A world turned upside down: using law to protect our values and defend our borders

A world turned upside down: using law to protect our values and defend our borders

The TALONS Conference is an international academic event focusing on contemporary security challenges in Europe and beyond. Bringing together leading scholars and professionals, the conference addresses issues such as NATO and collective defense, national resilience, hybrid threats, arctic security, emergency powers, and the future of international law.

The programme includes keynote lectures, expert panels, and roundtable discussions with participants from universities, research institutions, and public authorities. While aimed at academics, the conference welcomes policymakers, legal experts, and security professionals interested in interdisciplinary perspectives on security and governance.

Attendance at conference sessions and social events is subject to registration. Conference talks are open to all registered participants. Some activities are reserved for registered speakers or by invitation only.

Register by 22 May. The programme on 28 May will begin at 9:00 with registration in the lobby. The talks start at 10:30 in the auditorium AU100 in the Aurora building, address: Yliopistokatu 2, entrance B.

For further information, please contact Jussi Laine, email [email protected] or Alicja Fajfer, email [email protected].