List of Bilderberg meetings
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Since 1954, the Bilderberg Group has held a series of invitation-only meetings:
| No. | Date | Hotel | Country | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1954 (May 29–31) | Hotel de Bilderberg | Netherlands | Oosterbeek | I. The attitude towards communism and the Soviet Union II. The attitude towards dependent areas and people overseasIII. The attitude towards economic policies and problemsIV. The attitude towards European integration and the European Defense Community |
| 2 | 1955 (March 18–20) | L'Hôtellerie du Bas-Bréau | France | Barbizon | I. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside Western Alliances II. The Middle EastIII. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification, and military strategy |
| 3 | 1955 (September 23–25) | Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl | West Germany | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | I. The future of NATO Defense II. Western economic co-operation, with special reference to the political consequences of the existence of separate currency areas within the Western world and to the Soviet economic challenge in the underdeveloped countriesIII. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and Communism |
| 4 | 1956 (May 11–13) | Hotel Store Kro | Denmark | Fredensborg | I. Review of developments since the last Conference II. The causes of the growth of anti-Western blocs, in particular in the United NationsIII. The role played by anti-colonialism in relations between Asians and the WestIV. A common approach by the Western world towards China and the emergent nations of South and East AsiaV. The communist campaign for political subversion or control of the newly emancipated countries of AsiaVI. How the West can best meet Asian requirements in the technical and economic fields |
| 5 | 1957 (February 15–17) | King and Prince Hotel | United States | St. Simons Island, Georgia | I. Review of events since the fourth Bilderberg meeting in May 1956 II. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside the Western AllianceIII. The Middle EastIV. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification and military strategy |
| 6 | 1957 (October 4–6) | Grand Hotel Palazzo della Fonte | Italy | Fiuggi | I. Survey of developments since the last Conference II. Modern weapons and disarmament in relation to Western securityIII. Are existing political and economic mechanisms within the Western community adequate? |
| 7 | 1958 (September 13–15) | Palace Hotel | United Kingdom | Buxton | I. Survey of events since the last Conference II. The future of NATO defenceIII. Western economic cooperationIV. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and communism |
| 8 | 1959 (September 18–20) | Çınar Hotel | Turkey | Istanbul | I. Review of developments since the last Conference II. Unity and division in Western policy |
| 9 | 1960 (May 28–29) | Palace Hotel | Switzerland | Bürgenstock | I. State of the world situation after the failure of the Summit Conference II. New political and economic developments in the Western world |
| 10 | 1961 (April 21–23) | Manoir St-Castin | Canada | Lac-Beauport, Quebec | I. What initiatives are required to bring about a new sense of leadership and direction within the Western community? II. The implications for Western unity of changes in the relative economic strength of the United States and Western Europe |
| 11 | 1962 (May 18–20) | Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden | Sweden | Saltsjöbaden | I. The political implications for the Atlantic community of its members' policies in the United Nations II. Implications for the Atlantic community of prospective developments |
| 12 | 1963 (May 29–31) | France | Cannes | I. The balance of power in the light of recent international developments (This item will cover changes in power relations – political, economic and military – between the Communist and Western countries and inside each group.) II. Trade relations between the US and Europe in the light of the negotiations for Britain's entry into the Common MarketIII. Trade relations between the Western world and the developing countries (tariffs, quotas, commodity arrangements, etc.) | |
