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Workshop: Cognitive Superiority

This workshop is for participants at the conference Understanding Cognitive Superiority who intend to contribute an article to a special collection in the Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies (2027).

Registration deadline

Saturday 15 August 2026

Contact

Assoc. Prof. K. Enstad Section for Land Power Studies, Norwegian Military Academy
Email: kenstad@mil.no

Conference: Understanding Cognitive Superiority

The workshop is part of the conference Understanding Cognitive Superiority, 15 September in Oslo. Click for separate conference registration.

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Programme

09.00–09.50   Prof. David S. Alberts – Title TBD

10.00–10.15   Introduction to the workshop
Introduction to the purpose of the workshop, expected outcomes, and the role of Day 2 in identifying the current state of the field and future research priorities.

10.15–10.30   Coffee break
Informal discussions and networking.

10.30-11.45   Break-out groups
Participants work in thematic groups to discuss the current state of knowledge, identify key knowledge gaps, explore methodological challenges, consider future research directions, and examine opportunities for Nordic collaboration.

11.45–12.15   Group reports and plenary discussion
Each group presents its main findings and recommendations, followed by questions, comments, and discussion across themes.

12.15–12.30   Workshop summary
Short summary and plan going forward.

12.30–13.30   Light lunch and departure
Informal networking and departure.

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