Masterclass Intelligence Tools and Techniques, Truth and Integrity in EU Funds Management, Control and Audit. For professionals in ESI, IPA, AMIF, ISF and BMVI Funds

Day 1 — The Intelligence Lab Opens (Part 1)

Central theme: Investigation — from traditional control thinking to intelligence‑driven management, verification, audit and evidence.

09:00–09:30 — Opening of the Christmas Intelligence Lab

• Mission, teams, challenge
• Why EU Funds control needs sharper intelligence, stronger evidence and smarter judgement

09:30–10:30 — The Changing Risk Landscape

• ESI, IPA, AMIF, ISF, BMVI
• Key message: Trust is good. Evidence is better. Intelligence makes the difference.

10:30–10:45 — Coffee Break

10:45–12:00 — Core Concepts of Hybrid Co‑Intelligence

• Hybrid Co‑Intelligence
• Human Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence
• Open Source Intelligence

12:00–13:00 — Lunch

13:00–15:00 — Real-Life Intelligence Cases

• Practical scenarios
• When and how to use HI, AI and OSINT
• Hands‑on work (bring your laptop)

15:00–15:15 — Coffee Break

15:15–17:00 — Applied Intelligence Workshop

• Mini‑investigations
• Evidence‑building
• Team preparation for Day 2

Day 2 — The Intelligence Lab Opens Again (Part 2)

09:00–10:30 — Hybrid Co‑Intelligence for EU Funds

• Deep dive into HI, AI and OSINT
• Real-life cases

10:30–10:45 — Coffee Break

10:45–12:00 — Case Labs: Practical Intelligence Work

• Red flags
• Evidence‑based reasoning
• Team analysis

12:00–13:00 — Lunch

13:00–15:00 — Case Mission 1 (Start)

A Life‑Like Integrity and Intimidation Case Teams investigate, escalate, design alternative verification/audit approaches, and prepare findings.

15:00–15:15 — Coffee Break

15:15–16:30 — Case Mission 1 (Continuation)

• Deepening the investigation
• Preparing the intelligence approach for Day 3

16:30–18:30 — Vienna Guided Tour & Food Tasting Experience (End of Day 2)

A celebratory cultural experience to close Day 2:

• Guided walk through Vienna’s historic centre
• Observation challenge inspired by Human Intelligence
• Traditional Viennese food tasting: Würstel, Kaiserschmarrn, pastries, local specialties
• Informal networking and team bonding
• Closing toast to the Christmas Intelligence Lab

Day 3 Morning — The Vienna Mission Cases (Continuation)

09:00–10:30 — Case Mission 1 (Continuation)

• Intelligence tools & techniques
• Preparing findings

10:30–10:45 — Coffee Break

10:45–12:00 — Case Mission 2: The Christmas Kick‑Off Mystery

EU Funds, Rural Sports and the Old Boys’ Network Teams observe, analyse, investigate, use Hybrid Co‑Intelligence, AI and OSINT.

12:00–13:00 — Lunch

Day 3 Afternoon — Final Mission Presentations & Awards

13:00–15:00 — Team Presentation Challenge

Each team presents:

• Mission outcomes
• Evidence trail
• Intelligence methods used
• Lessons learned

15:00–15:15 — Coffee Break

15:15–16:30 — Awards Ceremony

Winning team receives the title: The Vienna Integrity Guardians — Masters of Intelligence, Evidence & EU Funds Protection

16:30–17:00 — Closing Session

• Reflections
• Key takeaways
• Final message: Use intelligence wisely, challenge every story, innovate, follow the evidence.