Prof. Dr. Dennis-Kenji Kipker studied law and computer science. As the scientific director and founder of the cyberintelligence.institute, he conducts research at the intersection of law and technology in the fields of cybersecurity, corporate strategy, and digital resilience in the context of global crises, with a particular focus on Chinese and U.S. IT law.
In this capacity, he advises the German federal government, the European Commission, and companies worldwide, where he also holds various positions, including on supervisory boards. On a volunteer basis, Dennis Kipker is involved with the World Justice Project in the U.S. and serves on the Advisory Board of the African Center for Cyberlaw & Cybercrime Prevention (ACCP) at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.
Dennis-Kenji Kipker Lecture Topics
- Cybersecurity, IT Strategy & Cyber Compliance
- Digital Compliance Everywhere? Why Data Protection & Data Security Are Becoming Increasingly Complex
- Social, Political, and Economic Impacts of Digitalization
- Digital Resilience & Data Protection in the Context of Global Crises
- International Cybersecurity/Data Protection and Regulation of Digital Sovereignty
- Hardware Sovereignty and Digitalization in Major Crisis Situations, Such as the Cyberwar Between Russia and Ukraine and in Light of the China-Taiwan Conflict
- Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing: Their Opportunities and Risks, and Secure and Meaningful Integration into Businesses
- Digital Sovereignty as a Future Challenge for Governments and Businesses
- Digital Strategy in the Age of New Geopolitical Challenges
In 2025, Professor Kipker was named to Capital magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” list, which honors individuals whose professional work is considered particularly influential and forward-looking. He also regularly publishes articles on digital topics as a columnist for outlets including the ZDF knowledge column, the Tagesspiegel, Focus Online, and Wirtschaftswoche.