CGYPP 2026 – Building Preparedness: A Czech-German Dialogue on European Security | Seminar in Berlin

The Czech-German Young Professionals Program (CGYPP) brings together committed young professionals from the Czech Republic and Germany to explore current social and political challenges from a European perspective. Established in 2008, CGYPP fosters cross-border dialogue and lasting networks among future decision-makers from various sectors such as politics, business, civil society, and media.

The 2026 seminar is part of the CGYPP annual cycle and focuses on preparedness, security, and resilience in a rapidly changing European security environment. Under the title “Building Preparedness: A Czech-German Dialogue on European Security”, the seminar offers a rich and interactive program with:

• Expert-led discussions on European security, defense policy, and collective preparedness
• Workshops on societal resilience, disinformation, critical infrastructure protection, and civil-military cooperation
• Encounters with policymakers, security experts, researchers, and journalists
• Interactive formats such as peer group discussions, scenario-based exercises, and reflection sessions

What to expect:

• In-depth insights into Europe’s current security challenges, including military, hybrid, economic, and societal threats
• A focus on the evolving roles of Germany and the Czech Republic within NATO, the European Union, and Central Europe
• An interdisciplinary and international setting fostering open exchange, critical debate, and mutual learning among Czech and German peers
• A supportive environment to develop concrete ideas, strategies, and tools for strengthening civilian preparedness, democratic resilience, and collective European security