The 2nd National Congress titled "Counterterrorism Security of Public Utility Buildings - Challenges and Recommendations" took place on November 21-22, 2018, at the Congress Center of Hotel Terminal in Wrocław. The event was organized by the Department of Sociology of Education at the Institute of Sociology of the University of Wrocław, the Department of Criminology and Security Sciences at the Faculty of Law, Administration, and Economics of the University of Wrocław, the Higher School of Public and Individual Security Apeiron in Kraków, and the company Safety Project.

The conference became a multidimensional platform for exchanging insights, research findings, and professional experiences in the field of security management in public utility buildings. All these elements, combined with high attendance, underscored the strength of the initiative and justified organizing future editions. Due to a broader scope of topics compared to the previous year, the sessions were conducted simultaneously in two conference rooms.

The conference format was based on combining thematic presentations by successive speakers with substantive panel discussions, inviting recognized scientists and practitioners in the field of counterterrorism security. During the discussions on contemporary terrorism, conclusions were drawn, including the observation that methods and tools used by perpetrators of terrorist attacks are becoming increasingly simplistic, a trend expected to persist in Europe. Attackers are likely to continue targeting soft targets such as gatherings of people, including entertainment and cultural events, using knives, machetes, or firearms. During coffee breaks, conference participants had the opportunity to explore the offerings presented at the booths of technical partners and publishers Adam Marszałek and Difin.

The conference offered additional attractions such as the opportunity to familiarize oneself with vehicles, equipment, and specialized gear from the police and military special forces units, including the Military Gendarmerie Special Unit and the Police Special Anti-Terrorist Unit in Wrocław. Additionally, the Military Gendarmerie provided participants access to a road collision simulator and a 3D driving simulator, allowing everyone to showcase and enhance their vehicle handling skills. For several hours, there was also a presentation of the forensic ambulance of the Military Gendarmerie. During subsequent panels and scientific sessions, the topics of counterterrorism security for Critical Infrastructure and objects subject to mandatory protection were addressed. Interesting and substantive presentations were delivered by representatives of the Polish Committee for Standardization, the Polish Chamber of Alarm Systems, as well as representatives from the Police, Military Gendarmerie, Internal Security Agency, and the Voivodeship Office in Wrocław.

All panelists unanimously agreed that in the era of real hybrid threats, protecting Critical Infrastructure (CI) takes on particular significance. It was concluded that protective measures should be focused on strengthening CI and ensuring its continuity of operation. This has been planned as one of the key elements for future editions of the Congress.