| 13 | 1964 (March 20–22) | United States | Williamsburg, Virginia | The consequences for the Atlantic Alliance of: I. Apparent changes in the Communist worlda) Soviet internal developmentsb) The Communist BlocII. Possible changes in the attitude of the USSR to the WestIII. Recent developments within the Western worldA) Political1. How the Atlantic nations should organize themselves;2. Attitudes towards relations with the Communist countries including China.B) Military:1. NATO strategy2. Sharing of responsibility for nuclear deterrentC) Economic1. Recent developments in the Common Market notably in relation to agriculture and their impact2. UN Conference on trade and development, GATT/Kennedy Round3. International Financea) Balance of payments adjustment and capital markets;b) Liquidity and further evolution of the international monetary structure4. East–west trade:a) Trade with the USSR and European satellitesb) Trade with Communist China and Cubac) Trading rules and restrictions of creditsd) Coordination of Atlantic Community policy | |
| 14 | 1965 (April 2–4) | Villa d'Este | Italy | Cernobbio | I. Monetary Co-operation in the Western World II. The State of the Atlantic Alliance |
| 15 | 1966 (March 25–27) | Hotel Nassauer Hof | West Germany | Wiesbaden | I. Should NATO be reorganized, and if so how? II. The future of world economic relations especially between industrial and developing countries |
| 16 | 1967 (March 31–April 2) | United Kingdom | Cambridge | I. Do the basic concepts of Atlantic cooperation remain valid for the evolving world situation? If not, what concepts could take their place? II. The technological gap between America and Europe with special reference to American involvement in Europe | |
| 17 | 1968 (April 26–28) | Canada | Mont Tremblant, Quebec | I. The relations between the West and the Communist countries II. Internationalization of business | |
| 18 | 1969 (May 9–11) | Hotel Marienlyst | Denmark | Helsingør | I. Elements of instability in Western society II. Conflicting attitudes within the Western world towards relations with the USSR and the other Communist states of Eastern Europe in the light of recent events |
| 19 | 1970 (April 17–19) | Grand Hotel Quellenhof | Switzerland | Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen | I. Future function of the university in our society II. Priority in foreign policy |
| 20 | 1971 (April 23–25) | Woodstock Inn | United States | Woodstock, Vermont | I. The contribution of business in dealing with current problems of social instability II. The possibility of a change of the American role in the world and its consequences |
| 21 | 1972 (April 21–23) | La Reserve du Knokke-Heist | Belgium | Knokke-Heist | I. The state of the Western community in the light of changing relationships among the non-communist industrialized countries and the impact of changing power relationships in the Far East on Western security |
| 22 | 1973 (May 11–13) | Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden | Sweden | Saltsjöbaden | I. The possibilities of the development of a European energy policy, and the consequences of European-North American relations II. Conflicting expectations concerning the European Security Conference |
| 23 | 1974 (April 19–21) | Chalet du Mont d'Arbois | France | Megève | I. Prospects for the Atlantic world |
| 24 | 1975 (April 22–24) | Golden Dolphin Resort Hotel | Turkey | İzmir | I. Inflation: Its economic, social and political implications II. Recent international political developments:A. The present status and prospects to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and the effect on relations among NATO membersB. Other recent developments affecting the relations among NATO countries |
| - | 1976 | Cancelled due to the ongoing Lockheed scandal involving Prince Bernhard at the time | United States | Hot Springs, Virginia | |
