Keynote Speaker Dr. Sarah Kirchberger

Dr. Sarah Kirchberger is one of the leading experts in the field of maritime security, with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific region. She serves as Academic Director of the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University, where she is responsible for the Asia-Pacific division. She is also Vice President of the German Maritime Institute (DMI). Her career path spans studies in Sinology, a doctoral degree, and various research positions, culminating in a strong specialization in China’s military modernization. In policy debates, she is regarded as a precise and strategically minded voice, known for clearly contextualizing developments in the Indo-Pacific.