Events

Location: Flensburg Town Hall, Community Hall, Rathausplatz 1, 24937 Flensburg

In Flensburg, a Citizens' Jury will be held in April/May 2026 to address the issue of changes in transport policy. As part of the mini-public, 30 randomly selected Flensburg residents will develop recommendations on various areas of transport. These recommendations will be presented to the city council and the city administration and will provide guidance for future mobility measures. Some of the recommendations will also be put to a referendum in parallel with the 2027 state elections.

The Citizens' Jury thus offers the opportunity to involve Flensburg's residents in the dialogue on the mobility transition locally and to develop joint approaches.

All information about the Citizens' Jury and the rsndom election of its members will also be available in an exhibition on display in the citizens' hall of Flensburg Town Hall from 19 to 30 January 2026.

More information: Flensburg Citizens' Jury on Transport

Location: Zoom video conferencing platform,

In late September 2025, the Canadian Youth Climate Assembly delivered its recommendations to Parliamentarians gathered in the Senate Chamber. The Assembly was tasked with considering what young Canadians want Parliament to do to meet Canada’s climate commitments in a way that reflects their values and priorities. Its recommendations call upon Parliament to prepare communities for escalating climate risks, to reduce emissions from the oil and gas sector, and to strengthen climate accountability.

Canada’s first national climate assembly was unusual for a number of reasons. First it was designed specifically for young adults aged 18 to 25. It is the latest in an emerging trend of using assemblies to engage young people. Second, it combined online meetings with a five-day in-person session. It is the first assembly to bring participants together for such an intense period – reflecting the environmental and financial costs of a more dispersed design. Third, it was commissioned and received by parliamentarians, led by the cross-party group Senators for Climate Solutions. This raises critical questions of how non-governmental actors can integrate assemblies into their representative work.

The Assembly’s final report, a short highlights video, and media coverage can be found at climacan25.ca.

In this event organised by the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA), the participants will be joined by

• Senator Mary Coyle, Chair of the Senators for Climate Solutions
• Jasmin Kay, program lead and Assembly Chair from MASS LBP
• Erika De Torres from the youth-led organisation Apathy is Boring
• Tari Wenzel, Assembly Member, The Canadian Youth Climate Assembly

Background: Climate action through citizens' assemblies?

Location: BrewDog, Ackerstr. 29, 10115 Berlin

The political system seems to be broken. Trust is dwindling. The gap between the people and those in power is growing ever wider. We are trying to tackle the challenges of the 21st century with 18th-century politics, 19th-century institutions and 20th-century technology.

Imagine a world where politics inspires hope and builds trust – a world where it brings a better future for people and the planet. That is the future the BetterPoliticsFoundation is fighting for. It focuses on equipping bold leaders with new tools and ideas to reshape political systems.

The global citizens' assembly organisation DemocracyNext will be a guest at the BetterPoliticsFoundation's Democracy Round Table on 22 January 2026.

Come by for a drink, meet other democracy enthusiasts and talk to them about how better politics can be advanced in 2026!

Location: Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform,

How can local authorities systematically incorporate the perspectives of their youngest residents into decision-making processes? The Citizens' Assembly with Children provides a convincing answer.

In its Digital Knowledge Snack, the Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung - DKJS (German Children and Youth Foundation) invites you to learn about this innovative participation format in 60 minutes and discuss how genuine participation of young people can be achieved.

What to expect

Knowledge: What are citizens' assemblies with children – and what are they not?

The DKJS provides a compact overview of the goals, principles and quality characteristics of the format and classifies it within the spectrum of local participation.

Impact: How do citizens' assemblies with children work for local authorities and children?

Using experiences and examples, the DKJS will show the added value that the format offers for democratic decision-making processes and how children can be heard effectively.

Practice: What specific implementation ideas are there for your own local authority?

You will receive practical ideas, initial implementation steps and suggestions on how citizens' assemblies with children can be realised locally.

The event is aimed at local government representatives, participation practitioners and anyone who wants to structurally integrate children's perspectives into local government decisions.

The programme Citizens' Assembly with Children is implemented by the German Children and Youth Foundation (DKJS) and funded by the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion. It is financed by tax revenue based on the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament. For 30 years, the DKJS has been working as a nationwide educational foundation to promote good growing conditions and educational opportunities for young people.

