histoCON 2025: Frequently Asked Questions | bpb.de

histoCON 2025: is an international history festival by the Interner Link: Federal Agency for Civic Education/Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), funded by the German Externer Link: Federal Foreign Office/Auswärtiges Amt. The event´s title is histoCON 2025 „80 Years On: Young Perspectives on the Global Impact of WWII"

histoCON 2025 will be held at the Alte Münze in Berlin, located at Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin. The Alte Münze is a former mint situated along the Spree River in Berlin-Mitte. It has been repurposed as a cultural quarter, offering space for artists, cultural events, and various creative endeavors. The venue provides a unique blend of historical architecture and modern cultural spaces, making it an ideal setting for histoCON 2025.

Participants must be 18–27 years old by May 5, 2025.
International participants need valid travel documents, including a passport and, if required, a visa. Please check your country’s entry requirements for Germany at the Externer Link: German Foreign Office.

Unfortunately, histoCON 2025 is specifically designed for participants aged 18 to 27. This age range ensures the event focuses on fostering dialogue and collaboration among younger generations. The age limit helps create a cohesive group dynamic and allows the program to focus on the experiences, interests, and learning styles of young adults within this range. While direct participation may not be possible, we encourage you to follow our updates on social media and share the event with eligible individuals in your network.

All sessions and workshops will be in English. Fluency in English is required.

The workshops as well as evening program will not be open to the public.

You can find the festival program on our website via this Interner Link: link. To make histoCON more sustainable there will only be a digital version of the festival program this year.

Yes, it is mandatory to participate in the whole program.

histoCON is an event with and for young people. Please dress as you feel comfortable and appropriate for the occasion.

Participants receive a flat-rate travel allowance based on their country of residence. The amount is reimbursed in euros at the event and does not require receipts. You can find a list of the various countries and the respective flat rate payments here:

You can use it for all costs that occur to you like transportation, visa fees, and travel insurance. If your costs exceed the allowance, you’ll need to cover the extra.

If you apply to take part in histoCON and make use of the Travel Allowance, you can choose your travel dates individually. However, you must attend the entire histoCON (May 5, 6 p.m. to May 8, 9 p.m.) in order to receive the Travel Allowance. The stay in Germany outside the histoCON event times must also be financed entirely by yourself. If you apply for a grant, we can only book flights for May 5 (exception: long flights require an arrival on May 4) and departures on May 9 (there is no extension option).

Participants will be provided free accommodation in shared double rooms, separated by gender. You are free to make alternative accommodation arrangements at your own expense. If you do not wish to take up the offer of accommodation, please inform us in good time. Meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will also be offered free of charge throughout the event. Please note that only vegetarian and vegan food options will be available.

If you cancel after confirming your participation, notify us immediately. Late cancellations or no-shows may result in charges for travel or accommodation costs. Travel insurance is recommended.

No, there will not be a Call for Workshop Submissions for histoCON 2025. This year's program is curated without external workshop proposals. We encourage you to stay connected with histoCON for future opportunities to collaborate. Thank you for your understanding!