LRE Forum 2025: Four Days of Learning, Exchange, and Commemoration in Kraków 

On 10-13 March, the 9th edition of the LRE Forum was held in the historical city of Kraków organised by the LRE Foundation in cooperation with LRE Poland and the city that hosted the event. Over four days, participants engaged in a range of activities aimed at deepening knowledge, gaining new insight and sharing experiences in an international setting that brought together historians, educators, and tourism professionals. 

Welcome Reception 

On the 10th of March, LRE Foundation members and key partners gathered in Kraków for a Welcome Reception at the Galicia Jewish Museum, located in the historic former Jewish district of Kazimierz. The setting provided a perfect atmosphere to introduce the Forum’s spirit and themes. Welcome speeches were given by LRE Foundation Managing Director Rémi Praud and LRE Poland Director Joanna Roman, creating an introduction for guests to the next three days full of diverse experiences and opportunities that await.

© Martyna Szulakiewicz-Gaweł

LRE Member Seminar 

On the 11th of March, during the first part of the day, the Member Seminar 2025 was organised, an event bringing together members of the LRE Foundation and creating a space for them to share information about recent projects and visions for future activities.The session opened with an overview of the LRE Foundation’s activities, followed by members exchanging experiences, best practices, and key insights. 

For the first time, the seminar included two parallel workshops. The first, led by LREF Project Manager Emme Johnson, Nicole Häusler (Senior Tourism Consultant at Mascontour), and Camille Varin (Project Officer at the Normandy Region’s Tourism Department), focused on sustainable tourism practices in WWII heritage tourism. The second, featuring LREF Digital Manager Loïc François, Frédéric Jurie (Professor at the University of Caen), and Błażej Pędzich (Back-End Developer at KERN IT), explored the role of AI technology in WWII history education and memory preservation. 

Rémi Praud (LREF Managing Director) opening the LRE Member Seminar 2025 at the Jagiellonian University Collegium Novum.

Camille Varin during the Lessons from the Past: Advancing Sustainability in WWII Heritage Tourism workshop

LRE Conference 

The LRE Conference, held in the historic building of the Jagiellonian University Collegium Novum, was an event full of inspiring and mind-expanding speeches delivered by guests from historical institutions across Europe. Entitled ‘Resistance to Oblivion: Preserving WWII Memories and Lessons for Future Generations’, the conference addressed important issues related to memory education and the preservation of WWII heritage. 

Rémi Praud, Managing Director of the LRE Foundation, and Dr. Paweł Sękowski from the Institute of History at Jagiellonian University, introduced the theme of the conference to an audience of 200 attendees. This was followed by the keynote speech, delivered by Yuriy Savchuk, Director of the National Museum of Ukraine in World War II. His words emphasised the importance of preserving the memory of 20th century history in the face of contemporary conflicts. He also highlight how documenting wars in real time influences future historical narratives. 

A panel discussion followed, moderated by Oriol López-Badell, Coordinator of the European Observatory on Memories. This discussion brought together representatives from prominent European institutions dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Second World War to address the issue of keeping memories in a challenged world. Panelists included Adelina Hetnar, Head of the Educational Projects Department of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum, Victor-Jan Vos, Director Collections and Services, Institute for War, Holocaust- and Genocide studies, and Jan Blažek, International Cooperation Coordinator at Post Bellum.  

The conference concluded with a unique panel ‘Generations in Dialogue – The Legacy of WWII Memory’, moderated by Larysa Michalska from the Max Kopfstein Association – Humanity in Action Poland, during which we had the opportunity to hear the moving testimonies of Karolina Maczek-Skillen, Tania Szabo and Noemie Lopian, all of whom are actively working to commemorate their relatives’ stories, in various ways connected to the fate of World War II. The incredible accounts of our guests shed light not only on their families’ history, but also on how the life of the person who inherits such a legacy changes, and made us reflect on the importance of preserving and passing on the memory of such stories.  

Victor-Jan Vos, Director Collections and Services, Institute for War, Holocaust- and Genocide studies (NIOD)

Tania Szabó, daughter of SOE member Violette Szabó

Gala dinner at the stunning Home Army Museum in Kraków

LRE Gala 

To conclude the day, the LRE Gala took place at the Home Army Museum in Kraków, where guests gathered for a festive dinner. Participants were welcomed by Managing Director of the LRE Foundation Rémi Praud, followed by a speech from Chairman of the LRE Foundation Ed Kronenburg. The dinner was enhanced by a thought-provoking keynote speech by Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński, Director of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum, drawing attention to the importance and complementarity of expanding our knowledge regarding the WWII events and conducting commemoration activities. The evening culminated in a joyous ceremony welcoming and celebrating the new members of the LRE Foundation network.  

