"I am proud to be one of the founding members of IMBSA, having served in various roles, including Chair of Tutorials and Tools across multiple sessions. In 2019, I had the privilege of organizing and co-chairing IMBSA in Thessaloniki, Greece.

This conference stands out as a premier forum, bringing together the leading model-based safety assessment (MBSA) technologies at the forefront of applied and commercial development. IMBSA uniquely bridges the gap between academic innovation and industrial application, fostering dynamic exchanges between researchers and practitioners.

One of IMBSA's greatest strengths is its comprehensive structure, which combines scientific presentations, interactive tools and tutorials, and industrial experience sharing. This multilayered approach allows researchers, tool developers, and industry representatives to explore cutting-edge advancements, evaluate real-world applications, and establish meaningful collaborations.

For PhD students, IMBSA offers an unmatched opportunity to engage with the state-of-the-art in MBSA, connect with leading experts, and expand their professional networks. The conference's strong focus on emerging topics, such as Safe AI, ensures it evolves to address the most pressing challenges in safety-critical systems.

The 2019 edition, which I had the honour of chairing, was a truly memorable event. It exemplified how IMBSA successfully integrates academic excellence with industrial relevance, creating fertile ground for innovation and partnerships. It was a privilege to contribute once again to an event that continues to shape the future of technological safety."

Yiannis Papadopoulos

Professor of Computer Science, University of Hull