Since 1954, the Bilderberg Group has held a series of invitation-only meetings:
No. Date Hotel CountryLocationAgenda 1 1954 (May 29–31) Hotel de Bilderberg OosterbeekI. The attitude towards communism and the Soviet Union II. The attitude towards dependent areas and people overseas
III. The attitude towards economic policies and problems
IV. The attitude towards European integration and the European Defense Community 2 1955 (March 18–20) L'Hôtellerie du Bas-Bréau BarbizonI. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside Western Alliances II. The Middle East
III. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification, and military strategy 3 1955 (September 23–25) Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl Garmisch-PartenkirchenI. The future of NATO Defense II. Western economic co-operation, with special reference to the political consequences of the existence of separate currency areas within the Western world and to the Soviet economic challenge in the underdeveloped countries
III. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and Communism 4 1956 (May 11–13) Hotel Store Kro FredensborgI. Review of developments since the last Conference
II. The causes of the growth of anti-Western blocs, in particular in the United Nations
III. The role played by anti-colonialism in relations between Asians and the West
IV. A common approach by the Western world towards China and the emergent nations of South and East Asia
V. The communist campaign for political subversion or control of the newly emancipated countries of Asia
VI. How the West can best meet Asian requirements in the technical and economic fields 5 1957 (February 15–17) King and Prince Hotel St. Simons Island, GeorgiaI. Review of events since the fourth Bilderberg meeting in May 1956
II. Nationalism and neutralism as disruptive factors inside the Western Alliance
III. The Middle East
IV. The European policy of the Alliance, with special reference to the problems of Eastern Europe, German reunification and military strategy 6 1957 (October 4–6) Grand Hotel Palazzo della Fonte FiuggiI. Survey of developments since the last Conference II. Modern weapons and disarmament in relation to Western security
III. Are existing political and economic mechanisms within the Western community adequate? 7 1958 (September 13–15) Palace Hotel BuxtonI. Survey of events since the last Conference
II. The future of NATO defence
III. Western economic cooperation
IV. The Western approach to Soviet Russia and communism 8 1959 (September 18–20) Çınar Hotel IstanbulI. Review of developments since the last Conference
II. Unity and division in Western policy 9 1960 (May 28–29) Palace Hotel BürgenstockI. State of the world situation after the failure of the Summit Conference
II. New political and economic developments in the Western world 10 1961 (April 21–23) Manoir St-Castin Lac-Beauport, QuebecI. What initiatives are required to bring about a new sense of leadership and direction within the Western community?
II. The implications for Western unity of changes in the relative economic strength of the United States and Western Europe 11 1962 (May 18–20)Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden SaltsjöbadenI. The political implications for the Atlantic community of its members' policies in the United Nations
II. Implications for the Atlantic community of prospective developments 12 1963 (May 29–31) CannesI. The balance of power in the light of recent international developments (This item will cover changes in power relations – political, economic and military – between the Communist and Western countries and inside each group.) II. Trade relations between the US and Europe in the light of the negotiations for Britain's entry into the Common Market
III. Trade relations between the Western world and the developing countries (tariffs, quotas, commodity arrangements, etc.) 13 1964 (March 20–22) Williamsburg, VirginiaThe consequences for the Atlantic Alliance of: I. Apparent changes in the Communist world
a) Soviet internal developments
b) The Communist Bloc
II. Possible changes in the attitude of the USSR to the West
III. Recent developments within the Western world
A) Political
1. How the Atlantic nations should organize themselves;
2. Attitudes towards relations with the Communist countries including China.
B) Military:
1. NATO strategy
2. Sharing of responsibility for nuclear deterrent
C) Economic
1. Recent developments in the Common Market notably in relation to agriculture and their impact
2. UN Conference on trade and development, GATT/Kennedy Round
3. International Finance
a) Balance of payments adjustment and capital markets;
b) Liquidity and further evolution of the international monetary structure
4. East–west trade:
a) Trade with the USSR and European satellites
b) Trade with Communist China and Cuba
c) Trading rules and restrictions of credits
d) Coordination of Atlantic Community policy 14 1965 (April 2–4) Villa d'Este CernobbioI. Monetary Co-operation in the Western World II. The State of the Atlantic Alliance 15 1966 (March 25–27) Hotel Nassauer Hof WiesbadenI. Should NATO be reorganized, and if so how? II. The future of world economic relations especially between industrial and developing countries 16 1967 (March 31–April 2) CambridgeI. Do the basic concepts of Atlantic cooperation remain valid for the evolving world situation? If not, what concepts could take their place? II. The technological gap between America and Europe with special reference to American involvement in Europe 17 1968 (April 26–28) Mont Tremblant, QuebecI. The relations between the West and the Communist countries II. Internationalization of business 18 1969 (May 9–11) Hotel Marienlyst HelsingørI. Elements of instability in Western society II. Conflicting attitudes within the Western world towards relations with the USSR and the other Communist states of Eastern Europe in the light of recent events 19 