Munich Conference 2025: Complete schedule and timings for speakers—who will present and when. Stay updated for all the latest information!
The annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicks off today, February 14, and will run until February 16. Key speeches at the MSC have been scheduled.
This information comes from RBK-Ukraine, referencing the agenda for the Munich Conference 2025.
The conference will be opened by Christoph Heusgen today at 13:30 (14:40 Kyiv time), who will chair the MSC. Following the opening remarks, the Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will take the stage.
As in previous years, the program of the Munich Conference will consist of three parts: the main program managed by the MSC, around 200 accompanying events, and dozens of public events.
On Friday, February 14, the main program of the conference will begin, focusing on global security challenges, including global governance, the resilience of democracy, climate security, and many other topics.
On Saturday, February 15, debates will be held on the state of the international order, as well as regional conflicts and crises. The future of transatlantic partnership will also be a focal point on the second day of the conference.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, February 16, the conference will conclude with discussions on Europe's role in the world.
Schedule of key speeches (in Kyiv time) at the Munich Security Conference 2025:
- President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier (February 14) 14:35-14:55.
- President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (February 14) 15:00-15:30.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (February 14) 15:30-16:00.
- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (February 14) 16:30-17:15.
- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaia Kallas (February 14) 16:30-17:15 and 19:00-20:00.
- Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz (February 15) 12:30-13:30.
- Candidate for Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz (February 15) 12:30-13:30.
- President of the European Council António Costa (February 15) 12:30-13:30.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (February 15) 13:30-13:45.
- President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola (February 15) 19:30-20:15; (February 16) 11:30-12:15.
- U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg (February 15) 19:30-20:15.
It is worth noting that the Munich Conference will also feature speeches from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as well as the European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. However, the timings for their speeches have yet to be determined in the MSC program.
You can find the complete schedule of speeches (in local time) for the conference from February 14 to 16 in the document below.
Munich Conference 2025
As previously announced by the U.S. State Department, the 61st Munich Security Conference will take place from February 14-16, with the main theme being Russia's war against Ukraine. Other key topics include energy, climate change, AI, and international trade.
More than 60 heads of state and government, along with over 100 ministers, will participate in the conference. The Ukrainian delegation will be led by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is an annual international forum dedicated to discussing pressing security issues.
Founded in 1963, it has become an important platform for exchanging views among representatives from various countries around the world. Each year, politicians, military leaders, and various governmental and non-governmental international organizations gather at the MSC to discuss foreign policy, security, and defense-related matters.
The MSC format does not include final communiqués or legally binding resolutions. However, the head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, expressed hope that this year will outline steps towards peace in Ukraine.