25 Jahre Stiftung EVZ: Online form HISTODAY

OPEN CALL HISTODAY 2026

NO TIME TO FORGET. Remembrance for Democracy

May 7-8, 2026 · Berlin

Remembering the crimes of National Socialism is not just about looking back, it is also vital to protecting the future of our democracy, which is under enormous pressure today. Antisemitism, historical revisionism, polarization and global crises demand new answers. Remembrance can contribute to the strength and resilience of our democracy.

In this form, we ask specifically about the content you would like to share, discuss and develop further at HISTODAY 2026. Your contributions can focus on three areas:

Challenge accepted – What do we remember? How can we learn to see diverse perspectives on the past as enriching and connect them rather than set them against one another?
Diversity welcomed – Who remembers? Who decides what will be remembered in the future, how it will be remembered, and why? Who needs more resources and attention to shape memories in the future?
Methods in practice – How does remembrance happen? Which new methods, formats and tools are especially suited to foster critical and inclusive remembrance today and in the future?

What format does your contribution to Histoday have?

Short presentation
Conversation
Meet Up Workshop - Have your say!
Workshop – Join in!
Artistic contribution
Experimental

See the explanation of the formats, including the specified duration.

Short presentation: Brief presentation providing insight into a topic, initiative or project and its background. 1 speaker, 15-minute presentation plus 15-minute question and answer session with the audience (Q&A)
Discussion: Constructive (debate) discussion without moderation 2–3 speakers, 45 min + 15 Q&A
Meet Up: Open format, informal gathering, max. 2 submitters/organisers, 60 min.
Workshop – Have your say!: Highly interactive format with participants: fishbowl discussion, World Café, 2–4 speakers, 1 moderator, 60 minutes
Workshop – Join in!: Participants are actively involved, practical activities are taught and/or carried out, 60 min.
Artistic contribution: Presentation in a time slot of max. 60 minutes or continuously throughout the event; please be sure to specify space requirements.
Experimental – surprise us in 60 minutes!

Deadline: The open call closes at midnight on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact us at history@stiftung-evz.de.

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