Against the backdrop of a U.S. election held just two days prior, and the subsequent collapse of Germany’s coalition government the following day, the 2024 edition of the talks provided real-world, contemporary context to the day’s agenda.

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.

In the heart of Berlin, the historic Hotel Adlon Kempinski was the host to the annual NATO Talk Conference.