2025 NATO
Parliamentary Assembly
May 22 - 26, 2025
Dayton, Ohio
Articles and Updates
​​​March, 2025​
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University of Dayton President Eric Spina, joined by Congressman Mike Turner announced that a dozen panel discussions will be held at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts to coincide with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The programming has been named “The Dayton Dialogue: Conversations about Peace & Security in the Balkans.”
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Read the Dayton Daily News article here.
​​​February, 2025​
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Congressman Mike Turner, joined by Gabriel van Aalst, President and CEO of Dayton Live, Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University, and Patrick Nugent, President and CEO of Dayton Philharmonic, and Vedran Tuce, Director of the Sarajevo Philharmonic announced a 'Concert for Peace' where the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, with assistance from the Dayton Philharmonic, will perform in Dayton as part of the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly this spring.
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Read the press release from Turner's office here.
November, 2024
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CareSource representatives Jennifer Daughtery and Ellen Miller traveled with Congressman Turner to the NATO PA in Montreal in November 2024 in preparation for hosting the 2025 NATO PA in Dayton. The welcome video for Dayton's spring session was revealed at this event.
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You can read the press release from Congressman Mike Turner's office here.
October 31, 2024
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The winner of the logo design contest was by Congressman Mike Turner, President & CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chris Kershner and City of Dayton Mayor, Jeffery Mimms.
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Read the Dayton Daily News article here.
​​October 9, 2024​
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The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Kershner announced the NATO logo design contest finalists at a press conference on October 9th.
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You can read the article in the Dayton Daily News here.
​​​October 2, 2024​
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CareSource properties and the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center will host the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Spring Parliamentary Assembly, with a possible closing celebration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
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You can read the article in the Dayton Daily News here.
​​​June 4, 2024​​
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Read the event announcement made by Congressman Mike Turner and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine here.
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You can read the Op-Ed by Chris Kershner, President & CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, here.
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More articles and updates will appear here
as they become available.
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Host City & Venues
Dayton, Ohio, has been selected to host the Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The region is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where the Dayton Accords, ending the Bosnian War, were signed in 1995.
Dayton is also the birthplace of aviation and a national hub in aerospace technology.
To learn about the venues for this session of NATO click here.
As the City of Dayton and the Dayton Police Department continue to plan for the NATO meeting in May 2025, we will routinely release information to the public as to the impact on the downtown Dayton community. Planning an event of this size and duration involves coordination with many different local, state, and federal entities. The location and the extended timeframe of this event will impact the downtown area regarding vehicle and pedestrian accessibility. The current map identifies the area with limited vehicular accessibility during the event. This is not a finalized plan – changes may occur as warranted by the security situation as we get closer to NATO’s arrival to ensure all visiting delegates and dignitaries, as well as all of our community members, are protected.
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Important Information from the Dayton Police Department
As we continue to develop the footprint for NATO, we will provide updates on where the pedestrian access points will be located and how to access specific businesses and buildings. While some businesses and buildings will not have vehicle access, ALL buildings and businesses in the shaded area will have pedestrian access. The Dayton Police Department will reach out to all businesses and residents in the impacted area in the upcoming weeks to answer questions and provide more details on the specific impacts to their building.
NATO Village Security Zone
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FAQ
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What is the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and why is it coming to Dayton?
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The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was created in 1955 to serve as a link between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the parliaments of the now 32 NATO nations, with the most recent additions being Finland (2023) and Sweden (2024). The United States has not hosted a session since the Annual Session in Orlando, FL, in the Fall of 2003. The U.S. has never hosted a Spring Session of the Assembly until Dayton 2025, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
​​​What should residents of Dayton and surrounding communities expect when the Assembly is in town?
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Downtown Dayton will be transformed into “NATO Village” for the entirety of the session. Restricted road traffic, limited pedestrian walkways, reduced public transit options (including RTA, taxis and ride-sharing apps) will be impacted. Additional details as they become available will be communicated to the public via www.natopa-dayton2025.org
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What is the impact to residents living within NATO Village?
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Dayton residents who live within NATO Village will have access to their residential building throughout the session. Residents will be advised on specific procedures regarding their buildings, including parking restrictions, identification requirements and access points.
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Can anyone attend the Assembly sessions?
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No. Only credentialed individuals are allowed to access NATO Village and attend the Assembly sessions. This includes session participants and members of the media.
​How many people will be coming to Dayton?​
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Approximately 300 parliamentarians from the 32 NATO countries will be arriving in Dayton for the session. Their families and staff are welcome to join. Additionally, U.S. officials, invited guest speakers, and staff will join. The total approximate number could be 1,000.
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Where will it be held in Dayton?
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The committee sessions and plenary will be held at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, the Victoria Theatre, and CareSource facilities in downtown Dayton.
​What parts of downtown Dayton create “NATO Village” and when will that begin?
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The perimeter of “NATO Village” is Monument Avenue, Wilkinson Street, 4th Street, and St. Clair Street. (See map here) All vehicular traffic within that perimeter will be restricted. Pedestrian access within that perimeter will be limited. Restrictions for NATO Village will begin on Wednesday, May 21st and end on Tuesday, May 27th. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session goes from May 22nd to May 26th.
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What is the impact of businesses and buildings operating within NATO Village?
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Businesses and commercial building owners will be individually contacted by the Dayton Police Department to discuss potential impact to their operations. Dayton Police Department is initiating those meetings and will present business and building owners with options. Access to commercial buildings and businesses that choose to remain open during the Assembly’s time in Dayton will be maintained. For additional resources, please visit our Downtown Dayton Business Resource Guide, which will be periodically updated as the event approaches.
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What is the process for media interested in attending/covering the event?
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Representatives of the United States and foreign media who wish to report on the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio will need special accreditation. Accreditation for the session is limited to press representing countries from NATO PA member delegations or countries that have been officially invited to send a delegation.
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The media accreditation process is scheduled to begin in mid-April. The accreditation application will be available on this website. Please direct questions to natopapress@dacc.org.
