List of Bilderberg meetings

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Since 1954, the Bilderberg Group has held a series of invitation-only meetings:[1]

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No. Date Hotel Country Location Agenda
11954 (May 29–31)Hotel de Bilderberg NetherlandsOosterbeek I. The attitude towards communism and the Soviet Union

II. The attitude towards dependent areas and people overseas

III. The attitude towards economic policies and problems

IV. The attitude towards European integration and the European Defense Community

21955 (March 18–20)L'Hôtellerie du Bas-Bréau FranceBarbizon I. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside Western Alliances

II. The Middle East

III. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification, and military strategy

31955 (September 23–25)Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl West GermanyGarmisch-Partenkirchen I. The future of NATO Defense

II. Western economic co-operation, with special reference to the political consequences of the existence of separate currency areas within the Western world and to the Soviet economic challenge in the underdeveloped countries

III. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and Communism

41956 (May 11–13)Hotel Store Kro DenmarkFredensborg I. Review of developments since the last Conference

II. The causes of the growth of anti-Western blocs, in particular in the United Nations

III. The role played by anti-colonialism in relations between Asians and the West

IV. A common approach by the Western world towards China and the emergent nations of South and East Asia

V. The communist campaign for political subversion or control of the newly emancipated countries of Asia

VI. How the West can best meet Asian requirements in the technical and economic fields[2]

51957 (February 15–17)King and Prince Hotel United StatesSt. Simons Island, Georgia[3][4] I. Review of events since the fourth Bilderberg meeting in May 1956

II. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside the Western Alliance

III. The Middle East

IV. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification and military strategy[2]

61957 (October 4–6)Grand Hotel Palazzo della Fonte ItalyFiuggi I. Survey of developments since the last Conference

II. Modern weapons and disarmament in relation to Western security

III. Are existing political and economic mechanisms within the Western community adequate?[2]

71958 (September 13–15)Palace Hotel United KingdomBuxton I. Survey of events since the last Conference

II. The future of NATO defence

III. Western economic cooperation

IV. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and communism[2]

81959 (September 18–20)Çınar Hotel TurkeyIstanbul I. Review of developments since the last Conference

II. Unity and division in Western policy

91960 (May 28–29)Palace Hotel  SwitzerlandBürgenstock I. State of the world situation after the failure of the Summit Conference

II. New political and economic developments in the Western world[5]

101961 (April 21–23)Manoir St-Castin CanadaLac-Beauport, Quebec I. What initiatives are required to bring about a new sense of leadership and direction within the Western community?

II. The implications for Western unity of changes in the relative economic strength of the United States and Western Europe[5]

111962 (May 18–20)Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden SwedenSaltsjöbaden I. The political implications for the Atlantic community of its members' policies in the United Nations

II. Implications for the Atlantic community of prospective developments[5]

121963 (May 29–31) FranceCannes I. The balance of power in the light of recent international developments (This item will cover changes in power relations – political, economic and military – between the Communist and Western countries and inside each group.)

II. Trade relations between the US and Europe in the light of the negotiations for Britain's entry into the Common Market

III. Trade relations between the Western world and the developing countries (tariffs, quotas, commodity arrangements, etc.)

131964 (March 20–22) United StatesWilliamsburg, Virginia[6] The consequences for the Atlantic Alliance of:

I. Apparent changes in the Communist world

a) Soviet internal developments

b) The Communist Bloc

II. Possible changes in the attitude of the USSR to the West

III. Recent developments within the Western world

A) Political

1. How the Atlantic nations should organize themselves;

2. Attitudes towards relations with the Communist countries including China.

B) Military:

1. NATO strategy

2. Sharing of responsibility for nuclear deterrent

C) Economic

1. Recent developments in the Common Market notably in relation to agriculture and their impact

2. UN Conference on trade and development, GATT/Kennedy Round

3. International Finance

a) Balance of payments adjustment and capital markets;

b) Liquidity and further evolution of the international monetary structure

4. East–west trade:

a) Trade with the USSR and European satellites

b) Trade with Communist China and Cuba

c) Trading rules and restrictions of credits

d) Coordination of Atlantic Community policy

141965 (April 2–4)Villa d'Este ItalyCernobbio[7][8] I. Monetary Co-operation in the Western World

II. The State of the Atlantic Alliance

151966 (March 25–27)Hotel Nassauer Hof West GermanyWiesbaden I. Should NATO be reorganized, and if so how?

