage ditches and road cratering.
• Enhancing troop safety and protecting the civilian population. Storage facilities. Bunkers. Shelters.
• Programme financing – PLN 10 billion for 2024–2028. Funding under the SAFE Programme.
  
  

15.15 – 16.00 SESSION 4: PREPARING THE STATE FOR CYBER AND HYBRID THREATS

• Responding to crisis situations without the use of military means.
• Crisis management and civil defence.
• The role of the Government Centre for Security.
• Cybersecurity – threats and requirements (hardware and software).
  
  

*The Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.