STRATCOM UNDER PRESSURE 2026

Official Opening

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Welcome Speech

Best Stratcom is deeds: are we in EU, NATO, democratic political and economic Western world doing enough to keep our democracies alive and kicking? What can we do to make our societies more resilient, operational and sustainable? Are our words credible and action-related?

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Europe Under Pressure: FIMI, Disinformation and Elections

In last two years, Euro-Atlantic space experienced elections with unprecedented influx of disinformation, foreign manipulation and rise of populism. How is disinformation connected with security? How can disinformation represent threat to a democracy? What do elections have to do with it?

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Networking Coffee Break

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NATO 3.0. and U.S. with Us?

Will European NATO Allies take care of their defense and security by themselves? How can and should we explain it to our populations? Is NATO clinically dead? What will be role of the USA in NATO in upcoming years? How will private sector be engaged in shaping the Alliance´s future?

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Networking Lunch

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Digital and Cyber Security of NATO and its Member States

Information space is interconnected – especially the viral one. What can state, NATO and international organisations do on its own and together to ensure digital and cyber security? How can they protect their infrastructure both online and offline? Do they have red lines vis-as-vis opponents?

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OUTCOMES OF EXCLUSIVE OPINION POLL: How do you perceive US-Slovak Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA)?

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Networking Coffee Break

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Ukraine on the Way to the EU

The unprovoked, unjust and inhumane Russian military aggression in Ukraine in 2022 has fundamentally affected European security, but also the future of Ukraine. What can Ukraine do along the way, and conversely, what can the EU and its member states do in this effort?

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What (why) to read again in 2026

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Quo Vadis European Union?

In 2027, EU will commemorate 70th anniversary of Rome Treaties, 35 years since Maastricht Treaty or 25 years of Euro. Is EU close enough to its people? Where can EU do better and where has it performed well? What are comparative advantages of EU in StratComs vis-a-vis its rivals?

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Russian Disinformation around POWs and War Crimes

Smuggling of people and goods represents a serious threat to lives, security, public health and loss of profit for states and the EU. What can a state and what can EU do in its prevention?

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Networking Coffee Break

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Networking Reception & Special Guest Speech

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Social Networks, Youth, Influencers and Disinformation

How to work with influencers when we do „stratcomming“? When and how should we apply humor and when raw facts? Can public sector and influencers multiply in StratCom? How can we protect youngsters online, especially on social media? What is the role of perseverance?

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Concluding Remarks

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