Join Gelderland's Summer Congress: Boost Your Neighbourhood's Livability on 23 June
Discover how you can make your neighbourhood in Gelderland more liveable at the free Summer Congress on 23 June. Gain inspiration, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded residents and professionals to enhance community well-being.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Summer Congress ‘Small Resistance, Great Happiness’ |
| Date | Tuesday, 23 June 2026 |
| Location | Schouwburg Agnietenhof, Tiel |
| Organiser | Livability Alliance Gelderland |
| Target Audience | Residents and professionals committed to improving neighbourhoods |
| Cost | Free |
| Highlights | Speaker Fenneke Wekker, ‘Waarmaakmarkt’ (Realisation Market) |
| Registration | Summer Congress 2026 Website |
The Province of Gelderland supports the Livability Alliance to empower residents in enhancing their neighbourhoods. This congress is part of their effort to provide practical tools and foster collaboration among community members and local organisations.
Read the full translated article below
Summer Congress ‘Small Resistance, Great Happiness’ – 23 June in Tiel
The Livability Alliance Gelderland is organising the Summer Congress on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 in Tiel. This day is specially for everyone who is committed to making their neighbourhood in the province of Gelderland a better place to live. The Summer Congress focuses on inspiration, learning together and meeting new people.
This free congress is specifically for residents and professionals who want to improve the livability in their village or neighbourhood. It brings together people who, in their own way, are committed to creating a liveable neighbourhood or village in Gelderland.
That is why everyone who is dedicated to improving the livability of a neighbourhood in the province of Gelderland is very welcome. Whether you are just starting a neighbourhood initiative, bringing young and old together in the village hall, shaping policy at the municipality, want to set up a social enterprise or are active in politics.
Varied programme
It is a day to gather ideas, share experiences and make new connections. A sneak peek at the programme:
- Fenneke Wekker
Participating largely depends on whether you feel at home and at ease somewhere. What feels welcoming to one person may feel oppressive or unfamiliar to another. Speaker Fenneke Wekker will help us, using relatable examples and events, to better understand this theme.
- ‘Waarmaakmarkt’ (Realisation Market)
At the ‘Waarmaakmarkt’, you can talk to neighbourhood initiatives and funds. The extensive and interactive programme offers the chance to learn new skills and provides tips you can put into practice straight away.
More information
View the full programme on the Summer Congress 2026 website. You can also register there. Participation in the Summer Congress is free of charge. The event will be held at Schouwburg Agnietenhof in Tiel.
Province of Gelderland and the Livability Alliance Gelderland
The Province of Gelderland aims to help residents improve the livability of their neighbourhood or village. That is why we support the Livability Alliance. They provide practical assistance to residents on our behalf, such as helping to draw up a plan to encourage meeting and doing things together in the neighbourhood or village.