Ukraine’s Abducted Children: Humanitarian Impact and the Road Ahead
September 10, 2025
Orion Policy Institute (OPI) will be hosting an online seminar program on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, between 10 am – 12:50 pm EST to discuss the latest trends and strategies shaping the modern landscape of technology and international security.
The seminar schedule is as follows:
10:00 am – 10:50 am EST > Ransomware and Cyberespionage by Kurtis Minder, QBRIC.ai – Learn how cybercriminals and state actors exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt systems, and pressure governments and companies. The session will also highlight the tools and strategies being developed to counter these growing threats.
11:00 am – 11:50 am EST > The Dark Web and Illicit Trafficking by Matt Saglam, SOCRadar – Gain insights into the hidden online ecosystems where illegal trade in weapons, drugs, and human trafficking flourishes. Experts will unpack how these networks operate, why law enforcement faces major challenges, and what policy responses are emerging.
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm EST > Unmanned Systems, Conflict, and Terrorism by John Sullivan, Ret. Lieutenant, LASD – Explore how drones and other unmanned systems are changing the battlefield. From surveillance to weaponization, these technologies are altering terrorist tactics and military operations, raising urgent ethical and strategic questions.
The Zoom link to participate in the seminar will be sent closer to the event date!
