Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP)

Transformative Technologies: Reshaping Defence and Security

In an era where emerging technologies are disrupting societies and transforming the character of war, the security and defence sectors must adapt. Advances in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cyber capabilities, digital infrastructure, and algorithms are altering how states defend themselves and conduct operations. At the same times, these innovations represent major economic opportunities for rapid development of high-value industries.

Transformative Technologies: Reshaping Defence and Security brings together defence leaders, policymakers, military practitioners, industry experts, and researchers to explore how technologies are transforming security and defence, and how our thinking must adapt to prepare for these new drivers of change. Through expert panels, keynote addresses, and engaging conversations, participants will gain insights into the challenge of dual-use policy, defence research and development, cyber operations, international scientific cooperation, and technological arms races in critical sectors

Join us from November 18-20, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront Hotel.

About the KCIS:

For over two decades, the Kingston Consortium on International Security has been a leading venue for addressing issues of significance to defence and security. Led by the CIDP in partnership with a range of international partners, the KCIS engages academics and practitioners from around the world on work related to an annual theme. Through its annual conference and curated digital content, the Consortium informs debate and advances knowledge in the field of international security and defence, providing in-depth analysis, with perspectives from universities, government, the armed forces, NGOs, and the private sector. 

 

For full details on the conference, go to thekcis.org/conference/kcis-2026