15/04/2026
Nordic Security Conference (NORSEC) 2026🌐
This weekend, YATA Trondheim attended the 21st annual Nordic Security Conference 2026. The conference was held in Oslo, organized by YATA Norway gathering participants from 27 different YATA nations.
This year’s theme, “Preparing for Insecurity in a More Fragmented World”, set the stage for insightful discussions on today’s security landscape framed by the historic setting of Akershus Fortress.
We in YATA Trondheim started early Friday morning and were fortunate to visit the French Residence in Oslo, where we were welcomed with a highly prepared and informative program and great opportunities for questions and discussion afterwards.
Later, we visited the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where we had the pleasure of meeting two trainee diplomats, Astrid and Henrik. They gave an insightful presentation on the Ministry’s trainee programme, followed by an engaging and open conversation.
NORSEC kicked off on Friday evening with an event at Oslo Militære Samfund, featuring a fireside chat with Head of Ministry in Foreign Affairs in Poland and opportunities to meet fellow participants.
On Saturday, the conference focused on discussions on power dynamics in a fragmented world, changes in U.S. foreign policy, frameworks for security cooperation, and lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. The day ended with a formal gala dinner in historic settings followed by a night out in Oslo for those who wanted to continue the evening.
On Sunday, NORSEC continued with discussions on Russia’s understanding of the state and the changing international order, hybrid threats and disinformation, the future of diplomacy, and the Arctic’s role in geopolitics and security policy.
The conference brought together high-level panelists, including researchers, experienced diplomats, politicians, military personnel, and policy professionals contributing to a rich and dynamic exchange of perspectives.
We are grateful for the opportunity to take part in such an engaging conference and for the chance to connect with aspiring professionals from across the world💙
