Caritas Congress 2026

The Caritas Congress, held from June 24 to 26, 2026, with the theme “Together We Can Make a Difference: Caritas Brings Generations Together,” brought the EUREF Campus in Berlin to life.

The congress serves as one of the key platforms for intergenerational networking and substantive dialogue among representatives from Caritas, as well as from the worlds of politics, academia, and civil society.

With high-profile guests such as Karin Prien, Federal Minister of the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (BMFSFJ), Maja Göpel, and Aladin El-Mafaalani, the EUREF Campus in Berlin became the venue for discussions on intergenerational justice and the visibility of young people in politics and society.

The first day of the congress began with keynote presentations in the Gasometer. Afterward, the event moved to the EUREF Plaza, where the annual reception was opened with a welcome address by Minister Karin Prien. Keynotes and panel discussions, accompanied by drinks, food stations, and a band, took place in the outdoor area of the EUREF Campus well into the evening.

Over the next two days, the entire campus became the venue for the Caritas Congress. Activities ranged from the exhibitor area in the Gasometer lobby, coffee breaks in the Water Tower (Wasserturm) Café, and presentations in the Gasometer Forum to sessions in the Schmiede and the Water Tower. The EUREF Plaza and the outdoor area by the volleyball court were also used throughout the day for workshops or as exhibition spaces.

Thanks to the short distances between venues and the diverse, flexible event spaces, the EUREF Campus was able to ensure that the event ran smoothly and fostered interaction and networking among the participants.