SHRINEs Project

?? SecuPWS Cluster is Expanding! ?? We are excited to share that the SecuPWS Cluster (Secure Worship and Public Spaces) continues to grow! Since September 2024, the cluster has expanded to include nine projects, including SAFE-CITIES, SHRINEs Project, PRECRISIS Project , PROTECTOR, PROTONE , SPIRIT and Hector-Project strengthening our collaborative efforts in security, resilience, and innovation. Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to welcome two new projects—IMPRESS_RAIL_EU and GATHERINGS Project—into the cluster. Their addition will further enhance our collective expertise, fostering new opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation, and impactful solutions. ?? Two logos with 4 month difference ??

?SHRINEs supports SAFE-CITIES - Sister Project in Urban Security Proud to share the SAFE-CITIES Final Demonstration! As a partner of the SAFE community and SHRINEs sister project, SAFE-CITIES is advancing the protection of public spaces. Join the event on March 27 to discover innovative security solutions!

?? SecuPWS Cluster is Expanding! ?? We are excited to share that the SecuPWS Cluster (Secure Worship and Public Spaces) continues to grow! Since September 2024, the cluster has expanded to include nine projects, including SAFE-CITIES, SHRINEs Project, PRECRISIS Project , PROTECTOR, PROTONE , SPIRIT and Hector-Project strengthening our collaborative efforts in security, resilience, and innovation. Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to welcome two new projects—IMPRESS_RAIL_EU and GATHERINGS Project—into the cluster. Their addition will further enhance our collective expertise, fostering new opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation, and impactful solutions. ?? Two logos with 4 month difference ??

#JointheWebinar ?? Join us for the first webinar in the series "Securing Public & Worship Spaces: Innovation, Preparedness, and Sustainability" ?? On February 12, we’ll kick off the webinar series with a session on Strengthening Prevention: Innovations in Secure Spaces. ?? ??? Last but not least, our third Speaker: Victoria Tokatzian, SHRINEs Project Manager at Fondazione SAFE - Security and Freedom for Europe Victoria will present Case Study 2: Protecting Worship Spaces from Different Threats as part of the SHRINES Project. She’ll discuss how #innovative tools are being implemented to protect culturally and religiously significant environments. This session will provide key #insights into #adapting security technologies to the unique needs of #worship spaces and ensuring their safety in a respectful, #culturally #sensitive manner. ??? Date: February 12 ? Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Brussels Time ?? Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams) ?? Who should attend? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/eX3nMiFY #Webinar #SecurityInnovation #PublicSafety #Collaboration #SHRINES #SafeSpaces #WorshipSecurity

?????????????? ?????????? ??????????: ?? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ????????????????. Last week, the SHRINEs Consortium partners met in Sibiu (Romania) for the project last Consortium Meeting and Final Event: two pivotal moments to reflect on the impact of this groundbreaking initiative. Hosted by their Romanian partner FCF, the partners were able to visit a selection of religious and cultural sites with infrastructure and maintenance issues. These visits paved the ground for discussions during the Final Event, where several FCF representatives and heritage protection experts intervened to present the challenges and possible solutions around the vulnerabilities of places of worship. In addition, SHRINEs partners alternatively presented the results and successes of the project, bringing valuable and relevant input to the discussion with local stakeholders. The meeting thus provided an important opportunity to reflect on the project's successes, including the exponential the importance of involving local communities. In this regard, the SHRINEs Network has played a fundamental role in disseminating best practices for protecting places of worship, ensuring a continuous exchange of knowledge and strategies for the protection of places of worship. SHRINEs has proven to be a perfect example of synergistic collaboration among religious institutions, law enforcement agencies, research institutes, and technological developers in preventing and combating the increasingly frequent threats to places of worship. The SHRINEs project concludes with a significant legacy: a strong Network, innovative tools, and an increasingly aware by the local community on the main challenges related to the protection of places of worship and cultural heritage are the key resources to enhance the security and safety in these places. Fondazione SAFE - Security and Freedom for Europe, Transcrime, Fondazione LINKS – Leading Innovation & Knowledge for Society, STAM S.r.l., FRS | Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, University of Lodz