| 25 | 1977 (April 22–24) | Imperial Hotel | United Kingdom | Torquay | I. North American and Western European attitudes towards II. The future of the mixed economies in the Western democraciesIII. The Third World’s demand for restructuring the world order and the political implications of these attitudes |
| 26 | 1978 (April 21–23) | Chauncey Conference Center | United States | Princeton, New Jersey | I. Western defense with its political implications: A. An Overview of the Alliance TodayB. The General Evolution of East-West RelationsC. Crises Outside the Alliance AreaD. The Current Military BalanceE. Theater Nuclear Systems and the Neutron BombF. Consultation and Mutual UnderstandingG. Political and Economic Strains Within the AllianceH. Détente and Arms ControlII. The changing structure of production and trade: consequences for the Western industrialized countries:A. The Role of the State in Structural AdaptationB. Structural Change and Economic GrowthC. Implications for Employment, and the Role of LaborD. Trade PolicyE. The Need for Monetary StabilityIII. Current Problems in European-American Relations |
| 27 | 1979 (April 27–29) | Grand Hotel Sauerhof | Austria | Baden bei Wien | I. The present international monetary situation and its consequences for world economic cooperation: A. The Bretton Woods System and the Role of the DollarB. Exchange Rates: Fixed or Floating?C. “Stateless Currency” and the EuromarketsD. The European Monetary SystemE. What Future for the IMF.?F. Multilateral Cooperation and HarmonizationG. Monetary Implications of the Oil SituationII. The implications of instability in the Middle East and Africa for the Western world:A. The Iranian RevolutionB. The Arab-Israeli ConflictC. Turkey: Again the Sick ManD. The Oil ImbroglioE. Islam, the Third World, and the WestF. Security ConsiderationsG. The Republic of South Africa and NamibiaH. Rhodesia-ZimbabweI. Economic ConsiderationsIII. Other current issues bearing on European-American relations:A. Relations with the Communist PowersB. “The German Question”C. The Austrian ExampleD. Transatlantic Moods and Attitudes |
| 28 | 1980 (April 18–20) | Dorint Sofitel Quellenhof Aachen | West Germany | Aachen | I. Political Aspects: A. IranB. AfghanistanC. Relations Among the Allies: Communication, Understanding, LeadershipD. Division of LaborE. The Current American MoodF. The Political Evolution of EuropeG. The Alliance and The Third WorldH. The Arab-Israeli ConflictII. Security Aspect:A. The Present Military Situation of NATOB. Strategic IssuesC. The Need for Stronger Conventional ForcesD. Security Threats Outside the Alliance AreaE. The Question of Political WillIII. Economic Aspect:A. The Management of Our EconomiesB. Monetary RelationsC. Energy Considerations and the Impact of the Oil Price IncreasesD. The Less-Developed CountriesE. Trade Relations |
| 29 | 1981 (May 15–17) | Palace Hotel | Switzerland | Bürgenstock, Nidwalden | I. What should Western policy be toward the Soviet Union in the 1980s?: A. Changes in the Soviet UnionB. Assessing Soviet IntentionsC. Arms Negotiations and the Military BalanceII. Obstacles to effective coordination of Western policies:A. Internal Stresses and StrainsB. The Need for ConsultationC. The Middle EastIII. How can the Western economies put their house in order?:A. President Reagan's Economic ProgramB. The State's Growing Share of the National ProductC. The Decline in Productivity and Economic GrowthD. Political AspectsIV. Panel on Current International Economic Issues:A. East-West Economic RelationsB. EnergyC. Japan's PerformanceD. Trade and ProtectionismE. Interest Rates and Exchange RatesF. Recycling and DebtsG. The North-South DialogueH. International Economic CooperationV. Discussion of Current Events:A. Foreign Poicy Prospects Under the New U.S. AdministrationB. Analyzing the French Election ResultsC. Crises Outside the NATO Area |
| 30 | 1982 (May 14–16) | Rica Park Hotel Sandefjord | Norway | Sandefjord | I. Divergent policies and attitudes in the North Atlantic Community II. What can arms control achieve?III. Middle East: Issues at stakeIV. Economic issues: dogmas and realitiesV. Discussion of Current events:A. The Falkland Islands CrisisB. East-West Relations: Poland, Trade, and Finance |