Location: Zoom video conferencing platform,

This webinar will introduce assemblies; what they are, how they are being used across the world and the benefits of running an assembly

More and more people are realising that politics is not working to help people thrive. All over the country and around the world, new ways of doing politics are emerging where people have a more direct say in the kind of world they want.

One of the features of this new participatory democracy is the Assembly. Different kinds of assemblies are being held nationally, in cities, and in localities. Assemblies invite people to come together to share their stories and their hopes for the future, and then work together to find solutions to widespread problems.

If you would like to know more about how assemblies have been used in different parts of the world, what they have achieved, their potential for transforming the political climate, and how to run one, come along to this webinar.

An event organised by the Community Practitioner’s Network.

Location: Dialograum, Grapengießerstr. 47, 21335 Lüneburg

Inform, discuss, play and contribute your own ideas - from 12 to 30 January, the Hanseatic City of Lüneburg invites all citizens to a diverse programme on the topic of ‘citizen participation and democracy in action’ in the Dialograum.

At the event ‘Meet the Citizens' Jury’, interested parties can chat directly with participants of the first two mini-publics in Lüneburg over a drink.

Throughout the month and beyond (until 22 February), citizens can submit their topic suggestions for the 2026 Citizens' Jury, either in person at the Dialogue Room or Town Hall, or digitally.

Learn more

Location: Online,

Traditional majority voting creates winners and losers. However, this is not a good approach, especially in the context of participation or when finding solutions in citizens' assemblies. The resistance vote known as ‘systemic consensus’ seeks consensus.

Systemic Consensus is a process for group decisions to achieve the greatest possible consensus, i.e. to make the decision as sustainable as possible for the group.

Magnus Rembold explains why this enables much better decisions in this online workshop. Together with the participants, he will give a brief introduction to Systemic Consensus and use practical examples to show how it can be used live and directly by anyone. Smartphones are also welcome.

Magnus Rembold has been a democracy innovator since 2016. He has brought direct candidates to the Bundestag elections, developed a pro/con online platform for more democracy, co-founded the KlimalisteBW party, set up Zukunftsquiz.de with Omas For Future, and is now dedicated to better coordination with systemic consensus. As a web developer, he has also developed an open source platform for straightforward live Systemic Consensus.

An event organised by the Allianz für Beteiligung.

Location: Cisco Webex Meeting,

How can the spatial, social, ecological, cultural and economic development of the city be achieved in dialogue with the various interested parties in the city? Against this backdrop, what are the challenges and success factors in everyday and project-related communication between the local government and urban society? And finally: How can dialogue and participation processes be designed and implemented in a results-oriented manner?

To explore and answer these questions, participation expert Dieter Schöffmann provides practical insights and the necessary tools for reflection and the effective design of participation projects that involve all stakeholders and interested parties in all their diversity. You will learn more about:

• fundamental challenges, styles and requirements for good communication between the administration and citizens that promotes dialogue
• How and with what to design and implement dialogue and participation processes that reach and involve more than just the ‘usual suspects’ at an early stage
• Methods and instruments of dialogue and participation with their specific possibilities and requirements: outreach activities, events, online formats, citizens' assemblies
• Infrastructures that promote participation in administration and politics
• Simple and quick planning aids that can be used in everyday life

Short presentations throughout the day will provide you with essential conceptual and methodological tips on how to create good dialogue that is satisfactory for all parties involved in everyday administrative work and complex municipal projects. Using prepared case studies from municipal practice and in small group work, you will learn how to apply the design elements, methods and instruments presented.

Learn how urban development can succeed in dialogue with citizens and then start your next participation project well equipped!

Target group

Employees of urban development departments, building planning offices, main offices, offices for social affairs, culture and the environment, press and public relations departments of cities, districts and municipalities, mayors, local politicians and others interested in the topic.

Your lecturer

Dieter Schöffmann. Independent consultant and owner of VIS a VIS Beratung & Fortbildung, focusing on aspects of civic engagement, citizen participation and their contributions to positive social development.

Participation fees

• 340 € for vhw members
• 410 € for vhw non-members

A seminar organised by vhw Bundesverband Wohnen und Stadtentwicklung

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Location: Salon Mezzanin, Volksgartenstr. 5/2, A 1010 Vienna, Austria

In this three-day seminar, you will learn how to successfully apply Dynamic Facilitation.

