Tekna Societal Security and Preparedness
Tekna Societal Security and Preparedness is a professional network for engineers and technologists working to strengthen society’s resilience, safety and prepareness.
The network focuses on the wide range of challenges posed by an increasingly complex threat landscape.
The network is open to Tekna members, and joining is free of charge and without any obligation.
What you gain as a member of the network
- Professional input through seminars, meetings and events on civil protection and emergency preparedness.
- An interdisciplinary network with professionals from defence, energy, ICT, health, construction, climate and transport.
- Insight into current threats and vulnerabilities, such as digital infrastructure, climate‑ and nature‑related incidents, security of supply and total defence.
- The opportunity to influence Tekna’s professional and political work within civil protection and emergency preparedness.
- An arena where technology meets policy and practice.
(Photo on the right: Torgeir Haugaard / Forsvaret)
What you gain as a member of the network
- Professional input through seminars, meetings and events on civil protection and emergency preparedness.
- An interdisciplinary network with professionals from defence, energy, ICT, health, construction, climate and transport.
- Insight into current threats and vulnerabilities, such as digital infrastructure, climate‑ and nature‑related incidents, security of supply and total defence.
- The opportunity to influence Tekna’s professional and political work within civil protection and emergency preparedness.
- An arena where technology meets policy and practice.
(Photo on the right: Torgeir Haugaard / Forsvaret)
Who is the network for?
The network is relevant for Tekna members who work with, or have an interest in:
- Emergency preparedness, risk and societal security
- Defence, total defence and civil–military cooperation
- Critical infrastructure (energy, transport, ICT, water, health)
- Digital security and resilience
- Climate, natural hazards and climate adaptation
- Planning, analysis, technology development and management
You may work in the public sector, private enterprise, research, the defence sector or in volunteer organisations – what matters most is your professional interest and engagement.
Tekna Societal Security and Preparedness is a meeting place for professionals working at the intersection of:
- Civil and military preparedness
- The public sector, private enterprise and civil society
- Technology, infrastructure and societal development
The network builds on the recommendations of the Total Preparedness Commission and the priorities set out in the Long‑Term Defence Plan. It also supports Tekna’s strategy to be a clear and active voice in society.
Contact us
If you would like to contribute or get involved, please get in touch for more information.
The activities in Tekna Societal Security and Preparedness are organised by a dedicated board in collaboration with Tekna’s secretariat.