II. The future of world economic relations especially between industrial and developing countries

161967 (March 31–April 2) United KingdomCambridge I. Do the basic concepts of Atlantic cooperation remain valid for the evolving world situation? If not, what concepts could take their place?

II. The technological gap between America and Europe with special reference to American involvement in Europe

171968 (April 26–28) CanadaMont Tremblant, Quebec I. The relations between the West and the Communist countries

II. Internationalization of business

181969 (May 9–11)Hotel Marienlyst DenmarkHelsingør I. Elements of instability in Western society

II. Conflicting attitudes within the Western world towards relations with the USSR and the other Communist states of Eastern Europe in the light of recent events

191970 (April 17–19)Grand Hotel Quellenhof  SwitzerlandBad Ragaz, St. Gallen I. Future function of the university in our society

II. Priority in foreign policy

201971 (April 23–25)Woodstock Inn United StatesWoodstock, Vermont I. The contribution of business in dealing with current problems of social instability

II. The possibility of a change of the American role in the world and its consequences

211972 (April 21–23)La Reserve du Knokke-Heist BelgiumKnokke-Heist I. The state of the Western community in the light of changing relationships among the non-communist industrialized countries and the impact of changing power relationships in the Far East on Western security
221973 (May 11–13)Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden SwedenSaltsjöbaden I. The possibilities of the development of a European energy policy, and the consequences of European-North American relations

II. Conflicting expectations concerning the European Security Conference

231974 (April 19–21)Chalet du Mont d'Arbois FranceMegève I. Prospects for the Atlantic world
241975 (April 22–24)Golden Dolphin Resort Hotel Turkeyİzmir I. Inflation: Its economic, social and political implications

II. Recent international political developments:

A. The present status and prospects to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and the effect on relations among NATO members

B. Other recent developments affecting the relations among NATO countries

-1976Cancelled due to the ongoing Lockheed scandal involving Prince Bernhard at the time United StatesHot Springs, Virginia
251977 (April 22–24)Imperial Hotel United KingdomTorquay I. North American and Western European attitudes towards

II. The future of the mixed economies in the Western democracies

III. The Third World’s demand for restructuring the world order and the political implications of these attitudes

261978 (April 21–23)Chauncey Conference Center United StatesPrinceton, New Jersey I. Western defense with its political implications:

A. An Overview of the Alliance Today

B. The General Evolution of East-West Relations

C. Crises Outside the Alliance Area

D. The Current Military Balance

E. Theater Nuclear Systems and the Neutron Bomb

F. Consultation and Mutual Understanding

G. Political and Economic Strains Within the Alliance

H. Détente and Arms Control

II. The changing structure of production and trade: consequences for the Western industrialized countries:

A. The Role of the State in Structural Adaptation

B. Structural Change and Economic Growth

C. Implications for Employment, and the Role of Labor

D. Trade Policy

E. The Need for Monetary Stability

III. Current Problems in European-American Relations

271979 (April 27–29)Grand Hotel Sauerhof AustriaBaden bei Wien I. The present international monetary situation and its consequences for world economic cooperation:

