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.

In the shadow of renewed authoritarianism, protracted wars, and deepening political polarisation, the struggle for freedom—of individuals, nations and societies—has once again become the defining question of our age.

Across Europe and beyond, citizens face shrinking civic space, democratic backsliding and the erosion of the very principles that once guaranteed progress and stability. Yet, amid this uncertainty, a new generation of movements, leaders, and ideas is emerging to reclaim democracy and justice as pathways to freedom.

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?
• 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?

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 this November for another edition of the region’s leading platform for open dialogue and bold ideas.

Download the BSC 2025 Thematic Agenda HERE.