The Warsaw Security Forum officially opened the 2026 season with the WSF New Year’s Reception, bringing together senior representatives of the Polish government, diplomatic corps, armed forces, and long-standing partners of the Forum.

During the event, Norway was officially announced as the Partner Nation of the Warsaw Security Forum 2026, marking a key milestone in the preparations for the forthcoming edition of one of Europe’s leading security conferences. The occasion also served to officially reveal the dates of WSF 2026, which will take place on 12-13 October 2026.

The reception served both as a moment of reflection on the outcomes of the previous edition of the Forum and as a forward-looking discussion on strategic priorities for the year ahead.

Opening the WSF Year

Opening remarks were delivered by Władysław Bartoszewski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Cezary Tomczyk, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence, who underlined the importance of close cooperation with the Warsaw Security Forum as a platform for dialogue between government, allied partners, and the expert community, as well as its role in shaping strategic debate on European and transatlantic security.

Zbigniew Pisarski, President of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, reflected on the Foundation’s 20th anniversary and its evolution as the organiser of the Warsaw Security Forum. A strategic overview of the Forum’s trajectory was presented by Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, who outlined the conceptual framework guiding the forthcoming 2026 edition. Learn more about our Advocacy Priorities for 2026.

Norway Announced as Partner Nation of WSF 2026

A central moment of the New Year’s Reception was the official announcement of Norway as the Partner Nation of the Warsaw Security Forum 2026, formally presented to Øystein Bø, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Poland.

As Partner Nation of WSF 2026, Norway will play a key role in shaping the agenda of the upcoming edition of the Forum. The partnership will include high-level participation of Norwegian state officials, engagement of leading Norwegian think tanks as programme partners, and a dedicated cultural component integrated into the conference programme. These efforts will be complemented by strengthened diplomatic engagement in the run-up to the Forum, reinforcing the strategic dimension of the partnership.

Save the Date – Warsaw Security Forum 2026 will take place on 12-13 October

During the New Year’s Reception we officially revealed the date of The Warsaw Security Forum 2026 which will take place on 12-13 October 2026, continuing its mission as one of Europe’s leading platforms for high-level debate on security, defence, and transatlantic cooperation.

Building on over a decade of convening policymakers, military leaders, and experts from across the globe, the Forum will once again provide a space for shaping strategic responses to the most pressing security challenges facing Europe and its allies. Further details regarding the programme and agenda will be announced in the coming months.

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