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BSC2025

500+ participants / 80+ speakers
20+ panels and side sessions

17-19 November / SAVA CENTER
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BSC 2025BSC 2025 Thematic AgendaNews

The Latest BSC 2025 Agenda is Here!

November 6, 2025 BSC

The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy is pleased to announce the updated BSC 2025 agenda. The thematic agenda now includes the full schedule of the conference for all three days, with detailed session times and panel topics.

This year’s conference will bring together high-level policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and civil society leaders from across Europe and from around the world to debate the most pressing questions of our time:

  • How can Serbia overcome its political crisis and embark on a path of democratic renewal?
  • What is the future of the transatlantic partnership as a pillar of international order and how will it affect global crises?
  • How will U.S.–China rivalry reshape global security and the Indo-Pacific region?
  • What lessons can Europe draw from its struggle to defend democracy against internal and external threats?
  • How can EU enlargement remain a credible process amid geopolitical uncertainty and populist resurgence?

Belgrade Security Conference (BSC): “Pathways to Freedom” will take place on 17–19 November 2025 at the Sava Center in Belgrade, Serbia. Over three days, the BSC 2025 will feature plenary sessions, parallel discussions and special roundtables addressing issues such as hybrid threats, democratic resilience, European security architecture and the future of EU enlargement.

The BSC 2025 is dedicated to Ksenija Atanasijević (1894 -1981), Serbian philosopher and the first female professor at the University of Belgrade.

By convening leaders, thinkers and advocates at this critical juncture, the Belgrade Security Conference 2025 seeks to illuminate the pathways toward freedom—through justice, democracy and peace.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade for another edition of the region’s leading platform for open dialogue and bold ideas.

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BSC 2025BSC Young Leaders

Open Call for Participants – BSC Young Leaders 2025

September 23, 2025 BSC

The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP) is pleased to announce the open call for participants for the third edition of the BSC Young Leaders Program, which will take place from 16 to 19 November 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia, alongside the Belgrade Security Conference – the largest regional platform for high-level dialogue on foreign and security policy.

About the Program

The BSC Young Leaders program creates a unique space for 30 young people from the Western Balkans – to come together, reflect on shared challenges, and contribute to building a democratic and inclusive future based on European values.

This year’s program, titled “Clearing the Pathways to Freedom”, will include:

  • Networking and trust-building activities
  • Guided visits and critical reflections on remembrance and reconciliation
  • Interactive sessions with experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives
  • Active participation in the Belgrade Security Conference (including priority in Q&A sessions and closed-door meetings)
  • Youth-led sessions where participants will present their own perspectives on the future of democracy and cooperation in the region
Who Can Apply?

We are looking for motivated young people who:

  • Are between 18 and 30 years old
  • Come from one of the Western Balkans
  • Have demonstrated interest in democracy, peace-building, European integration, security, or related fields
  • Are ready to actively participate in all four days of the program!
  • The working language of the program is English and participants are expected to be comfortable using English.

Important: Participants of BSC Young Leaders 2023 and 2024 are not eligible to apply.

Other Information
  • Number of participants: 30 in total (20 selected through this open call + 10 alumni from previous BSC Young Leaders editions and related BCSP programs
  • Costs: Accommodation, meals, and travel expenses will be fully covered by the organisers.
  • Dates: 16–19 November 2025
  • Location: Belgrade, Serbia
How to Apply?

Interested candidates should apply by 15 October 2025 by filling out the application form.

Special Opportunity

Our long-standing partners in the BSC Young Leaders program implementation– the International Institute for Peace (IIP) – together with BCSP will reward three participants of BSC Young Leaders 2025 with the opportunity to attend the conference organised by IIP in Vienna, on 2–3 December 2025. The conference, titled 30 Years After Dayton, will focus on the legacy of the Dayton Peace Agreement and its implications for the present and future of the Western Balkans.

To be considered, you will need to submit an essay by October 20. The three best essays will be selected, and the winners will be announced during the BSC Young Leaders program in Belgrade. For more details and to access the application, please see the link below.

https://form.jotform.com/252662051973055

Please note: Submitting an essay for the Vienna opportunity is optional and not required for participation in BSC Young Leaders 2025. However, to be eligible for the Vienna competition, you must first apply and be selected for BSC Young Leaders 2025.

Contact

For questions, please contact us at gorana.pebic@bezbednost.org

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BSC Trends 2024

February 12, 2025 BSC
Belgrade Security Conference 2024 is behind us, leaving us with important insights and discussions on the pressing global issues of our time – issues that seem to grow more complex with each passing year. Once again, BSC 2024 brought together a diverse range of distinguished speakers who tackled these challenges head-on.

 

The latest edition of BSC Trends follows the dynamic discussions held at the Belgrade Security Conference 2024. This publication serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the complexities of today’s geopolitical environment.
This year’s BSC Trends offers a comprehensive analysis of key global developments, including insights into Trump’s second term and its implications for the future. It examines the challenges facing democratic regimes, ongoing conflicts around the world, and the current dynamics in the Western Balkans. Additionally, the publication features a Young Leaders’ Essay section, with the top three essays from participants in the BSC Young Leaders Program.
Download BSC Trends 2024 HERE.
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BSC 2024News

Keynote Speech by H.E. Emanuele Giaufret, Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of European Union to the Republic of Serbia

November 20, 2024 BSC

 

The Ambassador reflected on the European Union enlargement as thus far being too slow and too long, and without enough results, which led to decreasing enthusiasm for the accession process. However, he highlighted that there is a new political momentum, with a clear window of opportunity for Western Balkans states to join. Enlargement has a geostrategic imperative now, and it is prioritised by the new European Commission, promising that there is a clear decision to complete the EU through the process.

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A “Growth Plan” for the EU? Western Balkans and the Future of the Single Market

November 20, 2024 BSC

The final panel of the conference analysed the effects of the European Union’s Growth Plan on the accession process of the Western Balkans region. The panellists agreed that it is a good tool for economic integration, which is a key element of the process, especially as the region lags a lot behind Europe in this aspect. However, it must not be decoupled from fundamental values.

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