JASON Institute Conference 2023
Unveiling Vulnerabilities
Exploring the Changing Security Climate
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4th November 2023
From 11:00 to 17:00 -
Beeld & Geluid
Zeestraat 82, 2518 AD, The Hague
Thank you from the 2023 JASON conference team!
After months of preparation, we successfully hosted our annual conference on November 4th. This year’s theme, “Unveiling Vulnerabilities: Exploring the Changing Security Climate,” proved to be a noteworthy success! Reflecting on a remarkable day, we deeply appreciate that what made the 2023 conference possible: the valuable insights shared by our esteemed and exceptionally engaging speakers, coupled with vibrant enthusiasm by our guests. For those who joined us for the 2023 conference, we sincerely hope the experience was as enjoyable for you as it was for us.
We extend an invitation to join us at future events hosted by the JASON Activities Committee (AC) or at next year’s conference!
Conference News
FULL CONFERENCE 2023 PROGRAM
The final program for the annual JASON 2023 Conference themed Unveiling vulnerabilities: exploring the changing security climate” is now available on the JASON Website
Conference Speaker Announcement
We are excited to announce our first keynote speaker: Prof. Dr. Han Bouwmeester MMAS.
Brigade General Han Bouwmeester is Professor of Operational-Military Studies
Fortifying Europe’s Infrastructure: A Reflection on Post-Ukraine Security
Photo credits: Free Line Image/UNSPLASH
Explore Europe’s evolving vital infrastructure and how security dynamics have shifted since the Ukraine conflict in our panel
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr. Han Bouwmeester
Brigade General Han Bouwmeester is Professor of Operational-Military Studies at the Faculty of Military Sciences (FMW) of the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA)
Keynote Speaker
Ron Keller
Former Dutch Ambassador to Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and China. Former top advisor at the EU and at the Dutch Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs
Seminars
SEMINAR
Bridging the Future: the Role of Cyber in the Military Domain
This session will focus on the presence and influence of cyber in the ever-evolving landscape of military operations and discuss how it shapes the future of military technology.
Koen Gijsbers
Former CIO of the Dutch Ministry of Defense, General Manager of NATO’s IT and cyber (NCI) Agency, current leading IT and cyber executive
SEMINAR
SUPERPOWER ANIMOSITY AND THE FUTURE OF UN PEACEKEEPING
This session will focus on the consequences of growing superpower animosity for current and future UN peacekeeping operations.
Tom Buitelaar
Assistant Professor in War, Peace and Justice at the Institute for Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University
Willem van Dullemen
Colonel of the Royal Netherlands Army (Retired), formerly involved in UN peacekeeping operations
Jaïr van der Lijn
Senior Researcher and Director of the SIPRI Peace Operations and Conflict Management Programme
SEMINAR
EU, US & Russia: Codependency from Below
This session will explore the meaning of international dependency and the influence that it has on the population, considering the war in Ukraine.
Carina van de Wetering
Leiden University Lecturer with a background on international relations, foreign policy analysis and security studies
Jacques Bazen
Senior lecturer of the Saxion University of Applied Sciences within International Economics and Innovative Entrepreneurship.
Brian Toll
Previous member of the European Commission, spent 24 years delving into a variety of matters related to international relations, in particular pertaining to Russian-speaking and Asian nations.
SEMINAR
Fortifying Europe's Infrastructure: A Reflection on Post-Ukraine Security
This session will dive into the evolving infrastructure and security dynamics, the meaning of resilience, and the impact of interdependence on Dutch systems.
Kimini Delfos
National Policy Advisor for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management focusing on the protection of National Infrastructure in the North Sea and Geopolitical Security.
Godha Bapuij
Security and Risk Information Technical Specialist, Founder and Director of Women in Crisis Response (WiCR)
Roos Meilink
Chief Resilience Officer of the Hague, Resilient Cities Network
Podcast
COMING SOON!
Tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
After filling in the registration form on this website, you will be redirected to the payment portal. Once you paid, you are able to download your ticket in PDF format and you will receive a confirmation email in your inbox. In case this does not happen and you have checked your spam folder, please reach out to us by mailing: pr@stichtingjason.nl
The conference will take place Beeld & Geluid, The Hague, on the 4th of November from 11:00-17:00.
Zeestraat 82, 2518 AD, The Hague
The event will not be recorded. However, an aftermovie will be produced which may feature recorded segments of the conference and testimonials of our speakers. This video will later become available on our Youtube Channel as well as our conference page and socials.
Please note that all contributions of our speakers will be in English.
No, the cost of this conference is €10 per person. This will cover all the catering provided at the event as well as the commemorative goodie bag you will receive upon your arrival.
No! All attendees will follow the plenary session, but are free to choose which other 2 seminars they follow. Each seminar has a max capacity so first come first serve
For the purpose of this conference, we have invited esteemed experts in the various fields to share their expertise and knowledge on the proposed themes. Thus, in respect towards them we do not advise attendees to leave during the conference – but we cannot force anyone of course.
All the latest information is posted on our socials on a regular basis. You can find the JASON Institute on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. In addition, video materials like recordings and aftermovies are also available via our YouTube account. For any general information about us, please check out our renewed website: https://jasoninstitute.com
Photos & Aftermovie
COMING AFTER THE EVENT
Sponsors
More sponsors to be announced soon!