The core of Dynamic Facilitation is to promote collective wisdom through dynamic exchange and the sharing of individual perspectives and feelings. The facilitator creates a framework in which each participant can connect with their inner self and contribute to finding solutions through authentic listening and deep understanding. Breakthroughs promote the process known as choice creating.

This unique facilitation method is particularly well suited to situations where complex problems need to be solved or creative solutions developed.

• Citizen participation and citizens' assemblies: Dynamic Facilitation enables citizens to actively participate in solution-finding processes. It promotes open dialogue and supports the development of solutions to social challenges.
• Innovation processes: In organisations, dynamic facilitation can be used to generate innovative ideas and tackle complex problems in product development or strategic planning.
• Conflict resolution: The method is also suitable for conflict resolution and mediation. It enables conflicting parties to express their concerns and search for solutions together.
• Team development: Dynamic Facilitation can be used in team development processes to strengthen cooperation and promote the creativity of team members.
• Coaching: In coaching, the method can be used to support individuals in solving personal challenges and activating their own creative resources.

Dynamic Facilitation can be used to reliably accompany a deeply transformative process.

The seminar offers the opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and exchange ideas with other participants. Short theory modules, lots of practice and regular reflection alternate.

Discover how you can use the potential of Dynamic Facilitation in your professional and private everyday life.

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Location: Zoom video conferencing platform,

The Dutch Citizens' Assembly on Climate took place from January to September 2025, considering the question 'How can we as the Netherlands eat, use things and travel in a way that is better for the climate?' On 1 December 2025, the mini-public submitted its responses to the government and parliament.

The assembly is groundbreaking for a number of reasons. First, it is the largest climate assembly to date, recruiting 175 members. Second,  it had to navigate a challenging political context. From commissioning to the delivery of its recommendations, two governments have fallen and a new one is in the process of formation. A debate and vote on the future of the assembly took place within Parliament while it was doing its work. Third, the assembly was innovative in the way that it built its evidence base in collaboration with assembly members. The Dutch Assembly has a lot to teach us about how to enable deliberation within a highly polarised context.

The participants will be joined on the event by its independent Chair Nienke Meijer, Tobijn de Graauw (Programme Lead) Yannick Wassmer (Lead Facilitator), Marvin Tiemessen (Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth) and a couple of assembly members.

An event organised by the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA).

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, (Venue to follow)

People Powered is coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!

The theme Global Challenges, Participatory Solutions - explores how people-powered approaches can tackle the world’s most urgent issues - focusing on the climate crisis, the need for more inclusive democracies, and narrative change.

Around the world, people are demanding transformational change - for political systems that work and solutions that meet the complexity of today’s crises. As distrust in institutions grows and authoritarianism becomes more appealing, we need bold democratic practices that deliver real results. 

Participatory democracy can help address these challenges, by giving people the power to shape decisions on what matters most, alongside governments. The People Powered 2026 Convening will focus on co-creating innovative participatory solutions, bringing together organizations, civil servants, researchers, advocates, and funders to learn, connect, and shape the future of democracy together.

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Location: Zoom video conferencing platform,

Local citizens' assemblies are booming. For 2025, the Citizens' Assembly Database lists 48 mini-publics in cities and municipalities that have been completed or are still ongoing at the end of the year. At the beginning of 2026, 24 new citizens assemblies have been announced.

At the online meeting of the Citizens' Assembly Network on 4 March 2026, mini-public organisers will report on their experiences with and lessons learned from local citizens' assemblies. What are some good examples? How were the procedures carried out? What impact did they have on participants and local political decisions? And last but not least: why is randomly selected citizen participation important to the organisers and moderators personally?

Participants include

• Kristina Henry, facilitator
• Annika Höntsch, City of Lindau on Lake Constance
• Judith Lutz, facilitator
• Robert Pakleppa, facilitator

The event will be recorded and the recording will subsequently be made available to network members.

Citizens' Assemblies Network

The Citizens' Assemblies Network is a loose association of people who are committed to the greater use of citizens' assemblies at the local level or who are involved in this area for other reasons. The aim of the network is to facilitate an ongoing exchange on open questions relating to citizens' assemblies, such as the selection of topics, the lottery process, implementation, costs and the implementation of citizens' assembly recommendations. You can find out more about the network here.

