Centrum Balticum Foundation has organised the Baltic Sea Region Forum annually since 2008. The Forum gathers people interested in the development of the Baltic Sea Region to discuss the events shaping our region and provides a possibility for experts from different sectors to meet and share their knowledge. 

The 18th Baltic Sea Region Forum was organised on 4 May 2026 at the Turku University with the theme Security in Northern Europe and the Arctic. The Forum attracted well over 500 participants on-site and online.

The Forum theme was explored through keynote speeches and three panel discussions:

• Strategic Competition in the High North

• Strategic Intelligence and the Region

• Critical Natural Resources and Logistical Infrastructure

It's possible to return to the event by watching the recording on YouTube.

Read the article about the Forum