Colloquium

The Virtual Routes Colloquium provides cybersecurity researchers and practitioners with a platform to present and get feedback on research projects and papers.

We hold monthly hour-long workshop meetings where participants can present research to the community. To ensure high-quality feedback, for each presentation an expert discussant will be identified and assigned to each paper who will provide detailed comments, before opening up the discussion to all participants.

AUTUMN/WINTER SESSION 2026

The Autumn/Winter 2026 Virtual Routes Colloquium Series explores the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in global politics, security, and governance. From open-source software communities and autonomous cyber operations to frontier AI labs and China’s pursuit of frontier AI capabilities, the series examines how AI is reshaping technological competition, geopolitical power, and the possibilities for effective governance.

COLLOQUIUM leadership

Lena Riecke

Colloquium Leader

Parto Afshari

Colloquium Leader

Upcoming COLLOQUIA

Colloquium
Online Session
21 October 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST
Online
The first session of the Virtual Routes Colloquium Autumn/winter series hosts Jack Goldsmith from the Human Technology Institute (HTI) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Colloquium
Online Session
25 November 2026, 16:00-17:00 CET
Online
The second session of the Virtual Routes Colloquium Autumn/Winter series hosts Linda van der Horst from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Leiden University.
Colloquium
Online Session
16 December 2026, 16:00-17:00 CET
Online
The third session of the Virtual Routes Colloquium Autumn/Winter series hosts Ann-Katrien Oimann from Tilburg University.
Colloquium
Online Session
20 January 2027, 16:00-17:00 CET
Online
The fourth session of the Virtual Routes Colloquium Autumn/Winter series hosts Isabella Wilkinson from Chatham House and University of Oxford.

FAQ

Who can present their research at the Colloquia?

Both established and junior cybersecurity researchers and practitioners are welcome to present their research. We especially encourage submissions from junior scholars to support their growth in the field.

Participants can present their research to the community. Each presented paper will have a designated expert discussant. This discussant will provide comprehensive comments on the paper. Following this, a broader discussion involving all workshop participants will be held.

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