The highlight of the event was the opportunity to compete for the prestigious Bundeswehr Schützenschnur, a marksmanship badge awarded by the German armed forces.

The ceremony highlighted a significant milestone as senior defense leaders signed the Letter of Intent, symbolizing their dedication to a “shared vision of enduring Euro-Atlantic partnerships."

Against a backdrop of contemporary challenges in the democracies of Eastern Europe and the Caucuses especially, the mandate for roundtable was clear.

A "Whole of Society" perspective was encouraged, emphasizing collaboration across sectors to address security challenges effectively.

The seminar enables senior government officials and policymakers from across the Euro-Atlantic community to delve into critical international security issues.

The seminar brings together 26 cybersecurity practitioners from a range of government agencies, academia, and private business of 24 partner-nations around the world.