A. The Bretton Woods System and the Role of the Dollar

B. Exchange Rates: Fixed or Floating?

C. “Stateless Currency” and the Euromarkets

D. The European Monetary System

E. What Future for the IMF.?

F. Multilateral Cooperation and Harmonization

G. Monetary Implications of the Oil Situation

II. The implications of instability in the Middle East and Africa for the Western world:

A. The Iranian Revolution

B. The Arab-Israeli Conflict

C. Turkey: Again the Sick Man

D. The Oil Imbroglio

E. Islam, the Third World, and the West

F. Security Considerations

G. The Republic of South Africa and Namibia

H. Rhodesia-Zimbabwe

I. Economic Considerations

III. Other current issues bearing on European-American relations:

A. Relations with the Communist Powers

B. “The German Question

C. The Austrian Example

D. Transatlantic Moods and Attitudes

281980 (April 18–20)Dorint Sofitel Quellenhof Aachen West GermanyAachen I. Political Aspects:

A. Iran

B. Afghanistan

C. Relations Among the Allies: Communication, Understanding, Leadership

D. Division of Labor

E. The Current American Mood

F. The Political Evolution of Europe

G. The Alliance and The Third World

H. The Arab-Israeli Conflict

II. Security Aspect:

A. The Present Military Situation of NATO

B. Strategic Issues

C. The Need for Stronger Conventional Forces

D. Security Threats Outside the Alliance Area

E. The Question of Political Will

III. Economic Aspect:

A. The Management of Our Economies

B. Monetary Relations

C. Energy Considerations and the Impact of the Oil Price Increases

D. The Less-Developed Countries

E. Trade Relations

291981 (May 15–17)Palace Hotel  SwitzerlandBürgenstock, Nidwalden I. What should Western policy be toward the Soviet Union in the 1980s?:

A. Changes in the Soviet Union

B. Assessing Soviet Intentions

C. Arms Negotiations and the Military Balance

II. Obstacles to effective coordination of Western policies:

A. Internal Stresses and Strains

B. The Need for Consultation

C. The Middle East

III. How can the Western economies put their house in order?:

A. President Reagan's Economic Program

B. The State's Growing Share of the National Product

C. The Decline in Productivity and Economic Growth

D. Political Aspects

IV. Panel on Current International Economic Issues:

A. East-West Economic Relations

B. Energy

C. Japan's Performance

D. Trade and Protectionism

E. Interest Rates and Exchange Rates

F. Recycling and Debts

G. The North-South Dialogue

H. International Economic Cooperation

V. Discussion of Current Events:

A. Foreign Poicy Prospects Under the New U.S. Administration

B. Analyzing the French Election Results

C. Crises Outside the NATO Area

301982 (May 14–16)Rica Park Hotel Sandefjord NorwaySandefjord I. Divergent policies and attitudes in the North Atlantic Community

II. What can arms control achieve?

III. Middle East: Issues at stake

IV. Economic issues: dogmas and realities

V. Discussion of Current events:

A. The Falkland Islands Crisis

B. East-West Relations: Poland, Trade, and Finance

311983 (May 13–15)Château Montebello CanadaMontebello, Quebec[9] I. East-West relations: constraints, détente or confrontation

II. Issues in medium-term prospects for growth in the world economy:

A. Protectionism and employment

B. Risks in banking and finance

III. Discussion of current events

321984 (May 11–13)Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden SwedenSaltsjöbaden I. Western Power and the Middle East: A Case Study in Atlantic Relationships

II. The State of Arms Control Negotiations

III. Future Employment Trends in the Industrialized Democracies

IV. Discussion of Current Events

IV. The Soviet Union, the West and the Third World – A Case Study: Central America

331985 (May 10–12)Doral Arrowwood Hotel United StatesRye Brook, New York I. Divergent social and economic trends in the Atlantic World

II. How should the West deal with the Soviet Bloc?

III. The Strategic Defense Initiative

IV. How should the West deal with developing countries?

V. Current events: the U.S. Budget and the European perspective

VI. Operating the Alliance

341986 (April 25–27)Gleneagles Hotel United KingdomGleneagles, Scotland I. The Soviet Union under Gorbachev: foreign policy implications