LREXPO 

On the 12th of March, the annual LREXPO – a tourism trade fair took place, where members of the LRE Foundation had extensive networking opportunities. The event allowed our members and partners to share ideas and best practices, as well as to explore new collaborations between tourism institutions aiming to expand their offerings with fresh destinations and services. 

Annual LREXPO Trade Fair at the Museum of Kraków

Annual LREXPO Trade Fair at the Museum of Kraków

At the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum on March 13

Site Visits 

Approaching the end of the LRE Forum 2025, on 13th of March participants visited one of the most important places preserving the memory of Nazi crimes committed during WWII against oppressed nationalities, especially Jews – the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum. The guided tour was an opportunity to learn about the history of the camp and the prisoners held here, the vast majority of whom died in the camp. Walking through this remembrance site, confronting its history and reflecting on its significance was not easy. However, sharing this experience with our colleagues, partners and members, made it extremely meaningful and enriched our consciousness. 

During the Forum, participants also had the opportunity to take part in educational walks around Kraków, during which they learnt about its history, particularly during the Second World War, and to visit the Oskar Schindler’s Emalia Factory Museum, presenting the fate of Krakow under occupation and the story of Oskar Schindler himself. Particularly important was a guided tour in the footsteps of the Krakow ghetto, which operated here between 1941 and 1943. The tour shed light on the functioning of the Nazi system and the machinery of extermination, targeting the Jews. 

FAM Trips 

In addition to the LRE Forum 2025 activities, international tour operators had the chance to participate in a Familiarization Trip to Berlin, Kraków, and Warsaw

With the support of Visit Berlin, a first group of Tour Operators spent three days in the German capital, exploring significant historical sites and gaining valuable insights. Highlights included a guided visit to the former Tempelhof Airport and its exhibition, “Ready for Takeoff – 100 Years of Tempelhof Airport,” as well as tours of the Allied Museum and the Topography of Terror Museum, where participants learned about the Nazi rise to power and the subsequent regime of terror. Other visits included the Berlin-Karlshorst Museum, the Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, and a walking tour through the area where Jewish families once lived. 

After three full days in Berlin, the FAM trip continued in Kraków, where, with the support of the Kraków Tourism Alliance, the tour operators took part in activities related to the LRE Forum 2025. 

The final stop of this year’s FAM trip was Warsaw, supported by MROT – Tourism Organisation of the Mazovia Region. The visits included the Warsaw Rising Museum, a WWII and city highlights tour of the Old Town, the Museum of Warsaw, the Institute of National Remembrance, the Palmiry National Memorial and Museum, and the Modlin Fortress. 

The FAM Trip in Berlin

The FAM Trip in Berlin

LRE Foundation Joins EuroClio’s Critical History Tours Project 

This week the LRE Foundation joined the initial in-person meeting for the Critical History Tours project kick-off in The Hague. This EU-funded initiative focuses on designing and promoting successful critical history walking tours across Europe. It aims to challenge the way historical debates manifest in public spaces, enriching the way history is taught, shared, and understood across Europe. 

The innovative Critical History Tours (CHT) project engages with tension tied to historical debates in modern societies, focusing on how these debates manifest in public spaces, particularly in contested urban areas. By utilising the medium of walking tours as an intervention located at the intersection of public history, heritage, and tourism, the project aims to address these tensions constructively. 

The project’s leading partner EuroClio, the European Association of History Educators, invited the Critical History Tours partner organisations to the kick-off meeting in The Hague from 16 to 18 February 2025. Joining the LRE Foundation as fellow partner organisations in the project are Uncomfortable Oxford, Atrium (Architecture of Totalitarian Regimes of the XXth Century in Europe’s Urban Memory), the Balkan Museum Network and the International Students of History Association (ISHA). 

