Public Events
Munich Security Conference 2023
While international decision-makers will once again meet in Munich this year, numerous events for the public will take place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
The public events offer the general public the opportunity to follow and participate in the debates of the Munich Security Conference at first hand. The focus of the events will be on current issues such as the "Zeitenwende" in German security policy and the need for innovation in the field of digital and information technology, as well as the link between security policy and culture.
The public events are often organized with partners such as the Munich Chamber Orchestra, the Literaturhaus München or the Cyber Innovation Hub of the German Armed Forces.
The following events will be offered to the public as part of the 59th Munich Security Conference. Please note varying information on registration. Next to the participation in Munich some of the events will be streamed live on our website.
Thursday, February 16
Townhall as part of the "Zeitenwende on tour" Campaign
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Komödie, Hotel Bayerischer Hof
The public event at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel will be held under the motto "Zeitenwende in German foreign and security policy". The aim of the event will be to create an open and direct dialog between politicians and the general public.
This event will be held in German.
The Speakers
Joachim Gauck
Former Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin
Constanze Stelzenmüller
Director of the Center on the United States and Europe, Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and trans-Atlantic Relations, The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC
Christoph Heusgen
Ambassador; Chairman, Munich Security Conference, Munich
Andreas Bachmann (Moderator)
Editor-in-Chief, BR24 Rundschau, Munich
Vitali Klitschko
Mayor, Kyiv; Leader, Party of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reforms, Kyiv
Vladimir Klitschko
Chairman, Klitschko Foundation, Kyiv
Jamila Schäfer
Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Alliance 90/The Greens Parliamentary Group, German Bundestag, Berlin; Munich Young Leader 2021/2022
MSC Innovation Night 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hauptsaal, Hotel Bayerischer Hof
The intersection between technology innovation and security has never been more dynamic. New challenges but also opportunities are constantly emerging on real as well as more abstract frontlines. For the sixth year in a row, the MSC Innovation Series is bringing together high-profile political participants and cutting-edge innovative thinkers for an engaging, accessible, and unique dialogue. The MSC Innovation Night 2023 is hosted by the Munich Security Conference in cooperation with the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub and will be streamed live.
Recommended Reading: "The Defense Innovation Readiness Gap Is Widening" (12.50 MB)
The Speakers:
Siemtje Möller
Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defense, Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin; Munich Young Leader 2019
Sven Weizenegger
Head of Cyber Innovation Hub, Bundeswehr, Berlin
Wolfgang Ischinger
Ambassador (ret.); President, Munich Security Conference Foundation Council, Munich
Rich Lesser
Global Chair, Boston Consulting Group, New York
Christian Bruch
President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy; Co-Chair of the Security Innovation Board, Munich Security Conference, Munich
Kersti Kaljulaid
Global Advocate of the United Nations Secretary-General, Every Woman Every Child; former President of the Republic of Estonia; Member of the Security Innovation Board, Munich Security Conference, Tallinn
Margaritis Schinas
Vice-President for Promoting the European Way of Life, European Commission, Brussels
Mykhailo Fedorov
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Ukraine, Kyiv
Philippe Lavigne
General; Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Norfolk
Matthew Schlueter
Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Washington, DC
Michael Vetter
Lieutenant General; Director General for Cyber and Information Technology, Federal Ministry of Defence, Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin
Jeanne Meserve (Moderator)
Fellow, Homeland Security Experts Group, Washington, DC
MSC Concert 2023
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Cuvilliés Theater (Residenzstraße 1, 80539 München)
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) and the Munich Chamber Orchestra (MKO) will host the traditional MSC concert and panel discussion on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Munich's Cuvilliés Theater. On the panel, representatives from international politics will discuss the consequences of the turning point in security policy for Europe.
