March 7, 2025
Bratislava
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Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) is Central Europe’s largest educational institution and research center, offering extracurricular education to thousands of students and serving as a platform for public discussions across the Carpathian Basin. Over the past 25 years, MCC has established itself as a trusted partner for distinguished scholars, universities, and NGOs, becoming the gold standard in talent development across Central Europe.

In 2023, MCC expanded to Slovakia with the establishment of its first center in Dunajská Streda (Dunaszerdahely). Since then, it has developed a robust network of partners and events to bring MCC’s high-quality educational content to the Slovak public. Among these, the Istropolis Lectures stand out as a flagship event series, continuing MCC’s mission in Slovakia by hosting renowned global experts for deep explorations of key political, cultural, and societal issues. This prestigious series enriches Slovakia’s intellectual landscape, fostering meaningful discussions and insights.

Building on this foundation, the Istropolis Summit will serve as the crown jewel of MCC’s activities in Slovakia. This landmark conference will address pressing political and societal topics of vital importance to the nations of the region. By convening leading professionals from the United States, Western Europe, and Central Europe, the Istropolis Summit will offer a unique and unparalleled platform for exchange, collaboration, and impactful dialogue.

Program

9:00 AM Registration

10:15 AM Keynote Speech: Connectivity – The Foreign Policy of the Future

Balázs Orbán


Chairman of MCC's Board of Trustees, Political Director to the Prime Minister

11:30 AM Coffee break

11:50 AM Plenary Address I: Battling for Control: Illegal Migration, Security, and Sovereignty in Central Europe

Matúš Šutaj Eštok


Minister of Interior of Slovakia

1:05 PM Lunch Break

2:15 PM Plenary Address II: Brave New West – The Road Back to Prosperity

Prof. Dr. Václav Klaus


Former President of Czechia

3:30 PM Coffee break

3:50 PM Plenary Address III: Migration: Joint Problem for the People of Central Europe

Dr. Vladimír Palko


Former Minister of Interior of Slovakia

5:05 PM Plenary Address IV: Schuman Plan 2.0 for Lasting Peace in Europe

Dr. Ján Figeľ


Former Commissioner of the European Union

5:20 PM Reception

Location

Primate's Palace

Primaciálne námestie 2, 811 01 Bratislava