General Information
About the Motto
“Building Bridges in a Burning World”
A burning world speaks to a wide state of crisis that we are living in. We find ourselves in a world ravaged by war, hate and decaying democracy across much of the world. Our Conference takes place during a time made increasingly turbulent by some highly impactful elections, the European Parliament and the US Presidency, which will undoubtedly shake up the geopolitical landscape. The motto also reflects on the climate catastrophe referring to a burning world in a very literal way.
Building bridges is something that reflects our commitment to fostering strong bonds and inclusivity. It also symbolises diversity, a free exchange of ideas, and reliability. We believe it to be crucial to spread these values given the context of our burning world. At a time when we are surrounded by destruction, we are ready to start building.
About the Logo
Fire and red are two symbols for one idea – chaos. Whether it be senseless bloodshed or forest fires, this chaos surrounds us, directly harming Europe and its relations with the world. This is something we would like to put a torch to and contribute to overcoming these issues.
Yellow represents a beam of light – hope for a world free from war and climate emergency. Between this future and our present, however, lies a void which we must brave. To overcome this challenge, we seek connection, represented by the colour orange, which links these two worlds. Further accentuating this transition is the bridge featured at the bottom of our logo – a bridge in a burning world.
About the City
Česká Třebová
The Conference will take place in the East Bohemian town of Česká Třebová, a town on the border of Bohemia and Moravia, in the beautiful country of the Orlické Mountains foothills, and the Třebovka river valley.
The vibrant town with almost sixteen thousand inhabitants is one of the largest in the region. Its history dates to 1278. Not long ago, the name of Česká Třebová evoked mainly its railways. Although it remains an important railway crossroad, it would be a mistake to consider it only a town of railwaymen.
Česká Třebová has become a town with increasing attention to sports and culture, full of green spaces, many parks and ongoing development.