The Critical History Tours project aims to map existing critical historical guided tours in European cities, create new adult education opportunities by providing high quality lectures, workshops and courses for historical tour guides with an officially recognized certification. Furthermore, the project intends to strengthen cross-sectoral and transnational cooperation between providers of critical history tours, give the local population the opportunity to participate in guided tours, engage in conversations about local and global contested histories and improve public awareness and critical understanding of Europe’s historical heritage. 

LRE Foundation project assistant Lisa Schweiger is excited about working on the project in the future: “I am looking forward to challenging existing historical narratives by developing new guided tours involving contested sites. There is a high demand for looking at our history from a different perspective and leaving the beaten tracks. Our partner organisations all have great expertise in their field of work, which will enable us to successfully carry out this ambitious project.” 

Critical History Tours aims to leave a lasting impact on local tourism by combining a critical approach to contested history, public engagement, and the education of tour guides. It aims to engage in conversations about local and global contested histories and represent typically neglected social groups by bringing them to the center of the public education sphere. 

The three-day meeting in The Hague marked the project’s official start, bringing together all partner organisations to align on objectives and establish a collaborative framework. Participants explored the project’s aims and objectives, discussed timelines and partner roles, and shared ideas on how to conceptualize lectures, workshops and trainings for future critical history tour guides. 

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. 

LRE Conference 2025 – Resistance to Oblivion 

The LRE Conference 2025, titled Resistance to Oblivion – Preserving WWII Memories and Lessons for Future Generations, will take place on 11 March in Kraków, Poland. The event will bring together historians, museum professionals, memory activists and other exceptional speakers to explore how to keep the memory of World War II alive and relevant in today’s world. The conference is part of the Resistance Through Their Eyes project and is funded by the European Commission. 

As we move further away from the events of World War II, the urgency to preserve its memories and lessons grows ever more critical. The passage of time naturally leads to the fading of personal recollections, and with each passing year, the number of survivors, eyewitnesses, and veterans who can share their firsthand experiences decreases. The LRE Conference 2025 seeks to confront this challenge head-on, investigating and proposing measures to ensure that these memories are not only preserved but actively integrated into our cultural and educational systems. Resistance to Oblivion is more than just a title, it’s a call to action. It invites all participants to engage deeply with the past, to understand its significance, and to work collectively towards ensuring that the lessons of WWII remain vivid and instructive for future generations.  

The LRE Conference 2025 Programme:

The conference will open with remarks from Rémi Praud, Managing Director of the LRE Foundation, who will moderate the event, alongside Dr. Paweł Sękowski from the Jagiellonian University’s Institute of History. Together, they will introduce the key themes of the day: the preservation of WWII memory, the evolving role of historical narratives, and the impact of contemporary conflicts on our understanding of the past. 

The keynote speech, Layers of Memory—World War II and Contemporary Conflicts, will be delivered by Yuriy Savchuk, Director of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. His address will examine the ways in which WWII memory interacts with current conflicts, particularly in Ukraine, and how war documentation shapes historical narratives for future generations. 

A central part of the conference will be the panel discussion Memory in a Challenged World—Preservation, Exploration, and Responsibility. Experts including Adelina Hetnar, Head of the Educational Projects Department of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum, and Victor-Jan Vos, Director Collections and Services, Institute for War, Holocaust- and Genocide studies will delve into the complexities of maintaining historical accuracy while adapting to modern educational needs. The discussion will address pressing issues such as the resurgence of antisemitism, the impact of intolerance on historical memory, and the responsibility of institutions to engage with new audiences. The session will be moderated by Oriol López-Badell, coordinator of the European Observatory on Memories (EUROM)

The final session of the day, Generations in Dialogue—The Legacy of WWII Memory, will offer a personal perspective on how war memory is inherited and reinterpreted over time. Tania Szabo, daughter of SOE agent Violette Szabo, Karolina Maczek, granddaughter of General Maczek, and Noemie Lopian, daughter of Holocaust survivors Dr Ernst Israel Bornstein and Renee Bornstein will reflect on their families’ legacies and discuss how younger generations engage with these historical narratives. 

The LRE Conference 2025 is open to all. Register now to be part of this key conversation on preserving WWII memory for future generations. 

Workshop ‘Introduction to AI and WWII Heritage’ at the LRE Forum 2025

As artificial intelligence continues to transform numerous fields, its application to cultural heritage is gaining increasing attention. The upcoming workshop “Introduction to AI and WWII Heritage”, held during the LRE Forum 2025, will explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into WWII memory transmission.