The Speakers
Florian Herrmann
Head of the State Chancellery and State Minister for Federal Affairs and Media, Free State of Bavaria, Munich
Viola Amherd
Vice President and Minister of Defense, Swiss Confederation, Bern
Joachim Gauck
Former Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin
Stefan Kornelius (Moderator)
Politics Section Head, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Munich
The Musicians
Julia Lezhneva
Soprano
Samson Tsoy
Pianist
Enrico Onofri
Conductor
You can get a free ticket here.
MSC Security and Literature Series
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Saal, Literaturhaus München
The Security and Literature Series, inaugurated at the MSC 2017, focuses on the relationship literature and politics share and examines the means by which literature can gauge security and stability in society. The series spans over four evenings, commencing on Wednesday, two days ahead of the Munich Security Conference, and ending on the Saturday of the conference.
The Speakers
Sergey Lagodinsky
Chairman of the Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee, European Parliament, Brussels
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Social Entrepreneur and Opposition Activist, Russian Anti-War Committee, London
Katja Gloger (Moderation)
Journalist, Executive Member, Reporters Sans Frontières, Berlin
TUM Speakers Series
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Audimax, TU München
Together with the Technical University Munich, the MSC will once again host prominent speakers for in-depth debates with students. We are particularly pleased that George Soros, the Founder of the Open Society Foundations, has kindly agreed to open the series with a keynote address on the eve of the MSC 2023.
The event will be streamed here.
Friday, February 17
MSC Security and Literature Series 2023
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ort: Saal, Literaturhaus München
The Security and Literature Series, inaugurated at the MSC 2017, focuses on the relationship literature and politics share and examines the means by which literature can gauge security and stability in society. The series spans over four evenings, commencing on Wednesday, two days ahead of the Munich Security Conference, and ending on the Saturday of the conference.
The Speakers
Nataša Pirc Musar
President of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana
Renata Salecl
Author, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Criminology at the Faculty of Law, Ljubljana
Nora Müller (Moderation)
Executive Director International Affairs, Körber-Stiftung, Berlin
Saturday, February 18
MSC Security and Literature Series 2023
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Saal, Literaturhaus München
The Security and Literature Series, inaugurated at the MSC 2017, focuses on the relationship literature and politics share and examines the means by which literature can gauge security and stability in society. The series spans over four evenings, commencing on Wednesday, two days ahead of the Munich Security Conference, and ending on the Saturday of the conference.
The Speakers:
Claudia Roth
Minister of State for Culture and Media, Federal Chancellery, Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin
Andrey Kurkov
Author; Recipient of the Geschwister-Scholl-Price, Kyiv
Nico Lange (Moderator)
Senior Fellow der Zeitenwende on tour-Initiative, Munich Security Conference; Former Chief of Staff, Federal Ministry of Defense, Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin
Sunday, February 19
Filmscreening: FREEDOM ON FIRE — Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Literaturhaus München (Saal)
On the last day of the conference the MSC, in cooperation with the US Department of State, is screening the movie: FREEDOM ON FIRE — Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom.
The film depicts the horrible realities of this unprovoked war instigated by Vladimir Putin. It is an exploration of the courage of the Ukrainian people, fiercely determined to stand their ground until 'the last drop of blood'. Demonstrating an astounding ability to unite as a people and defend the sovereignty of their country, Ukrainians show compassion and resilience even when surrounded by death, destruction, and unfathomable war crimes. The film transports viewers through a war that started immediately after Maidan (Revolution of Dignity) in 2014 and continues through the 2022 Russian invasion. Through personal stories of civilians, children, soldiers, doctors, the country's elderly, journalists, religious leaders, and international volunteers, this is a humanizing diary of millions of people whose lives were turned upside down by eight years of conflict.
FREEDOM ON FIRE: Ukraine’s fight for freedom is a companion piece to Oscar and Emmy nominated movie WINTER ON FIRE: Ukraine’s fight for freedom (Netflix / 2015).
Guests: Director Evgeny Afineevsky
For more informationen on the movie take a look at the Trailer and visit the Website.
The movie will be in original version with English subtitles.
