Announcement
Six Months to Go: Munich Security Conference 2024
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 will take place from February 16 to 18, 2024, at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. The MSC 2024 will once again offer an unique opportunity for high-level debates on the world’s most pressing security challenges. Additionally, the MSC, founded in the fall of 1963, will celebrate its 60th anniversary up to and during the next main conference.
Mark your calendars: Munich Security Conference – February 16 to 18, 2024
The 60th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) will take place from February 16 to 18, 2024, at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich.
Since its foundation by Ewald von Kleist six decades ago, the MSC has been assembling senior decision-makers and thought-leaders from around the world for discussions on the most pressing international security concerns.
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.
Today, the MSC is the world’s leading forum for debating international security policy. In addition to its annual flagship conference, the MSC regularly convenes high-profile events around the world and has a wide portfolio of publications, including our annual Munich Security Report.
Preparations for the MSC 2024 and our 60th anniversary are well underway. We are envisioning a particularly relevant conference with a focus on strengthening the rules-based international order and engaging an inclusive coalition to tackle revisionist tendencies and actions around the world. Aligning with our 2023 activities and publications, crucial topics addressed at the MSC 2024 will include Europe's role in security and defense, new visions of the global order, the security implications of climate change, and much more.
Side Event Applications
The MSC prides itself on its fruitful relationship with the many institutions and organisations hosting side events at the annual conference. These events complement and enrich the main program and have become an integral part of our conferences. As every year, we will be working hard to curate the optimal mix of formats, themes, and participants for the MSC 2024. Should you be interested in hosting an event and contributing to our mission, please follow the instructions on our website to submit your suggestion. The selection process will begin in early September and will run through October.
Press Information
The press accreditation process for the MSC 2024 will start in early December. If you have any questions in the meantime or if you are interested in an interview with our leadership or one of our experts, please contact the MSC Press Team.
