The TENACITy Project successfully conducted its 1st Pilot Demonstration in Larnaca, Cyprus, on 18–19 June 2024. This pivotal two-day event brought together consortium partners and external stakeholders, including Passenger Information Units (PIUs), for the first operational testing of TENACITy’s innovative travel intelligence tools.

The pilot opened with an overview of the project’s goals and a detailed presentation of the pilot’s structure. Participants were introduced to realistic use case scenarios that demonstrated how the tools developed under the project can be applied to detect, analyse, and respond to complex travel-related security threats.

Day 1 focused on high-level presentations outlining the pilot’s objectives, tools, and expected outcomes. The day concluded with a technical validation and feedback session, providing valuable insights into system performance and usability.

Day 2 offered a more hands-on experience. Technical partners guided participants through practical exercises using the developed tools in scenario-based environments. This session allowed end users to interact directly with the platform, test tool functionalities, and simulate decision-making in real time.

A roundtable discussion followed, enabling stakeholders to share experiences and recommendations. The pilot concluded with an interactive assessment quiz, evaluating user experience and knowledge gained during the sessions.

This pilot marked a key step in validating the TENACITy platform through:

• Real-life scenario testing
• End-user engagement and training
• Structured feedback collection for continuous improvement
• Legal and regulatory assessment of operational readiness

The 1st Pilot was a critical step in validating the TENACITy tools in operational settings, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and ensuring the platform meets the real-world needs of end users.