DISB 2026: Opening Remarks | Dual-Use Innovation for Critical Infrastructure

Watch the opening remarks from the Dual-Use Innovation for Critical Infrastructure session, part of the 9th edition of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum 2026. Bringing together leaders from national institutions and NATO-affiliated innovation structures, this opening segment sets the tone for a forward-looking discussion on resilience, security, and the role of dual-use technologies in protecting critical infrastructure. The session highlights the importance of cooperation between public institutions, strategic partners, and innovation ecosystems in addressing today’s complex challenges. Speakers: A message from Ionel-Sorin Bălan – Director, Special Telecommunications Service Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky – Partner, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) Massimo Artini – Vice-Chair, Italian Representative in Board of Directors, NATO DIANA Răzvan Botiș – Vice-Chairman, NATO NIAG; Board Member, NATO DIANA The Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum 2026 continues to provide an important platform for dialogue on innovation, security, and strategic cooperation in support of resilient critical infrastructure. Event: Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum 2026 Session: Dual-Use Innovation for Critical Infrastructure Subscribe for more content on critical infrastructure, resilience, cybersecurity, innovation, and strategic cooperation.