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Open Conference 2026

Psychological Safety Up Close

AN IMMERSIVE CONFERENCE

.On 9 October 2026, WeAreOpen will once again host the Open Conference, bringing us together to explore how we can build more diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.We are moving beyond the conventions of traditional conferences to explore the four levels of psychological safety through an immersive experience. We will not merely talk about it – we will experience it.

Since its launch in 2016, OPEN Conference has been a driving force in transforming workplace cultures across Central Europe. Organized by WeAreOpen, this annual event brings together business leaders, decision-makers, and experts to tackle the barriers that prevent workplaces from being truly open, inclusive, and high-performing.

What makes Open Conference an immersive experience?

Open Conference 2026 is a shared journey that invites us to step into the perspectives of others.At the beginning of the conference, each participant will receive a unique identity package introducing them to the story and background of a fictional character.

Throughout the day, they will be encouraged to reconsider a variety of situations from that person’s perspective. For a short while, they will experience workplace dynamics, challenges and opportunities through someone else’s eyes.

During the day:
• In two connected workshops, we will work together on a real-world problem
• TRhrough an improvisational theatre performance, we will experience the kind of world we could create if we reshaped the systems around us more boldly
• In inspiring FireSpeeches, we will hear the personal stories of people who have brought about meaningful change in their own environments, communities or organisations – sometimes transforming entire systems
• in the Living Library, we will meet these same people again, this time face to face. In small groups, we will be able to talk to them, ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of their stories and the decisions they made.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our Community Members

I had the pleasure of working with the WeAreOpen team - Nóra, Andrea, and Zsuzsa - in 2025, when I was Deputy CEO responsible for the organization at RTL. They conducted a DEI Audit for us and delivered an Unconscious Bias workshop for our colleagues. They make even the most challenging topics easy to work through. DEI and inclusion are areas where many organizations either stay on the surface or get lost in the sensitivity of the subject. WeAreOpen has found that delicate balance: they combined scientific rigor with a remarkable level of empathy throughout our collaboration. Their work clearly reflects not only deep expertise but also a genuine understanding of the human side of these topics. Both the audit and the workshop demonstrated outstanding professional depth, while their authentic presence created an environment where participants felt comfortable opening up and actively engaging in meaningful discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend WeAreOpen to any organization that sees DEI not as a campaign or a checkbox exercise, but as a core organizational value.

Endrei-Kiss Judit

CHRO, Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant, Psychologist

We worked with We Are Open in a strategic collaboration to review our practices around diversity and inclusion. Our cooperation and their professional knowledge, experience contributed significantly to developing our local and regional plans and to translate our values and commitment to actions, as well as to engage our colleagues in various activities.

Miklós Magyar

Regional HR Director, CEE – VELUX

Our collaboration with WeAreOpen has been a true source of inspiration and continuous learning for us. They provided invaluable professional support in developing our unconscious bias materials and delivered a thought-provoking and energizing inclusion session at one of our leadership events. Working with them goes beyond a traditional consulting engagement: the process of thinking together and co-creating already brings significant value. Their openness, flexibility, and genuine curiosity create a safe and inspiring space where real dialogue and growth can happen. Every project we collaborate on generates meaningful impact and supports us on our journey to creating a more inclusive corporate culture.

Alexandra Pető

Lead Talent Management Advisor, DEI Lead, OTP Bank

Our communities were facing important challenges, and we were looking for support from new perspectives - which made our collaboration with WeAreOpen especially valuable. It helped us better understand the needs and translate them into a strategy that works for both leadership and our communities, through a structured yet flexible approach and consistently high professional standards.

Viktória Chudák

Engagement Coordinator, GE HealthCare

Sigma has worked with WeAreOpen on several audits, ranging from workplace openness to pay disparities. Their staff and consultants bring strong professional expertise and a pragmatic understanding of the corporate environment, which makes the collaboration especially valuable. I’m happy to recommend them.

György Nagy

Country Manager, Sigma Technology Hungary

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