Organization and Provision of Civil Security in Wartime

The 2nd Future of Civil Security (FCS) Conference brings together representatives of administrative authorities, Ukraine's security sector, civil society organisations, and international experts to share experience in:

Safeguarding civilian populations
Restoring damaged and destroyed infrastructure
Organising evacuation efforts and providing assistance to affected populations
Civil-military cooperation in crisis conditions

The conference will also address the establishment and development of relations between Ukrainian partners, the EU, NATO, and other cooperating nations. The Future Forces Forum 2026 will further be attended by representatives of Ukraine's military administrations and local self-government bodies who have been directly affected by armed conflict involving Russian forces, and who have organised the evacuation of populations to safe areas in crisis situations.

Co-organisers

Proposed Topics

European Commission - Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)

Union Civil Protection Mechanism in Ukraine, and the lessons learned from our support over the last years

Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA)

Cooperation with local communities in supporting and accompanying evacuated populations during military operations and critical conditions
Cooperation with local communities regarding the protection of institutions, enterprises, and property
Cooperation between local communities and foreign organizations regarding the evacuation of children and family members, including their reception, accommodation, transportation, and the provision of essential humanitarian assistance

State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU)

Mass movement of persons across the state border of Ukraine under martial law
Issues and specific features of illegal migration during martial law

State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU)

Critical infrastructure protection during martial law
Challenges faced by Ukraine since the onset of Russian armed aggression

National Guard of Ukraine (NGU)

Participation of NGU units in ensuring stability in de-occupied territories and cooperation with local self-government bodies
Interaction with local government bodies during states of emergency and combat operations

Additional Topics of Representatives of Municipalities, State-owned Enterprises and Institutions, Civil Society Organizations and Public Institutions

The role of non-governmental entities in organising resistance, ensuring the viability of administrative territories of Ukraine, restoring infrastructure, and the functioning of liberated territories
Roles and responsibilities of city and regional leadership under occupation and in liberated territories
Education in schools and educational institutions during martial law
Evacuation of the population from active combat zones
Critical energy infrastructure in the context of modern warfare: lessons for the Eastern flank of NATO and the EU
The Black Sea: the problem of demining in areas of commercial navigation and coastal zones
Mobilisation activities and employee deferment procedures for staff at energy sector enterprises
Specific features of uninterrupted functioning and safety measures for medical institutions during martial law, including protection of personnel and visitors
Methods and technologies for protecting critical infrastructure
Organisation and operation of resilience centres and bomb shelters
Training of drone operators for civilian protection, military reserve support, and vocational retraining
Readiness of medical institutions for critical conditions, including medicine stockpiling and coverage of specialties by department
Civil evacuation and support for internally displaced persons (IDPs):
- Accommodation and employment support for IDPs
- Medical and psychological assistance for evacuated populations
- Modular housing and evacuation centres; requirements for shelters and equipment
- Field water purification systems
Innovative drone technologies in military-civil cooperation, including their use and capabilities in coordination and assistance during emergencies and war
From evacuation to recovery: digital infrastructure for civil support at the community level, including a platform for coordination in crisis zones
Ensuring the functioning of critical city infrastructure under occupation and during missile and drone attacks, as well as its restoration
Psychological support for the civilian population
Public warning systems and protocols for air raids and other emergencies
Countering enemy disinformation and keeping the population informed
Peculiarities of public utility services' operations under critical conditions and during missile and drone attacks

Additional topics may be incorporated into the conference agenda based on the interests and proposals of representatives from security services, civil administrations, industry, innovation, research and development organisations.

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Future of Civil Security Conference