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Relevant information for media representatives will be temporarily available on this page before, during and after the international OSCE conferences in Switzerland.
‘De-escalation in Cyberspace: Mediation and Preventive Diplomacy’, Zug, 29–30 September 2026
Interested media professionals are kindly invited to attend the opening of the conference.
Accreditation is required to attend the opening ceremony.
Venue
The conference ‘De-escalation in Cyberspace: Mediation and Preventive Diplomacy’ will take place at Theater Casino Zug, Artherstrasse 2, 6300 Zug.
Meeting point for media representatives: 8:45 a.m. at the entrance.
The opening segment accessible to media representatives will run from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Programme
On 29 and 30 September 2026, a conference on the topic of ‘De-escalation in cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy’ will take place in Zug. It is the final thematic conference organised as part of Switzerland’s 2026 term as chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), ahead of the annual Ministerial Council meeting, which will take place on 3 and 4 December 2026 in Lugano. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), will open the conference. The event will conclude with a speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, chairperson-in-office of the OSCE and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
Speakers at the opening of the conference:
- Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, head of the DDPS
- Florian Schütz, head of Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Following the opening ceremony, there will be an opportunity for brief radio and television statements with:
- Florian Schütz, head of Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Accreditation
Accreditation is required to attend the opening ceremony and to cover the subsequent statements. Members of the media wishing to attend are asked to register by 2 p.m. on Friday 25 September 2026 via the following link.
Please note that you will need to create an account if registering for the first time (see instructions).
Badge collection and Info Desk
An accreditation badge is required to access the conference areas.
Registered media representatives can collect their personal accreditation badge from the Badge & Info Desk in the entrance area of Theater Casino Zug.
→ A valid identity card or passport is required to collect your badge.
To avoid difficulties accessing the conference areas, accreditation badges should be worn visibly at all times during the conference. For security reasons, participants may be asked at any time to present proof of identity (passport or identity card).
General information
No technical equipment will be provided. Media representatives are thus asked to bring their own equipment.
Press releases & photos
A press release will be published ahead of and at the end of the conference. News, press releases, speeches by the Chairperson-in-Office and statements by the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship can be found in our News section.
Photos and impressions from the conference will be made available promptly and free of charge on the FDFA’s Flickr account. They may be used for non-commercial purposes provided that the copyright (FDFA) is credited.
Working language
The working language of the conference is English. No interpretation service will be provided.
Wi-Fi
Wireless internet access is available in all public areas of the conference venue.
Electricity
The standard voltage in Switzerland is 220 V. Type C (two-pin) and type J (three-pin) plugs are used. Plug adapters are not available at the conference venue. Please bring a travel adapter if required.
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