II. The Western global response to the Soviet challenge

III. The fragmentation of the world economy: debt, currency disorder, protectionism, uneven growth

IV. Current events: terrorism

V. South Africa

351987 (April 24–26)Villa d'Este ItalyCernobbio I. Strategy toward the USSR

II. Policy toward trade and protectionism

III. The public sector and economic growth

IV. Current events: China

V. The arms control debate

361988 (June 3–5)Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol [de] AustriaTelfs[10] I. What can be done with the world economy: alternative scenarios

II. How to handle a world awash with public and private debt?

III. The German question revisited

IV. The new information era

V. Briefing on the Moscow summit

VI. The impact of glasnost

VII. Future strategy of the Alliance

VIII. The Gulf and Afghanistan

371989 (May 12–14)Gran Hotel de La Toja SpainIsla de La Toja I. Domestic developments in Eastern Europe: policy implications for the West

II. Can the Alliance be sustained by military and arms control issues alone?

III. The long-term economic design of the E.C.: European sovereignty?

IV. Current events: U.S.-Soviet relations

V. Greater political and monetary union of Europe: European sovereignty?

VI. Global relationships: surpluses, deficits, and protectionism

VII. Environmental constraints

381990 (May 11–13)Harrison Conference Center United StatesGlen Cove, New York I. The new Soviet (Dis)Union

II. Strategy issues

III. Economic relations with Eastern Europe

IV. Can Western values be applied universally?

V. Germany

VI. The future of NATO and the European Community

VII. Japan: political changes

391991 (June 6–9)Hotel Badischer Hof (Baden-Baden) [de] and Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe GermanyBaden-Baden and Bühl I. Eastern Europe: economic prospects

II. Developments in the Soviet Union: political and economic impacts on the Alliance

III. The Middle East: political fallout and future prospects

IV. Current Events: German Economic Reconciliation: the Treuhand Experience

V. The Practical Agenda for the Alliance

VI. Do we have the institutions to deal with the agenda?

VII. Economic and financial threats to the Alliance

VIII. Current Events: South Africa

IX. Current Events: Yugoslavia

401992 (May 21–24)Hôtel Royal (Evian-les-Bains) [fr] and Hôtel Ermitage FranceÉvian-les-Bains I. Prospects for the former Soviet republics

II. What should be done for Eastern Europe?

III. Whither America?

IV. The world economy

V. Whither Europe?

VI. Remarks of Pierre Beregovoy, Prime Minister of France

VII. Soviet Union: the view from Moscow

VIII. Current Events: Yugoslavia

IX. The migration issue

X. The evolving West/West relationship

411993 (April 22–25)Astir Palace Resort GreeceVouliagmeni I. What kind of Europe will the U.S. have to deal with?

II. Current events: Former Yugoslavia

III. Restoring confidence in leadership and institutions

IV. Prospects for Global Trade

V. U.S. domestic policy concerns

VI. The outlook for Japan's economy

VII. Cost of indifference toward the former Soviet Union

VIII. Current events: Italy

IX. Foreign policy concerns of the Clinton Administration

X. Crisis management

421994 (June 2–5)Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa FinlandHelsinki I. Redefinition of the Atlantic relationship in a time of change

II. The changing face and perspective of America

III. Europe – Cohesion or Confusion?

IV. Economic instability ahead

V. Jobs, where are they and how will the West create them?

VI. The political changes of Islamic Fundamentalism

VII. Russia – How will its internal evolution affect its external behavior?

VIII. GATT: Risk ahead

IX. Current events: North Korea

X. China – The consequences of convulsion or stability

431995 (June 8–11)Palace Hotel  SwitzerlandBürgenstock, Nidwalden I. What is NATO supposed to do?