| 31 | 1983 (May 13–15) | Château Montebello | Canada | Montebello, Quebec | I. East-West relations: constraints, détente or confrontation II. Issues in medium-term prospects for growth in the world economy:A. Protectionism and employmentB. Risks in banking and financeIII. Discussion of current events |
| 32 | 1984 (May 11–13) | Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden | Sweden | Saltsjöbaden | I. Western Power and the Middle East: A Case Study in Atlantic Relationships II. The State of Arms Control NegotiationsIII. Future Employment Trends in the Industrialized DemocraciesIV. Discussion of Current EventsIV. The Soviet Union, the West and the Third World – A Case Study: Central America |
| 33 | 1985 (May 10–12) | Doral Arrowwood Hotel | United States | Rye Brook, New York | I. Divergent social and economic trends in the Atlantic World II. How should the West deal with the Soviet Bloc?III. The Strategic Defense InitiativeIV. How should the West deal with developing countries?V. Current events: the U.S. Budget and the European perspectiveVI. Operating the Alliance |
| 34 | 1986 (April 25–27) | Gleneagles Hotel | United Kingdom | Gleneagles, Scotland | I. The Soviet Union under Gorbachev: foreign policy implications II. The Western global response to the Soviet challengeIII. The fragmentation of the world economy: debt, currency disorder, protectionism, uneven growthIV. Current events: terrorismV. South Africa |
| 35 | 1987 (April 24–26) | Villa d'Este | Italy | Cernobbio | I. Strategy toward the USSR II. Policy toward trade and protectionismIII. The public sector and economic growthIV. Current events: ChinaV. The arms control debate |
| 36 | 1988 (June 3–5) | Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol[de] | Austria | Telfs | I. What can be done with the world economy: alternative scenarios II. How to handle a world awash with public and private debt?III. The German question revisitedIV. The new information eraV. Briefing on the Moscow summitVI. The impact of glasnostVII. Future strategy of the AllianceVIII. The Gulf and Afghanistan |
| 37 | 1989 (May 12–14) | Gran Hotel de La Toja | Spain | Isla de La Toja | I. Domestic developments in Eastern Europe: policy implications for the West II. Can the Alliance be sustained by military and arms control issues alone?III. The long-term economic design of the E.C.: European sovereignty?IV. Current events: U.S.-Soviet relationsV. Greater political and monetary union of Europe: European sovereignty?VI. Global relationships: surpluses, deficits, and protectionismVII. Environmental constraints |
| 38 | 1990 (May 11–13) | Harrison Conference Center | United States | Glen Cove, New York | I. The new Soviet (Dis)Union II. Strategy issuesIII. Economic relations with Eastern EuropeIV. Can Western values be applied universally?V. GermanyVI. The future of NATO and the European CommunityVII. Japan: political changes |
| 39 | 1991 (June 6–9) | Hotel Badischer Hof (Baden-Baden)[de] and Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe | Germany | Baden-Baden and Bühl | I. Eastern Europe: economic prospects II. Developments in the Soviet Union: political and economic impacts on the AllianceIII. The Middle East: political fallout and future prospectsIV. Current Events: German Economic Reconciliation: the Treuhand ExperienceV. The Practical Agenda for the AllianceVI. Do we have the institutions to deal with the agenda?VII. Economic and financial threats to the AllianceVIII. Current Events: South AfricaIX. Current Events: Yugoslavia |
| 40 | 1992 (May 21–24) | Hôtel Royal (Evian-les-Bains)[fr] and Hôtel Ermitage | France | Évian-les-Bains | I. Prospects for the former Soviet republics II. What should be done for Eastern Europe?III. Whither America?IV. The world economyV. Whither Europe?VI. Remarks of Pierre Beregovoy, Prime Minister of FranceVII. Soviet Union: the view from MoscowVIII. Current Events: YugoslaviaIX. The migration issueX. The evolving West/West relationship |
