Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) in Germany 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, 22 -23 October 2025.
The GSIS aims to provide a joint platform for international decision-makers and subject-matter experts to discuss the growing number of global security challenges and develop innovative solutions.
“Technology and innovation are both a challenge and an opportunity for security establishments around the globe. The increasing speed of change requires an open, interdisciplinary dialogue. By establishing the GSIS, we are creating a platform for political, business and technology stakeholders to exchange views and ideas, and bring new solutions to the table,” said Dr Bastian Giegerich, director-general and chief executive of IISS.
Heiko M. Stutzinger, CEO of HMC, added: “Geopolitical developments in recent years have shown that Europe’s North is steadily gaining in strategic importance. By hosting the GSIS in Hamburg, we are closing a geographical gap in the event landscape focused on security.”
The new format will be a multifaceted conference combined with an accompanying exhibition presenting current approaches and innovative solutions related to security policy. The partnership brings together the security and defence policy expertise of IISS and the event management capabilities of Hamburg Messe und Congress.
“Situated centrally in the heart of Europe, Hamburg interlinks Western Europe, the Nordic countries and the Baltic area, providing a natural platform for an open dialogue between international stakeholders,” Giegerich added.
In addition to the conference and accompanying exhibition, the GSIS will incorporate a range of innovative formats to encourage a continuous dialogue. Additional supporting events are being scheduled at selected global IISS sites throughout the year.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a defence and security think and publishesThe Military Balance and Military Balance+. The Institute is also the convenor of major summits, including the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue (The Asian Regional Security Summit), the IISS Manama Dialogue (The Middle East Regional Security Summit) and the IISS Prague Defence Summit.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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