#NewsfromtheCLUSTER Join us on February 12 for the first webinar in the series Securing Public & Worship Spaces: Innovation, Preparedness, and Sustainability. ?? ??? Strengthening Prevention: Innovations in Secure Spaces ??? This session will feature expert speakers from the SHRINEs Project, SAFE-CITIES, and SPIRIT projects, sharing cutting-edge solutions and frameworks for: ? Early threat detection ? Secure event management ? Culturally sensitive protective strategies By fostering cross-sector collaboration, we aim to empower communities, law enforcement, and municipal authorities to create safer, more resilient public spaces. ??? Date: February 12 ? Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Brussels Time ?? Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) ?? Who should attend? #Law enforcement agencies #Municipal authorities #Security technology providers #Security research practitioners ??Check the details here: https://lnkd.in/eHcesMa5 REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/etU6NR8S Let’s work together to build safer, more secure public spaces. We look forward to seeing you there! ?? #Webinar #SecurityInnovation #PublicSafety #Collaboration #SPIRITProject #SafeSpaces

SHRINEs Project Final Event This week, the SHRINEs Project culminates in its?final event, taking place on?Thursday, January 23rd?in Sibiu, Romania. Hosted by our valued partner, the?Fortified Churches Foundation (FCF), the event will focus on the theme:?“Protecting Heritage: Regional Challenges and European Solutions.”?Starting from concrete examples of threats and risks faced by Romanian religious and cultural sites, it will be an opportunity to reflect on the project’s achievements and discuss on strategies for safeguarding cultural heritage across Europe. As we prepare for this important occasion, we invite you to revisit the?Hackathon Tech for SHRINEs, an innovative event that brought together creative minds to address challenges in heritage protection. The full video is now available on our?official YouTube channel. ? Watch it here?https://lnkd.in/dCSeyA-F?and join the conversation as we shape the future of cultural heritage protection together. #SHRINEsProject #Innovation #Security #Dialogue

As we begin 2025, we reflect on the inspiring discussions held during the?Tech for SHRINEs Hackathon?in Assisi last November. The event’s workshops explored critical themes: ?? Tangible actions to prevent or counteract threats against places of worships ?? Ethics of innovative technologies ?? Strategic approaches and initiatives for the protection of public spaces and critical sites ? We extend our gratitude to the esteemed experts and institutions who contributed to making these workshops moments of growth and constructive dialogue. Their insights continue to guide our efforts toward safer and more inclusive spaces for all. ? #SHRINEsProject #Innovation #Security #Dialogue

The?Hackathon Tech for SHRINEs?may have concluded, but its impact and achievements continue to resonate. From inspiring innovators’ pitches to impactful workshops, the event left a lasting mark. ? Relive the highlights! Visit the updated?event landing page?to explore photos, videos, and key moments that made this experience unforgettable. ? Let’s keep the spirit of innovation and collaboration alive as we work towards a safer, more resilient future. ? Discover it all here:?https://lnkd.in/dbDi4YiF #SHRINEsProject #TechForSHRINEs?

Celebrating Innovation: the winners of the #Hackathon Tech for SHRINEs On November 27, at the Congress Center of the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, the Hackathon Tech for SHRINEs concluded with the announcement of the winners, a fitting final to an extraordinary event. Over three days, innovators, experts, and representatives from across Europe came together to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the protection of places of worship. The competition centered on four critical risk areas, with the winning teams presenting truly groundbreaking solutions. ?? The winners are: Challenge 1: Isolated Places of Worship – Environmental Hazards and Natural Disasters: #ASCANIO ENEA Challenge 2: Urban Areas Near Historic Places of Worship – Terrorist Attacks in Historic and Religious Sites: ETRA Challenge 3: Tourist-Frequented Places of Worship – Crowd Risks: A.I. Tech srl Challenge 4: Buildings Hosting Historical Artifacts – Property Crime and Vandalism: Aitek S.p.A. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional achievements, and to all participants for their creativity and dedication in presenting solutions that will shape a safer future for sacred spaces. A heartfelt thanks to all the partners and stakeholders who contributed to making this event such a triumph. Together, we are building a future where technology and shared values protect and preserve our cultural and spiritual heritage. #TechForSHRINEs #Innovation #Security #FutureOfTech #Collaboration