This report presents an expanded overview of key discussions emerging from UNIDIR's Cyber Stability Conference 2025, which officially launched the inaugural Geneva Cyber Week. Bringing together experts from governments, industry, civil society and academia, the conference used a scenario-based exercise set in the fictional region of “Dystopia” to illustrate how information and communication technology incidents can quickly escalate into widespread and systemic disruptions.
Through a series of dynamic, multi-stakeholder panel discussions, the event examined the ripple effects such incidents can have across borders and sectors, highlighting the growing interdependence of digital ecosystems.
This report also offers clear, action-oriented guidance for relevant stakeholders seeking to enhance resilience, cooperation, and preparedness.
Citation: UNIDIR Security and Technology Programme, 2025 Cyber Stability Conference, Crisis Averted: Cyber Resilience in Action (Geneva: UNIDIR, 2026).