The European Security and Defence Forum 2018 (ESDF 2018) is a high–level conference organized by the Institute of Research and Training on European Affairs (I.R.T.E.A.) under the topic:
“Debate on the future of European Security & Defence: from vision to action”.
The event will be held under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
The conference is open to individuals, Institutions or Companies with a high interest and relevance to the field of the Forum.
Working language of the forum is English.
TOPICS
- “The new EU Global Strategy and the future of CFSP: challenges ahead”
- “Strengthening EU’s external security in a more complex world”
- “Towards the development of the EU’s internal security in light of the new terroristic threats”
- “NATO’s role as a security provider and the impact on Common Foreign and Security Policy”
- “Migration: a destabilization factor for the E.U.?”
- “Energy Security challenges for European Union”
- “Cyber threats for EU in the 21st century”
DATE OF THE FORUM
ESDF 2018 will be held on May 11th-12th, 2018 in Athens, Greece.
VENUES OF THE FORUM
The ESDF will be held in Athens, Greece.
Friday 11th of May 2018: At the Serafio Center of Sports, Culture and Innovation of the Municipality of Athens (163 Pireos Ave. 118 54, Athens, Greece)
Saturday 12th of May 2018: At the General Secretariat for Media and Communication, (11 Fragoudi str. & Alexandrou Pantou Str., 101 63, Kalithea, Athens)
REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION FEE
To enroll at the Forum, please fill the online Application Form. Applications are accepted until 8 May 2018.
There is a participation fee of 90€ which covers administrative expenses (coffee breaks, lunches and material distributed).
For the Military Personnel an exclusive reduction is ensured to 60€ covering administrative expenses (coffee breaks, lunch breaks, material distributed etc.).
Bank Details
Bank name: National Bank of Greece
IBAN: GR4401101380000013800205596
SWIFT: ETHNGRAA
Account Holder: Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs
Deposit Reason: Your Surname and Name (please make sure it is not a name of your family’ members appeared on the transaction)
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Travel, transport to the Forum’s venue and accommodation is at participants’ own expense. For information about hotels, you may contact the organizers.
DRESS CODE
The suggested dress code is business attire for civilian and military personnel.