Call for participation

The call for participation for re:publica Hamburg 25 is closed now. Thank you for your entries! Let's meet in Hamburg.

Three times is a charm - This year, re:publica Hamburg will be taking place for the third time in cooperation with the Reeperbahn Festival! Join us on 18. & 19. September 2025 2025 and submit your contribution for the CfP now.

Before you start, we recommend that you read all the information on this page carefully and our code of conduct. We have also already answered the most frequently asked questions in our FAQs. You are already an expert, go straight to your submission and log in.

The CfP has ended.

The deadline for submissions is 7 July 2025. Once you have submitted your proposal to us, it is in the curation process. You can find the status of your submission in the dashboard after logging in to the re:publica website.

We will inform you about the status of your submission from beginning mid of July.

Location

Two intensive days in our own re:publica cosmos: This year we will welcome you at the Schmidt Theater with its wonderful velvet coziness. The stage is a classic theater stage. Here we can host classic talk situations and at the same time performances and other playful formats. To make a quick change over between sessions possible, special formats should have a small and simple setting. We plan to record the sessions on this stage.

In addition to our main stage, we have two small locations for more interactive programme. You find one in the foyer of the Schmidt Theater and one in the Glanz & Gloria bar. On both days, we can use the staircase in the foyer of the theater for the programme. Short statement talks, lecture performances and other productions can be staged here, including karaoke. In Glanz & Gloria, the bar with all its corners is at our disposal. Workshops, meet-ups and deep talks with a setting at the bar could take place here. We only use Glanz & Gloria on Fridays. We will photograph the side venues. Recording will probably not be possible.

Submit your idea now

Quick guide to participation

Create a profile on our website: https://re-publica.com/en/user/register
Activate the registration link and login to your account: https://re-publica.com/en/user/login
Go to your dashboard: https://re-publica.com/en/speaker-dashboard
Go to "Submit session" or "Click here for entry forms".
Select a festival area: "Conference" or "Off Stage".
Fill in the CfP form

Once saved, you can view and edit your submission in the Dashboard. The program team will then also be able to see it. You can edit it at any time up until the CfP deadline.

CfP Guidelines

Please read the CfP FAQs carefully.

You will find answers to many of the questions you may have before, during or after submitting your proposal.

For us, this is what makes a good CfP entry:

Relevance, being up to date, problem-solving, having a stance, opinionated: your submission should be convincing with a well thought-out concept. re:publica participants and the programme team wish for content that deals with the challenges of our digital society, where we can learn something, be confronted with new perspectives and solutions, and be inspired. Or content that is simply fun.
We are looking for content and insights- not pitches! Obvious advertising and marketing pitches will not be considered. This does not mean that our participants are not interested in the latest digital products and services. In case you would like to showcase your products, please contact our partner management to find out more about the many opportunities for your company or organisation to become a partner: partner@re-publica.com

We aim to provide space for different perspectives and reflect diversity: That is why place prime importance on gender equality. We also aim to include perspectives from diverse backgrounds, age groups, religions, beliefs, sexual orientations and disabilities. Other aspects of diversity are also relevant, such as education, social status, marital status and income.

As part of the CfP you choose a festival area:

Conference

The re:publica conference programme includes all formats taking place on our stages: From panel discussions to talks to interactive roundtables.

Off Stage

In this category we are looking for performances, lecture performances, interventions and special formats.

Decide on a session format from your respective festival area:

Conference

Talk

Talk on a specific topic.

1-2 speakers

30min / 60min incl. short Q&A

Lightning Talk

Short presentation providing insight into a topic, initiative or project and its background.

1 speaker

15 min + 15 min Q&A

Conversation

Dispute or dialogue, without host / moderation

2-3 speakers

45 min + 15 Q&A

Meetup

Open format, casual get-together of the re:publica community with common area(s) of interest.

As many interested participants as possible (only ticket holder can submit a meetup).
60 min

Panel

Moderated discussion, giving an overview of various points of view and bundling knowledge.

2-3 speakers, 1 moderator/facilitator
45 min + 15 Q&A

Speak up!

Format offering a high level of interaction with participants: Fishbowl discussion, World Café, Speed Geeking

2-4 Sprecher*innen, 1 Moderator*in

60 min

Workshop

Participants are actively engaged, practical activities are carried out

1-2 workshop leaders

60 mins

Off Stage

Performances / Lecture Performance / Intervention

Action that actively involves the space and/or audience to create new perspectives and experiences through unexpected or interactive elements.

upon consultation

Special

You have an idea, that doesn't fit in any category - Audio walk, meditation, music or something else entirely? Fire away!

upon consultation

Then select a category (track) that matches your session:

Politics & Society
Media & Public Spheres
Economy & Innovation
Arts & Culture

Find out more about our tracks.

Step-by-step guide for profile registration and submission to the CfP

Step 1: Profile registration

a) If you already have a profile

Login with your profile name or your registered email address: https://re-publica.com/en/user/login
Update your profile if necessary.

b) If you are not yet registered

Create your profile: https://re-publica.com/en/user/register
Enter a working email address.
Choose a profile name (we recommend a combination of first and last name).
Click on "Create a new account" and follow the instructions in the welcome message.
Activate the link in your email and click 'Register'.
Complete your profile, including the mandatory fields.
Save your information.

Step 2: Navigation after login

After logging in, you will be taken to the "Dashboard". https://re-publica.com/en/speaker-dashboard
In the dashboard, you can find information about the CfP, read the CfP guidelines and access the FAQs.
You can also directly create a session or request support.

Step 3: Submit session

Click on 'Submit session' in the tab or 'Click here for entry forms' in the dashboard.
Select the festival area for your idea and click 'Submit session'.
Fill in the CfP form, especially the mandatory fields with a red asterisk (*).
Fill in all the required information such as title, abstract, description, tracks, format, language, speakers, moderator, experience, duration, comments and technical details.
Confirm that you have read the CfP guidelines.
Click “Save” to save your session.

Step 4: Add contributors

If your session has multiple contributors, they will need to each create a profile and enter their profile name.
In the CfP form, under "Participants", click "Add another item" and add the profile names.

Step 5: Log out

Finally, log out.

Please note that the session must be completed by the CfP deadline of 15 January 2025. Until then, you can log in and make changes at any time. Please use the following link: https://re-publica.com/en/user/login

Good luck with your entry!

Your final CfP checklist

I have created and completed my profile on re-publica.com.

I have chosen a festival area (conference or off stage) and a programme category (track).

I know the possible formats (talk, workshop, performance, etc.) and have chosen the one that suits my submission.

I have read, understood and confirmed the CfP guidelines.

All contributors have been invited, informed and confirmed.

You are ready - we look forward to your submission for re:publica Hamburg 2025!