The Fifteenth International Sakharov Conference will take place at the Palace of the Grand Dukes in Vilnius on May 21-22, 2025. Against the backdrop of a world increasingly marked by authoritarianism, geopolitical instability, and the erosion of democratic values, the conference will gather leading experts to address these pressing challenges. This year’s focus will center on the collapse of the Helsinki Accords, the intensifying geopolitical rivalries in Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific, and the global implications of the retreat of democracy and the rise of authoritarian governance. The conference aims to provide critical insights and foster dialogue on navigating the turbulent path toward securing freedom and stability in the face of growing global crises.