This session will introduce participants to the evolving role of AI in the field of heritage and history, with a focus on case studies, ethical considerations, and emerging methodologies. It will also serve as a platform to present “AI Remembers”, a new EU-funded initiative dedicated to exploring AI applications in WWII heritage and inviting stakeholders to contribute to its development.

The use of AI in historical research and heritage management is still in its early stages, but it is already showing significant potential. AI technologies are being developed to assist in areas such as archival digitization, historical content generation, automated translations, and interactive museum experiences. These advancements could help institutions preserve, analyze, and interpret WWII history in ways that were not possible before.

However, with these opportunities come challenges. The use of AI in history raises important questions about accuracy, ethics, and trustworthiness. How can AI-generated content maintain historical integrity? What risks are involved in relying on AI for research, storytelling, or digital exhibitions? These issues will be addressed in depth during the workshop, ensuring a balanced discussion between technological innovation and historical responsibility. The workshop will provide an introduction to AI’s role in WWII heritage, followed by case studies and practical examples. Participants will learn about existing AI applications in historical research, museums, and archives, while also engaging in discussions on the ethical frameworks necessary for responsible AI integration.

One of the primary objectives is to foster collaboration between heritage professionals, historians, and AI specialists. The workshop will also be an opportunity to invite stakeholders to contribute to the development of AI Remembers, whether through participation in research, case studies, or policy discussions on AI ethics and historical accuracy. This workshop is designed for professionals in the WWII heritage sector, including historians, museum curators, archivists, and educators, as well as digital heritage experts. Policymakers concerned with trustworthy AI and digital transformation in the cultural sector will also find the discussions particularly relevant.

The “Introduction to AI and WWII Heritage” workshop will take place as part of the LRE Forum 2025, on 11 March, in Krakow, Poland. If you are an LRE Foundation Member or Partner interested in joining it, register for the LRE Forum 2025 🔗here and then select your workshop 🔗here.

For more information about the LRE Forum programme and general registration, visit the LRE Forum Webpage (the Workshop is organized under the Member Seminar event).

Join the Workshop: ‘Advancing Sustainability in WWII Heritage Tourism’

How can we ensure that World War II heritage remains meaningful and accessible for future generations while embracing sustainable practices? This is the question at the heart of Preserving the Past, Securing the Future, a new project dedicated to integrating sustainability into the WWII remembrance sector.

As part of the LRE Forum and Member Seminar 2025, we are launching a dedicated workshop to introduce the project to the sector’s stakeholders, share key insights on sustainable heritage tourism, and highlight opportunities for engagement.

What to Expect?

This interactive session will explore the intersection of WWII heritage and sustainability, offering expert perspectives and practical examples from the field. Our sustainable tourism specialists will present key concepts, good practices, and insights gained so far. The workshop will also feature a real-world case study from the Juno Beach Centre, showcasing how sustainable policies can be successfully implemented in WWII museums and remembrance sites.

Why Attend?

  • Gain insights into sustainability challenges and opportunities in WWII heritage tourism.
  • Learn from experts about best practices and innovative approaches.
  • Discover training and capacity-building opportunities designed for professionals in the sector.
  • Engage in discussions on how sustainability can be integrated into heritage management.
  • Find out how to get involved in the project and contribute to shaping a more responsible future for WWII remembrance.

This workshop is an opportunity to connect with peers, exchange knowledge, and take the first steps toward implementing sustainability strategies in your organization.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation. Join us and help drive positive change in the WWII heritage sector! Register for the LRE Forum 2025 🔗 here and select your workshop 🔗 here.

For more details, visit:
🔗 LRE Forum
🔗 LRE Member Seminar

The Member Seminar at the LRE Forum 2025 

The LRE Forum 2025 will take place from March 10 to 13 in Krakow, Poland. Among its events is the Member Seminar, a dedicated event where LRE Foundation members and partners can connect, share ideas, and learn through interactive workshops and discussions. 

Scheduled for the morning of March 11 at the Jagiellonian University Collegium Novum, the Member Seminar provides a platform for members to showcase their achievements and discuss ongoing projects. The session will open with updates from the LRE Foundation, during which the LRE team will present an overview of the organisation’s key projects and recent developments. 