1970 (April 17–19) Grand Hotel Quellenhof Bad Ragaz, St. GallenI. Future function of the university in our society II. Priority in foreign policy 20 1971 (April 23–25) Woodstock Inn Woodstock, VermontI. The contribution of business in dealing with current problems of social instability II. The possibility of a change of the American role in the world and its consequences 21 1972 (April 21–23) La Reserve du Knokke-Heist Knokke-HeistI. The state of the Western community in the light of changing relationships among the non-communist industrialized countries and the impact of changing power relationships in the Far East on Western security 22 1973 (May 11–13) Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden SaltsjöbadenI. The possibilities of the development of a European energy policy, and the consequences of European-North American relations II. Conflicting expectations concerning the European Security Conference 23 1974 (April 19–21) Chalet du Mont d'Arbois MegèveI. Prospects for the Atlantic world 24 1975 (April 22–24) Golden Dolphin Resort Hotel İzmirI. Inflation: Its economic, social and political implications II. Recent international political developments:
A. The present status and prospects to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and the effect on relations among NATO members
B. Other recent developments affecting the relations among NATO countries - 1976 Cancelled due to the ongoing Lockheed scandal involving Prince Bernhard at the time Hot Springs, Virginia 25 1977 (April 22–24) Imperial Hotel TorquayI. North American and Western European attitudes towards II. The future of the mixed economies in the Western democracies
III. The Third World’s demand for restructuring the world order and the political implications of these attitudes 26 1978 (April 21–23) Chauncey Conference Center Princeton, New JerseyI. Western defense with its political implications: A. An Overview of the Alliance Today
B. The General Evolution of East-West Relations
C. Crises Outside the Alliance Area
D. The Current Military Balance
E. Theater Nuclear Systems and the Neutron Bomb
F. Consultation and Mutual Understanding
G. Political and Economic Strains Within the Alliance
H. Détente and Arms Control
II. The changing structure of production and trade: consequences for the Western industrialized countries:
A. The Role of the State in Structural Adaptation
B. Structural Change and Economic Growth
C. Implications for Employment, and the Role of Labor
D. Trade Policy
E. The Need for Monetary Stability
III. Current Problems in European-American Relations 27 1979 (April 27–29) Grand Hotel Sauerhof Baden bei WienI. The present international monetary situation and its consequences for world economic cooperation: A. The Bretton Woods System and the Role of the Dollar
B. Exchange Rates: Fixed or Floating?
C. “Stateless Currency” and the Euromarkets
D. The European Monetary System
E. What Future for the IMF.?
F. Multilateral Cooperation and Harmonization
G. Monetary Implications of the Oil Situation
II. The implications of instability in the Middle East and Africa for the Western world:
A. The Iranian Revolution
B. The Arab-Israeli Conflict
C. Turkey: Again the Sick Man
D. The Oil Imbroglio
E. Islam, the Third World, and the West
F. Security Considerations
G. The Republic of South Africa and Namibia
H. Rhodesia-Zimbabwe
I. Economic Considerations
III. Other current issues bearing on European-American relations:
A. Relations with the Communist Powers
B. “The German Question”
C. The Austrian Example
D. Transatlantic Moods and Attitudes 28 1980 (April 18–20) Dorint Sofitel Quellenhof Aachen AachenI. Political Aspects: A. Iran
B. Afghanistan
C. Relations Among the Allies: Communication, Understanding, Leadership
D. Division of Labor
E. The Current American Mood
F. The Political Evolution of Europe
G. The Alliance and The Third World
H. The Arab-Israeli Conflict
II. Security Aspect:
A. The Present Military Situation of NATO
B. Strategic Issues
C. The Need for Stronger Conventional Forces
D. Security Threats Outside the Alliance Area
E. The Question of Political Will
III. Economic Aspect:
A. The Management of Our Economies
B. Monetary Relations
C. Energy Considerations and the Impact of the Oil Price Increases
D. The Less-Developed Countries
E. Trade Relations 29 1981 (May 15–17) Palace Hotel Bürgenstock, NidwaldenI. What should Western policy be toward the Soviet Union in the 1980s?: A. Changes in the Soviet Union
B. Assessing Soviet Intentions
C. Arms Negotiations and the Military Balance
II. Obstacles to effective coordination of Western policies:
A. Internal Stresses and Strains
B. The Need for Consultation
C. The Middle East
III. How can the Western economies put their house in order?:
A. President Reagan's Economic Program
B. The State's Growing Share of the National Product
C. The Decline in Productivity and Economic Growth
D. Political Aspects
IV. Panel on Current International Economic Issues:
A. East-West Economic Relations
B. Energy
C. Japan's Performance
D. Trade and Protectionism
E. Interest Rates and Exchange Rates
F. Recycling and Debts
G. The North-South Dialogue
H. International Economic Cooperation
V. Discussion of Current Events:
A. Foreign Poicy Prospects Under the New U.S. Administration
B. Analyzing the French Election Results
C. Crises Outside the NATO Area 30 1982 (May 14–16) Rica Park Hotel Sandefjord SandefjordI. Divergent policies and attitudes in the North Atlantic Community II. What can arms control achieve?
III. Middle East: Issues at stake
IV. Economic issues: dogmas and realities
V. Discussion of Current events:
A. The Falkland Islands Crisis
B. East-West Relations: Poland, Trade, and Finance 31 1983 (May 13–15) Château Montebello Montebello, QuebecHigh-security fences surround resort town in preparation for summit , Edmonton Journal, August 18, 2007. Retrieved August 19, 2007.I. East-West relations: constraints, détente or confrontation