| 41 | 1993 (April 22–25) | Astir Palace Resort | Greece | Vouliagmeni | I. What kind of Europe will the U.S. have to deal with? II. Current events: Former YugoslaviaIII. Restoring confidence in leadership and institutionsIV. Prospects for Global TradeV. U.S. domestic policy concernsVI. The outlook for Japan's economyVII. Cost of indifference toward the former Soviet UnionVIII. Current events: ItalyIX. Foreign policy concerns of the Clinton AdministrationX. Crisis management |
| 42 | 1994 (June 2–5) | Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa | Finland | Helsinki | I. Redefinition of the Atlantic relationship in a time of change II. The changing face and perspective of AmericaIII. Europe – Cohesion or Confusion?IV. Economic instability aheadV. Jobs, where are they and how will the West create them?VI. The political changes of Islamic FundamentalismVII. Russia – How will its internal evolution affect its external behavior?VIII. GATT: Risk aheadIX. Current events: North KoreaX. China – The consequences of convulsion or stability |
| 43 | 1995 (June 8–11) | Palace Hotel | Switzerland | Bürgenstock, Nidwalden | I. What is NATO supposed to do? II. Is there work for all?III. Atomization of society: Impact on political behavior of new technologyIV. Looking (Back) at WashingtonV. Current events: Turkey and the Atlantic AllianceVI. Is there still a North Atlantic Community?VII. Should the European Union integrate further, and why?VIII. Our agendas for WTO and World BankIX. Current events: Former YugoslaviaX. Peacekeeping in an UNstable WorldXI. Lessons of the New Currency CrisesXII. Practical steps towards a better Global Governance and Rules |
| 44 | 1996 (May 30–June 2) | The Kingbridge Centre | Canada | King City, Ontario | I. Status Report on the Alliance II. Former YugoslaviaIII. Russia: Political Forces and Economic ProspectsIV. Europe: the Politics of EU EnlargementV. Has Europe's Economy Run Out of Steam?VI. Will the Enlarged Union Survive EU's Success or Failure?VII. The U.S. AgendaVIII. The Israeli ElectionIX. How and How Much Can the Western World Grow Economically?X. WTO and the World Bank: BriefingXI. Where is China Going? |
| 45 | 1997 (June 12–15) | Pine Isle Resort (demolished) | United States | Lake Lanier, Georgia | I. Will NATO's Enlargement Affect the Transatlantic Alliance? II. Do the World's Energy Needs Prevent Sustainable Development?III. Growth through Productivity Improvement: a Threat to Western Social Cohesion?IV. Peacekeeping: Assessments and Prospects-Bosnia, Albania, CyprusV. Status Report on American Foreign PolicyVI. How Should the West Look at China?VII. Corporate Survival: Breaking with Tradition in GovernanceVIII. EMU's Consequences Assuming it Goes AheadIX. The Return of the European Left: Sign of Innovation or Reaction?X. Relationship of the West to IslamXI. World Bank Update |
| 46 | 1998 (May 14–17) | Turnberry Hotel | United Kingdom | Turnberry | I. Current Events II. What Will be the Consequences of EMU?III. Is there Room for one Transatlantic Market Place?IV. Military Implications of the Growing Technological Disparity between the United States and EuropeV. To what Extent Will Enlargement Redefine NATO's Relationship with Russia?VI. Is Europe's Social Model Dead?VII. A Review of the Crisis in Kosovo and Albania: the Role of the UNVIII. In the Light of the Asian Crisis should the World's Financial System be Reformed?IX. The Implications of the New India Nuclear Weapon ProgramX. Turkey's Role in the Western Alliance |
| 47 | 1999 (June 3–6) | Caesar Park Penha Longa Hotel | Portugal | Linhó, Sintra, Portuguese Riviera | I. Kosovo II. The US Political SceneIII. Current Controversies: Genetics and the Life SciencesIV. Redesigning the International Financial ArchitectureV. The Social and Political Impacts on Emerging Markets of Recent Economic EventsVI. NATO's FutureVII. The Relationship between Information Technology and Economic PolicyVIII. Current EventsIX. Russia's Foreign PolicyX. How Durable is the Current Rosy Complexion of European Politics? |
| 48 | 2000 (June 1–4) | Le Château du Lac | Belgium | Genval | I. The New Economy and its Effects on Society II. Globalisation under Threat: the Way forward for the WTOIII. US Elections: State of Play and Foreign Policy ConsequencesIV. Cleaning up the BalkansV. EU Enlargement and its Implications for Geo-Political BalanceVI. The European Far Right - Is there a Threat?VII. Current Affairs |