One of the seminar’s highlights is the opportunity for members to take center stage. Participants will have the chance to present their accomplishments and pitch their remembrance projects and initiatives planned for 2025. This segment celebrates members’ impactful work while fostering collaboration and the exchange of creative ideas to advance the preservation of WWII heritage. If you’re interested in presenting your project during the seminar, please let us know by completing this form. 

The seminar will also include two simultaneous workshops, each focusing on a significant topic: 

Workshop 1 –  Lessons from the Past: Advancing Sustainability in WWII Heritage Tourism 

This workshop will explore how WWII heritage and sustainable tourism intersect. Participants will: 

  • Learn about the Foundation’s new sustainability project and ways to get involved. 
  • Hear insights from a sustainable tourism expert. 
  • Review a case study from the Juno Beach Centre. 
  • Discover training opportunities related to sustainable tourism. 

Workshop 2 – Artificial Intelligence and WWII Heritage 

This session will examine the potential of artificial intelligence in preserving and interpreting WWII heritage. Topics will include: 

  • Case studies of AI-driven heritage projects. 
  • Ethical considerations in using AI for historical preservation. 
  • Future opportunities for AI applications in this field. 

If you haven’t registered for the LRE Forum 2025 yet, you can still do it here. And if you’ll attend the Member Seminar, remember to complete this form to select your preferred workshop. For any questions, feel free to reach out at event@liberationroute.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Krakow in March! 

“Art of Remembrance: An International Call for Artists to Reimagine the WWII Legacy Through Contemporary Art” 

The Art of Remembrance project has officially launched its call for artists, offering a unique opportunity for creatives to immerse themselves in the history and memory of World War II. This ambitious initiative, developed in collaboration with Tempora, the City of Bastogne , La Coupole Museum , the Nuto Revelli Foundation , and the Sybir Memorial Museum, invites artists from across the globe to participate in a residency program that reimagines how we connect with the past through contemporary art. 

At the heart of the Art of Remembrance project is the belief that art has the power to bridge generations and inspire new ways of thinking about history. By engaging with the narratives of World War II, artists will contribute to a collective effort to preserve and reinterpret the legacy of one of the most defining periods in human history. 

Four historically significant WWII remembrance sites in Europe will host the residencies, each offering a distinct perspective on the war’s impact. These sites, steeped in history and memory, will provide artists with access to archives, artifacts, and local communities. The resulting works will form part of a traveling exhibition, connecting audiences across Europe with the themes of memory, resilience, and reflection. 

The project is supported by an international partnership of cultural and historical organizations and co-funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme. Together, the partners aim to foster dialogue between past and present, art and history, and people across borders. 

This call marks the beginning of a two-year journey for the Art of Remembrance project, offering a platform for artists to create works that resonate deeply with contemporary audiences. Whether through painting, sculpture, installation, or other forms, the residencies will allow participants to explore the legacies of WWII in meaningful and innovative ways. 

For more information about the residency program and how to apply, visit the Call for Proposals section of the Art of Remembrance website. The deadline for applications is February 5, 2025. 

Expanding the Canadian Trails – an interview with Project Officer Emme Johnson

At the start of this year, LRE Foundation and its partners began the implementation of ‘Retracing the Footsteps: A Transnational Journey of Canadian Liberation in WWII (REFOOT)’. Supported by funding from the European Interreg North-West Europe programme, the project aims to create a transnational hiking trail that follows the path of Canadian soldiers involved in the liberation of Western Europe during the Second World War. We caught up with Emme Johnson, Project Officer at LRE Foundation, who is leading the project to hear more about it. 

Can you tell us a bit about the project and the role of LREF? 

The Foundation is leading the project, so we are working with local partners in France, Germany and Belgium to implement it in the four countries in which the trails will be located (BE, FR, DE, NL). Building on the existing Canadian Trail that we created in the Netherlands, we wanted to highlight the history of the Canadian Troops who helped liberate Europe at the end of the war on an international level, and so this project was born. 

The new sections of the Canadian Trails will connect the stories of the Canadian soldiers’ journey, from France to Germany via Belgium and the Netherlands, connecting sites like memorials, museums and villages that were important along the way. Once completed, members of the public will be able to discover this history by hiking the trails, either in shorter distances at a local level, or challenging themselves to follow the longer, national and transnational routes. 

Who else is involved in the project? 

