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II Młodzieżowy Festiwal Demokratyczny w Szczecinie
– II Youth Democratic Festival (International)
II Młodzieżowy Festiwal Demokratyczny w Szczecinie
– II Youth Democratic Festival (International)
D-EFFECT – LESSONS OF DEMOCRACY IN CIVIL SOCIETY, BRINGING A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE TO EU POLICY-MAKING AT ALL LEVELS IN LINE WITH THE YOUTH STRATEGY 2022-2027″
June 18, 19, 2026, „Culturally about Democracy„
Hours: 12:30 PM–4:00 PM, Lunch, 5:10 PM–8:00 PM
Venue: Ogrody Śródmieście, ul. Wielkopolska 19, 70-451 Szczecin
Program: 12:15: Opening ceremony: Hanna Wysocka, presentation of the D-effect project, a unique model of round tables and Festivals, where democracy is the active participation of people in shaping the community, developing a culture of dialogue and creating space for personal development and social co-responsibility.
12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Opening Ceremony on Culture and Democracy Julia „QueenKutee” Suchy, Przemysław Kazaniecki, Miłosz Łazowski (moderator)
1:30 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM (rotating, everyone is welcome to participate) | Workshop 1 Topic: Body Awareness in Stage Movement and public speaking
– Amelia Jurewicz – graduate of the Ballet Center in Szczecin and the Primary Music School in Goleniów, as well as four classes of the Secondary Music School in Szczecin, Faculty of Rhythmics. She is currently studying Dance in Physical Culture at the University of Physical Education in Poznań. As part of her artistic development, she is completing an internship at the Eighth Day Theatre in Poznań, where she participates in the Alternative Theatre School. Previously, she has been active in the Uhuru Theatre, co-creating performances and leading workshops. She is also a member of the informal theater group Brzeżejezierze and a social activist involved in the development of the Teatron project.
1:30 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM (rotating, everyone is welcome to participate) | Workshop 2 Topic: Working with and with the Voice and public speaking
– Prof. Dr. Hab. Iwona Wiśniewska-Salamon – conductor. In 1991, she founded the Chamber Choir at the Agricultural University (since 2009, the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin), which she leads to this day. The ensemble has won numerous awards at Polish and international choral competitions and festivals. In 2004, she received her PhD, and in 2011, her postdoctoral degree in musical arts from the I.J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań. In 2012-2013, he served as artistic director of the UTW National Festival of Choirs and Vocal Ensembles „Tak Brzmi Nowe Warpno” (That’s How New Warpno Sounds), and since 2013, of the International Szczecin Festival of Passionate Music, the International Musical Struggle for Seniors, and the International Festival of Chamber Choirs and Vocal Ensembles „Sedina Cantat.” He is also the originator of the International Choral Song Festival in Eišiškės, Lithuania (7th edition), which promotes the music of Polish composers. Diction and voice exercises, basic vocal training
4:30 PM Lunch 5:10 PM – Magdalena Twardowska, PhD, architect – Biophilia in design – from evolutionary conditions to the practice of designing well-being, creating space for shared responsibility
5:30 PM – Magda Mokrzan – Fontiary. The Untold Story of Polish Typeface Designers
5:50 PM – Dr. Marcin Makaj – The sLow Philosophy in Design and wellbeeing
6:05 PM – Dr. hab. Marta Płonka, prof. of the Academy of Fine Arts – Design that Supports. The Role of Interior Design and Visual Communication in Respite Care, Using the Example of the KOKOSZKA Respite Care Home in Wrocław. Research and Implementation Project.
6:25 PM – BREAK
6:40 PM – Damian Kalita – Let’s talk about sex – designing services for people over 55
6:55 PM – Anna Bielawska – Odbostimcowalnia – a neuroatypical perspective on urban space
7:10 PM – Pola Przybył, Alicja Dubacka – Słowożerki – design in speech therapy
7:25 PM – Ewa Burda – I feel, therefore I am – Creativity in the era of AI and public involvement
7:40 PM – Dr. Marta Sidorkiewicz – From vineyard to experience – designing experiences in wine tourism and building and uniting local communities
8:00 PM – Duxius Concert
June 19, 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:10 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: INKU Creative Sectors Incubator, al. Wojska Polskiego 90, Szczecin, Poland, 70-482 Szczecin
Program: 11:00 – 14:00 Pola Przybył and Alicja Duback – The Nature of Design communication and social participation
(registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpxaGXQifq72ammJs9YHqqO6934zKpJwDj_KWpECiQeV2zUA/viewform)
11.30-13.30 Dr Robert Bartłomiejski Your Voice, Your Community, Your Impact in democracy – D-effect Partners and stakeholders – room 5
13:30-14:00 lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Prof. Dr Jaroslav Dvorak – Klaipėda University – From Participation to Influence: How Young People Can Shape Decisions in Their Communities
(registration: https://forms.gle/9YkPMiSTK3QQvnGbA) – room 3
17:00 – 20:00 Paweł Kula – Conversations with the Sun – Photography Workshops an eye on the community
(registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOWFpK29MreC6YerqfK8A2B-cCHGYRk73VNu0XjiSYGZ3SYA/viewform)
17:00 – 20:00 Monika Bogunowicz – Sensory Support – Designing Anti-Stress Objects and facilities and their role in social well-being and building social maturity
(registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVOnHIVypyywDbR7m_XxurG0f0chMvHhmvrX_ErD3bMmIQnw/viewform)
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