The next GENERATIONENDIALOG will be held on the university campus in Görlitz from June 22 to 24, 2023.

In cooperation with the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, the State Commissioner for Senior Citizens invites you to actively participate in the three-day event format and discuss the question "How do we want to live?". The GENERATIONENDIALOG focuses on changing perspectives and is aimed at people of all ages and situations in life, at all citizens: schoolchildren, students, professionals, companies, associations, stakeholders and committed individuals, grandchildren, children, parents and grandparents.

In a variety of workshops on the topics of PARTICIPATION, FUTURE VISIONS and FEARS, DIALOGUE BETWEEN GENERATIONS and the LAUSITZ FOUNDING SCENE, participants can help shape the impetus for the future of the region and develop ideas together. Guests from Saxony and Brandenburg are expected.

The German Children and Youth Foundation, the children and youth commissioners of both states and the state senior citizens' commissioner for Brandenburg will also be taking part. Discussions can also be held with political representatives and experts in the field. Above all, however, there will be space to network.

It is possible to participate on all days or to take part in individual program items.

We invite you to a variety of workshops on the topics of PARTICIPATION, FUTURE VISIONS and FEARS, DIALOGUE BETWEEN GENERATIONS and the LAUSITZ FOUNDING ZONE. Discover new sides to your region and change your perspective!

Enjoy the cultural program, find inspiration and network, e.g. at the BBQ evening.

Secure your place at the round table and register now!

^{Attendance at the event as well as the cultural program and catering are free of charge for all participants.}

Thursday, 22.06.2023 | 15:00 to 18:00 - followed by a BBQ and finale

• CONNECTING GENERATIONS: Participation for YOUNG and OLD | Workshop of the German Children and Youth Foundation
• WORLD CAFÉ with the children and youth representatives from Saxony and Brandenburg and the Saxon state senior citizens' representative
• Dinner with BBQ grill and time for networking

Friday, 23.06.2023 | 09:30 to 18:00 - followed by dinner and cultural program

• FUTURE VISIONS | Workshop of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences with the GAT Institute
• In conversation with STATE MINISTER PETRA KÖPPING
• Lunch
• FUTURE VISIONS | Workshop of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences with the GAT Institute
• Dinner and cultural program | Theatersport with the Landesbühnen Sachsen

Saturday, 24.06.2023 | 09:00 to 16:00 - with cultural program

• CONCRETE GENERATIONAL DIALOGUE | Workshop with the state senior citizens' representatives from Brandenburg and Saxony on opportunities for participation in Lusatia - perspectives from both states
• Impulse "Lifeworlds in Saxony and Brandenburg - Generations in Dialogue" | Dr. CHRISTINA RAUH (Rauh Research Management)
• Lunch
• MACHERINNEN und MACHER | Workshop with Startup Lausitz - Gründerzentrum

On all days of the event

• NETWORKING FORUM | Exhibition of good practice from stakeholders, clubs and associations and gallery with presentation opportunities for all participants

The event, catering and cultural program are free of charge for participants.

The event will take place on all days on the premises of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences in the BLUE BOX in Görlitz. It is possible to participate in all topics and days, but you can also register for individual topics and program items.

The State Senior Citizens' Representative for Saxony (SMS | Senior Citizens' Policy Unit) and the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. Hoff) are responsible for the event. Together with the Brandenburg State Senior Citizens' Representative, the German Children and Youth Foundation, the Children and Youth Representatives of Brandenburg and Saxony, political guests and numerous experts, we would like to provide you with a supporting program in which you can have your say!

For further information, please contact us or register now.