NATO’s Future Seminar 2026 in Berlin: Apply for 3 Days of Transatlantic Security Dialogue, Expert Exchange and Strategic Foresight
The NATO's Future Seminar 2026 in Berlin brings together around 30 emerging security professionals for three days of transatlantic dialogue and strategic foresight. Selected participants receive accommodation and partial travel reimbursement.
Overview
The NATO’s Future Seminar is an intensive networking and learning programme organised by YATA Germany. The upcoming 2026 edition takes place from 6–8 November 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 30 emerging security professionals will gather for expert presentations, panel discussions, strategic foresight exercises, and interactive workshops centered on the theme "Europe’s Contribution to NATO: Between Transatlantic Security Guarantees and Greater Strategic Responsibility."
Benefits
Selected participants receive several academic, professional, and practical advantages:
- Direct engagement with policymakers, military practitioners, academics, and security experts.
- Training in strategic foresight methods for scenario and policy analysis.
- Participation in specialized workshops focusing on European defence or deterrence and Ukraine support.
- Professional networking opportunities with peers from NATO and Partnership for Peace countries.
- Accommodation provided for the duration of the seminar.
- Partial travel reimbursement of up to €100 for domestic travel within Germany and up to €200 for international travel.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for the seminar:
- Must be students, researchers, young professionals, or military personnel aged 35 or younger.
- Must hold citizenship in a NATO member country or a Partnership for Peace (PfP) member country.
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in transatlantic security, defence policy, or related fields.
- Must be willing to actively contribute to discussions and collaborative exercises throughout the programme.
- YATA Germany membership is explicitly not required to apply.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete the official online application form and submit the required materials before the deadline. The application process requires:
- Basic personal contact and citizenship details.
- Information on current status, academic institution, or employer.
- Indication of YATA membership status and selection of a preferred thematic workshop.
- A maximum 500-word cover letter detailing motivation, relevant background, and workshop choice.
- An updated CV highlighting academic, professional, or research experience.
- Indication of requirements for accommodation and partial travel reimbursement.
Deadline
The application deadline is 6 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST.