Events

In addition to its regular activities (Thematic Seminars, Outreach and Academic Programme), the Intelligence College in Europe organises specific events for its Members, and partakes in others. The events involving the College are of different nature (official ceremonies, specific meetings on intelligence-related topics, etc).

Last event

Academic Award 2026 – Call for Submissions

Are you a Master’s student conducting research at the intersection of science and intelligence?

Submit an essay to the Intelligence College in Europe (ICE) Academic Award 2026 !

📥 Download the official flyer (PDF)

Scope of Submissions

Learn more about the scope of submission

We invite original academic essays (maximum 5,000 words) that explore research questions broadly related to the theme “Science and Intelligence.” Submissions must be written in English and include a 500-word abstract outlining the central research question and core argument.

Eligibility

Learn more about eligibility

The competition is open to citizens of ICE member states who:

Award

Learn more about how submissions are awarded

Selected essays will be awarded:

  • 500 € prize money
  • Certificate of Excellence
  • A fully funded invitation to present the essay at the ICE Academic Conference, to be held 17–19 June 2026 at the Bundeswehr University Munich, Germany

Submission Process

Learn more about the submission process

Register by 17 October 2025 by emailing academic.award@intelligence-college-europe.org
Include the following details:

  • Full name
  • Academic institution
  • Title of the essay
    Please use your country as the subject line of your email.

After registration, you will receive a link to upload your essay in PDF format.

Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

Further Information

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Prof. Lars Berger
📧 lars.berger@hsbund-nd.de

📥 Download the official flyer (PDF)

Previous events

Thematic Seminar on Security in the High North.

ICE AT THE PARIS DEFENCE AND STRATEGY FORUM (PDSF) 2025

5th Anniversary Speech by the National Intelligence Coordinator

Towards a European Intelligence Community: A Visionary Discussion with Daniel Markic at IFRI

Italian Award “A Thesis for National Security”. Conclusion of the sixth edition

Interview with former ICE Director Yasmine Gouédard

A nice double Anniversary !

Intelligence College in Europe (ICE) Outreach Event: Intelligence Services and the European Union

ICE and SIAC: Future Cooperation

ANIMV and ESDC: Expert Course on Hybrid Threats in Bucharest

Berlin Conference of the (German) Intelligence Services

ICE / SIAC ANALYTICAL COURSE

European Security and Defence Course - UCLM Toledo

Annual Conference of IAFIE - European Chapter in Malta

ACADEMIC NETWORK CONFERENCE

Executive Seminar in Budapest “Emerging Technologies and New Prospects"

IFRI- ICE INTELLIGENCE CYCLE

Project on “European Youth Perceptions of National Intelligence Services”

MADAME L´AMBASSADEUR BELLONI À L´IFRI

FIRST ICE ACADEMIC NETWORK OUTREACH ACTION IN BRUSSELS - Disinformation and National Security

First Academic Conference in Bucharest in May 2023

WEBINAR EUROPEAN UNION - LATIN AMERICA STRATEGIC RELATIONS

Séminaire exécutif de Budapest « Technologies émergentes et nouvelles perspectives »

ALLEMAGNE SYMPOSIUM DROIT ET SERVICES DE RENSEIGNEMENT

Spain took the presidency of the ICE for 2024

Letter from the Secretary of State Director of the CNI

Welcome to our newest partner, the Republic of Moldova

Italian Award “A Thesis for National Security”. Conclusion of the fifth edition.

Narcotrafficking: A European perspective

Seminar on Intelligence and Decision Making, Madrid

Postgraduate Course ‘Intelligence and the Military’

Thematic Seminar on “How to implement strategic issues in the intelligence work?”

Thematic Seminar - Russian Threat – the 10-year perspective

International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) & IAFIE European Chapter

Update for the ICE's YouTube Channel

French seminar on open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Security in the Black Sea Region. Shared Challenges, sustainable future. Focus on Europe and its neighbourhood

Security Processes and Challenges in the Western Balkans and their impact on Europe – Executive Education Session

Message du Professeur Adrian Ivan, Recteur de l'Académie Nationale de Renseignements 'Mihai Viteazul', à l'occasion de la Présidence roumaine du Collège

Message from Professor Adrian Ivan, on the occasion of the Romanian Presidency of the College

Countering manipulation of information - Executive Education Session

Launch of the ICE YouTube Channel

“Psychology in the Service of Intelligence” Seminar

Seminar on “Intelligence Services and Society”

European Commission’s General Directorate for Human Resources and Security - 15th Security Symposium

The “Intelligence Week” project – students explore threats, in the face of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Mr. François Fischer attends the events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Romanian National Intelligence Academy in Bucharest

Munich – Module on Counterterrorism

ESDC Doctoral School Conference, Brussels 11th July 2022

Intelligence Cooperation in the 21st Century

Anticipation by Intelligence, Seminar in Vienna

Mr. François Fischer, newly appointed Director of the Permanent Secretariat of the Intelligence College in Europe (ICE)

Intelligence and Space Seminar in Paris

Croatia grants the Director with an award from SOA

Seminar "The Societal Response To Radicalisation And The Role Of The Security Environment"

Message of Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni, on the occasion of the Italian Presidency of the College

Upcoming event: LFD conference “Intelligence and Europe: Unity beyond Secrecy” – Sat 29/01/2022

Table ronde à Bucarest sur la politique de sécurité européenne

Launch of the Academic Programme in Madrid

Round table on the topic of the European Security Policy in Bucharest

Participation to the "intelligence officer for a week" in Vilnius

The Intelligence College in Europe is taking part in "La Fabrique Défense"

Declaration of Mrs. Beth Sizeland, on the occasion of the British Presidency of the College

A review of Croatia's Presidency by DG Daniel Markić

Yasmine Gouédard appointed first director of ICE’s Permanent Secretariat

Official signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent on 26th February 2020 in Zagreb

Inaugural session of the Intelligence College in Europe, Paris, March 5th 2019.