SKUPINA, a.s. was the main partner of the ninth annual international conference Defence & Strategy – New Era of Security for NATO and the EU, which was held on 29-31 May by the Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies (CBVSS) of the Czech University of Defence. The conference was attended by representatives from the United States, Poland and Hungary and featured a total of 14 panel presentations followed by a discussion. The purpose of the conference was to contribute to professional academic discussion, share new knowledge and ideas, and establish professional and informal contacts. It was a great honour for the holding company SKUPINA, a.s. to support this event and contribute to its success.