The 21st HYPOS Dialogue and at the same time the 5th Hydrogen Forum Oberlausitz focus on decentralized energy production and supply with hydrogen on May 7th, 2024 Industry and commerce are faced with the challenge of gradually defossilizing the processes using renewable energies and hydrogen. The key sectors in the Görlitz district have little time to take advantage of the economic opportunities arising from the energy transition and remain competitive. Agriculture can be one of the main beneficiaries in terms of land use, hydrogen production, biomass and waste heat use.

In recent years a lot has been and is being tried out in Lusatia. A lot has happened in the field of citizen participation – often at the interface to dialogue processes. There was some tinkering, but many projects were also successfully implemented with citizen participation. According to the Körber Foundation, the rate of those who want to be more involved in political decisions is 86%.  

Participation is desired and needed. It will be the new glue between representative democracy, the institutions that represent it and the citizenry. It is another pillar that strengthens democracy from within in phases of upheaval and crises.

In this “participatory conference” we want to bring together local experts and outside know-how. Take a deep look into your eyes: What worked, what frustrated you? We want to come together in a collegial, self-critical and visionary manner. Together we want to be inspired and encourage a strong, citizen-supported, resilient democracy in Lusatia. A master plan for participatory Lusatia is needed. Especially now, in times of change!

The Lausitz Café is an entertaining series of events that occurs every two months, in which we would like to discuss with you specific questions related to selected key topics of structural change, i.e. several topics are discussed in each of the Lausitz Cafés. In 2024 we want to take the event series to the entire Görlitz district and invite you to the UnbezahlbarLounge in Görlitz on September 9th, 2024 .

The Lausitz Café is an entertaining series of events that occurs every two months, in which we would like to discuss with you specific questions related to selected key topics of structural change, i.e. several topics are discussed in each of the Lausitz Cafés. In 2024 we want to take the event series to the entire Görlitz district and invite you to Rietschen on October 10th, 2024 .

The Lausitz Café is an entertaining series of events that occurs every two months, in which we would like to discuss with you specific questions related to selected key topics of structural change, i.e. several topics are discussed in each of the Lausitz Cafés. In 2024 we want to take the event series to the entire Görlitz district and invite you to Oybin on October 10th, 2024 .