II. Is there work for all?

III. Atomization of society: Impact on political behavior of new technology

IV. Looking (Back) at Washington

V. Current events: Turkey and the Atlantic Alliance

VI. Is there still a North Atlantic Community?

VII. Should the European Union integrate further, and why?

VIII. Our agendas for WTO and World Bank

IX. Current events: Former Yugoslavia

X. Peacekeeping in an UNstable World

XI. Lessons of the New Currency Crises

XII. Practical steps towards a better Global Governance and Rules

441996 (May 30–June 2)The Kingbridge Centre CanadaKing City, Ontario I. Status Report on the Alliance

II. Former Yugoslavia

III. Russia: Political Forces and Economic Prospects

IV. Europe: the Politics of EU Enlargement

V. Has Europe's Economy Run Out of Steam?

VI. Will the Enlarged Union Survive EU's Success or Failure?

VII. The U.S. Agenda

VIII. The Israeli Election

IX. How and How Much Can the Western World Grow Economically?

X. WTO and the World Bank: Briefing

XI. Where is China Going?

451997 (June 12–15)Pine Isle Resort (demolished) United StatesLake Lanier, Georgia I. Will NATO's Enlargement Affect the Transatlantic Alliance?

II. Do the World's Energy Needs Prevent Sustainable Development?

III. Growth through Productivity Improvement: a Threat to Western Social Cohesion?

IV. Peacekeeping: Assessments and Prospects-Bosnia, Albania, Cyprus

V. Status Report on American Foreign Policy

VI. How Should the West Look at China?

VII. Corporate Survival: Breaking with Tradition in Governance

VIII. EMU's Consequences Assuming it Goes Ahead

IX. The Return of the European Left: Sign of Innovation or Reaction?

X. Relationship of the West to Islam

XI. World Bank Update[11]

461998 (May 14–17)Turnberry Hotel United KingdomTurnberry[12] I. Current Events

II. What Will be the Consequences of EMU?

III. Is there Room for one Transatlantic Market Place?

IV. Military Implications of the Growing Technological Disparity between the United States and Europe

V. To what Extent Will Enlargement Redefine NATO's Relationship with Russia?

VI. Is Europe's Social Model Dead?

VII. A Review of the Crisis in Kosovo and Albania: the Role of the UN

VIII. In the Light of the Asian Crisis should the World's Financial System be Reformed?

IX. The Implications of the New India Nuclear Weapon Program

X. Turkey's Role in the Western Alliance[11]

471999 (June 3–6)Caesar Park Penha Longa Hotel PortugalLinhó, Sintra, Portuguese Riviera I. Kosovo

II. The US Political Scene

III. Current Controversies: Genetics and the Life Sciences

IV. Redesigning the International Financial Architecture

V. The Social and Political Impacts on Emerging Markets of Recent Economic Events

VI. NATO's Future

VII. The Relationship between Information Technology and Economic Policy

VIII. Current Events

IX. Russia's Foreign Policy

X. How Durable is the Current Rosy Complexion of European Politics?

482000 (June 1–4)Le Château du Lac BelgiumGenval I. The New Economy and its Effects on Society

II. Globalisation under Threat: the Way forward for the WTO

III. US Elections: State of Play and Foreign Policy Consequences

IV. Cleaning up the Balkans

V. EU Enlargement and its Implications for Geo-Political Balance

VI. The European Far Right - Is there a Threat?

VII. Current Affairs[13]

492001 (May 24–27)Hotel Stenungsbaden SwedenStenungsund I. European Security Defence Identity and Transatlantic Security - I

II. Consequences of the Italian Elections

III. What Does EU Enlargement Mean for the EU and the Rest of the World?

IV. Productivity in Europe and the United States - Is the Gap Widening?

V. Putin's Russia

VI. What Can the World Do About the Middle East?

VII. The New US Administration

VIII. European Security Defence Identity and Transatlantic Security - II

IX. The Rise of China: Its Impact on Asia and the World

X. Policies for Trade Development and Economic Growth

XI. What Should Governments Do About Food Quality?

XII. Current Affairs[13]

502002 (May 30 – June 2)Westfields Marriott United StatesChantilly, Virginia I. The Consequences of the War Against Terrorism

