Young European Security Conference 2025

Are you between 16 and 24 years old and interested in security policy topics? Do you want to know what security policy has to do with the environment, technology and democracy? Then apply now and become part of the Young European Security Conference 2025!

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The Conference is a new initiative for security policy education, organized by the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe and the non-profit Hertie Foundation. At a time when international conflicts and security policy issues are becoming increasingly relevant, we want to give you and other young people the opportunity to engage intensively with these issues and make your perspectives heard.

From February 27 to 28, 2025, around 200 young people from across Europe will come together in Berlin. In different working groups, you will have the opportunity to inform yourself about current security policy issues, exchange ideas, and highlight the concerns of your generation. The topics of the working groups are based on the Munich Security Report but also highlight other aspects of security. They cover issues such as technology, environment, transatlantic relations, democracy and resilience.

In addition to the working groups, you can look forward to interactive formats such as a World Café, Fishbowl discussions, and information booths. The highlight of the conference will be a ceremonial closing discussion at Berlin’s Red Town Hall, where results of the working groups will be presented and discussed with high-level guests.

The Young European Security Conference does not only offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge but also to engage with decision-makers, experts and like-minded young people.

The conference language is English, no prior knowledge of security policy or other topics is required.

Further details on the programme will be published on this page shortly.

Key facts:

  • Who? 

    We are looking for 200 young people from Berlin and the surrounding area as well as from all across Europe, aged 16 to 24, who are interested in security policy. Participants should have a good command of English; no prior knowledge is required to participate.

  • Where? 

    Urania Berlin 
    An der Urania 17
    10787 Berlin

    The closing event will take place in the Festsaal of the Red Town Hall in Berlin.

  • When? 

    Start: February 27, 2025 (around 1 p.m.)
    Ending: February 28, 2025, after the closing discussion in the evening

  • Participation & Costs 

    Participation is free of charge. We can reimburse travel costs up to 140 Euros and provide accommodation in a hostel (including breakfast) for participants who do not live in Berlin. You will be accommodated in shared rooms with other conference participants. Gender-separated accommodation is possible, please add your preferences to your application. Lunch will be provided on both conference days.

  • Application 

    Applications can be submitted until January 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and processed on an ongoing basis, so early application is recommended.

    You can find the application form here.

    We look forward to your participation!

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