In March 2026, the chapter hosted the workshop Information Synergies for Future Security at the premises of the Club of Rome (COR) in Rome. The event, organized in collaboration with Sistemi & Automazione-an AFCEA corporate member-brought together representatives from institutions, armed forces, industry and academia for a high-level discussion on the evolving role of information in security and defence.
The event was opened by Gen. Antonio Tangorra, ITAF (Ret.), who reaffirmed the role of the chapter as a key platform for dialogue between public and private stakeholders on topics related to security, innovation and technological development.
Gen. Div. Sandro Sanasi, commander of the COR, highlighted the increasing centrality of information in modern operational contexts, characterized by growing complexity, multidomain integration and the need for enhanced interoperability.
The technical session was introduced by Roberto De Finis, Sistemi & Automazione, whose presentation-Information and Knowledge: Experiences, Solutions and Methodologies To Analyse Multidomain Contexts-emphasized how the availability and effective use of data directly translate into operational capability.
Col. CC Gianluigi Me addressed the topic of The Future of Software Development: Securely Transforming Vibe Coding in AI-Assisted Software Development, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on software engineering and the associated cybersecurity challenges.
The quality and reliability of information were further explored by Maj. (Ret.) CC Luciano Santoro in his presentation, Reliability, Accuracy and Dissemination: the Polaris Solution To Achieve Information Superiority, illustrating approaches to ensure data integrity and decision-making effectiveness.
Luisa Franchina, Hermes Bay, discussed Systemic Risk and What-If Modelling, and presented advanced analytical models and simulation tools aimed at supporting decision-making processes in complex and uncertain environments.
The issue of information manipulation and data pollution was addressed by Maria F. Mucci and Federico Bianchi, who highlighted the growing relevance of disinformation as a strategic threat in contemporary security scenarios.
Gen. B. (Ret.) GdF Paolo Valle concluded the panel contributions with How To View the Invisible: Society Transparency as a National Shield, underlining the importance of transparency mechanisms and the identification of control chains to protect strategic assets and counter external interference.
In closing, the workshop reaffirmed the pivotal role of information security in ensuring stability and resilience within increasingly hybrid and competitive geopolitical contexts. A common thread emerged across all contributions: the need for a systemic approach based on strong cooperation between defence, intelligence, institutions and national industry.
In this framework, defence is increasingly positioned not only as a security actor but also as a technological enabler, contributing to the protection of national strategic assets and to the strengthening of overall national resilience.
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