II. Corporate Governance: Does Capitalism Need Fixing?

III. The Changing Nature of the EU Within the Western Alliance

IV. Have Civil Liberties Been Unnecessarily Eroded?

V. The Influence of the Extreme Right

VI. The Middle East

VII. Current Affairs

VIII. Post-Crisis Reconstruction/Nation Rebuilding

IX. Prospects for the World Economy

X. Trade: The China Effect

XI. The Influence of Domestic Issues on American Foreign Policy

512003 (May 15–18)Trianon Palace Hotel FranceVersailles I. The Middle East II: Future

II. The Middle East I: Overview

III. Post-Iraq: The Future of Multilateral Organisations

IV. Re-Energising Germany

V. Post-Mortem on Iraq: Diplomatic Failure and the Foreign Policy Consequences

VI. Non-Proliferation

VII. The European Convention

VIII. The World's Economic Problems

IX. Aspects of Terrorism

X. Current Affairs[13]

522004 (June 3–6)Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées ItalyStresa[14] I. Energy: The Sustainability of Current Trends

II. The Rules of the Game: Towards a 21st Century Concert?

III. The Prospects for Iraq

IV. Afghanistan, Including the Implications for Future NATO Operations in the Area

V. European Geopolitics

VI. Health and Development

VII. The US Political Landscape

VIII. Is China Changing the World?

IX. Current Affairs: Russia

X. The Middle East: Is Stability Within Reach?

XI. World Economic Outlook

XII.Corporate Fraud: How Lethal is the Cure?[13]

532005 (May 5–8)Seehotel Überfahrt GermanyRottach-Egern[15] I. What Do We Mean by Freedom?

II. Development: Reflections and Perspectives

III. How Can Europe and the US Work Together to Deal with Common Problems?

IV. Iraq

V. Asia: the Geo-Strategic Challenges

VI. Where is Europe Going?

VII. Israel-Palestine

VIII. Russia: Do the Transatlantic Partners have a Common Strategy?

IX. Failure of the Lisbon Agenda?

X. The Non-Proliferation Treaty at Risk?

XI. Iran

XII. Current Affairs: Will the Fiscal Problems Facing Europe and the US Undermine Future Economic Performance?[13]

542006 (June 8–11)Brookstreet Hotel CanadaOttawa, Ontario[16] I. American Power and the Battle for Arab Reform

II. Terrorist Movements in the Middle East

III. The Challenges of Immigration

IV. Israel-Palestine: One Year Later

V. China - the Economic and Political Landscape

VI. New Alignments in Asia: the Changing Strategic Landscape

VII. Energy: What Are the Issues

VIII. Energy: What Does Dependence Mean?

IX. Russia: Quo Vadis?

X. Economic Patriotism: A Real Threat?

XI. Current Affairs: Italy

XII. The Challenges of Deterrence in a Proliferating World

XIII. Iran

XIV. New Security Challenges for NATO, the EU: Afghanistan, Africa[17]

552007 (May 31 – June 3)Ritz-Carlton Hotel[18] TurkeyIstanbul I. The New World Order: Uni-Polar or Non-Polar?

II. Turkey and its Neighbours

III. Europe and the US: Common and Conflicting Interests

IV. The Mood of the US

V. Democracy and Populism

VI. Democracy in the Middle East

VII. Turkey's Long-Term Development in Comparative Perspective

VIII. Leadership Changes in Key European Countries (France-UK)

IX. Information Technology: Globalising or Tribalising Force?

X. Nuclear Non-Proliferation

XI. The US: Cutting Issues in State-Federal Relations

XII. Climate Change

XIII. Current Affairs: Capital Markets: Risks and Opportunities of Private Equity and Hedge Funds[17]

562008 (June 5–8)Westfields Marriott United StatesChantilly, Virginia[19][20] I. Cyber-terrorism

II. A Nuclear-Free World

III. Managing Financial Turbulence

IV. US Foreign Policy Without Change

V. How Serious Are the Threats on Our Economies

VI. Islam in Europe

VII. Africa

VIII. Afghanistan, Challenge for the West

IX. Iran-Pakistan

X. A Look at the Future

XI. The Mounting Threat of Protectionism

XII. Russia

XIII. After Bush: The Future of US-EU Relations

XIV. Current Affairs: US Elections[17]

572009 (May 14–16)Astir Palace Resort GreeceVouliagmeni[21][22] I. Governments and Markets

