ELF is positioning itself on the top of AI. Launching a new AI study at the end of 2025 and continuing the work on the topic, the hosting of several sessions on the transformative power of AI at the DISB in Bucharest is a logic continuity of this strategic focus.
About the event
European Security at crossroads.
Defence and Security are currently in the focus: What is happening in the world? The situation in both Greenland and the US have shown us how fast everything can change in our security architecture. This event will go from a broader to more specific discussions on the topic.
About the event
In an era defined by rapid geopolitical change and growing uncertainty, defence and security have once again become central to the future of our societies. The challenges we face today go far beyond traditional military threats including cyber warfare, disinformation, economic coercion, and attacks on democratic institutions.
10:00 Opening
Speaker: Urmas Paet, MEP, Renew Europe Group
Speaker: Kristo Enn Vaga, Member of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu
Opening words, agenda of the day. Introduction to foreign affairs.
10:10 Welcoming Words by European Liberal Forum
Speaker: Violetta Pashutina, Ukraine, Board member, European Liberal Forum–TBC
10:15 Welcoming address by the Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal
Speaker: Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia
10:25 Keynote: “Estonia’s Choices in the Confrontation of Great Powers”
Speaker: Urmas Paet, MEP, Renew Europe Group
10:35 Discussion: “How to Survive in a Geopolitical Turbulence”
Moderator: Urmas Paet, MEP, Renew Europe Group
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11:40 Coffee break
12:00 Video greeting
Speaker: Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine
12:05 Fireside chat: “Security Begins with Strategy – Europe’s Choices”
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Panel discussion: “Modern Warfare and the Industry Behind It”
Moderator: Alva Finn, Executive Director, European Liberal Forum
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15:00 Discussion: “Ready or Not? Security Is the Will to Defend”
Moderator: Yoko Alender, Riigikogu
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16:00 Future outlook and concluding reflections of the day
16:30 Networking reception – by invitation only
18:30 Closing of the event