ICCECIP 2026 Conference Programme
8th International Conference on Central European Critical Infrastructure Protection
12–13 November 2026 | Provisional programme
Óbuda University, Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering
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Thursday 12 November 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00–09:30 | Opening ceremony |
| 09:30–11:30 | Plenary lectures |
| 11:30–11:50 | Coffee break |
| 11:50–13:20 | Parallel sessions 1A and 1B |
| 13:20–14:05 | Lunch break |
| 14:05–15:50 | Parallel sessions 2A and 2B |
| 15:50–16:10 | Coffee break |
| 16:10–17:40 | Parallel sessions 3A and 3B |
| 17:40–17:50 | Day closing |
Opening ceremony | 09:00–09:30
Prof. Dr. Tünde Anna Kovács, Conference Chair; Dr. Zoltán Nyikes, Conference Vice-Chair
Opening speech: Major General Prof. Dr. László Kovács, Chief Patron
Welcome speech: Dr. Tibor Farkas, Honorary Conference Chair
Plenary lectures
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Tamás Berek and Prof. Dr. Levente Dimén
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 09:30–09:50 | Major General Prof. Dr. László Kovács: Cybersecurity Tasks in the Defence Sector Hungarian Ministry of Defence; Ludovika University of Public Service |
| 09:50–10:10 | Alexis Rusinek: From Dynamic Material Behaviour to Structural Failure: Constitutive Modelling and Applications to Welded Structures University of Lorraine, Metz, France |
| 10:10–10:30 | Darjana Sredić: The Human Factor in Critical Infrastructure Resilience University of Business Engineering and Management, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 10:50–11:10 | Krisztián Náhol: From Monitoring to Verifiable Control: Data Connectivity and Protection Rules in Critical Energy Infrastructure HELIO NERVA the Energy OS; Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 11:10–11:30 | Rafał Kopeć: Ballistic Missiles as a Threat to Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland |
Session 1A – HELIO NERVA the Energy OS – Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Energy systems and materials resilience | 11:50–13:20
Chairs: Dr. Lourdes Cecilia Ruiz Salvador, Dr. habil. Judith Pálfi and Krisztián Náhol
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 11:50–12:05 | Lourdes Cecilia Ruiz Salvador: Control of Grid Disturbances by the Wind System via STATCOM compensator Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 12:05–12:20 | Péter Atanaszov: Resilience of Energy Supply Systems under Combined Physical and Digital Disruptions Independent Researcher, Budapest, Hungary |
| 12:20–12:35 | David Holecska: Challenges of decentralized energy production and grid integration of energy communities in the Hungarian electricity system Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 12:35–12:50 | Judith Pálfi: From Critical Nodes to Cascading Failures: A Network Science Analysis of Energy Infrastructure Vulnerability Noxtaura Budapest, Hungary |
| 12:50–13:05 | Ákos Salamon: Photovoltaic Systems and Energy Storage: Grid Challenges, Engineering Solutions and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure in the 21st Century Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:05–13:20 | László Kuzsella: Determination of phase transformations in high-strength steels using physical simulation and mathematical modeling University of Miskolc, Hungary |
Session 1B – Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
Cyber threats and operational resilience | 11:50–13:20
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Emilian Ceuca and Dr. Sorin Silviu Finta
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 11:50–12:05 | Péter Balogh: Complex Cyber Threat of Multiple Sectors – The Case of Cyber Operations in the Iranian conflict University of Szeged, Department of Sociology |
| 12:05–12:20 | Sorin Silviu Finta: Critical Infrastructure Under Stress: Resilience and Digital Forensic Readiness “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
| 12:20–12:35 | József Tisóczki: The main types of cyber-attacks against hospital IT systems Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 12:35–12:50 | Emilian Ceuca: Applied AI and Cybersecurity in Industry “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
| 12:50–13:05 | Anita Pál: Military Mobility, Dual-Use Rail Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience in Europe Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:05–13:20 | Márton Szentpétery: Cyberattack-Induced Degradation of Certified Disturbance Tolerance in BESS-Supported Power Grids: A Lyapunov-Based Assessment and Anomaly Detection Approach Óbuda University, Hungary |
Session 2A – Individual Security of Critical Infrastructure
Human factors and organisational resilience I | 14:05–15:50
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Kornélia Lazányi and Dr. Péter Szikora
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 14:05–14:20 | Kornélia Lazányi: Making Compliance Meaningful – Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose in Critical Infrastructure Protection Wekerle International University; TAMCert |
| 14:20–14:35 | Kornélia Sára Szatmáry: Digital Transformation of Banking as Critical Infrastructure: A Comparative Analysis of Operational Resilience in Traditional and Digital-First Banks Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 14:35–14:50 | Rozália Hanna Szatmáry: Digital Self-Assessment of Infertility Burden as a Tool for Strengthening Healthcare Resilience Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 14:50–15:05 | Péter Szikora: Human Factors in Generative AI Security: Examining Awareness, Verification, and Reliance Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 15:05–15:20 | Pál Fehér-Polgár: Heterogeneity in IT Security Risk-Taking: A Person-Centered Analysis of Perceived Benefits, Risks, and Behavioral Intentions Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 15:20–15:35 | Oğuzcan Başdoğan: From the Classical to the AI-Driven Security Operations Center: Functional Transformation, Evaluation, and Future Directions Turkish National Defense University, Atatürk Strategic Studies and Graduate Institute, Istanbul, Türkiye |
