WECS

WECS 2025: Ethics in Cybersecurity Workshop (WECS)

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

SBSeg 2025: XXV Brazilian Symposium on Cybersecurity
Foz do Iguaçu – PR – September 1-4, 2025

https://sbseg.sbc.org.br/2025  

PRESENTATION

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) and the Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC), in collaboration with Globethics, is organizing this interactive workshop that will address emerging ethical challenges at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The event combines expert presentations with participatory dynamics, including case analysis and collective development of ethical guidelines.

During the workshop, real-world dilemmas related to surveillance, privacy, decision-making automation, and the responsible use of AI will be discussed, promoting critical reflection and collaboration among professionals in technology, law, ethics, academia, and security. The ultimate goal is to produce a joint document with principles and recommendations for ethical, transparent, and human rights-centred cybersecurity.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • WECS Date: September 1st, 2025
  • Time: 14:00  – 17:00 (local time)
  • Venue: Montevideo Room, Mabu Thermas Grand Resort, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
  • Language: Portuguese and Spanish

INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTICIPANTS

Complete this form to confirm your interest in participating https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1626F5DT7aeT0duy5JBljJ_XCc9ASAL2hEpi1BkJIMjY/edit?usp=drivesdk. Limited seats available.

COORDINATION

  • Maria Eugenia Barroso (Globethics)
  • Rudolf Eduard Von Sinner (PUCPR)
  • Adriana Baravalle (Globethics)

General Coordinators

  • Altair Santin (PUCPR)
  • André Grégio (UFPR)
  • Eduardo K. Viegas (PUCPR)

CESeg Coordination

  • Marcos Antonio Simplicio Junior (USP)
  • Diego Kreutz (UNIPAMPA)

ORGANIZATION

PUCPR
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