Munich Security Conference 2024

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 took place from February 16 to 18, 2024, at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. The MSC 2024 once again offered an unique opportunity for high-level debates on the world’s most pressing security challenges. Additionally, the MSC, founded in the fall of 1963, celebrated its 60th anniversary up to and during the last main conference.

Six decades after its foundation by Ewald von Kleist, the MSC once again assembled senior decision-makers and thought-leaders from around the world for discussions on the most pressing international security concerns in February 2024.

Agenda and Recordings

Overview of the full main program of the Munich Security Conference 2024

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Marketplace of Ideas

Recordings of Conversations, public events, side events, and media activities!

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Media Hub

Information and accreditation for media representatives at MSC 2024

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Dark Clouds and Silver Linings: Key Takeaways from the MSC 2024

This Munich Security Debrief summarizes the discussions of the MSC 2024.

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Participants

Numerous high-ranking international decision-makers attended the Munich Security Conference 2024.

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Munich Security Report 2024

Amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising economic uncertainty, many governments are no longer focusing on the absolute benefits of global cooperation.

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Public Events

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2024, numerous events for the public took place.

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Side Events

At the 60th Munich Security Conference, high-ranking organizations once again hosted numerous side events.

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MSC Kick-off 2024

The MSC Kick-off took place on February 12. In Berlin, the MSC introduced the topics of the upcoming conference and presented the new Munich Security Report.

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60 Years of Debates on Security Policy

Over the past 60 years, the Munich Security Conference has constantly evolved, has become more diverse, introduced a variety of new discussion and event formats, and broadened its thematic horizons to take account of the changing security landscape. Its core mission, however, has not changed: To provide a platform for consequential debates and, as its original motto suggests, to build peace through dialogue.

Munich Rule as Core Principle 

As has been the case for the past six decades, the entire event and all its many components was governed by the Munich Rule: Engage and interact with each other: Don't lecture or ignore one another. Whether on or off stage, we encourage our guests to engage with and learn from each other and we expect all our speakers to stand ready to answer questions and engage with the audience at eye level. 

Side Events

Submissions for side events at the MSC 2024 are now closed. We would like to thank everyone who applied. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the MSC Side Events Team at events@securityconference.org.

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