November 17, 2025 BSC
On Monday, November 17, 2025, Srđan Cvijić, President of the International Advisory Committee of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy, has officially opened the latest edition of the Belgrade Security Conference.
BELGRADE – SERBIA
BSC2025
500+ participants / 80+ speakers
20+ panels and side sessions
17-19 November / SAVA CENTER
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.
October 14, 2025 BSC
We are thrilled to unveil the Thematic Agenda for the BSC 2025!
The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy’s flagship annual event, Belgrade Security Conference (BSC): “Pathways to Freedom” will take place on 17–19 November 2025 at the Sava Center in Belgrade, Serbia.
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
July 21, 2025 BSC
The Belgrade Security Conference (BSC) is pleased to invite civil society organisations and think tanks from the Western Balkans to submit proposals for side sessions to be held as part of this year’s conference, taking place from 17 to 19 November 2025 at the Sava Centre in Belgrade, Serbia.