Activities
Publications
ECESTR produces comprehensive research and forward-looking analysis that bridges European institutions and stakeholders in a dynamic exchange.
Our white papers, position papers, foresight studies, and risk assessments channel external expertise and business perspectives to European decision-makers, while simultaneously translating institutional strategies and policy directions for public and private sector audiences.
We welcome high-quality contributions from leading experts and practitioners who share our commitment to practical, actionable approaches. All research outputs are disseminated through our extensive partner networks and presented directly to relevant decision-makers to shape meaningful policy outcomes.
High-Level Events
ECESTR convenes strategic gatherings that bring together government officials, strategic thinkers, technology experts, and business executives across borders.
Whether hosting our own flagship events or partnering with leading institutions and business actors, we create forums where Europe’s most critical economic security, technology, and resilience challenges are debated openly and actionable recommendations emerge.
These events strengthen cross-border cooperation and ensure that insights reach the audiences who can translate them into policy and practice. Selected discussions may be documented in post-event reports to extend their reach and impact.
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.
These tabletop exercises place decision-makers in realistic scenarios—from cascading supply chain failures and critical technology vulnerabilities to sophisticated hybrid attacks targeting economic security and defence resilience.
Participants coordinate across organizational boundaries, make time-sensitive choices, and navigate the intersection of economic, technological, and security challenges.
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.
These curated dialogues—conducted under Chatham House rules—enable participants to explore sensitive topics, challenge assumptions, and build consensus in a trusted environment.
By fostering honest conversation among decision-makers, we catalyze partnerships and innovative approaches that might not emerge in formal settings.
Study visits
ECESTR organizes exclusive study visits to strategic business or industrial sites, cutting-edge research institutions, and innovation hubs ecosystems across Europe.
These immersive experiences offer policymakers, business executives, and experts direct exposure to technological capabilities, industrial resilience, and emerging vulnerabilities.
Participants engage with practitioners on the ground, observe best practices firsthand, and identify concrete opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.
By bridging the gap between policy formulation and operational reality, these visits inform evidence-based strategies and strengthen Europe’s competitive edge.