We are pleased to share that a member of Computer Science 7 – Computer Networks and Communication Systems (CS7) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) actively contributed to the 1st German Postdoc Network (GPN) Annual Conference 2026, held on March 12-13, 2026 at Helmholtz Munich.
Strengthening the Postdoc Community in Germany
The conference brought together postdoctoral researchers from across Germany to exchange ideas, discuss career development, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines and institutions. The program featured keynote talks, interactive World Café sessions, parallel workshops, and a vibrant poster session, creating an engaging environment for dialogue and networking.
A particular focus of the conference was on:
- Building a strong and sustainable postdoc network in Germany
- Exploring career perspectives and transferable skills beyond academia
- Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and com
CS7 Contribution: Research on Secure AI
As part of the conference, Dr. Loui Al Sardy (CS7) presented a research poster titled:
“Towards Regulatory Alignment for Secure AI: A Comparative Study of EU Cybersecurity Instruments.”
The work provides a comparative analysis of major EU cybersecurity frameworks, including the AI Act, NIS2 Directive, and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), with a focus on how they address emerging AI-related security risks.
The study highlights current gaps in regulatory alignment and emphasizes the need for a more integrated approach to ensure secure and trustworthy AI systems. The poster session enabled valuable discussions with researchers from diverse fields, offering new perspectives on both technical and regulatory challenges in AI security.
Engagement in Conference Organization
In addition to the scientific contribution, Dr. Al Sardy was part of the Annual Conference Working Group, contributing to the planning and organization of the event. The success of the conference reflects the strong collaboration between organizers, volunteers, and partner institutions.
Outlook
The GPN Annual Conference marks an important step toward strengthening the postdoc community in Germany. The discussions and collaborations initiated during the event are expected to contribute to future initiatives supporting postdoctoral researchers in academia and beyond. We thank all organizers, speakers, and participants for making this event a great success and look forward to future editions of the GPN Annual Conference.