Munich Conference 2025: Full schedule and speaker lineup
Photo: The program of the Munich Conference 2025 revealed (Getty Images)
The annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) begins today, February 14, and will run until February 16. Organizers have already announced the schedule of key speeches at the MSC, according to the agenda of the Munich Conference 2025.
Christoph Heusgen, who will chair the MSC, will open the conference today. Following that, German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will deliver the opening speech.
As in previous years, the Munich Conference program will consist of three parts: the main program curated by the MSC, approximately 200 side events, and dozens of public events.
On Friday, February 14, the main program of the conference will begin, focusing on global security challenges, including global governance, the resilience of democracy, climate security, and many other topics.
On Saturday, February 15, debates will take place on the state of the international order, as well as on regional conflicts and crises. The future of transatlantic partnership will also be a key focus of the second day of the conference.
On Sunday, February 16, the conference will conclude with discussions on Europe's role in the world.
Schedule of key speeches (Kyiv time) at Munich Security Conference 2025:
- German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier – February 14, 14:35-14:55
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen – February 14, 15:00-15:30
- US Vice President JD Vance – February 14, 15:30-16:00
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – February 14, 16:30-17:15
- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas – February 14, 16:30-17:15 and 19:00-20:00
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – February 15, 12:30-13:30
- German Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz – February 15, 12:30-13:30
- European Council President António Costa – February 15, 12:30-13:30
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte – February 15, 13:30-13:45
- European Parliament President Roberta Metsola – February 15, 19:30-20:15; February 16, 11:30-12:15
- US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg – February 15, 19:30-20:15
The speeches by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius are also planned at the Munich Conference. However, their speaking times have not yet been determined in the MSC program.
Munich Security Conference 2025
As the US State Department previously announced, the 61st Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 14-16, will focus primarily on Russia’s war against Ukraine. Other key topics will include energy, climate change, artificial intelligence, and international trade.
More than 60 heads of state and government and over 100 ministers will participate in the conference. The Ukrainian delegation will be led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is an annual international forum dedicated to discussing pressing security issues.
Founded in 1963, it has become a key platform for exchanging views between representatives of different countries worldwide. Each year, the MSC gathers politicians, military officials, and various governmental and non-governmental international organizations to discuss foreign policy, security, and defense-related matters.
The MSC format does not include final communiqués or legally binding resolutions. However, the chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, has expressed hope that this year’s discussions will help outline steps toward peace in Ukraine.