| 49 | 2001 (May 24–27) | Hotel Stenungsbaden | Sweden | Stenungsund | I. European Security Defence Identity and Transatlantic Security - I II. Consequences of the Italian ElectionsIII. What Does EU Enlargement Mean for the EU and the Rest of the World?IV. Productivity in Europe and the United States - Is the Gap Widening?V. Putin's RussiaVI. What Can the World Do About the Middle East?VII. The New US AdministrationVIII. European Security Defence Identity and Transatlantic Security - IIIX. The Rise of China: Its Impact on Asia and the WorldX. Policies for Trade Development and Economic GrowthXI. What Should Governments Do About Food Quality?XII. Current Affairs |
| 50 | 2002 (May 30 – June 2) | Westfields Marriott | United States | Chantilly, Virginia | I. The Consequences of the War Against Terrorism II. Corporate Governance: Does Capitalism Need Fixing?III. The Changing Nature of the EU Within the Western AllianceIV. Have Civil Liberties Been Unnecessarily Eroded?V. The Influence of the Extreme RightVI. The Middle EastVII. Current AffairsVIII. Post-Crisis Reconstruction/Nation RebuildingIX. Prospects for the World EconomyX. Trade: The China EffectXI. The Influence of Domestic Issues on American Foreign Policy |
| 51 | 2003 (May 15–18) | Trianon Palace Hotel | France | Versailles | I. The Middle East II: Future II. The Middle East I: OverviewIII. Post-Iraq: The Future of Multilateral OrganisationsIV. Re-Energising GermanyV. Post-Mortem on Iraq: Diplomatic Failure and the Foreign Policy ConsequencesVI. Non-ProliferationVII. The European ConventionVIII. The World's Economic ProblemsIX. Aspects of TerrorismX. Current Affairs |
| 52 | 2004 (June 3–6) | Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées | Italy | Stresa | I. Energy: The Sustainability of Current Trends II. The Rules of the Game: Towards a 21st Century Concert?III. The Prospects for IraqIV. Afghanistan, Including the Implications for Future NATO Operations in the AreaV. European GeopoliticsVI. Health and DevelopmentVII. The US Political LandscapeVIII. Is China Changing the World?IX. Current Affairs: RussiaX. The Middle East: Is Stability Within Reach?XI. World Economic OutlookXII.Corporate Fraud: How Lethal is the Cure? |
| 53 | 2005 (May 5–8) | Seehotel Überfahrt | Germany | Rottach-Egern | I. What Do We Mean by Freedom? II. Development: Reflections and PerspectivesIII. How Can Europe and the US Work Together to Deal with Common Problems?IV. IraqV. Asia: the Geo-Strategic ChallengesVI. Where is Europe Going?VII. Israel-PalestineVIII. Russia: Do the Transatlantic Partners have a Common Strategy?IX. Failure of the Lisbon Agenda?X. The Non-Proliferation Treaty at Risk?XI. IranXII. Current Affairs: Will the Fiscal Problems Facing Europe and the US Undermine Future Economic Performance? |
| 54 | 2006 (June 8–11) | Brookstreet Hotel | Canada | Ottawa, Ontario | I. American Power and the Battle for Arab Reform II. Terrorist Movements in the Middle EastIII. The Challenges of ImmigrationIV. Israel-Palestine: One Year LaterV. China - the Economic and Political LandscapeVI. New Alignments in Asia: the Changing Strategic LandscapeVII. Energy: What Are the IssuesVIII. Energy: What Does Dependence Mean?IX. Russia: Quo Vadis?X. Economic Patriotism: A Real Threat?XI. Current Affairs: ItalyXII. The Challenges of Deterrence in a Proliferating WorldXIII. IranXIV. New Security Challenges for NATO, the EU: Afghanistan, Africa |
| 55 | 2007 (May 31 – June 3) | Ritz-Carlton Hotel | Turkey | Istanbul | I. The New World Order: Uni-Polar or Non-Polar? II. Turkey and its NeighboursIII. Europe and the US: Common and Conflicting InterestsIV. The Mood of the USV. Democracy and PopulismVI. Democracy in the Middle EastVII. Turkey's Long-Term Development in Comparative PerspectiveVIII. Leadership Changes in Key European Countries (France-UK)IX. Information Technology: Globalising or Tribalising Force?X. Nuclear Non-ProliferationXI. The US: Cutting Issues in State-Federal RelationsXII. Climate ChangeXIII. Current Affairs: Capital Markets: Risks and Opportunities of Private Equity and Hedge Funds |
