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CISPA loves IGB

Once is chance, twice is tradition! Under the motto CISPA❤️ IGB, the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is once again inviting everyone to a special kind of research festival on June 21, 2025, at the Alte Schmelz in St. Ingbert. Visitors can look forward to insights into our research on IT security and trustworthy artificial intelligence, and also get to know CISPA as a potential employer. The city of St. Ingbert will also be present with its own offerings, and there will be a diverse program for both kids and adults.

 

We’re already looking forward to it!

Get ready for exciting talks on how CISPA is working to make your digital everyday life safer. Plus, we’ve got a special visit from "die Maus" and "der Elefant" at CISPA loves IGB, an escape room, an e-sports tournament, hands-on activities for kids and adults, a job fair, a variety of food trucks, and plenty more highlights. We can’t wait to welcome you to Alte Schmelz!

 

WHEN?

June 21

Beginning at 12:45 pm
WHERE?

Alte Schmelz

Industriekathedrale
in St. Ingbert
HOW?

Free entry

Varied program including many 
hands-on activities

Lookback CISPA loves IGB 2023

PROGRAM

What's on 

The event starts at 12:45 a.m. with street food and live music performed by Bergkapelle St. Ingbert 

2:00 p.m. CISPA Vision

Talks, a keynote, and presentations featuring Lord Mayor Prof. Dr. Ulli Meyer, CISPA CEO and Founding Director Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael Backes, Helmholtz President Otmar Wiestler, and Minister of Finance and Science Jakob von Weizsäcker.


More to discover:
  • Marketplace of Possibilities featuring CISPA, the City of St. Ingbert, and industry partners
  • CISPA tech demos and an escape room
  • Moderated conversations with our researchers on fascinating topics
  • Startup stories
  • Job fair
  • "Die Maus" and "der Elefant" are visiting and bringing their "Tanz mal mit der Maus"-Show with them

© I. Schmitt-Menzel WDR mediagroup GmbH Die Sendung mit der Maus ® WDR 

A DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY 

In addition the official program featuring information and presentations relating to CISPA research and the city of St. Ingbert, there will be a special children's program offering fun and games on the outdoor stage. Street food trucks will have something to offer for all tastes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Talking science

So, what is it they actually do? In our moderated short talks, CISPA researchers chat about exciting topics from their fields – clear, to the point, and with room for your questions.

Street Food

Enjoy a great variety of street food

CISPA CysecLab

Get insights into CISPA research, experience the escape room and many interactive exhibits

© I. Schmitt-Menzel WDR mediagroup GmbH
Die Sendung mit der Maus ® WDR 

Children's Program

  • "Die Maus" and "der Elefant" are visiting and bringing their "Tanz mal mit der Maus"-Show with them
  • Balloon animals
  • Face painting
  • eSports tournament
  • Arts & crafts
  • Bouncy castle

HOW TO GET THERE 

The event is taking place at Industriekathedrale Alte Schmelz in St. Ingbert.

Address:
Saarbrücker Straße 38K
66386 St. Ingbert

Industriekathedrale Alte Schmelz | © Tobias Ebelshäuser

©Tobias Ebelshäuser

PARTNERSHIP

“As a world-leading research center for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, we want to take responsibility for structural change in Saarland and contribute to economic growth with our research.”

Michael Backes
CEO & Gründungsdirektor

“CISPA presents us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we should embrace with open arms. It's an opportunity for all of us, for our economy, for our community and for the future of our city.”

Ulli Meyer
Oberbürgermeister St. Ingbert

Impressions from 2023