Theme of this annual conference is "Training for Effective Peace Operations: Renewing Commitments and Advancing Partnerships". The aim of the conference is to facilitate communication and the exchange of information and best practices among peacekeeping operations and other related education and training centers, and among responsible and involved staff for peacekeeping operations training and related to crisis situations. Almost 300 participants are participating at this 25^th Annual IAPTC Conference from all around the world. The conference was opened by the President of the Republic of Peru, Mr. Martin Vizcarra.