Dear SSJ-Forum subscribers,

Please be advised that the above mentioned seminar has been rescheduled to 18 April (to start at 10:30AM/JST) and will take place at SMBC Academia Hall as detailed below.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

"The Modern Information Environment as a Pivotal Element in National Security: Navigating the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities" 

Announcement on SCERU Website:

https://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/sceru/seminars/10th-sceru-public-seminar-16-april-2024/

Synopsis:
Mr Sārts will look into the nature of a rapidly evolving information landscape. The digital age is transforming the information environment into an arena of geopolitical rivalry, cyber warfare, and ideological confrontation. Technological advancements, innovations in information dissemination and communication technologies present new potential vulnerabilities.

What is the transformative potential of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cyber capabilities in forecasting threats and enhancing the efficacy of decision-making processes? How does it all reflect on our perceptions, states of mind, and decision making in both everyday life and society?

This session will be moderated by: Dr. Chiyuki Aoi, Professor and Director, SCERU.

Date & Time:

Date: Thursday 18 April 2024 *CHANGED

Time: 10:30AM - 12:00 NOON (JST) *CHANGED

2:30AM - 4:00AM (BST), 3:30AM - 5:00AM (CEST)

 

Language:

English

 

Registration:

This event will be held both onsite and online.

Please register your participation here.

 

[Onsite Venue] *CHANGED

SMBC Academia Hall

4^th floor, International Academic Research Building, Hongo campus,
the University of Tokyo
(7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033)

About the Speaker:
Mr Janis Sarts is a Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence (Riga), - a multinational, cross-sector organisation providing comprehensive analysis, advice and practical support in strategic communications to the Alliance and the allied nations. Prior to that, he was State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Latvia for seven years leading defence sector reforms during an economic crisis period, developing a new state defence concept, and encouraging regional defence cooperation within NATO and the EU. He has also led the Latvian government's efforts to increase its security and defence in cyberspace. As Chair of the National Cyber Security Board, he was responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of Latvia's cyber security policy, as well as for overseeing the work of the National Information Technology Security Incident Response Institution - CERT.LV.