Sarajevo Security Conference

06/08/2026

We are honoured to welcome Rear Admiral Jeroen van Zanten, Commander of NATO Surface Forces, as a speaker at the 4th Sarajevo Security Conference.

His participation will bring valuable insights into the future of maritime security and NATO’s evolving role in Europe’s security landscape.

06/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Dame Karen Pierce, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, will deliver the keynote address at the 4th Sarajevo Security Conference.

As Europe faces an increasingly complex security environment, her insights will help shape discussions on this year’s theme: “Securing Europe in a Divided World.”

📍 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
🗓️ September 4–6, 2026

05/08/2026

04/08/2026

From the very first edition of the Sarajevo Security Conference, Dr. Azeem Ibrahim has been one of SSC’s strongest supporters and a driving force behind its growth and success.

As Director at the New Lines Institute, Dr. Ibrahim has consistently championed meaningful dialogue on international security, bringing his expertise and vision to every edition of the conference. His unwavering commitment has helped establish SSC as a leading security forum in the Western Balkans.

We are honoured that Dr. Azeem Ibrahim will officially open the 4th Sarajevo Security Conference.

03/08/2026

Continuing a valued partnership.

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the European Union for the Sarajevo Security Conference 2026.

Together, we look forward to advancing dialogue on Europe’s most pressing security challenges and strengthening international cooperation.

The Sarajevo Security Conference is organized by Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy.

30/07/2026

“Peacebuilding must be understood as security-building.”

— Chris Mauz, ProPeace Panel: Transitional Justice as a Security Strategy (SSC 2025)

One of the key takeaways from a conversation that remains just as relevant today.

29/07/2026

Another valued partnership for SSC 2026.

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) joins the Sarajevo Security Conference as an official partner.

We look forward to welcoming CEPS to Sarajevo and continuing important conversations on European security and policy.

SSC 2026 is organized by New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy

28/07/2026

Don’t say you didn’t know 😃 This year’s Sarajevo Security Conference is by invitation only, and seats are limited.

If you’d like to be part of one of the region’s leading security events, submit your Expression of Interest by 31 July.

We look forward to welcoming you to .

26/07/2026

Strengthening the conversation.

Hoplite Group joins the Sarajevo Security Conference 2026 as an official partner.

Together, we’ll foster meaningful dialogue on resilience, strategic communications, and the complex security issues shaping today’s world.