Scientific Conference "Current Issues of Security" - 2026

In a world where stability and safety are constantly being redefined by new risks and technologies, our task of understanding and shaping the future of security is becoming increasingly important. Recognizing the increasingly important role of security, we are called upon to analyze the multilayered interconnections between the diverse elements that shape its contemporary character. And as we navigate this dynamic world, the responsibility and importance of security will take on even greater weight in our decisions.

By organizing and holding the scientific conference "Current Issues of Security", National Military University Vasil Levski wants to attract interest of the academic community, specialists from industry and state institutions, who, by participating in discussions and in-depth exchange of ideas, will contribute to the dissemination of the latest scientific results regarding everything happening in terms of security and defense. Our joint efforts will be focused on finding solutions to: progress, challenges and future trends in the design, implementation and management of security systems; the effective use and allocation of security resources; the social impact and legal dimensions of security and defense measures; non-military crises and the most contemporary technologies for security.

By fostering the exchange of ideas across diverse scientific and professional fields, we aim to develop innovative methods for addressing the many security challenges we face. We believe that your knowledge, invaluable practical experience, and scientific achievements will contribute immensely to the in-depth discussions and will help formulate practical solutions that meet the multi-layered requirements of modern security.

We are confident that your active participation will facilitate the establishment of durable partnerships and strengthen ties in the professional network of security specialists.

Brigadier General Stancho Kaykov, PhD
Rector of the „Vasil Levski“ National Military University

SCIENTIFIC AREAS:

1. Security system;
2. Security resources;
3. Social and legal aspects of security and defense;
4. Non-military crises;
5. Security resources and technologies.

PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications for participation are accepted until March 30th, 2026 at the following email address:  fsd-forum@nvu.bg
• You will receive confirmation of acceptance of the application by April 6th, 2026
• You can find the requirements for technical layout here.
• You can download a report layout template from here.
• Payment of the participation fee by April 20 th, 2026
• Confirmation of payment (sending an invoice) by April 23 th, 2026
• Send the report to the email address fsd-forum@nvu.bg by April 16 th, 2026
• Confirm receipt of the report by April 30 th, 2026
• The maximum number of reports that each author can participate with (individually or in co-authorship) is three, up to 10 pages each.
• The conference program will be published on the university website by April 30 th, 2026.

FEES

• Payment is made only by bank transfer and no later than April 20 th, 2026
• The participation fee includes a collection of scientific papers, a delegate kit, participation in a cocktail dinner and coffee breaks and is as follows:

For a collection of papers:

• on paper – €45;
• on electronic media – €40;
• on paper and electronic media – €50.

A co-author participating in the conference pays the full fee.

A co-author not participating in the conference and wishing to receive a collection of scientific papers, regardless of the media, pays €20.

Employees and PhD students from Vasil Levski National Military University pay fees:

For a collection of papers:

• on paper – €30.
• on electronic media – €25.
• on paper and electronic media – €35.

Cadets and students from the Vasil Levski National Military University do not pay fee. They participate in the work of the conference and the coffee breaks, receive a collection of reports, but do not participate in the cocktail.

Payment details:

Bank: Eurobank Bulgaria AD

IBAN: BG22 BPBI 7931 3145 6400 01

BIC: BPBIBGSF

Recipient: Vasil Levski National Military University

Reason: APS-2026 Conference Fee, <name of participant>

Contacts:

Ms. Tsvetomila Georgieva

Phone: +359 62 618712

Mobile:  +359 887 663528

E-mail: fsd-forum@nvu.bg