AGORÁ 2026: Conversations Beyond Borders

commenced with diplomatic discussions with H.E. Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania and Ms Aurora Russi, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Italy, who offered an engaged discussion on questions of borders, migration, and security within contemporary Europe. The day continued with immersive simulation exercises including the European Crisis Council, Malacca Lifeline, and Shattered Shield, before concluding with a European DJ Night that brought participants together in a more informal setting.

focused on strategic thinking and debate. Discussions featuring H.E. Dr Piotr A. Świtalski, Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Poland and Ms Inga Skruzmane, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Latvia in India and Sri Lanka, who examined the evolving nature of borders and security in Europe. Selected groups of students engaged in the Contradiction Summit and the Russia–Ukraine Simulation Lab, through which they testes their ability to navigate complex geopolitical challenges.

continued its diplomatic engagement with H.E. Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine, whose distinguished lecture focused on European borders and their effectiveness in protecting again external threats. The final day did not limit itself to engaging lectures and discussions. AGORÁ-26 dedicated special sessions to culture engagement through language workshops, interactive games, and the poster-making competition organised by the Centre for Foreign Languages. The festival concluded with an Opera Night celebrating Europe’s rich cultural heritage.