The AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub
The AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub is a network supporting researchers, policy experts, and practitioners in building their skills, collaborating on projects related to AI and cybersecurity, and contributing to impactful, real-world policy and practice.
Why we created the hub
The relationship between AI and cybersecurity is complex, dynamic and multi-directional. AI is transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities, while cybersecurity risks and infrastructures are increasingly influencing how AI systems are developed, deployed and managed. At the same time, AI and cybersecurity each raise key policy challenges of their own. Understanding these interrelated issues is essential to advancing both technical innovation and responsible governance.
While many policy experts take an active interest in AI and cybersecurity as distinct fields, far fewer focus on their intersection – a space that is increasingly critical but underexplored. In addition, there is often limited visibility of ongoing research, emerging priorities and how academic knowledge can be translated into concrete decisions by government, industry and civil society. The AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub was created to fill these gaps, fostering collaboration, improving knowledge exchange and ensuring that research has real impact for AI and cyber policy developments.
The Hub is a multidisciplinary network that supports researchers, policy experts and practitioners. It provides a space not only for community engagement and events, but also for deeper collaboration on research projects, policy development and skill-building activities.
By connecting experts in AI and cybersecurity, the Hub seeks to deepen understanding of these fields – not only as distinct domains, but also as interdependent forces and as a rapidly emerging common frontier. Our mission is to support impactful, evidence-based contributions that inform policy, guide practice and shape research agendas in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Scope and topics
The AI and Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub focuses on the evolving relationship between AI and cyber – not only how AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape, but also how cybersecurity challenges are shaping the development and deployment of AI systems. While the intersection of AI and cybersecurity remains at the heart of its focus, the Hub also addresses AI and cyber as distinct policy and research areas.
The Hub approaches these issues across multiple levels. At the technical level, we examine how AI systems are used in offensive and defensive cyber operations, as well as how they can be targeted or secured. At the policy and governance level, we explore regulatory frameworks, legal implications, and institutional responses – especially within the EU context. And at the strategic level, we assess the broader impact of AI and cybersecurity on national security, conflict dynamics, and international stability.
Activities
- Talks & events: panels, book discussions and fireside chats with leading voices in AI and cyber security, designed to share insights and spark debate.
- Skill-building & training: practical workshops and bootcamps to develop technical and policy skills across experts and practitioners.
- Community building & networking: informal gatherings to connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners across disciplines and regions.
- Research & agenda-setting: collaborative work to define priorities, analyse current gaps and shape future research.
- Publications & media: impactful and accessible outputs to translate research for wider audiences (including publications, articles, podcasts, etc.)
Events
Reports and Publications
AI over Lunch: Aline Duchateau
AI over Lunch: Pierre Ciparisse
AI over Lunch: Roberto Cascella
AI over Lunch: Caterina Rodelli
AI over Lunch: Manon Le Blanc
AI over Lunch: Daniel Drewer
AI over Lunch: Luca Tagliaretti
AI over Lunch: Tazin Khan
AI over Lunch: Colin Shea-Blymyer
AI over Lunch: Julia Stamm
AI over Lunch: Raegan MacDonald
AI over Lunch: Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer
Who is Doing Policy Research on AI & Cybersecurity? A Look Inside the Think-Tank Landscape
Launching the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub
Become a member
If you are interested in becoming part of the Hub, we invite you to register your interest using this form.
Membership is free of charge, and members will be added to our mailing list to receive updates on events, news, and other relevant opportunities within the AI and cybersecurity community.
Please note that submitting a registration does not guarantee participation. All expressions of interest will be reviewed, and we reserve the right to select participants based on relevance, capacity, and alignment with the Hub’s objectives.
MEMBERS
Hub members have access to a range of opportunities, including discussions, expert talks, commissioned writing, interviews, collaborative work and in-person gatherings. We welcome people from a variety of disciplines, sectors and regions.
Sponsors
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring the Hub, please email us at: hu*@vi************.org .
Partners
If your organisation is interested in collaborating on specific initiatives, please email us at: hu*@vi************.org .
FAQ
Who can join the Hub?
Membership is open to individuals with a professional interest in AI, cybersecurity, or their intersection – this includes academics, policymakers, practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders. All expressions of interest are reviewed for alignment with the Hub’s goals.
How do I register as a member?
You can register your interest here. Membership is free, but submitting a form does not guarantee participation. Selections are made based on relevance, capacity, and alignment with our objectives.
Is the Hub global or Europe-focused?
The Hub is open to participants worldwide, but our programme is anchored in Europe: most in-person gatherings are held at European venues and virtual sessions follow EU time zones.
Do you offer funding or grants?
The Hub itself does not currently issue research grants, but members gain early notice of external grant calls from partners and sponsors. We also help assemble multi-institution proposals.
Can I propose an event or workshop?
Absolutely. Members can pitch event ideas through a short online template. The Virtual Routes team reviews proposals on a rolling basis and can provide logistical and promotional support.
Who to contact for more information?
For general inquiries, collaboration proposals, or event partnerships, please email us at: hu*@vi************.org
