Histocon

✨ histoCON 2025 is officially over!

It was a great opportunity to gain new perspectives and have a global exchange on the impact of World War II with young voices from over 60 different countries.

A huge thank you to all our amazing participants, workshop hosts, and everyone who contributed to making this festival a success🎉 We had an incredible time filled with insightful inputs, lively discussions, inspiring exchanges - and plenty of fun. We couldn’t have asked for better attendees❤️



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Today marks 80 years since the end of World War II. At histoCON, we had the honor of welcoming Federal President .steinmeier who spoke about
remembrance and what we should learn from history.
He took time to personally engage with the participants from around the world as they shared their photo exhibitions—each one a reflection of how World War II connects
with their lives.

Furthermore, participants explored Berlin’s history firsthand in a scavenger hunt to significant sites like Rosenstraße and the memorial for the victims of National Socialist “euthanasia” killings.

Now, we come together for one final evening to celebrate this powerful week of learning, dialogue and connection. Thank you to everyone who made histoCON 2025 so special🌍

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Another workshop day comes to an end! Many thanks to our amazing participants
who engaged so lively in the sessions and even got creative - by recording podcasts,
taking photos, creating mini manifestos or boosting their energy level with dance
yoga🫶🏽

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We look back on an exciting first day - the participants had the chance to reexamine the
complex history of WWII in a variety of workshops, discover historical sites in Berlin through
walking tours and dive into hands-on activities and interactive formats to exchange with
others. 🤩

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histoCON 2025 started with an insightful opening event at histoCON Stage with
video greetings by , Federal Minister of the Interior and Community,
followed by a welcome by the Director of the , Thomas Krüger and a
keynote-conversation on the topic of violence and memory with Prof. Dr. Mirjam
Zadoff, Director of the .

Participants from over 60 countries came to Berlin to join histoCON 2025. 🌍 In a
fireside-chat, Liel from Israel, Charlotte from Germany, Andrii from Ukraine and
Dennis from Ghana shared their motivation to be part of the histoCON and what they
expect from the upcoming workshops days. 🙌

Thanks to and band for the music! ☺️

🚨 As promised, you’re hearing it first: histoCON 2025 is happening in Berlin! 🚀

This year’s motto: 80 Years On: Young Perspectives on the Global Impact of WWII. If you’re 18–27 and ready to explore how history still shapes today’s world, we want YOU there. 🌍

📅 When? May 5–8, 2025
📍 Where? Berlin
💡 Details? Accommodation + meals covered, travel support available (costs upfront).

Link in bio to apply—don’t wait, your perspective matters. 👀✨

histoCON is back and this time in person! 😍

🌏 We are excited to announce that histoCON 2022 will be taking place on the 7-10 September in Berlin and we will be inviting people between the ages of 18-30 from all over the world to join us!

🗨️ We will be continuing our discussion around our topics: conflict/cooperation, independence/dependence and transformation/continuity.

📧 Interested in applying? Be sure to keep an eye on our social channels and/or website (link in bio) for our call for applications for participants and workshop hosts that will be coming very soon!

✨ We can't wait to finally host you and look forward to your participation!