| 56 | 2008 (June 5–8) | Westfields Marriott | United States | Chantilly, Virginia | I. Cyber-terrorism II. A Nuclear-Free WorldIII. Managing Financial TurbulenceIV. US Foreign Policy Without ChangeV. How Serious Are the Threats on Our EconomiesVI. Islam in EuropeVII. AfricaVIII. Afghanistan, Challenge for the WestIX. Iran-PakistanX. A Look at the FutureXI. The Mounting Threat of ProtectionismXII. RussiaXIII. After Bush: The Future of US-EU RelationsXIV. Current Affairs: US Elections |
| 57 | 2009 (May 14–16) | Astir Palace Resort | Greece | Vouliagmeni | I. Governments and Markets II. After the G20: The Role of InstitutionsIII. Protectionism: How Serious?IV. Cyber-terrorism: Strategy and PolicyV. Sustainability: Post-Kyoto ChallengesVI. Iraq: Role and Responsibilities in the RegionVII. Afghanistan and PakistanVIII. A New Order: The United States and the WorldIX. Lessons from a CrisisX. Challenge to Market Economies and DemocraciesXI. Russia and China: New ImperialismsXII. Current Affairs: How does Industry See the Future? |
| 58 | 2010 (June 4–6) | Dolce Hotels and Resorts | Spain | Sitges | I. Current Events: North Korea, Iran and Non-Proliferation II. Global Cooling: Implications of Slow Economic GrowthIII. The Growing Influence of Cyber TechnologyIV. Is Financial Reform Progressing?V. US and European Fiscal and Financial ChallengesVI. The European Union and the Crisis of the EuroVII. Promises of Medical ScienceVIII. Energy's Promises and ChallengesIX. Security in a Proliferated WorldX. Social Networking: From the Obama Campaign to the Iranian RevolutionXI. Europe-US: A New ApproachXII. Pakistan, Afghanistan and the RegionXIII. Can We Feed the World? |
| 59 | 2011 (June 9–12) | Suvretta House | Switzerland | St. Moritz, Graubünden | I. The Middle East: What Does Democracy Mean? II. Emerging Economies: Roles and ResponsibilitiesIII. Economic and National Security in a Digital AgeIV. Technological Innovation in Western Economies: Stagnation or Promise?V. The Appetite for Reform: Can Governments Deliver?VI. Switzerland: Can It Remain Successful in the Future?VII. European Union's ChallengesVIII. A Sustainable Euro: Implications for European EconomiesIX. China's Domestic ChallengesX. China’s Regional and Global ChallengesXI. Connectivity and the Diffusion of PowerXII. Current Conflict AreasXIII. Demographic Stresses |
| 60 | 2012 (May 31 – June 3) | Westfields Marriott | United States | Chantilly, Virginia | I. The State of Trans-Atlantic Relations II. Is Vigorous Economic Growth Attainable?III. The Future of Democracy in the Developed WorldIV. The US Political LandscapeV. The European Political LandscapeVI. A Conversation on US Foreign PolicyVII. The Politics and Geo-Politics of EnergyVIII. Stability and Instability in the Middle EastIX. Imbalances, Austerity and GrowthX. Sustainability of the Euro and its ConsequencesXI. What Does Putin 2.0 Mean?XII. What Can the West Do about Iran?XIII. How Do Sovereign States Collaborate in Cyber Space?XIV. China's Economic and Political Outlook |
| 61 | 2013 (June 8 – 9) | The Grove Hotel | United Kingdom | Watford | I. Jobs, Entitlements and Debt II. European Politics: Core QuestionsIII. Can the US and Europe Grow Faster and Create Jobs?IV. Africa's ChallengesV. Saudi ArabiaVI. Dialogue with Prime Minister David CameronVII. How Big Data is Changing Almost EverythingVIII. Major Trends in Medical ResearchIX. Nationalism and PopulismX. Online Education: Promise and ImpactsXI. Cyberwarfare and the Proliferation of Asymmetric ThreatsXII. Is America Withdrawing from the World?XIII. Current Affairs: Syria |
| 62 | 2014 (May 29 – June 1) | Copenhagen Marriott Hotel | Denmark | Copenhagen | I. Is the Economic Recovery Sustainable? II. Who will Pay for the Demographics?III. Does Privacy Exist?IV. How Special is the Relationship in Intelligence Sharing?V. Big Shifts in Technology and JobsVI. The Future of Democracy and the Middle Class TrapVII. China's Political and Economic OutlookVIII. The New Architecture of the Middle EastIX. UkraineX. What Next for Europe?XI. Current Events |