Location: Evangelische Akademie Loccum, Münchehäger Str. 6, 31547 Rehburg-Loccum

With its interactive sessions, the Procedere workshop conference offers a platform for practitioners of procedural design and democracy development to exchange ideas and further develop their practices.
 
There are many indications that social diversity is only reflected to a limited extent in participatory processes. This time, the focus is therefore on the question of how the demand for comprehensive and broad participation can be better met. What are the possibilities and where are the limits?

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An event organised by the Evangelische Akademie Loccum (Protestant Academy Loccum).

Location: Online,

Citizen engagement refers to the process of engaging ordinary citizens in defining together their matters of concerns and how to address them. Citizen engagement is thus a crucial task for socially robust, fit-for-purpose and inclusive policymaking. This training covers rationales for citizen engagement, principles of good practice, as well as tools for running citizen engagement activities. The course includes a focus on deliberation and co-creation practices, illustrating different methods with case studies, and guidance on how to plan citizen engagement activities specifically at the design stage of policymaking. The training also offers networking and peer-to-peer discussion, together with practical exercises and hands-on group work on cases of interest to the participants.

The course of the Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy of the European Commission is free, open to everyone, and will be held online. It will happen on two separate days: 17 March, 2026 from 10.00 to 17.00 CET, and 19 March from 10.00 to 13.00 CET. Please find the complete draft agenda below. It is recommended that participants attend both days.

Registration will open on 17 February at 09.00 CET on a first-come, first served basis. The link to the registration form will be made available on this webpage. 

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Location: Schloss Wartegg, Von-Blarer-Weg 1, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland

Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that matter is both an attitude and a practice. It allows us to shape cooperation on an equal footing and enable collective intelligence. The three-day Art of Hosting training course is compact, intensive and offers plenty of room for practical exercises.

We face major challenges in areas such as work, family and society. The exchange of pros and cons usually does not get us anywhere, but rather reinforces polarised positions.

Therefore, the following question is at the heart of this Art of Hosting training:

How can we find intelligent and far-sighted solutions despite or thanks to different interests and concerns?

With Art of Hosting, we can create spaces in which we ask courageous questions, listen to each other well and develop next steps together from our different concerns and interests.

An event organised by e7° Partizipation und Zusammenarbeit GmbH

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Location: Munich, (Venue to follow)

In this three-day seminar, you will learn how to successfully apply Dynamic Facilitation.

The core of Dynamic Facilitation is to promote collective wisdom through dynamic exchange and the sharing of individual perspectives and feelings. The facilitator creates a framework in which each participant can connect with their inner self and contribute to finding solutions through authentic listening and deep understanding. Breakthroughs promote the process known as choice creating.

This unique facilitation method is particularly well suited to situations where complex problems need to be solved or creative solutions developed.

• Citizen participation and citizens' assemblies: Dynamic Facilitation enables citizens to actively participate in solution-finding processes. It promotes open dialogue and supports the development of solutions to social challenges.
• Innovation processes: In organisations, dynamic facilitation can be used to generate innovative ideas and tackle complex problems in product development or strategic planning.
• Conflict resolution: The method is also suitable for conflict resolution and mediation. It enables conflicting parties to express their concerns and search for solutions together.
• Team development: Dynamic Facilitation can be used in team development processes to strengthen cooperation and promote the creativity of team members.
• Coaching: In coaching, the method can be used to support individuals in solving personal challenges and activating their own creative resources.

Dynamic Facilitation can be used to reliably accompany a deeply transformative process.

The seminar offers the opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and exchange ideas with other participants. Short theory modules, lots of practice and regular reflection alternate.

Discover how you can use the potential of Dynamic Facilitation in your professional and private everyday life.

Learn more

Location: Online,

Dr Jonathan Seim highlights how we can make a concrete contribution to climate protection in our community - when shopping, in initiatives, in citizens' assemblies or at the ballot box. He provides an overview of various options for action and participation, systematically classifies them and illustrates them with practical examples. The lecture invites participants to develop their own ideas and work together to make a difference locally.

Dr Jonathan Seim works in the Citizen Participation Department in Wuppertal.

