International Peace Education Conference

From April 25 to 26, 2026, the 3rd International Peace Education Conference (IntPeC) will take place at the Berlin Citadel. Under the theme “Learning and Teaching Peace – Shaping Democracy,” experts from academia, education, and civil society will come together. The House of One is not only a co-organizer but is also actively engaged in the professional dialogue.

At a time of increasing social polarization, digital disinformation, and religiously motivated tensions, peace education is more important than ever. The conference provides an interdisciplinary platform to translate academic insights into practical formats for schools and youth work.

Our contribution: “School as a Space for Dialogue”

We are particularly looking forward to the panel “School as a Space for Dialogue: Pathways out of Polarization in Everyday Life.” Patricia Böckmann will represent the House of One in this session, contributing our perspectives from interfaith educational work.

Patricia Böckmann (M.A. in Protestant Theology) has been working as a theological advisor for the House of One Foundation since 2023. Since early 2025, she has also been coordinating our key project “House of One Goes to School.” With her background in community-based education and her studies in Strasbourg and Rabat (Morocco), she brings extensive expertise in ecumenism and interreligious dialogue to the discussion on strategies for addressing polarization in everyday school life.

Program overview

The conference spans a full weekend of inspiration:

• Friday, April 24: Official welcome and dinner at the Campus Wilhelmstadtschulen.
• Saturday, April 25 (Zitadelle Spandau): Keynotes (including Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Naurath and Uli Jäger), panel discussions focusing on education and society, as well as a large project and materials fair.
• Sunday, April 26: In-depth workshops and evaluation of the results for educational practice.

Register now and take part!

The conference is aimed at teachers, school leaders, educational professionals, as well as representatives from politics and religious communities. Take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas on proven best-practice models.

When: April 24–26, 2026

Where: Zitadelle Spandau (Gothic Hall) & Campus Wilhelmstadtschulen, Berlin

Registration: Please register directly via the conference website: www.intpec.org

We look forward to meeting many of you in Berlin-Spandau and to jointly shaping pathways for peaceful coexistence!