When does the Democracy Forum Bielefeld take place?

The Democracy Forum takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026. Arrival begins at 2:30 PM, the official start is at 3:00 PM, and the planned end is at 7:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Cultural and Communication Center Sieker, short KuKs, at Meisenstraße 65 in 33607 Bielefeld.

What program points are there?

Planned are a welcoming address, professional input from the IBIS Institute, four workshops to choose from, an idea fair, music from Zupfatelier MîanDe, refreshments, and opportunities for exchange and networking.

What topics do the workshops address?

The workshops deal with the basics of asylum law, inclusion and barriers, constructive dialogue in conflict situations, as well as queer perspectives, allyship, and action possibilities.

Is KuKs Sieker accessible?

Yes, KuKs Sieker is accessible.

Is there childcare available?

Yes, childcare for children from three years old is provided.

Democracy Forum Bielefeld: Where diversity, courage, and genuine encounters open up new perspectives

Name: Democracy Forum Bielefeld
Start: 2026-10-09T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kultur- und Kommunikationszentrum Sieker (kuks)

Shaping democracy together: The Democracy Forum Bielefeld invites you to exchange ideas

How can respectful coexistence be achieved in a diverse society? At the Democracy Forum Bielefeld, people from the city come together to listen, discuss, and develop new ideas together. The event organized by the Partnership for Democracy Bielefeld combines professional impulses, workshops, music, refreshments, and personal encounters in an open atmosphere.

Impulses, perspectives, and four workshops

After a greeting from Bielefeld's Social Affairs Director Ingo Nürnberger, a professional input from the IBIS Institute provides important food for thought. Subsequently, four workshops are available, focusing on different questions around participation, diversity, and democratic coexistence.

In the workshop by AK Asyl e.V., the basics of asylum law will be discussed. KSL Detmold addresses barriers and the question of how inclusion and participation can be further strengthened in Bielefeld. ConflictA presents strategies for constructive dialogue in challenging situations. Karen Klockewitz talks about queer life in Bielefeld, allyship, and practical action possibilities.

Encounters, music, and idea fair

The event experience is not only driven by the professional contributions. With drinks, refreshments, and conversations, space is created for networking and new collaborations. An idea fair makes engagement visible and invites people to get to know projects and perspectives from Bielefeld.

Music from the Zupfatelier MîanDe accompanies the program and adds a special touch to the audience's mood. Thus, the Democracy Forum combines focused discussions with a lively event atmosphere and personal encounters.

Open to many people in Bielefeld

The Democracy Forum is explicitly aimed at all people in Bielefeld. The organization by the Partnership for Democracy Bielefeld, supported by the Municipal Integration Center Bielefeld and the Youth Work of AWO OWL, emphasizes participation, dialogue, and the lowest possible barriers to participation.

The KuKs Sieker is accessible. For families, childcare is available for children from three years old. The event planning takes into account different life situations and creates good conditions for a shared afternoon and evening.

Arrival and program start

Entry or arrival begins at 2:30 PM with a drink and preliminary conversations. The official start follows at 3:00 PM. The planned end is at 7:00 PM, after which there will be room to continue the exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.

Conclusion: Democracy thrives on participation

The Democracy Forum Bielefeld offers professional orientation, concrete opportunities for conversation, and encounters on equal terms. Those interested in diversity, inclusion, asylum law, queer life, or constructive conflict culture will experience a varied afternoon at KuKs Sieker with impulses and opportunities for co-creation. Register now and continue to think about democracy in Bielefeld together.