| 63 | 2015 (June 11–14) | Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol | Austria | Telfs | I. Artificial Intelligence II. CybersecurityIII. Chemical Weapons ThreatsIV. Current Economic IssuesV. European StrategyVI. GlobalisationVII. GreeceVIII. IranIX. Middle EastX. NATOXI. RussiaXII. TerrorismXIII. United KingdomXIV. USAXV. US Elections |
| 64 | 2016 (June 9–12) | Taschenbergpalais | Germany | Dresden | I. Current events II. ChinaIII. Europe: migration, growth, reform, vision, unityIV. Middle EastV. RussiaVI. US political landscape, economy: growth, debt, reformVII. Cyber securityVIII. Geo-politics of energy and commodity pricesIX. Precariat and middle classX. Technological innovation |
| 65 | 2017 (June 1–4) | Westfields Marriott | United States | Chantilly, Virginia | I. The Trump Administration: A progress report II. Trans-Atlantic relations: options and scenariosIII. The Trans-Atlantic defence alliance: bullets, bytes and bucksIV. The direction of the EUV. Can globalisation be slowed down?VI. Jobs, income and unrealised expectationsVII. The war on informationVIII. Why is populism growing?IX. Russia in the international orderX. The Near EastXI. Nuclear proliferationXII. ChinaXIII. Current events |
| 66 | 2018 (June 7–10) | NH Torino Lingotto Congress | Italy | Turin | I. Populism in Europe II. The inequality challengeIII. The future of workIV. Artificial intelligenceV. The US before midtermsVI. Free tradeVII. US world leadershipVIII. RussiaIX. Quantum computingX. Saudi Arabia and IranXI. The “post-truth” worldXII. Current events |
| 67 | 2019 (May 30 – June 2) | Hotel Montreux Palace | Switzerland | Montreux | I. A Stable Strategic Order II. What Next for Europe?III. Climate Change and SustainabilityIV. ChinaV. RussiaVI. The Future of CapitalismVII. BrexitVIII. The Ethics of Artificial IntelligenceIX. The Weaponisation of Social MediaX. The Importance of SpaceXI. Cyber Threats |
| The Meetings 2020 and 2021 had to be cancelled, due to travel and meeting restrictions. | |||||
| 68 | 2022 (June 2–5) | Mandarin Oriental | United States | Washington, D.C. | I. Geopolitical Realignments II. NATOIII. ChinaIV. Indo-Pacific RealignmentV. Energy Security and SustainabilityVI. RussiaVII. Continuity of Government and the EconomyVIII. Disruption of the Global Financial SystemIX. DisinformationX. Sino-US Tech CompetitionXI. Post Pandemic HealthXII. Fragmentation of Democratic SocietiesXIII. Trade and DeglobalisationXIV. Ukraine |
| 69 | 2023 (May 18–21) | Pestana Palace | Portugal | Lisbon | I. AI II. Banking SystemIII. ChinaIV. Energy TransitionV. EuropeVI. Fiscal ChallengesVII. IndiaVIII. Industrial Policy and TradeIX. NATOX. RussiaXI. Transnational ThreatsXII. UkraineXIII. US Leadership |
| 70 | 2024 (May 30—June 2) | Eurostars Suites Mirasierra Hotel | Spain | Madrid | I. State of AI II. AI SafetyIII. Changing Faces of BiologyIV. ClimateV. Future of WarfareVI. Geopolitical LandscapeVII. Europe's Economic ChallengesVIII. US Economic ChallengesIX. US Political LandscapeX. Ukraine and the WorldXI. Middle EastXII. ChinaXIII. Russia |
| 71 | 2025 (June 12–15) | Grand Hôtel | Sweden | Stockholm | I. Transatlantic Relationship II. UkraineIII. US EconomyIV. EuropeV. Middle EastVI. Authoritarian AxisVII. Defence Innovation and ResilienceVIII. AI, Deterrence and National SecurityIX. ProliferationX. Geopolitics of Energy and Critical MineralsXI. Depopulation and Migration |
| 71 | 2026 (April 9–12) | Salamander Washington DC Hotel | United States | Washington, D.C. | I. AI II. Arctic SecurityIII. ChinaIV. Digital FinanceV. Energy DiversificationVI. EuropeVII. Global TradeVIII. The Middle EastIV. RussiaX. Trans-Atlantic Defence-Industrial RelationshipXI. UkraineXII. USAXIII. Future of WarfareXIV. The West |
- The 1976 Bilderberg conference was planned for April at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, United States. Due to the ongoing Lockheed scandal involving Prince Bernhard at the time, it was cancelled.
- The 2020 and 2021 Bilderberg conference had to be cancelled, due to travel and meeting restrictions.