The livestream brings the content directly to your home. Questions and contributions to the discussion can be submitted via the ‘sli.do’ platform. Participants remain anonymous throughout the event and actively participate via the chat function.

Technical requirements: PC/laptop or mobile device with internet connection

The webinar is offered as part of the ‘vhs goes green 2’ project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection and the National Climate Protection Initiative.

Location: HausWirtschaft, Bruno-Marek-Allee 5, 1020 Vienna, Austria

What new scope do we need in order to act courageously, connectedly and effectively?

Many things that long seemed self-evident are now in flux. Democratic and social certainties have become more fragile, and our scope for action has narrowed. Remaining clear-headed and acting in a connected manner is becoming increasingly challenging. How can we remain alert, confident and capable of action - even when uncertainty, pressure and contradictions are on the rise?

This is where the Art of Hosting & Harvesting training comes in. It invites us to explore new scope for courageous and at the same time humane action - realistic in view of change, loss and pain, and at the same time open to connectedness, vitality and joint creation.

The training opens up a space for genuine listening, resonance and collective learning. A space in which diversity broadens perspectives and sustainable connections are formed. Connections that continue to be effective beyond the training.

An event organised by the AoH 2026 / Vienna hosting team.

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Location: VHS im Bamberger, Room 303, Faulenstr. 69, 28195 Bremen

Our democracy appears to be facing change and is also being called into question. The participants in this seminar ask themselves whether our democracy is under threat and how it could be improved. What are the reasons for seemingly brutalised manners and increasing willingness to use violence? Which values are important to us in democratic coexistence?

It will be examined how these values are challenged in our everyday lives by militant protests, neo-Nazis, extremists, fake internet and media campaigns, and excessive state control and police violence. To this end, participants will talk to the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, political parties and organisations in Bremen about what they are doing to defend our democratic coexistence and improve it through civil courage and commitment.

Do we want to ‘dare more democracy’ through plebiscites and citizens' assemblies? To this end, democratic competence will be practised in a practical way.

An event organised by the Bremen Adult Education Centre.

Location: Youth Hostel Cologne Deutz, Siegesstr. 5, 50679 Cologne

The participation of citizens in social and political decision-making processes is a fundamental pillar of democracy: the democratic community needs the participation of residents and civil society in order to gain acceptance and support and to become a ‘living’ democracy. Furthermore, our society is dependent on the participation of residents and civil society in order to incorporate the knowledge and views of all stakeholders and make forward-looking, sustainable decisions.

The work of the Democracy and Participation Network aims to further develop participation in political and social (decision-making) processes and to strengthen it at all federal levels (federal government, federal states, municipalities). Conceived as an open socio-political learning project, the network works to shape and promote a participatory democracy. It looks for ways to promote democracy and civic participation politically, strategically and structurally.

The Democracy and Participation Network brings together stakeholders from civil society, citizens' initiatives, politics, administration, business, academia and residents who want to help shape the future of democracy and civic participation. The work of the network thrives on the commitment of the network members. At the centre of the cooperation are professional discourse and practical measures to strengthen democracy and civic participation. The participants develop ideas for joint initiatives and put them into practice.

The Democracy and Participation Network thrives on the diversity of the networkers' perspectives and fields of activity. The joint work in the network is based on the democratic values and principles of the Basic Law and the universal human rights of the UN Convention on Human Rights. The participants pay attention to transparent and equal cooperation and a discourse at eye level; they maintain a dialogue characterised by appreciation, openness and fairness - across all different positions and hierarchical levels. The network works on the basis of scientifically sound and verifiable facts.

The next annual meeting of the network will take place on 12 June 2026 in Cologne.

A review of past network meetings can be found on the network's website.

Location: Liane . Green Event Spaces, Karl-Marx-Str. 17, 12043 Berlin

In this three-day seminar, you will learn how to successfully apply Dynamic Facilitation.

The core of Dynamic Facilitation is to promote collective wisdom through dynamic exchange and the sharing of individual perspectives and feelings. The facilitator creates a framework in which each participant can connect with their inner self and contribute to finding solutions through authentic listening and deep understanding. Breakthroughs promote the process known as choice creating.

This unique facilitation method is particularly well suited to situations where complex problems need to be solved or creative solutions developed.