II. After the G20: The Role of Institutions

III. Protectionism: How Serious?

IV. Cyber-terrorism: Strategy and Policy

V. Sustainability: Post-Kyoto Challenges

VI. Iraq: Role and Responsibilities in the Region

VII. Afghanistan and Pakistan

VIII. A New Order: The United States and the World

IX. Lessons from a Crisis

X. Challenge to Market Economies and Democracies

XI. Russia and China: New Imperialisms

XII. Current Affairs: How does Industry See the Future?[17]

582010 (June 4–6)Dolce Hotels and Resorts SpainSitges[23] I. Current Events: North Korea, Iran and Non-Proliferation

II. Global Cooling: Implications of Slow Economic Growth

III. The Growing Influence of Cyber Technology

IV. Is Financial Reform Progressing?

V. US and European Fiscal and Financial Challenges

VI. The European Union and the Crisis of the Euro

VII. Promises of Medical Science

VIII. Energy's Promises and Challenges

IX. Security in a Proliferated World

X. Social Networking: From the Obama Campaign to the Iranian Revolution

XI. Europe-US: A New Approach

XII. Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Region

XIII. Can We Feed the World?[24]

592011 (June 9–12)Suvretta House  SwitzerlandSt. Moritz, Graubünden I. The Middle East: What Does Democracy Mean?

II. Emerging Economies: Roles and Responsibilities

III. Economic and National Security in a Digital Age

IV. Technological Innovation in Western Economies: Stagnation or Promise?

V. The Appetite for Reform: Can Governments Deliver?

VI. Switzerland: Can It Remain Successful in the Future?

VII. European Union's Challenges

VIII. A Sustainable Euro: Implications for European Economies

IX. China's Domestic Challenges

X. China’s Regional and Global Challenges

XI. Connectivity and the Diffusion of Power

XII. Current Conflict Areas

XIII. Demographic Stresses[24]

602012 (May 31 – June 3)Westfields Marriott United StatesChantilly, Virginia I. The State of Trans-Atlantic Relations

II. Is Vigorous Economic Growth Attainable?

III. The Future of Democracy in the Developed World

IV. The US Political Landscape

V. The European Political Landscape

VI. A Conversation on US Foreign Policy

VII. The Politics and Geo-Politics of Energy

VIII. Stability and Instability in the Middle East

IX. Imbalances, Austerity and Growth

X. Sustainability of the Euro and its Consequences

XI. What Does Putin 2.0 Mean?

XII. What Can the West Do about Iran?

XIII. How Do Sovereign States Collaborate in Cyber Space?

XIV. China's Economic and Political Outlook[24]

612013 (June 8 – 9)The Grove Hotel United KingdomWatford[12] I. Jobs, Entitlements and Debt

II. European Politics: Core Questions

III. Can the US and Europe Grow Faster and Create Jobs?

IV. Africa's Challenges

V. Saudi Arabia

VI. Dialogue with Prime Minister David Cameron

VII. How Big Data is Changing Almost Everything

VIII. Major Trends in Medical Research

IX. Nationalism and Populism

X. Online Education: Promise and Impacts

XI. Cyberwarfare and the Proliferation of Asymmetric Threats

XII. Is America Withdrawing from the World?

XIII. Current Affairs: Syria[24]

622014 (May 29 – June 1)Copenhagen Marriott Hotel DenmarkCopenhagen I. Is the Economic Recovery Sustainable?

