At Villa Decius, we have officially concluded the 24th edition of the Visegrad Summer School.
Over the past 10 days, we confronted one of the most pressing questions of our era: what will the Future of Information look like? After witnessing the critical thinking, bold ideas, and intellectual resilience of our cohort, we can confidently say that our participants are ready to face it.
From thought-provoking lectures on cognitive security and AI, to the out-of-the-box Future Literacy Workshops, a deeply reflective visit to the Auschwitz Memorial, and the vibrant cultural storytelling of our Multicultural Evening—this edition was as intellectually demanding as it was emotionally resonant.
We are not signing off just yet. The 24th edition might be formally closed, but we will continue to return to you in the coming days with photos, reflections, and specific outcomes from our participants' workshop projects.
None of this would be possible without the remarkable individuals who build this community. A profound thank you to our participants, who chose to apply, stepped out of their comfort zones, and made Kraków and Villa Decius their home for these 10 days.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our invited guests, lecturers, and friends of VSS, as well as our Partners and Sponsors whose ongoing support makes this regional dialogue a reality: International Visegrad Fund, Małopolska Region, City of Kraków, Grupa ZUE, Václav Havel Library, Bratislava Policy Institute, Cracovia Express Foundation, and our Honorary and Media Patrons.
Thank you for being part of it. Let’s keep the spirit of VSS alive—one idea, one edition, and one conversation at a time.
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