Programme 2025

Themed on HOPE, we will be exploring how we can harness the power of collective hope to drive resilient, ethical, and sustainable transformation in our communities.

This year promises an exciting lineup of speakers, including internationally renowned activists like Jon Alexander (the author of CITIZENS), Phoebe Tickell (Imagination Activist, Founder of Moral Imaginations) and Thomas Coombes (Founder of Hope-based communication). The festival will feature art performances and cultural activities, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and a chance to co-create the conversation through an open space session, where you can bring your own questions, ideas, and experiences into the heart of the festival — enriching the event’s impact on participants, fostering a deeper connection to the theme of HOPE, and providing a true and comprehensive festival experience.

  • Master classes
    Get inspired by an expert and explore new methods in a hands-on session. Practical, focused, and full of ideas you can use right away.

  • Open space
    An open, participant-driven format where you set the agenda! Whether you’re ready to lead a session or just want to join the conversation, there’s room for everyone to contribute.

  • Art interventions
    Young voices take the stage through creative, unexpected actions across the festival. Watch how art becomes a powerful way to question, connect, and spark new perspectives.

  • Action hub
    A space to explore interesting projects and connect with peers working on impactful ideas. Drop by, learn more, and see how you can get involved.

Programme, 2 September

Programme, 3 September

On the second day of the festival, multiple sessions will run in parallel across three different spaces at Sentralen: Marmorsalen, Forstanderskapssalen, and Kronesalen.

In Marmorsalen, you’ll find the lively heart of the festival: explore projects in the action hub, drop in on short sessions at the spotlight stage, or take part in dynamic conversations in the open space, where participants set the agenda themselves. Meanwhile, master classes and walk-in sessions will take place in Forstanderskapssalen and Kronesalen, offering deep dives and interactive formats led by experienced civic education experts.

To help you navigate the day, use the filter option in the programme to view what’s happening in each space. The evening programme, starting at 7 pm, is taking place at Deichman library.

Programme, 4 September