• Citizen participation and citizens' assemblies: Dynamic Facilitation enables citizens to actively participate in solution-finding processes. It promotes open dialogue and supports the development of solutions to social challenges.
• Innovation processes: In organisations, dynamic facilitation can be used to generate innovative ideas and tackle complex problems in product development or strategic planning.
• Conflict resolution: The method is also suitable for conflict resolution and mediation. It enables conflicting parties to express their concerns and search for solutions together.
• Team development: Dynamic Facilitation can be used in team development processes to strengthen cooperation and promote the creativity of team members.
• Coaching: In coaching, the method can be used to support individuals in solving personal challenges and activating their own creative resources.

Dynamic Facilitation can be used to reliably accompany a deeply transformative process.

The seminar offers the opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and exchange ideas with other participants. Short theory modules, lots of practice and regular reflection alternate.

Discover how you can use the potential of Dynamic Facilitation in your professional and private everyday life.

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Location: Evangelische Tagungsstätte Bad Boll, Akademieweg 11, 73087 Bad Boll

How can we successfully discuss the future together and democratically in groups and teams? Art of Hosting promotes the necessary mindset and offers a participatory methodology. This training invites you to try out new ways of participation and dialogue. Together, the participants create spaces for development in which diversity and exchange come to life.

Target groups

Anyone involved in development and participation processes, full-time and voluntary managers in local authorities, schools, associations, organisations, civil society projects, business and churches, freelance facilitators interested in vision work.

An event organised by the Evangelische Akademie Bad Boll.

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Location: Cisco Webex Meeting,

How can the spatial, social, ecological, cultural and economic development of the city be achieved in dialogue with the various interested parties in the city? Against this backdrop, what are the challenges and success factors in everyday and project-related communication between the local government and urban society? And finally: How can dialogue and participation processes be designed and implemented in a results-oriented manner?

To explore and answer these questions, participation expert Dieter Schöffmann provides practical insights and the necessary tools for reflection and the effective design of participation projects that involve all stakeholders and interested parties in all their diversity. You will learn more about:

• fundamental challenges, styles and requirements for good communication between the administration and citizens that promotes dialogue
• How and with what to design and implement dialogue and participation processes that reach and involve more than just the ‘usual suspects’ at an early stage
• Methods and instruments of dialogue and participation with their specific possibilities and requirements: outreach activities, events, online formats, citizens' assemblies
• Infrastructures that promote participation in administration and politics
• Simple and quick planning aids that can be used in everyday life

Short presentations throughout the day will provide you with essential conceptual and methodological tips on how to create good dialogue that is satisfactory for all parties involved in everyday administrative work and complex municipal projects. Using prepared case studies from municipal practice and in small group work, you will learn how to apply the design elements, methods and instruments presented.

Learn how urban development can succeed in dialogue with citizens and then start your next participation project well equipped!

Target group

Employees of urban development departments, building planning offices, main offices, offices for social affairs, culture and the environment, press and public relations departments of cities, districts and municipalities, mayors, local politicians and others interested in the topic.

Your lecturer

Dieter Schöffmann. Independent consultant and owner of VIS a VIS Beratung & Fortbildung, focusing on aspects of civic engagement, citizen participation and their contributions to positive social development.

Participation fees

• 340 € for vhw members
• 410 € for vhw non-members

A seminar organised by vhw Bundesverband Wohnen und Stadtentwicklung

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Location: Jagiellonian University, ul. Gołębia 24, 31-007 Krakow, Poland

The Standing Group on Democratic Innovation invites submissions for the 2026 General Assembly of the European Consortium for Political Research in Krakow, Poland.

In 2026, the General Assembly will take an in-depth look at some of the difficult discussions that lie ahead.

• How can democratic innovation work in a shrinking civil society space and in the face of legal or administrative restrictions?
• What happens when trust and consensus are most difficult to achieve?
• How does participation work in fragile, hybrid and conflict-ridden environments?
• What do we think of rapid digital transformations?

If you are concerned with one or all of these questions, take a look at the Call for Papers and submit your proposal by 5 January 2026.

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Location: Athens Conservatoire, Rigillis St & Vas.Georgiou Avenue Β΄ 17-19, 10675 Athens, Greece

The world is at a crossroads. Liberal democracy - once taken for granted as the dominant global ideal - now faces open contestation. From the erosion of core principles in established democracies to the rise of authoritarian alternatives, the question is no longer whether democracy is under threat, but how it can adapt, deliver, and inspire in the 21st century.

