
October 02, 2026
Event begins at 8:30 AM (Networking), 9:00-10:00 AM (Panel Discussion)
Join CCWA for an exclusive member event to meet European national security leaders and learn the latest on the state of the transatlantic relationship.
At this networking breakfast panel discussion, our members gain exclusive access to leading European national security voices, policymakers, and experts shaping the future of transatlantic security. Join other CCWA members to hear firsthand perspectives from across Europe on emerging threats, geopolitical developments, defense priorities, and the evolving security landscape.
Panelists
– Lena Handwerk, Deputy Head of Defense and Security Policy Division, Federal Foreign Office (Germany)
– Igor Melicher, State Secretary, Ministry of Defense (Slovakia)
– Maria Simeonova, Head of Sofia office, European Council on Foreign Relations (Bulgaria)
We will also be joined by:
– Tim Goudsmid, Senior Policy Officer for Iran, Ministry of Foreign Affairs East and North Africa Department (Netherlands)
– Timo Graf, Senior Researcher, Bundeswehr (Germany)
– Kevin Osubo Omwenga, Head of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Scotland Office, UK Government (United Kingdom)
– Eliška Prchlíková, Head of Strategic Projects Prague, Jagello 2000 (Czech Republic)
Complimentary parking available on site.
We look forward to seeing you there! This members-only event is free, but advance registration is requested. Thank you for being a member!
ADMISSION
This event is exclusively for CCWA members.
ACTIONS
8:30 AM Breakfast Reception
9:00 AM Panel Discussion on European Security
10:00 AM Event Concludes
Questions? Please email jconnell@ccwa.org.
VENUE INFORMATION
Midtown Collaboration Center
1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
There is free, on-site parking in the surface lot at the corner of E. 65th and Euclid Avenue.