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Business in an emergency - how companies should prepare for geopolitical shocks today

Geopolitical crises are increasingly shaping economic reality: energy dependencies, trade conflicts and hybrid threats have a direct impact on companies. In this edition of KPMG RealTalk, our experts and guests discuss the impact on companies and society.

The focus: national defence as a common task, the growing threat of hybrid warfare and the role of new technologies for security and competitiveness.

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Impulses from experts - these are our guests:

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Carlo Masala
Prof. Dr. Carlo Masala
Professor für internationale Politik, Universität der Bundeswehr München
Jürgen Ehle
Jürgen Ehle
Konteradmiral a.D.
Lukas Köstler
Lukas Köstler
Founder & CEO, SE3 Labs
Paul Strobel
Paul Strobel
Public Affairs Lead & Sprecher für Politische Kommunikation, Quantum Systems
Wilhelm Dolle
Wilhelm Dolle
Partner, Consulting – Cyber Security & Resilience, KPMG
Dr. Benedikt Herles
Dr. Benedikt Herles
Experte für Geopolitik, KPMG
Stefan Hefter
Stefan Hefter
Experte für Defence & Space, KPMG
Michał Kurek
Michał Kurek
Experte für Cyber Security, KPMG in Polen
Mika Laaksonen
Mika Laaksonen
Experte für Cyber Security, KPMG in Finnland

Impulses, insights, ideas - these are the topics of this issue:


National defence in transition - impulses for companies

Defence capability is more than just military strength - it affects the state, the economy and society. Our study shows that companies recognise the importance of national defence, but often lack clear responsibilities. We discuss the security policy situation and its consequences for companies.

Hybrid war - recognising threats, strengthening resilience

Cyber attacks, sabotage and disinformation now also affect companies directly. We shed light on the threat situation in Germany and Europe and show how companies can strengthen their resilience against hybrid attacks and contribute to national resilience.

Defence Tech - Innovations for security and business

Advances in AI, robotics and drones are shaping military competition - and at the same time opening up opportunities for the economy. We shed light on the role DefenceTech now plays, where Europe stands and why new technologies are shaping security and the economy in equal measure.


In-depth insights - exclusively in Premium Content (in German)

Our exclusive discussions go beyond the programme: experts provide in-depth assessments, strategic impulses and specific recommendations for companies.

KPMG RealTalk Interview Ehle

Gesamtstaatliche Verteidigung: Handlungsempfehlungen für Unternehmen

KPMG RealTalk Interview Dr. Carlo Masala

Zwischen Risiko und Resilienz – Carlo Masala über die Ergebnisse der KPMG-Studie

KPMG RealTalk Interview Paul Strobel

Start-ups im DefenceTech – Insights von Drohnenhersteller Quantum Systems

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Additional content on the topic of geopolitics

The basis for discussion in this edition of KPMG RealTalk is, among other things, our current study on overall national defence capabilities and geopolitical risks. The study sheds light on the role of German companies in a new security policy environment.

At the centre: possible scenarios on NATO's eastern flank, their management and the strategic importance of the economy for resilience and security.



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German companies and national defence

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