20 Years of JCBRN Defence COE
Celebration of 20th Anniversary of our Centre
Venue: Concert Hall of the Municipal Library of Prague
6 October
- Welcome Remarks and Keynote Speech
- Gala Concert: Czech Army Central Band
- Formal Reception
The JCBRN Defence COE 20th Anniversary Celebration marks two decades of excellence in supporting NATO's Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Mission.
Taking place on 6 October 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, on the evening preceding the Annual Conference, this major milestone event will reflect and celebrate the Centre’s achievements, evolution, and enduring contribution to the Alliance and its partners.
Bringing together past and present leadership, experts, and key stakeholders, the celebration will provide an opportunity to honour the COE’s legacy while reaffirming its role in addressing current and future CBRN challenges.
Next 20 Years of CBRN Defence
2026 Annual Conference
Venue: NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Hotel
7 October
- Welcome Remarks and Keynote Speeches
- Research Highlights: JCBRN Defence COE Studies
- Block I: CBRN Defence in Modern Warfare
- Block II: Cross-Functional Nature of CBRN Defence
- Presentation: Tech-Enabled Delivery of CBRN Threats
- Summary of the Day
8 October
- Presentation: TBD
- Block III: Capabilities Acquisition and Adaptation
- Presentation: eNOTICE, eNOTICE-2 & eNOVATION Projects
- Block IV: Future Civil-Military CBRN Response
- Conference Conclusion and Way Ahead
The JCBRN Defence COE Annual Conference is a flagship event that convenes leading experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to engage in the conversation shaping NATO’s CBRN defence.
Scheduled for the 7 and 8 October, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, the conference will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and strategic discussion drawing upon the outcomes of the 2025 iteration as well as other priorities and emerging strategic topics in the field of CBRN defence.
With this year's theme of NEXT 20 YEARS OF CBRN DEFENCE, the attendees of our Annual Conference can expect engaging presentations, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to facilitate information sharing and promote dialogue on the future of CBRN Defence.
Featured Keynote Speakers
H.E. David KONECKÝ
Permanent Representative and Head of the Czech Delegation to NATO
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
20th Anniversary
Jakub LANDOVSKÝ
Director General of the Defence Policy and Strategy Division
Government Commissioner for NATO Commitments
Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
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About JCBRN Defence COE
The JCBRN Defence COE is a NATO military body and multi-nationally sponsored organization which offers recognized expertise and experience to the benefit of the Alliance and other partners. Its activities are focused on NATO Transformation process, Operational Support by providing a CBRN Defence advice and Support of CBRN Defence Education, Training and Exercises.