To make sure we highlight a variety of stories in each country, the Foundation is working with several international project partners who have expertise on the topic at a local level. These include: LRE France, the Juno Beach Centre (France), and the For Freedom Museum (Belgium). We also have associated partners supporting the project, including the Juno Beach Centre Association (Canada) who cooperate on the historical aspect of the project, and the French Hiking Federation, European Ramblers Association (Germany), and Stichting Wandelnet (Netherlands), who we consult regarding the hiking trails we use for the routes. 

What’s the latest on the project? 

So far, we have created a map of all the sites (points of interest) that we would like to include in the trails, for example museums, memorials, locations where a key event occurred etc. There are 200 altogether! We’ve also mapped the international and local hiking routes in the four countries and how they connect with these locations, and at the moment we are finalising the trails we will use. Some of the historians and partners working with us have also started to write the historical content, and this will be a big focus over the next months. We will be working to bring all of the interesting sites and stories together to create the final product, our transnational hiking trail! 

Why is this project important for you? 

I think it’s easy to see the liberation of Europe at the end of the Second World War almost as a singular event – that we were at war and then once it ended we celebrated together. But it is much more complex than this, and the experiences of liberation varied hugely for people, both soldiers and civilians, depending on where they were geographically. There are some very tragic and moving stories which took place even in the last days of war whilst in other places celebrations took place. This project shows how, even among a small group of countries, the liberation took its time. Each region and village experienced it differently, and it took huge and continued efforts from the armies, in this case the Canadian army, for entire countries to be fully liberated. 

How is this project important for local communities? 

This project brings a lot of interesting benefits to the wider public. Not only does it highlight history that is lesser known, the more local stories and places, but it provides a great resource for many different people to discover. Whether you’re a keen hiker, a history enthusiast, a young family looking for a day out, or a local who has lived in town for many years but had no idea of the history right on your doorstep, the trails have something to offer everyone! 

As a final question, what makes this project special for you?  

Highlighting the experiences of so many different places, the stories of the people there and their interactions with the soldiers when they arrived, is really interesting for me. I also like that these trails can take visitors to new places you may not know, like a small village, but also to places that are familiar, like more famous cities, and then reveal a whole new experience there by telling a certain history that you didn’t know before. Combining this history with walking routes is a great way to enable people to explore at their own pace and learn more about Europe’s history and culture. For me this project is a way to preserve important historical events, memories and experiences whilst encouraging people to be active and get outside, and I think that’s a great combination. 

Read more about the project here: Retracing the Footsteps: A Transnational Journey of Canadian Liberation in WWII – LRE Foundation 

Registration Now Open for the LRE Forum 2025 in Krakow! 

The LRE Foundation is thrilled to announce that registration for the LRE Forum 2025 is officially open! Our annual event, running from March 10 to March 13, 2025, promises an enriching experience for all attendees and will take place in the historic city of Krakow, Poland. 

Organized by the LRE Foundation in collaboration with LRE Poland and the City of Krakow, the LRE Forum 2025 offers a four-day schedule tailored to members, partners, and stakeholders in tourism and cultural heritage. The programme includes panel discussions as well as various networking opportunities with international organizations associated with WWII, historical tourism, and international travel. 

Key Highlights Include: 

  • On March 11, the LRE Member Seminar offers an excellent opportunity to exchange best practices and learn about the latest initiatives from the Foundation and its network. Moreover, two workshops will be organised: one on WWII Heritage and Sustainable Tourism and another on Artificial Intelligence and WWII Heritage. 
  • On the same day, the LRE Conference, titled “Resistance to Oblivion – Preserving WWII Memories and Lessons for Future Generations”, will feature a lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and interviews, focusing on diverse strategies for preserving the memory of WWII for future generations. The day concludes with a Gala Dinner, a wonderful opportunity to network with Foundation members, key partners, and sponsors. 
  • On March 12, the LREXPO will bring representatives from memorial sites, museums and tourism destinations together with travel industry professionals from Europe and North America for further networking moments. 
  • In the final days, members will join the site visits and explore the most historically significant locations in Krakow and its surroundings, including a tour of the Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factor and the area of the former ghetto, and a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and State Museum. 

Whether you are part of the LRE network or a professional in the field of history and tourism, the LRE Forum 2025 offers an experience for growth, collaboration, and inspiration. 

Register now to secure your place at our annual event. Click here to register. 

For more information about the programme, please visit our website. For any inquiries or additional information, feel free to contact us at event@liberationroute.com