DPIR’s Arthur Laudrain makes prestigious list of potential future leaders

DPhil Cybersecurity student Arthur Laudrain–on placement at DPIR–has been named one of 35 promising young minds in the Santander-CIDOB 35 under 35 List

The list recognises the work of 35 people under the age of 35 with the potential to become future leaders in their areas of expertise.

Arthur was contacted by organisers CIDOB (The Barcelona Centre for International Affairs), who informed him of the nomination and asked if he could provide a brief statement for the Future Leaders Forum, a collaboration between Banco Santander and CIDOB.

The Forum is a platform for the cultivation of ideas among those 35 nominated to the list and an opportunity for them to discuss key issues on the global stage.

Arthur spoke at the event on his vision of EU digital strategic autonomy, defining what it means and what the priorities surrounding it should be.

Speaking on his nomination to the list, Arthur said: “It feels very humbling to be surrounded by such an accomplished, engaged, and diverse crowd. I’m very much looking forward to getting to know everyone better and explore potential collaboration.”