re:generation conference 2024

The conference of generations

Event information

Date & Time

All day

entrance free, registration is requested

The second re:generation conference will take place in Chemnitz from 26 to 27 October 2024. This year's event will focus on urban development, the intergenerational participation of young and old and the Team Generation programme announcement for Chemnitz 2025. Scientists will present the latest research findings. Experts and partners will discuss the narratives and concepts of Team Generation in various panels and workshops.

Re:generation is an interdisciplinary platform that makes it possible to explore the many facets of the topic of generation. How does co-operation between young and old influence the development of a city? What tasks and challenges do we face? What role do culture and art play in this process? These and other questions will be at the centre of the conference. 

26. October 2024: The Generations Programme - What young and old can expect in the European Capital of Culture
11.00: Opening, keynote speech, introduction of Team Generation & project partners present
12.30: Lunch
13.45: Report from Uplift "Young people in Chemnitz", followed by panel discussion "Put down roots or set sail? How generations influence urban development."
16.00: Interactive introduction to the generation programme for Chemnitz 2025
From 18.00 until late: Supporting programme with film screenings, youth exhibition & party at Club Atomino

27. October 2024: How to: Inspire generations for their city through cultural work
10.00: Opening, keynote speech and presentation of exemplary generation projects
12.30: Lunch
13.30: Panel discussion "Age is just a number? How to lead successful intergenerational practice through cultural projects"
16.00: Free networking with local and European partners, project gallery, closing remarks and closing concert with the band Theodor

more information

re:generation. The conference of generations

The re:generation conference is a platform on which Team Generation would like to discuss topics such as intergenerational work in art and culture as well as demographic change in a European context. As part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, Team Generation is entrusted with the participation of children, young people, young adults and older people and is developing a programme that takes up and combines their perspectives.

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media).