NATO Public Forum

During the NATO Summit, which will take place in The Hague from 24 to 25 June 2025, the NATO Public Forum will be held. The forum is a public event at the summit location that will bring together experts, politicians, opinion makers, civil society organisations and various other groups to discuss the themes of the summit and developments around the world that affect our security. The NATO Public Forum can be followed online by the public in the Netherlands and worldwide.

Purpose of the NATO Public Forum

Everyone who has an interest in current issues relating to our peace and security is invited to follow the NATO Public Forum and reflect on these issues The forum is not just for experts in security and other fields. Subjects will be discussed that are important to us all, such as ways to increase our resilience against the threats facing us. The NATO Public Forum engages a wide audience of all ages with the NATO Summit.

Partners of the NATO Public Forum

The NATO Public Forum is organised by NATO and the Dutch government, together with the Netherlands Atlantic Association, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the Clingendael Institute. Foreign think-tanks are also actively involved. They will take the stage alongside heads of state and government, foreign ministers and defence ministers.

Access to the NATO Public Forum

The NATO Public Forum will be accessible to a limited number of in-person guests. The venue can accommodate up to 500 people, and the event is by invitation only. The forum will be open for everyone to follow online, with several interactive sessions. More information on this will follow. A continual programme will be offered on the day before the summit and while the summit is in progress.