The European Center for Economic Security, Technology and Resilience

About us

(ECESTR) is a meeting point between strategic foresight and practical action, which offers a platform for business, European & International Institutions, government officials and expert communities to exchange insights and generate solutions.  

Its mission is to create awareness and discuss about challenges of fundamental importance to Europe’s economic security, safe advancement of technology and security & defence resilience.

Our focus areas

Economic Security & Competitiveness

Economic Security & Competitiveness

Strengthening Europe's industrial foundation through advanced dual-use technologies, cutting-edge innovation ecosystems, and research excellence that positions European industries at the forefront of global competition.

Technology & Innovation

Technology & Innovation

Championing the safe advancement of transformative technologies, from AI innovation to digital transformation, while shaping global standards and enabling cross-sectoral integration that drives European technological leadership.

Resilience & Strategic Preparedness

Resilience & Strategic Preparedness

Building robust defences for Europe's critical infrastructure, securing supply chains against disruption, advancing cybersecurity across all sectors, and developing comprehensive security and defence capabilities for an uncertain future.

Leadership

Advisory board

(not ready to announce yet)

Executive team

Activities

Publications

ECESTR produces comprehensive research and forward-looking analysis that bridges European institutions and stakeholders in a dynamic exchange.

Roundtable Conversations

Our signature roundtables convene select leaders from government, business, and the strategic community for candid, off-the-record exchanges on timely issues within our thematic focus areas.

High-Level Events

ECESTR convenes strategic gatherings that bring together government officials, strategic thinkers, technology experts, and business executives across borders.

Strategic Simulation and Scenario Planning

ECESTR conducts strategic simulations and scenario planning exercises that enable European institutions and businesses to rehearse their response to complex threats in controlled settings.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Europe’s economic security, technological advancement, and strategic resilience cannot be achieved in isolation.

ECESTR brings together diverse actors—from government ministries and European institutions to leading corporations, research centers, and civil society organizations—to co-create solutions for shared challenges.

Partners

Reports & Publications

ECESTR produces comprehensive research and forward-looking analysis that bridges European institutions and stakeholders in a dynamic exchange.

Relevant Documents

To support ECESTR’s work in economic security, technology, and resilience, the following key European Commission documents offer up-to-date analyses, strategic frameworks, and policy guidance

We invite you to join us!

Whether through strategic partnerships, participation in our expert communities, co-hosting events, or contributing your expertise to our research agenda, there are multiple pathways to advance Europe’s strategic interests—together.

Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities.