Federal Government Open House
The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) will participate in the Federal Government’s Open House at the Federal Ministry of the Interior on June 20 and 21, 2026, with an interactive information booth. Visitors can experience cybersecurity research in an accessible way, engage in conversation with researchers, and test their knowledge through short quizzes. The focus will be on insights into research for digital sovereignty
As part of the Federal Government’s Open House, the Federal Ministry of the Interior is also opening its doors to the public. The Cyberagentur will be presenting its work on the cybersecurity of tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The focus will be on research, digital sovereignty, and the question of how the government, academia, and society can proactively address future risks in cyberspace.
The Cyberagentur’s booth is designed as an open and dialogue-oriented information hub. Instead of abstract technical jargon, visitors can expect an accessible introduction to complex topics in cybersecurity research. Interactive touchscreens guide visitors through the Cyberagentur’s research areas and future topics, demonstrating why cybersecurity is a central challenge for the future facing the government, the economy, and society.
A key focus is on direct dialogue. Researchers and staff members from the Cyberagentur will explain what the agency is working on, how research programs are developed, and why technological sovereignty is relevant to Germany’s internal and external security. Topics include artificial intelligence, secure digital administration, trustworthy systems, and the question of how research can identify new technological dependencies, risks, and courses of action at an early stage.
“Cybersecurity doesn’t just determine a government’s ability to act in times of crisis. It begins with research, long before new technologies become part of everyday life. It is precisely this forward-looking perspective that we want to highlight at the Federal Government’s Open House,” says Prof. Dr. Christian Hummert, Research Director at the Cyberagentur. “Our aim is to engage with citizens and show why digital sovereignty requires concrete research, thoughtful questions, and a long-term commitment.”
We also encourage visitors to get involved. Through a series of short questions about cybersecurity, visitors can test their ability to spot suspicious online situations.
The current HAL2027 ideas competition on the “Cybersecure Administrative Workplace of the Future” and the MARLIN Challenges on “Maritime Communication of the Future” will also be presented. In addition, the Cyberagentur provides information on career paths, internships, and professional prospects in cybersecurity research. As a result, the event is aimed not only at visitors with a general interest but also at students, emerging talent, professionals, and people who want to work at the intersection of science, technology, and public safety.
The presentation at the Federal Government’s Open House makes the Cyberagentur’s work accessible to a broad audience and demonstrates that cybersecurity research is not an abstract, specialized field. It is an essential component of modern security measures.