About Us

For more than 60 years, the Munich Security Conference has been promoting international dialogue, offering a platform for global decision-makers. Involving the next generation in this exchange has always been a primary goal of the MSC.

Overview About Us

About the MSC
The Munich Security Conference is the world's leading forum for debating international security policy. It is a venue for diplomatic initiatives to address the world's most pressing security…
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History
For sixty years, the Munich Security Conference has been constantly evolving. Munich was, is, and will remain an independent meeting place for politicians and experts to exchange views on…
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Chair and Team
In addition to the main conference in February, the Munich Security Conference team organizes different events and manages the preparation of various publications.
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Our Office Locations
The Munich Security Conference operates from offices in Munich, Berlin, and Washington, DC.
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Munich Security Conference Foundation
Since its foundation in 1963, the Munich Security Conference has been constantly evolving. Originally established as "Wehrkunde," a private initiative by the founder Ewald-Heinrich von…
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Advisory Council
The MSC Advisory Council, led by its Co-Chairs Paul Achleitner and Chrystia Freeland, helps to maintain and advance the high quality of the annual Munich Security Conference and the MSC's…
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Middle East Consultation Group
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) has convened a Middle East Consultation Group (MECG), which brings together active and former high-level policymakers and experts from the region and…
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Awards and Networks
The Munich Security Conference honors outstanding political achievements and supports future decision-makers with its awards and leadership programs. The Ewald von Kleist Award and the John…
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Partners and Sponsors
The Munich Security Conference is supported by a variety of institutions, authorities, and organizations. We follow a strict policy that donations of one supporter must not exceed 8 percent…
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Careers
The numerous events and publications of the Munich Security Conference are only possible because a highly motivated team works together on the realization of the various projects. Here, the…
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