Lunch and Learn (13)

Thursday 30 Apr 2026, 12:00 → 13:00 Europe/Brussels

B11-00.13 (QRE - KKE)

Mini-Talks Team

Join us for an engaging session of Mini-Talks during lunchtime every last Thursday of the month, where experts and enthusiasts share insights on diverse topics in short presentations. Each talk lasts 20 to 30 minutes, Q&A included, keeping it fast-paced, informative, and inspiring. Perfect for networking, learning, and sparking new ideas !

We are of course looking for contributors to provide presentations. We don't expect sophisticated slideshows or complex computer graphics, the aim is to emphasize knowledge, get people interested and asking questions. If you are interested in contributing, please submit your topic and an abstract of 1-2 sentences (20-50 words) to the point of contact.

1 What da SOF ?

You may have supported Special Operations Forces — but do we really understand them?
This briefing looks past myths to explain what Special Operations Forces mean in NATO practice.
We will clarify the difference with paracommando, and what Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, and Military Assistance actually entail.
And why all of this matters to Cyber Command today.

2 TOP: Boost Your Potential, Stay Sharp Under Cyber Pressure

In a world where every second counts, Techniques for Optimizing Potential (TOP) give you practical tools to manage stress for greater adaptability and resilience, recover from fatigue to stay in peak condition, and understand demotivation so you can boost your intrinsic motivation.
Bonus: recharge your mental batteries faster than an SSD reboot and activate “anti-lag mode” even during a full-on cyberattack.