About the event
The energy and social transition that is taking place in Silesia is a topic that concerns everyone - residents, local leaders, community organisations and public institutions. We want the discussion about a just transition to be conducted jointly and openly. That is why, together with Regional Volunteer Centre Katowice and City of Katowice welcome to the conference „Resident and NGO Forum - Fair Transformation”.”.
The meeting will create a space for:
- exchange of experiences and ideas,
- interviews with experts and practitioners,
- to jointly seek directions for the development of the region.
For whom?
The conference is aimed at:
- representatives of non-governmental organisations and informal groups,
- activists and social leaders,
- local government and public institutions,
- academia,
- all those who wish to contribute to the debate on the future of Silesia.
Programme of the event
Conference participants:
- learn about good practices from the region,
- listen to experts and activists,
- will talk about key challenges and trends,
- will consider how to influence the future of Silesia locally,
- make new contacts and find inspiration for action.
Registration
Participation in the conference is free, however pre-registration required. Enrolment continues until 5 September 2025.
Application form is available here: crm.mostkatowice.pl/fop2025
Places are limited - first come, first served.
Join us!
The Resident and NGO Forum is not just a conference - is a place for conversation, reflection and joint action. Together we can ensure that the transformation of Silesia is truly just, based on dialogue and social engagement.
Contact and more information
If you have any questions about the event, please contact the organiser: konferencja@slaskie-wolontariat.org.pl
Additional details about the conference are available at Regional Volunteer Centre in Katowice: slaskie-volontariat.org.pl/konferenc-forum-occupant-and-ngo-fair-transformation
Detailed programme of the conference
“The task is financed from the budget of the City of Katowice and the project entitled „Social Transformation of Katowice” co-financed by the European Union within the framework of the European Funds for Silesia 2021-2027 Programme. Measure 10.24 Social inclusion - Strengthening the process of equitable transformation.”