V International Scientific and Practical Conference “Management and Administration in Countering Hybrid Threats” within the WARN Project
On October 17, 2024, the State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, together with the Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, held the V International Scientific and Practical Conference “Management and Administration in Countering Hybrid Threats to National Security,” which took place online. The event was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Academic Response to Hybrid Threats” (WARN), which has been bringing together scholars and specialists for several years to exchange experiences and develop innovative approaches to national security protection in the face of contemporary challenges.
This year’s conference focused on the topic of resilience, which plays a key role in countering hybrid threats. The workshop titled “Resilience as the Foundation for Countering Hybrid Threats” featured a series of presentations from leading scholars and experts dedicated to the development of strategies and approaches for enhancing the resilience of states and societies in the context of modern hybrid threats.
Participants had the opportunity to learn about the research results and practical solutions developed within the WARN project, particularly innovative methods of countering hybrid threats through academic and educational platforms. The WARN project aims to adapt advanced European experience and best practices to Ukrainian realities, taking into account the specific nature of both local and global threats.
The conference covered a wide range of topics, from hybrid security to the challenges of preparing new management professionals in the context of national security threats. Special attention was paid to innovative approaches to teaching and education, based on the experience of countering hybrid threats, as well as the role of psychological and cognitive factors in building resilience at both the individual and societal levels.
In addition to theoretical presentations, the conference also served as a platform for showcasing new educational materials and tools developed within the WARN project, particularly training resources for preparing teachers and specialists from various professional fields to counter hybrid threats.
As the event concluded, participants agreed on the need to continue work on resilience at all levels—from academic research to practical solutions. The WARN project continues to play an important role in this process, contributing to the development of innovative approaches and uniting the efforts of the academic community to strengthen national security. The conclusions of the V International Scientific and Practical Conference reaffirmed the relevance and necessity of further research and collaborative work in the field of countering hybrid threats at all levels.