| 15:35–15:50 | Tímea Turós: Evolution of Technical and Organisational Stadium Safety and Security Requirements, 1985–2026 Óbuda University, Hungary |
Session 2B – Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Layered protection and detection | 14:05–15:50
Chairs: Dr. Andras Pallagi and Dr. Amine Bendarma
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 14:05–14:20 | Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Areqi: Low-Cost Stepped-Frequency GPR for Plastic Landmine Detection Using a NanoVNA and Log-Periodic Antennas: Simulation and Experimental Validation Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 14:20–14:35 | Andras Pallagi: Dynamic Perimeter Protection and Integrated IT/OT Protection Models Throughout the Construction Lifecycle of Greenfield Critical Infrastructure Investments Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 14:35–14:50 | Tibor Polonyi: Integrated Protection of Perimeters and Inner Open Areas of Critical Infrastructures Using Fixed and Mobile Thermal Sensing Architectures Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 14:50–15:05 | Pál Tomori: The Role of Passive Physical Protection in Layered C-UAS Defence for Critical Infrastructure HDF NCO Academy, Hungary |
| 15:05–15:20 | Gábor Szijártó: Lightning Overvoltage Assessment of Medium-Voltage Distribution Networks as Critical Infrastructure: The Role of Shield Wires and Surge Arrester Spacing Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 15:20–15:35 | Amine Bendarma: Title to be confirmed Private University of Health and Sciences of Agadir (UPSSA), Morocco |
| 15:35–15:50 | Drazen Maravic: Major Public Spaces through a Critical Infrastructure Lens: Integrating Nuclear Security into EXPO 2027 Belgrade Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia |
Session 3A – Individual Security of Critical Infrastructure
Human factors and organisational resilience II | 16:10–17:40
Chairs: Dr. András László Keszthelyi and Dr. Hassanen Jaber
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 16:10–16:25 | András László Keszthelyi: Browsers, certificates and human factor Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 16:25–16:40 | Azar Mamiyev: When the Attacker Imitates the Batch Job: Billing-Layer Measurement of Denial-of-Wallet Attacks on Serverless Backends Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 16:40–16:55 | Nikita Kalganov: Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Organisational Safety: Taxonomy and Applications in a Real-Time Data Analytics System Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 16:55–17:10 | Robert Pinter: Developing Critical Infrastructure Teamwork Competencies in Informatics Engineering Education Through Scrum-Based Project Learning Subotica Tech – College of Applied Sciences, Serbia |
| 17:10–17:25 | István Giczi: Transparent Human-in-the-Loop Ranking of Regulatory Candidates: A Controlled Feasibility Study and Validation Protocol Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 17:25–17:40 | Hassanen Jaber: Introduction of The Young Ceramists Network (YCN) Óbuda University, Hungary |
Session 3B – Political Security of Critical Infrastructure
Strategic resilience and public security | 16:10–17:40
Chairs: Prof.Dr. Darko Trifunović and Dr. Artur Jach-Chrząszcz
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 16:10–16:25 | Zsolt Szabó: How Do the Newly Discovered African Gas Reserves Affect the International Gas Market? Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 16:25–16:40 | Artur Jach-Chrząszcz: From Cyberattacks to Drone Incursions: The Evolution of Hybrid Threats Against Poland’s Critical Infrastructure University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland |
| 16:40–16:55 | János Káldos: The Use of Eye-Tracking to Validate Eyewitness Identification Decisions Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 16:55–17:10 | Darko Trifunović: Intelligence Structures and Hybrid Activities in Europe: Critical Infrastructure, Operational Patterns, and Security Indicators Institute for National and International Security – INIS |
| 17:10–17:25 | Livia Mondics-Kurmay: Secret Military Languages – The Invisible Pillar of Critical Infrastructure Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 17:25–17:40 | Sandra Cvikić: Digital Transformation and (In)Security of Critical Infrastructure in North Macedonia Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Regional Center Vukovar, Croatia |
Friday 13 November 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00–10:00 | Plenary lectures |
| 10:00–10:20 | Coffee break |
| 10:20–11:50 | Parallel sessions 4A and 4B |
| 11:50–12:35 | Lunch break |
| 12:35–13:50 | Parallel sessions 5A and 5B |
| 14:05–14:20 | Closing ceremony |
Plenary lectures
Chairs: Dr. Zoltán Nyikes and Dr. László Tóth
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 09:00–09:20 | Przemysław Mazur: Emergency Alerting for Threats to the Population and Critical Infrastructure in Poland: Current Framework and Proposed Reforms University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland |
| 09:20–09:40 | Lívia Szedmina: Building resilience through language: the role of English in critical infrastructure protection Subotica Tech – College of Applied Sciences, Serbia |
