Nacht der Ideen - Nuit des idées

Under the theme “Opening New Paths,” we cordially invite you to our Night of Ideas on September 26, 2026, at the Künstlerhaus Hannover!
With a variety of formats and new opportunities, we’re organizing an evening full of dialogue and connections centered on the theme of democracy.

A diverse program will take place in the various rooms:

Starting at 5 p.m.:

• Workshops, hands-on activities, and interactive sessions on the topic of democracy
• Films with introductions and moderated discussions
• Market of Opportunities (informational materials from initiatives and partners)

7:30 p.m.:
Panel discussion on “Digital Spaces and Democracy” in a German-French comparison featuring, among others, Katrin Herms (Marc Bloch Center, Berlin; Université Paris), Kevin Friesch (University of Paderborn, “INNOVAtive Democracy through Digitalization” project), and Lukas Fender (research associate at the Institute for the Didactics of Democracy at Leibniz University Hannover).

The detailed program will be available soon! All information is also available here:Nuit des Idées | Opening New Paths

The event is open to everyone and free of charge.

The project is funded by the State of Lower Saxony. The funding authority is the Leine-Weser Office for Regional State Development.
The event is taking place in cooperation with theSpielfeld Society.

This event is part of the program of the French cultural network in Germany, “Opening New Paths – The Best of Europe.” The “Nuit des Idées” event format was launched in France in 2016 by the Institut Français and has since established itself internationally with over 200 participating cities in more than 100 countries. Formore information:https://www.institutfrancais.de/de/naechte-der-ideen-2026#/