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Italy-Sweden Synergies in Cybersecurity Discussed in Stockholm

(ANSA) - STOCCOLMA, 23 GIU - In the context of current global challenges, all countries are now obliged to ensure secure and “non-vulnerable” technological ecosystems. Cybersecurity is therefore a strategic element in the dialogue between Italy and Sweden as well. To better and more concretely support bilateral collaboration, the event “CyberSEcurIT - Cybersecurity Synergy between Sweden and Italy: Perspectives from Academia, Industry, and Government,” dedicated specifically to cybersecurity, was held in Stockholm on June 22 and 23, 2026. Organized by research groups specializing in cybersecurity at the University of Padua, Örebro University, and the Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska högskolan – KTH), in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, the event was hosted at the Embassy and on the KTH campus. Ambassador Michele Pala, in welcoming the participants to this event, emphasized its importance: “Italy certainly contributes industrial capabilities and leadership to the European effort to build secure technological ecosystems. However, it is increasingly important to establish solid and strategic partnerships, and the Nordic countries—particularly Sweden, now a NATO member—can contribute with high-tech industrial infrastructure and telecommunications giants.” Amy Loutfi, professor at the universities of Örebro and Linköping and director of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems, and Software Program (WASP); Monica Fedeli, vice rector for the Third Mission at the University of Padua; and Bernardo Palazzi, Advisor to the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN), introduced the proceedings, which featured presentations by Fredrik Heintz of Linköping University, coordinator of the RESIST (Resilience and Security for Trust AI) program, who discussed “AI, Cybersecurity, and Geopolitics,” Paolo Spagnoletti of LUISS University and President of the Cyber 4.0 Competence Center, who described how to build “Cyber Capacity” in today’s world, Panagiotis Papadimitratos, who outlined the initiatives of KTH and the Swedish system in the field of cybersecurity, while Luigi Mancini of Sapienza University of Rome presented European digital infrastructure in terms of cybersecurity and resilience. The day concluded with two presentations from the industry: David Brossard of Axiomatics, a Swedish company recently acquired by LEONARDO, and Dario Pascucci of Thales Alenia Space Italy. On the second day, KTH hosted several academic presentations: Nicola Laurenti from the University of Padua; Simin Nadjm-Tehrani from Linköping University; Alessio Merlo from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CASD); Henrik Sandberg from the Digital Futures Center, and Giulio Foletto from KTH. Three industry representatives also spoke: Mohammad Loni from Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Paolo Carrano from APS Security, and Luca Moroni from Cyber Security Angels (CSA). This was followed by a session dedicated to dynamic Italian and Swedish spin-offs in this sector: SpritzMatter and ThinkQuantum from the University of Padua, and Canary Bit from Lund University. The event also featured a major panel discussion moderated by Prof. Mauro Conti of the University of Padua and WASP Guest Professor at Örebro University on the topic “Governing Cybersecurity and the Role of Academia,” with the participation of Ambassador Michele Pala, Scientific Attaché Augusto Marcelli, Bernardo Palazzi, and Panagiotis Papadimitratos of KTH. The goal of strengthening existing collaboration between Italy and Sweden in the field of new technologies related to cybersecurity—essential elements of the social architecture and democratic functioning of our countries—was certainly achieved. In fact, the two-day event was attended by approximately 40 experts from not only the academic community but also the industrial sector, who shared their perspectives on research and opportunities. Methods and possibilities for strengthening and expanding collaboration between the two countries in the field of cybersecurity were also discussed. Read article...