Security & Defence Platform

The Security & Defence Platform (SDP) is a closed-door operational-level conference focused on analyzing the evolving regional security landscape, identifying threats, and formulating policy and operational responses. Tailored for comprehensive examination of security concerns, the SDP serves as a strategic forum for experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Purpose

The SDP aims to gather experts to analyze the security environment, assess threats, and strategize effective countermeasures through policy, defense planning, and collaboration. It emphasizes networking and relationship-building among attendees to establish a roadmap for implementing outcomes.

Assesing the Security Landscape

Provides a platform for comprehensive assessment of the regional security landscape.
Essential for understanding dynamic threats and emerging challenges.

Identifying and Evaluating Threats:

Facilitates discussions on a wide range of security concerns.
Enhances understanding of risks through diverse perspectives.

Policy Formulation

Engages experts and policymakers in developing effective security policies.
Aids in addressing identified threats for regional security and stability.

Operational Planning:

Shares best practices and strategies for enhancing defense measures.
Fosters discussions on operational responses to security challenges.

Collaboration and Cooperation

Encourages collaborative efforts and partnerships among stakeholders.
Facilitates exchange of ideas for more effective security solutions.

Roadmap for Implementation

Outlines a clear roadmap for translating insights into actionable strategies.
Ensures real-world impact on regional security through coordinated efforts.

Networking and Relationship-Building

Provides networking opportunities to foster relationships among attendees.
Enables ongoing cooperation and collaboration beyond the conference.

Agenda


10:15 AM	Session 1: Threat Landscape	Overview of the evolving regional security landscape
10:30 AM		Conflict spill-over from Russian war in Ukraine
11:00 AM		Hybrid threats & StratCom
11:45 AM		Cyber Security threats
12:30 PM		Lunch & Networking at Beer House
1:30 PM		Defence Policy & Planning
2:30 PM	Session 2: Capacity Gap	Military Infrastructure & Human Capacity Assessment
3:30 PM		Coffee Break
4:00 PM	Session 3: Donor Complementarity	Complementarity in the field of Security & Defence Investment
4:45 PM		Complementarity in the field of Capacity Building of Armed Forces
5:30 PM		Next steps in the implementation of SDP Outputs
6:00 PM		Drinks & Networking Sponsored by Chateau Vertely