Registration for Online Launch Event
Neurotechnology is moving fast from clinical labs to the mainstream. Encompassing tools that read and stimulate brain and central nervous system activity, the field could reshape how people perceive the world, process information, and interact with one another—as well as with computers, AI systems, and robots.
Amid intensifying global competition for technology leadership, a new report from the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) examines why neurotechnology matters for Germany’s and Europe’s foreign and security policy. The study looks beyond the hype to assess strategic opportunities and risks—from defense applications and resilience against supply dependencies and cyber threats to ways of ensuring broad societal benefits.
Why neurotechnology matters now
- Dual-use trajectory: Neurotech innovations are quickly crossing from medical care into broader civilian and security domains.
- Geopolitical stakes: Standards, supply chains, and intellectual property are becoming arenas of international competition.
- Security implications: Protecting neurodata, managing cyber risks, and reducing critical dependencies are emerging policy priorities.
- Societal outcomes: Ensuring accessibility, safety, and ethical use can help maximize public benefit and trust.
About the report and launch event
GPPi’s new study connects the technological state of play with policy choices facing Germany and the EU. It maps potential military applications, highlights vulnerabilities in supply and data security, and outlines options to align innovation with democratic values and societal gain.
Join us online on 13 October for the launch event. The session will present key findings and recommendations and open a discussion on practical steps for policymakers, researchers, and industry.
Key discussion themes
- Military and security use cases: opportunities, limits, and responsible deployment.
- Strategic resilience: addressing dependencies in hardware, software, and data ecosystems.
- Cybersecurity for neurotech: protecting devices, interfaces, and sensitive neurodata.
- Societal benefits: pathways to inclusive innovation, safety, and public trust.
Who should attend
- Policymakers and regulators working on technology, security, health, or innovation.
- Defense, cybersecurity, and critical-infrastructure professionals.
- Researchers and engineers in neuroscience, AI, and human–computer interaction.
- Civil society, ethicists, and standards bodies shaping responsible adoption.
- Journalists and analysts tracking Europe’s tech and security landscape.
Register
Reserve your spot to join the online launch on 13 October and take part in the conversation on how Europe can leverage neurotechnology while safeguarding security, resilience, and societal benefit. Use the registration options provided on this page.