At the Athens Democracy Forum 2026, the participants will confront this moment head-on. Rooted in the Greek capital’s legacy as both the birthplace of democracy and a laboratory for its reinvention, this year’s Forum will ask: Why democracy - and how must it evolve to be fit for purpose in an era of exponential change?

Mark your calendar for four days of bold ideas, transformative dialogue and actionable solutions. Together, the participants will reimagine democracy - not as a static ideal, but as a living system capable of learning, adapting and delivering for all.

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Location: Narrativum, Färbergasse 1, 6900 Bregenz, Austria

In this three-day seminar, you will learn how to successfully apply Dynamic Facilitation.

The core of Dynamic Facilitation is to promote collective wisdom through dynamic exchange and the sharing of individual perspectives and feelings. The facilitator creates a framework in which each participant can connect with their inner self and contribute to finding solutions through authentic listening and deep understanding. Breakthroughs promote the process known as choice creating.

This unique facilitation method is particularly well suited to situations where complex problems need to be solved or creative solutions developed.

• Citizen participation and citizens' assemblies: Dynamic Facilitation enables citizens to actively participate in solution-finding processes. It promotes open dialogue and supports the development of solutions to social challenges.
• Innovation processes: In organisations, dynamic facilitation can be used to generate innovative ideas and tackle complex problems in product development or strategic planning.
• Conflict resolution: The method is also suitable for conflict resolution and mediation. It enables conflicting parties to express their concerns and search for solutions together.
• Team development: Dynamic Facilitation can be used in team development processes to strengthen cooperation and promote the creativity of team members.
• Coaching: In coaching, the method can be used to support individuals in solving personal challenges and activating their own creative resources.

Dynamic Facilitation can be used to reliably accompany a deeply transformative process.

The seminar offers the opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and exchange ideas with other participants. Short theory modules, lots of practice and regular reflection alternate.

Discover how you can use the potential of Dynamic Facilitation in your professional and private everyday life.

Learn more

Location: sanu future learning ag, General-Dufour-Str. 18, 2502 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that Matter is both an attitude and a practice. It allows us to shape collaboration on an equal footing and enable collective intelligence. The three-day Art of Hosting training course is compact, intensive and offers plenty of scope for practical exercises.

We face major challenges in our spheres of influence - work, family, society. The exchange of pros and cons usually does not get us anywhere, but rather reinforces polarised positions.

Therefore, the following question is at the heart of this Art of Hosting training:

How can we find intelligent and far-sighted solutions despite or thanks to different interests and concerns?

With Art of Hosting, we can create spaces in which we ask courageous questions, listen to each other well and develop the next steps together from the different concerns and interests.

An event organised by sanu future learning ag

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Location: Lean-in, Birrenkovenallee 13, 22143 Hamburg

In this three-day seminar, you will learn how to successfully apply Dynamic Facilitation.

The core of Dynamic Facilitation is to promote collective wisdom through dynamic exchange and the sharing of individual perspectives and feelings. The facilitator creates a framework in which each participant can connect with their inner self and contribute to finding solutions through authentic listening and deep understanding. Breakthroughs promote the process known as choice creating.

This unique facilitation method is particularly well suited to situations where complex problems need to be solved or creative solutions developed.

• Citizen participation and citizens' assemblies: Dynamic Facilitation enables citizens to actively participate in solution-finding processes. It promotes open dialogue and supports the development of solutions to social challenges.
• Innovation processes: In organisations, dynamic facilitation can be used to generate innovative ideas and tackle complex problems in product development or strategic planning.
• Conflict resolution: The method is also suitable for conflict resolution and mediation. It enables conflicting parties to express their concerns and search for solutions together.
• Team development: Dynamic Facilitation can be used in team development processes to strengthen cooperation and promote the creativity of team members.
• Coaching: In coaching, the method can be used to support individuals in solving personal challenges and activating their own creative resources.

Dynamic Facilitation can be used to reliably accompany a deeply transformative process.

The seminar offers the opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and exchange ideas with other participants. Short theory modules, lots of practice and regular reflection alternate.

Discover how you can use the potential of Dynamic Facilitation in your professional and private everyday life.

Learn more