Considering that Romania has, in recent years, been undergoing a grassroots-driven process of strengthening its civil society, we developed this festival to expose the local community to some of the most important contemporary artists, independent journalists, and activists from various fields.

Together with our guests, each edition of the festival featured discussions and workshops on topics such as the state of democracy, media and fake news, the challenges faced by citizens, and opportunities for community engagement. In addition, every edition brought interesting exhibitions and other artistic activities (theater, film screenings, and music).

Among the guests:

2017: Dan Perjovschi, Atila Biro (Rise Project), Ovidiu Vanghele (Center for Media Investigations), Alina Calistru & Cosmin Pojoranul (Funky Citizens).

2018: Elena Calistru (Funky Citizens), Diana Sabău & Vlad Popa (Prisma Association), Radu Vancu (Vă Vedem din Sibiu), Mădălina Mocan (Center for the Study of Democracy), Ana Kun (Balamuc, Timișoara), Cristian Delcea (Recorder), Diana Oncioiu & Vlad Stoicescu (De la zero).

2019: Ana Poenariu (RISE Project), Andrei Marcovici (Sibiu Philharmonic), Anna Konik (Artist, PL), Brett Hennig (activist, UK), Elena Calistru (Funky Citizens), Emilia Șercan (Pressone), Franak Viačorka (Digital Communication Network), Ghenadie Popescu (Artist, MD), Iurie Sănduță (Rise Moldova), Ludmila Cioflică (Skepsis), Mădălina Mocan (Center for the Study of Democracy), Mihai Munteanu (RISE Project), Radu Filipescu (anti-communist dissident), Raluca Ion (Republica.ro), Răzvan Luțac (Libertatea), Sandor Lederer (K-Monitor, HU), Teodor Tiță (analyst)