European festival of civic education: HOPE - Day 2

About the event

The NECE Festival 2025: HOPE is a unique opportunity for you to explore a holistic framework for democratic action grounded in both individual and collective agency that empowers individuals and communities to shape a desired future for all.

Participation in the NECE Festival is free of charge. Lunch, dinner and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Please note that participants are expected to organise and cover their own travel and accommodation in Oslo.

Join civic educators, policy-makers, researchers, cultural actors and others from across Europe – and beyond – to:

- Connect with key figures in the civic education field and exchange perspectives on the pressing issues of our time.

- Take part in a diverse programme of sessions led by experienced professionals – including masterclasses, interactive workshops, lightning talks, keynote speeches and project presentations.

- Help shape the conversation and co-create through open space sessions, where you can bring your own questions, ideas, and experiences into the heart of the festival.

- Explore the festival venues and their cultural and historical contexts.

- Enjoy moments of connection, conversation and creativity with like-minded peers.

We warmly invite you to join us in Oslo for the NECE Festival 2025: HOPE. Register here and be part of it.

The festival is 18+ and takes place over three days:

2. september 15:00 - 21:30

3. september 09:00 - 17:30

4.september 09:30 - 15:00


For more information about the NECE Festival, visit our webpage here.

For answers to frequently asked questions about the festival, check out our participation page


Foto: THE CIVICS Innovation Hub
Arrangør: THE CIVICS Innovation Hub gGmbH

See where you can buy food and drinks

Here at Sentralen, there are several places where you can buy food and drinks – before, during, and after the event.

You can also bring drinks from all the serving areas into the event.

The bar in 
Marmorsalen
 is also open during the event.

Below you can see the opening hours of the serving areas here at Sentralen. You can choose to view the opening hours for the event day, or for today.

Read about the venue’s accessibility for the event

Marmorsalen is located on floor 1+ and has step-free access via lift from the main entrance.

We have sound-absorbing carpets in Marmorsalen.

Part of the bar in the Marmorsalen has a sunken bar counter.

The nearest HC toilet is located on the same floor, at the side stage or in Vinterhagen. The toilet in Vinterhagen is equiupped a changing table.

The acoustics and lighting in the foyer outside Marmorsalen are not optimal.

Read more about accessibility at Sentralen
Free
Date
Wednesday
 
3
September
 
2025
 kl. 
9:00
Fra
Wednesday
 
3
September
 
2025
 kl. 
9:00
Til
Wednesday
 
3
September
 
2025
 kl. 
17:30
Doors open
At event start
kl. 
9:00
Duration
September 3, 2025 9:00
September 3, 2025 17:30
[Varighet]
Age limit
18+
Location
Location
Marmorsalen
Content warnings/­restrictions

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Open bar
The bar in 
Marmorsalen
 is open during the event
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