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The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) and the Social Science Institute of the SWPS University of Warsaw invite you to the German-Polish networking event "Doing Democracy: Connecting Academia and Civil Society Across Borders" in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice on Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April 2026, as part of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). For two days, the focus will be on impulses, dialogue and exchange in the field of democracy work across the German-Polish border. Interested parties are invited to take part in public discussion formats.

Networking, dialogue and inspiration in a relaxed atmosphere: Casual Friday brings together entrepreneurs and creative minds from the region. This time, the historic site of the OSZ Oder Spree in Palmnicken opens its doors and presents itself as a modern education hotspot. Discovery tours, personal insights into training, start-ups, succession and volunteering as well as relaxed networking over snacks and drinks make up the evening.

On Wednesday, 29 April, the conference "The Business Bridge 2026: People, Technologies, Borders?" will take place at the Collegium Polonicum. For the first time in this format, the event will bring together stakeholders from Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice to discuss economic development, securing skilled labour, location conditions and cross-border cooperation in the German-Polish twin city. The conference will be held in German and Polish with simultaneous translation.

What is driving social and economic change in rural areas – and where is it taking place? A look at rural regions shows: A lot is happening here. Committed individuals, associations, administrations and (social) entrepreneurs are actively shaping change processes in their regions – often in innovative ways. In addition to strong players, places are needed that enable dialogue, cooperation and joint action. What can such places look like and how can they be created, operated sustainably and secured in the long term? Who feels responsible for them?

Visitors to the Brandenburg Agricultural Show (BraLa) can smell, taste and discover Brandenburg at the regional market organised by pro agro. On a 3,000 m² open-air area with a stage and entertainment programme, regional companies present themselves with culinary specialities and rural tourism offers.

Participation in the 2nd Dialogue Forum of the Twin Cities on May 28/29 possible: The European Twin Cities Frankfurt (Oder)-Słubice together with the European University Viadrina invites you to the 2nd Dialogue Forum of the Twin Cities. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Kleist Forum Frankfurt (Oder). We are also looking for 20 participants from Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice who represent different areas of society.

The einsA start-up centre of STIC Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft MOL mbH, the IHK Ostbrandenburg, the Chamber of Crafts Frankfurt (Oder) – Region Ostbrandenburg and the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) invite all those interested in starting a business, entrepreneurs and economically committed people to the 4th Start-up and Entrepreneur Day Ostbrandenburg on 18 June 2026 in Strausberg. Under the motto "Impulses. Opportunities. Future", visitors can expect an inspiring programme with valuable impulses, direct contact with experts and numerous networking opportunities.

The East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is focusing on digital, practical knowledge transfer: the 2nd IHK Webinar Week will take place from 5 to 7 May 2026. Under the motto "MORE KNOWLEDGE. With the IHK", entrepreneurs and their employees will receive compact expert knowledge – free of charge and conveniently via Microsoft Teams.