The event, held by the Defence24 group since 2021, has grown rapidly, prompting organizers to move it this year to Warsaw’s National Stadium, the Polish capital’s largest venue.
The main theme was "cybersecurity is a shared responsibility," echoed by speakers from government, the military and the private sector.
Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stressed the need for cooperation between civilian and military institutions.
"The point is to exchange capabilities so that each domain brings something valuable to the table," he said.
Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk praised civilian experts for their support after a recent violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, saying they showed "immense creativity and enormous commitment." He added that the military plans to adopt some of their ideas.
Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, commander of Poland’s recently established Cyberspace Defence Force, said the unit was still taking shape but meeting its objectives.
He told the conference the army is testing new artificial intelligence systems and expects to implement them next year.
Officials noted that the national budget includes funding for the long-term employment of cybersecurity experts.
Tomasz Siemoniak, the government minister overseeing Poland’s security services, warned that disinformation "has become a weapon—just like a rifle or a grenade."
He said hostile campaigns seek to erode trust in Polish institutions, weaken ties with NATO, the EU and the United States, and undermine public support for Ukraine.
Defence24 deputy CEO August Żywczyk said the conference was intended not only to exchange knowledge but also to strengthen the resilience of the state and private sector.
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Source: IAR, PAP
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