On 2–3 September 2025, the EURMARS consortium was proud to participate in the CERIS Joint Demonstration Event on European Border Surveillance Innovation, hosted in Turku, Finland.

The event, co-organised by the European Commission, the University of Turku, and the Finnish Border Guard, gathered practitioners from EU Member States, Schengen Associated Countries and EU Agencies, including the European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG) and Frontex, to explore innovative solutions for future border security.

EURMARS presented its experimentation platform and live use cases, demonstrating how advanced sensor fusion and AI-enabled situational awareness can improve the efficiency, reliability, and ethical use of border surveillance technologies.

Key highlights from our participation:

• Live demonstration of the EURMARS platform in action
• Direct interaction with practitioners and national authorities to discuss real-world operational needs
• Presentation of innovative solutions developed under the Horizon Europe framework to support integrated maritime surveillance

The CERIS Joint Demonstration Event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase EURMARS results, exchange experiences with end-users, and strengthen cooperation across Europe’s border security ecosystem.

By participating in this event, EURMARS continues to contribute to a safer and more secure European border environment, while promoting the project’s core values of innovation, responsibility, and ethics-by-design.