Towards a Secure FutureTerrorism, organized crime and sabotage, but also natural disasters and technological accidents can cause serious damage and disruption with long-lasting consequences for economies and the quality of life. To achieve sustainable success in civil security, the development and implementation of new security technologies are mandatory. The first step towards a secure future is to bring together the decision makers in politics, industry and finance with scientists working on leading-egde and innovative concepts, sensors or systems for civil security.