II. Who will Pay for the Demographics?

III. Does Privacy Exist?

IV. How Special is the Relationship in Intelligence Sharing?

V. Big Shifts in Technology and Jobs

VI. The Future of Democracy and the Middle Class Trap

VII. China's Political and Economic Outlook

VIII. The New Architecture of the Middle East

IX. Ukraine

X. What Next for Europe?

XI. Current Events[24]

632015 (June 11–14)Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol AustriaTelfs[10] I. Artificial Intelligence

II. Cybersecurity

III. Chemical Weapons Threats

IV. Current Economic Issues

V. European Strategy

VI. Globalisation

VII. Greece

VIII. Iran

IX. Middle East

X. NATO

XI. Russia

XII. Terrorism

XIII. United Kingdom

XIV. USA

XV. US Elections[24]

642016 (June 9–12)Taschenbergpalais GermanyDresden[25] I. Current events

II. China

III. Europe: migration, growth, reform, vision, unity

IV. Middle East

V. Russia

VI. US political landscape, economy: growth, debt, reform

VII. Cyber security

VIII. Geo-politics of energy and commodity prices

IX. Precariat and middle class

X. Technological innovation[24]

652017 (June 1–4)Westfields Marriott United StatesChantilly, Virginia[26] I. The Trump Administration: A progress report

II. Trans-Atlantic relations: options and scenarios

III. The Trans-Atlantic defence alliance: bullets, bytes and bucks

IV. The direction of the EU

V. Can globalisation be slowed down?

VI. Jobs, income and unrealised expectations

VII. The war on information

VIII. Why is populism growing?

IX. Russia in the international order

X. The Near East

XI. Nuclear proliferation

XII. China

XIII. Current events[24]

662018 (June 7–10)NH Torino Lingotto Congress ItalyTurin I. Populism in Europe

II. The inequality challenge

III. The future of work

IV. Artificial intelligence

V. The US before midterms

VI. Free trade

VII. US world leadership

VIII. Russia

IX. Quantum computing

X. Saudi Arabia and Iran

XI. The “post-truth” world

XII. Current events[24]

672019 (May 30 – June 2)Hotel Montreux Palace  SwitzerlandMontreux I. A Stable Strategic Order

II. What Next for Europe?

III. Climate Change and Sustainability

IV. China

V. Russia

VI. The Future of Capitalism

VII. Brexit

VIII. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

IX. The Weaponisation of Social Media

X. The Importance of Space

XI. Cyber Threats[24]

The Meetings 2020 and 2021 had to be cancelled, due to travel and meeting restrictions.[27]
682022 (June 2–5)Mandarin Oriental United StatesWashington, D.C.[28] I. Geopolitical Realignments

II. NATO

III. China

IV. Indo-Pacific Realignment

V. Energy Security and Sustainability

VI. Russia

VII. Continuity of Government and the Economy

VIII. Disruption of the Global Financial System

IX. Disinformation

X. Sino-US Tech Competition

XI. Post Pandemic Health

XII. Fragmentation of Democratic Societies

XIII. Trade and Deglobalisation

XIV. Ukraine[27]

692023 (May 18–21)Pestana Palace PortugalLisbon[29] I. AI

II. Banking System

III. China

IV. Energy Transition

V. Europe

VI. Fiscal Challenges

VII. India

VIII. Industrial Policy and Trade

IX. NATO

X. Russia

XI. Transnational Threats

XII. Ukraine

XIII. US Leadership[27]

702024 (May 30—June 2)Eurostars Suites Mirasierra Hotel SpainMadrid I. State of AI

II. AI Safety

III. Changing Faces of Biology

IV. Climate

V. Future of Warfare

VI. Geopolitical Landscape

VII. Europe's Economic Challenges

VIII. US Economic Challenges

IX. US Political Landscape

X. Ukraine and the World

XI. Middle East

XII. China

XIII. Russia[27]

71 2025 (June 12–15) Grand Hôtel Sweden Stockholm[30] I. Transatlantic Relationship

II. Ukraine

III. US Economy

IV. Europe

V. Middle East

VI. Authoritarian Axis

VII. Defence Innovation and Resilience

VIII. AI, Deterrence and National Security

IX. Proliferation

X. Geopolitics of Energy and Critical Minerals

XI. Depopulation and Migration[27]

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