How do you protect innovation when the real risks no longer come through the front door?
Geopolitical competition is no longer an abstract backdrop—it has become a direct and growing threat to scientific research, intellectual property, and long term competitiveness in the life sciences and innovation driven industries.
In this keynote, Tom Burin, co founder of Delta 6 and strategic intelligence expert, will offer a sharp and eye opening perspective on how today’s geopolitical realities are reshaping the way organisations must think about innovation protection. Drawing on years of experience advising boards and executive teams across Europe, Tom translates geopolitical intelligence into concrete insights for leaders responsible for R&D, partnerships, and strategic assets.
What to expect
- Set the context: why geopolitics has become a primary driver of change for innovation intensive organisations
- Demystify innovation theft: how risks materialise through everyday collaborations, partnerships, and workflows
- Share pragmatic approaches: how organisations can manage these risks effectively—without heavy security machinery, but with the right awareness and governance
This session is an invitation to step back from day to day pressures and gain a clearer view of the forces redefining how we safeguard innovation and IP in an increasingly contested world.
Speaker:
Tom Burin, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Delta 6