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The next Munich Leaders Meeting will take place in AlUla from September 30 to October 2, 2025
Following its consequential Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM) in Washington, DC, in May, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) turns to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where it will focus on the security situation in the Middle East and its geopolitical implications. The event will bring together a selected group of around 70 high-level participants and aims to connect European and US leaders with their counterparts in the Middle East and beyond.
The Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Through this MLM, the MSC aims to provide a platform for decision-makers from the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and beyond to discuss regional security dynamics and their geopolitical ripple effects. The MSC is convinced that contributing to a curated, meaningful exchange within the region itself is now more important than ever. Doing so in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which sits at the crossroads of many regional and international dynamics is particularly timely. In recent months and years, the country has repeatedly been the scene of different diplomatic mediation efforts or initiatives. Against this backdrop and according to its mission, the MSC intends to convene stakeholders to deepen the discussion on security policy solutions and build trust.
The situation in the Middle East is marked by instability and the looming risk of escalation — with far-reaching implications for global security. Sessions will explore ways to reinvigorate multilateralism amid fragmentation and growing strategic competition, as well as the importance of regional diplomacy and mediation in addressing conflicts and crises. Participants will also examine the role that Europe and the US can play in supporting lasting peace and inclusive political transitions. Additionally, the event will address options and obstacles to deepening regional and cross-regional cooperation on energy and economic security.
The MLM is hosted in cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and becomes the latest addition to a growing list of engagements in the region, following previous MSC events in Amman, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, and Tehran. On the sidelines of the MLM, our Middle East Consultation Group will convene to continue discussions on how to promote dialogue and cooperation in the region. The event is supported by the Boston Consulting Group and BMW.
About the Munich Leaders Meetings
Munich Leaders Meetings bring together an exclusive group of around 70 high-level participants to discuss current foreign and security policy challenges with particular emphasis on a specific regional context. Meetings take place once or twice a year in different cities around the world — most recently in Washington, DC, Rio de Janeiro, Nairobi, Tokyo, and Bucharest. Debates are being held under Chatham House rule. Munich Leaders Meetings enable an open and interactive exchange among high-level decision-makers and senior experts from around the globe.
Media Opportunities on the Sidelines of the MLM
Participation in the MLM is by invitation only. Sessions are mainly under Chatham House rule or off-the-record. However, there will be media opportunities to cover the event and conduct interviews with the MSC leadership, including Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, President of the MSC Foundation and Conference Chairman, and CEO and Vice-Chairman Benedikt Franke, in both AlUla and Riyadh. If you are interested in covering the event, please email us at press@securityconference.org to receive regular updates. More details will follow.
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