ABOUT
Skopje
Security
Conference
The Skopje Security Conference 2026, organized by the Center for Security Studies in Skopje, represents a high-level international platform focused on addressing the evolving nature of security in a rapidly changing global environment. Scheduled for 19 June 2026, the conference brings together policymakers, ministers, ambassadors, and leading experts to examine how technological transformation, geopolitical shifts, economic instability, and environmental pressures are reshaping global and regional security dynamics. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of artificial intelligence in defence and cybersecurity, the impact of geopolitical fragmentation, and the need for resilient societies capable of responding to complex and hybrid threats.
The conference is structured around a series of thematic panels covering key areas such as multilateral cooperation, hybrid threats and cognitive warfare, AI in modern warfare, climate-related security risks, and economic resilience in the Western Balkans. It aims to redefine how states and institutions protect critical infrastructure, democratic systems, and natural resources, aligning discussions with priorities of major international actors such as NATO, the EU, and the United Nations. By positioning Skopje as a regional hub for strategic dialogue, the event seeks to foster cooperation across sectors and disciplines, encouraging a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to security that integrates technology, geopolitics, and sustainability.
Conference
Themes
Opening Keynotes
High-level addresses on regional and European security priorities.
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Panel I | Multilateral Security in a Fragmented World
Diplomacy, Neutrality and Conflict Prevention.
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Panel II | The Battlefield of the Mind
Fighting an Uncertain War in the Gray Zone of Cognitive Warfare.
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Panel III | Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Defence and Modern Warfare
From Battlefield Innovation to EU Security Integration.
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Panel IV | From Resources to Resilience
Climate, Energy, and Geopolitical Stability.
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Panel V | Economy of Influence
Stability, Risk and Power in the Western Balkans
Programme Overview
Skopje Security Conference 2026
19 June 2026 | Skopje
The Skopje Security Conference 2026 brings together leading policymakers, security experts, and international stakeholders to address the shifting landscape of global and regional security. In a time marked by rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing environmental risks, the conference serves as a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and forward-looking solutions. Through a series of high-level panels and discussions, participants will explore how to strengthen resilience, protect democratic systems, and advance security cooperation in the Western Balkans and beyond.
Agenda
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08:00 – 09:00 | Registration of participants, Welcome coffee
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09:00 – 09:30 | Conference Opening Ceremony
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09:30 – 10:30 | Panel I: Multilateral Security in a Fragmented World
Diplomacy, Neutrality and Conflict Prevention
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10:30 – 11:30 | Panel II: The Battlefield of the Mind
Fighting an Uncertain War in the Gray Zone of Cognitive Warfare
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11:30 – 12:30 | Panel III: Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Defence and Modern Warfare
From Battlefield Innovation to EU Security Integration
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12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break and networking
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14:00 – 15:00 | Panel IV: From Resources to Resilience
Climate, Energy, and Geopolitical Stability
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15:00 – 16:00 | Panel V: Economy of Influence
Stability, Risk and Power in the Western Balkans
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16:10 – 17:00 | Closing Speeches
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17:00 – 18:30 | Cocktail – Reception
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(Detailed agenda and speakers to be released soon.)
Partners
Become our partner
Position your brand at the forefront of regional dialogue on security, technology, and geopolitics. Through the Skopje Security Conference, we offer tailored visibility opportunities that ensure your brand is present throughout the entire conference experience.
The
Venue
The Skopje Security Conference 2026 will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje, in the heart of North Macedonia’s capital. The venue offers a central and welcoming setting for bringing together participants, partners, and speakers for a day of dialogue, exchange, and cooperation.
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Further logistical details will be shared with registered participants and partners in due course.