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Via Carpatia — Forum

International Forum of Central and Eastern Europe

Via Carpatia was launched in 2018 by the All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum NGO. It is a major annual political and cultural event comprising festivals, conferences, exhibitions and the award ceremony for laureates of the Stanisław Vincenz Prize.

The Forum brings together cultural figures, politicians and scholars to discuss issues related to the development of the Carpathian region, as well as political, cultural and environmental challenges.

All Forum events are free with advance registration.

Registration form Via Carpatia-2026
Via Carpatia Forum sign

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The Forum’s mission

To create a space for dialogue between the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, where culture, science and shared values provide the foundation for stronger security, development and partnership in the Carpathian region.

Via Carpatia Forum participants

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The Forum’s vision

To be a leading international platform shaping the region’s intellectual and cultural agenda; a place where new ideas emerge, ties between countries are forged and the Carpathians’ role as a symbol of freedom, dialogue and European unity is strengthened.

The Forum’s values

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    Culture as a driver of development

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    Dialogue and partnership

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    Regional resilience and security

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    Freedom and European values

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    Intercultural exchange and openness

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    Innovation and the future.

Mykola Kniazhytskyi

Founder of the Forum

Mykola Kniazhytskyi

Ukrainian politician and civic leader who actively supports the cultural and economic development of Central and Eastern Europe.

Ukrainian journalist and Member of Parliament in the 7th, 8th and 9th convocations. Author of the language law and initiator of a complete ban on the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

He previously headed media companies and broadcasters including Tonis, STB, UT-1, Hazeta 24 and TVi, and founded Espreso TV.

Recipient of Poland’s prestigious Jerzy Giedroyc Prize.

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