ARES 2024 Recap: Where Availability, Reliability, and Security Converged in the City of Vienna
The 19th International Conference on Availability, Reliability, and Security (ARES 2024) took center stage in Vienna from July 30 to August 2, 2024, offering a platform for experts and enthusiasts to explore the latest developments in the field. Co-located with ARES 2024 was the International Workshop on Dynamics of Disasters: Hybrid Threats and 7th International Symposium for Industrial Control System & SCADA Cyber Security Research.
ARES 2024 in Numbers
This year’s ARES conference was a remarkable success, featuring:
- 203 Accepted Papers: Researchers and scholars from around the world presented their exceptional work, enriching the conference with diverse insights and innovative ideas. With an acceptance rate of 20,5% within regular papers.
- DOD 2024: The co-location of DOD, the International Workshop on Dynamics of Disasters: Hybrid Threats, added a deepening dimension to ARES 2024. It provided a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into the importance to consider the dynamic evolvement of a disaster and the specialized theme of hybrid threats, paying particular attention to new and emerging threats due to the ever-growing integration as well as increasing coupling between the cyber- and physical domain.
- ICS-CSR 2024: The co-location of ICS-CSR, the 7th International Symposium for Industrial Control System & SCADA Cyber Security Research brought together researchers with an interest in the security of industrial control systems in the light of their increasing exposure to cyber-space.
- 353 Participants: Attendees from 33 countries across the world, ARES 2024 achieved a truly international and diverse audience.
- 9th ARES EU Projects Symposium: This symposium offered a space for project presentations, fostering collaboration and networking among EU project stakeholders.
- 26 Workshops: With a diverse range of workshops, ARES 2024 catered to various fields and specialties. These workshops allowed attendees to dive deeper into specific topics and engage in interactive discussions.
- 21 Keynote Speakers: Leading experts in the field delivered inspiring talks and shared their perspectives on the range of availability, reliability, and security.
- 3 Social Events: Networking and socializing were a significant part of ARES 2024, with two engaging social events that allowed attendees to relax and connect with their peers.
Key Takeaways
ARES 2024 was a melting pot of research, ideas and collaboration. With a diverse set of presentations and workshops, the conference provided valuable insights into the rapidly evolving fields of availability, reliability, and security. The co-location of DOD 2024 and ICS-CSR 2024 expanded the horizons even further.
The ARES EU Projects Symposium highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing security and reliability, offering attendees an opportunity to explore EU-funded projects and their potential impact.
The 21 keynote speakers brought their unique perspectives, enriching the conference with a wide array of topics, trends, and future directions.
ARES 2024 left a lasting impression on attendees, reinforcing its reputation as not only an exceptional conference in availability, reliability, and security but also setting the stage for collaborations and connections.
The conference was funded by the City of Vienna and the Convention Bureau Vienna.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments and the next ARES conference in 2025.
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