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DEMPOD Online Podcast Festival
E-learning
14-18 September 2026 | Online, Romania
Join the DEMPOD Online Podcast Festival 2026!
Are you ready to turn your voice into a powerful tool for change? We are thrilled to invite you to the DEMPOD Online Podcast Festival, a flagship 5-day event taking place from 14-18 September 2026. This festival is a core part of the DEMPOD project, which is dedicated to empowering young people across the Balkans and Europe to use podcasts for civic engagement and active participation in democratic life.
This is more than just a series of webinars; it is a large-scale virtual exchange designed to connect 1,000 young creators, youth workers, and activists from across the continent. Over five days, you will dive into interactive panel discussions, practical masterclasses, and hands-on workshops led by industry professionals. You will even have the unique opportunity to pitch your podcast ideas to experts in the sector and compete for mentoring prizes to help launch your own professional series.
Festival Details
Dates: 14-18 September 2026.
Time: 17:00 – 19:30 CET daily.
Format: Zoom, Online (links provided upon registration).
Target Audience: Youth (ages 15-35), youth workers, educators, and NGO representatives.
Daily Agenda
- Day 1 (14 Sept): Hit Record – Podcast Production & Content Creation
Focus: Mastering the technical foundation to produce high-quality digital content.
- Day 2 (15 Sept): Democracy on Air – Podcasting for Civic Engagement
Focus: Celebrating the International Day of Democracy by exploring podcasts as spaces for public conversation.
- Day 3 (16 Sept): Podcasts with Purpose – Launching & Funding
Focus: How NGOs and institutions can use podcasts for long-term community engagement.
- Day 4 (17 Sept): Grow the Mic – Marketing & Audience Growth
Focus: Practical strategies for reaching more listeners through digital marketing, SEO, and social media.
- Day 5 (18 Sept): Youth on Stage – Reaching Gen Z
Focus: Making democratic content relevant and viral for younger generations.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Europe’s premier youth podcasting community! Register for the days that interest you most—or join us for the full week to earn your digital citizenship edge.
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Your kind of training?
Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 9 September 2026 Date of selection: 10 September 2026Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/15207
This E-learning is
for 1000 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Other countries in the world , Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches, Youth researchers
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
GEYC (Romania) (Youth NGO)
Contact for questions:
Diana
E-Mail:
Phone: 0743050487
Costs
Participation fee
FREE OF CHARGE
Accommodation and food
n/a
Travel reimbursement
n/a