| 09:40–10:00 | Tamás Réti: Safety protection, graph theory and material science progress Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 10:30–10:50 | Silvia Alexandra Dreghici: Comparative Use of Machine Learning Algorithms in Critical Infrastructure Protection “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
Session 4A – Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Transport materials and industrial safety | 10:20–11:50
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Roman Kochnowski and Dr. Igor Fürstner
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 10:20–10:35 | Roman Kochnowski: The security of Poland’s maritime infrastructure University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland |
| 10:35–10:50 | József Krenner: The Limits of Technological Detection in Transport Infrastructure: Identification, Legal Responsibility and Enforcement at Pedestrian Crossings Széchenyi István University, Hungary |
| 10:50–11:05 | Michael Nzugua: Performance of Bentonite, Fly Ash, and Metakaolin Based Geopolymers for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Immobilization; A Review Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 11:05–11:20 | Bence Ujhegyi: From Hazard Log to Verification Matrix: Establishing Safety and Verification Traceability for the RUBIK Autonomous Biological Payload Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 11:20–11:35 | Igor Fürstner: Prediction of Fracture Modes in FFF-Printed PLA Specimens Based on Process Parameters Subotica Tech – College of Applied Sciences, Serbia |
| 11:35–11:50 | Verica Bulović: AI, Trust & the Human Factor Subotica Tech – College of Applied Sciences, Serbia |
Session 4B – Individual Security of Critical Infrastructure
Food health and monitoring systems | 10:20–11:50
Chairs: Dr. Raluca-Clarisa Gligor and Dr. Döníz Borsos
Hybrid session with online presentations
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 10:20–10:35 | Xuan Bai (online): Product Design of Probiotic-Fermented Milk Beverage with Kale and Grape Juice Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China |
| 10:35–10:50 | Yingxue Li (online): Conceptual Design of Innovative Packaging for GOMIPURE Orange Juice and Its Eco-Friendly Derivative FlowerPot Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China |
| 10:50–11:05 | Ye Qin (online): Packaging Design for the Talin Ximu Yogurt Series: “Hongshan Pastoral Song · Milk Rhythm Totem” Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China |
| 11:05–11:20 | Xu Zhang: Screening of Lactic Acid Bacteria with Cholesterol-Lowering Potential from Koumiss Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China |
| 11:20–11:35 | Döníz Borsos: Interpreting Packet Loss in LoRaWAN-Based Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 11:35–11:50 | Raluca-Clarisa Gligor: Critical Sports Infrastructure and Resilience to Substance-Related Risks “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
Session 5A – Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
Smart infrastructure and cyberphysical systems | 12:35–13:50
Chairs: Dr. Elisabeta Mihaela Ciortea and Dr. László Tóth
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 12:35–12:50 | Shreya Anchlia: Hybrid Federated Intrusion Detection Frameworks for Secure Smart Cities Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 12:50–13:05 | Andreea Gomboș: Development of an Intelligent Multimodal EEG System for Investigating Environmental and Electromagnetic Effects on Human Brain Activity “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
| 13:05–13:20 | Elisabeta Mihaela Ciortea: Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Maintenance on Digital Twin and Industry 4.0 System Performance “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania |
| 13:20–13:35 | Csaba Szeremley: Digital Tools as Enablers of Individual Security: Strengthening Rural Education Resilience through the DNS Teacher Training System in Malawi Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:35–13:50 | Zlatko Čović: Statistical Sensitivity Analysis of UWB Ranging-Delay Attacks in Smart Stadium Cyber-Physical Infrastructure John von Neumann University, Hungary |
| 13:50–14:05 | Zlatko Čović: AI-Enhanced Fire and Smoke Detection for Landfill Safety: A Real-Time Monitoring System John von Neumann University, Hungary |
Session 5B – Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity awareness and counter-UAS systems | 12:35–13:50
Chairs: Dr. Sándor Magyar and Dr. Arnold Őszi
| Time | Speaker and presentation |
|---|---|
| 12:35–12:50 | Sándor Magyar: Can Human Cybersecurity Awareness Keep Up with Technological Development? Ludovika University of Public Service, Hungary |
| 12:50–13:05 | Réka Veronika Sallay: Synthetic EEG as a Threat to Neural-Network-Based Biometric Identification and Authentication Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:05–13:20 | Lucia Figuli: Comparative Analysis of Blast Overpressure and Safety Stand-off Distances for Next-Generation Landmines and IEDs in Current Conflict Scenarios Armed Forces Academy of gen. M. R. Štefánik, Slovakia |
| 13:20–13:35 | Márton Kis: Examining the Cyber Maturity of Human Resources in Critical Infrastructures: A Narrative Literature Review of Healthcare Workers’ Cybersecurity Awareness Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:35–13:50 | Arnold Őszi: Brain–Computer Interfaces in Unmanned Aerial Operations for Critical Infrastructure Protection Óbuda University, Hungary |
| 13:50–14:05 | Sándor Magyar: Mobile App-Based Support for Networked Counter-UAS Systems at Military and Civil Aerodromes Ludovika University of Public Service, Hungary |
