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Before submitting, please read the full call for proposals document for information about session formats, criteria, policies and practical tips for developing a strong proposal. Submissions close on 15 October.

ENCORS is designed for research security practitioners, policy makers, institutional leaders, professionals, experts, scholars, senior academics and decision makers from academic organisations in Europe who are interested in research security challenges and solutions.

ENCORS offers a unique opportunity to be part of shaping European practice in research security. You'll gain insights from leading experts, learn practical strategies for protecting your research, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and contribute to the vital conversation about keeping open research secure.

To protect the privacy of all participants and considering the nature of the topic:

• The conference will adhere to the Chatham House Rule: participants are free to use the information shared, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of speakers or participants may be disclosed without explicit permission.
• Please be considerate when taking photos of other participants and sharing them publicly, including on social media.
• Respect others' privacy during discussions, both in formal sessions and informal settings.
• The organisation will capture photos and videos for communication and promotional purposes. Please contact the photographer if you have any concerns or wish to be exempted from this activity.

Registration opens February 1st. Please check back regularly or subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about registration, ticket prices, and early bird offers.

ENCORS addresses critical research security topics including unwanted knowledge transfer, covert influence in research, misuse of research results, and strategies for keeping open research secure. The programme provides practical insights, policy perspectives, exchange of experience and network opportunities on the following themes:

• Best practices, innovative tools and methods
• Geopolitical developments, threats, intelligence, and European trends in research security.
• Country perspectives
• Institutional resilience, leadership, and governance
• Legal and ethical frameworks

ENCORS is a two-day event featuring multiple formats including inspiring keynotes from leading experts, engaging interactive workshops, cutting-edge discussions on research security challenges, and structured networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful connections between participants.

The workshops at ENCORS are engaging, interactive sessions designed to provide practical insights and hands-on experience with research security challenges. Led by experts in the field, these workshops will cover real-world scenarios and best practices for protecting research while maintaining openness.

ENCORS features "networking by design" – structured opportunities built into the program to help you connect with fellow professionals, experts, and decision makers in the research security field. These include dedicated networking sessions, informal discussion groups, and social events throughout the two-day conference.

A conference app will enhance this experience by allowing participants to easily connect with each other and find peers or experts of interest.

Be sure to book your hotel early. The city of Delft is a popular destination all year long.

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Exhibition space is available for commercial partners in the field of research security.

Surrounding the open area where participants gather during coffee breaks, lunch, and networking events, we offer stands to engage with visitors, showcase products, and foster in-depth discussions about solutions and offerings.

Please contact the conference organisation for more information.