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GSIS and DMZ Establish Strategic Partnership

Maritime Topics Enhance the Profile of the Global Security and Innovation Summit

 

Hamburg, 3 June 2026 – The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) and the German Maritime Centre (Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum e.V., DMZ) have entered into a strategic partnership. The cooperation brings…

Podiumsdiskussion bei einer Konferenz mit dem Titel „AI-Driven Defence Solutions“, vier Personen auf einer Bühne vor Publikum.

GSIS launches Hamburg Dual Use Forum as part of expanded partnership with Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

New format at the centre of GSIS’s expansion in Hamburg

 

The Global Security & Innovation Summit (GSIS), jointly organised by Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), will take place on 9 and 10 December 2026 at the CCH – Congress Center…

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GSIS Strengthens Its International Presence: Roundtable on Geoeconomic Dependencies and European Security in Washington

The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) held a strategic roundtable on 8 May 2026 in Washington D.C. as part of its international activities. The event took place in the context of the SCSP AI+ Expo and underlines GSIS’s ambition to actively shape transatlantic debates on security and…

Große, moderne Eingangshalle eines Konferenzgebäudes mit offenen Galerieebenen und hoher Glasfront. Ein großes Banner kündigt den „GSIS – Global Security and Innovation Summit“ in Hamburg für den 22.–23. Oktober 2025 an.

GSIS and the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) deepen cooperation on technology, security and innovation

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) continues its partnership with the Global Security and Innovation Summit – strengthening the transatlantic discussion on strategic future technologies.

Eingangsbereich des modernen Congress Center Hamburg (CCH) mit einem großen digitalen Banner, auf dem ‚Welcome to GSIS 2025‘ steht. Rechts auf dem Vorplatz wehen mehrere blau‑türkise GSIS-Flaggen.

GSIS 2026 unveils conference programme – a strong platform for exhibitors

The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) has released its conference programme for 2026. With clearly defined priorities, the Summit focuses on key future-oriented topics shaping the security and innovation landscape. Major programme elements and several keynote addresses will be confirmed…

Große blaue Messewand in einem modernen Innenraum mit dem Schriftzug „Save the Date for GSIS 2026: 9–10 December“ sowie grafischen Dreiecksformen.

BDSV Ties Up with GSIS as Europe Races to Rebuild Its Security Industrial Base

The Federation of German Security & Defence Industries (BDSV) will become a strategic partner of the Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS). Together with Hamburg Messe und Congress and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the federation will from 2026 onwards strengthen…

Podiumsdiskussion mit vier Personen auf der Bühne

Global Coalitions for Security and Innovation – Global Security and Innovation Summit 2025 Concludes with a Clear Call to Action

The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) delivered a clear message: the pressing challenges at the intersection of security, technology, and innovation demand global solutions. More than 40 speakers from business, academia, and politics gathered in Hamburg on 22 and 23 October 2025, joining…

Global Security and Innovation Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Hamburg

High-Level Conference Explores Responses to Geopolitical Challenges and Technological Disruption

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Global Security and Innovation Summit to convene international thought leaders for high-level discussions on the intersection of technology and security policy

Global uncertainties, technological leaps, and emerging threats are reshaping the international agenda. The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) directly addresses these challenges. On 22 and 23 October 2025, GSIS will convene leading minds from politics, business, and academia at the CCH –…

„Silhouetten von Menschen vor einer urbanen Kulisse mit überlagerten digitalen Symbolen wie E-Mail-Icons, Zahnrädern und Diagrammen – Darstellung von technologischer Vernetzung und moderner Zusammenarbeit in städtischer Umgebung.“

Joining Forces for Hamburg's International Visibility

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Becomes Strategic Partner for the Global Security and Innovation Summit

„Silhouetten von Menschen in einer futuristischen Umgebung mit holografischen und digitalen Elementen wie Diagrammen und Netzwerken – Symbol für moderne, vernetzte Kommunikation.“

Bitkom becomes partner of the Global Security and Innovation Summit

Europe’s largest digital think tank strengthens Hamburg’s role in global security and innovation

GSIS ACCELERATOR - POWERED BY SPEER GROUP

GSIS Accelerator – powered by Speer Group launches with up to EUR 5 Million

Europe's Answer to Strategic Security Innovation Gaps

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Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS)

Applications Now Open – Full Agenda Published

Global Security and Innovation Summit is coming to Hamburg

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) have agreed a strategic partnership to organise the Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS). The inaugural event is to take place at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg on 22 and 23 October 2025. The…

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