The conference aims to present the political, cultural, and social context and challenges related to contemporary Holocaust education. It will present the assumptions of remembrance policies in various countries of Central and Eastern Europe (Hungary, Poland, Slovakia), the challenges related to the beginning of post-witness time, and recent challenges such as the development of artificial intelligence and its impact on the distortion of Holocaust history and contemporary conflicts.
12 March 2026 / MS Teams / 2 – 5 PM
Archangel Gabriel or Collaborator? Interpretations of the Holocaust in Hungary Bori Klacsmann
Cleric-Dignitaries of the Slovac State in Post-Communist Discourse: Attempts at the Rehabilitation of Jozef Tito and Jan Vojtassak after 1989 Filip Koźmiński
The Foundations of Polish Memory Policy in the Context of the Holocaust Agnieszka Gawlas-Zajączkowska
Selective Memory of the Holocaust in Polish Historical Museums: The Case of the Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in Markowa and the Museum (Mausoleum) of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages in Michniów Anna Ziębińska-Witek
Using Korczak, Losing Context: The Cost of (Over)Use Agnieszka Witkowska- Krych
Feeling the Past: Sensory Museum Practices and Holocaust Memory in Post-Witness Times (Berlin’s case) Kinga Gajda
AI and visual distortion of Holocaust Memory Bartosz Kwieciński
Of what kind is the connection between Gaza and Holocaust Education? Bożena Keff
In today’s world, Holocaust education faces numerous challenges. It is shaped by political, social, and cultural factors, which often hinder focusing on historical truth and direct communication. It is crucial to define these factors and their impact in order to understand the context in which Holocaust education is conducted.
The Jagiellonian University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Poland. Its various faculties have a long tradition of conducting research on the history of the Holocaust.
Following the event, we’ll publish: