Paideia Alumni Conferences
The Paideia Alumni Conference has been a cornerstone of our alumni engagement since 2005, when the first official gathering was held in Stockholm. Generously supported by Diane and Howard Wohl, this annual forum allows our alumni to explore European Jewish communities, build lasting connections, and create new initiatives.
What began as informal gatherings of our first graduates has evolved into a vibrant tradition, taking place in various cities across Europe and fostering a deeper sense of community among our alumni.
Each year, the conference serves as a space for networking, skill-sharing, and collaboration. It’s an opportunity for alumni to come together, strengthen ties, and launch joint initiatives that contribute to the Jewish cultural landscape.
Conference History: A European Journey
From Stockholm to Vilnius and beyond, the Paideia Alumni Conference has traveled across Europe, offering alumni the chance to connect in diverse cultural and historical settings. Here’s a look at our past conferences:
- 2005 – Stockholm (1st Alumni Conference)
- 2006 – Olomouc (2nd Alumni Conference)
- 2008 – Kraków (3rd Alumni Conference)
- 2009 – Budapest (4th Alumni Conference)
- 2010 – Kiev (5th Alumni Conference)
- 2011 – Uppsala (6th Alumni Conference)
- 2012 – Heidelberg (7th Alumni Conference)
- 2013 – Toledo (8th Alumni Conference)
- 2014 – Venice (9th Alumni Conference)
- 2015 – Prague (10th Alumni Conference)
- 2016 – Warsaw (11th Alumni Conference)
- 2017 – Berlin (12th Alumni Conference)
- 2018 – Barcelona (13th Alumni Conference)
- 2019 – Vienna (14th Alumni Conference)
- 2020 – Online (Stockholm-based) (15th Alumni Conference)
- 2021 – Online (Stockholm-based) (16th Alumni Conference)
- 2022 – Amsterdam (17th Alumni Conference)
- 2023 – Vilnius (18th Alumni Conference)
- 2024 – Thessaloniki (19th Alumni Conference)
- 2025 – Stockholm (20th Alumni Conference)
As we approach the 20th Alumni Conference in 2025, we celebrate two decades of shared experiences, mutual growth, and collective action, reaffirming Paideia’s role as a key player in shaping Jewish life in Europe.