The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the world's leading forum for debating international security policy. At MSC diplomatic initiatives address the world's most pressing security concerns. This year they celebrate their 60^th anniversary, 15-18 February 2024.

During the MSC in February, more than 450 high-profile and senior decision-makers as well as thought-leaders from around the world come together. Heads of state, ministers, leading personalities of international and non-governmental organizations, high-ranking representatives of industry, media, academia, and civil society, gathers to discuss and strengthen alliances. Kamala Harris, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz, Jens Stoltenberg and Mia Mottley are amongst the esteemed speakers at the MSC event in Munich this year.

ONS and energy security

This week, ONS is taking part at the historic conference, and is also partnering with MSC on a roundtable about energy security. The aim is to discuss and explore the geopolitical ripple effects of the transition away from fossil fuels.

“We are a proud partner of Munich Security Conference. Together we are raising the important questions concerning energy security and climate security with some of the most important decision makers worldwide. We believe in collaboration to secure energy supply and to reach net zero. Our strategic partnership with MSC is laying the foundation for that”, says Leif Johan Sevland, CEO and President of the ONS Foundation.

Energy is a global security concern and therefore the ONS Foundation sees great value in being part of the Munich Security Conference discussions. Geopolitical tensions and rising uncertainty challenge energy security and energy supply worldwide, putting strain and urgency on the energy transition. Geopolitical repositioning and new alliances and relationships are emerging, requires new approaches and strategies on energy security and supply.

Strategic partnerships

CEO and President of the ONS Foundation, Leif Johan Sevland, and Programme Director of ONS, Inger Lise Rettedal, will attend the MSC this week. MSC has over the years been a trusted partner for ONS in gathering high-level decision makers and energy industry.

“In addition to our biennial flagship conference and event in Stavanger, Norway, ONS holds events with our incredible network of energy experts around the world on energy security.”, says Programme Director, Inger Lise Rettedal.

Governmental representatives, politicians, global thinkers, and industry leaders join the ONS events, often organized in cooperation with strategic partners, such as Munich Security Conference and Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.

She adds:

“It is a great acknowledgement for us to take part at the roundtable in Munich in connection with the conference. MSC is an unparalleled platform for high-level debates and roundtables on the geopolitical and security policy challenges of our time.”

ONS 2024

The ONS Foundation is a world-leading, non-profit organisation facilitating discussions and collaboration on geopolitics, energy and climate issues. ONS gathers over 60000 visitors at our biennial event, with around 1000 speakers at 9 different venues. The main theme for ONS 2024 is Imagine. Our next main event at ONS will take place in Stavanger 26-29. August 2024.

More about the ONS Conference here.

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