From 2 to 4 December 2026, DCN Global will host the second international youth gathering in Krakow under the framework of the GEN.EU project. The event will bring together participants up to 26 years old from Poland, Romania, France, Hungary, Austria, and Spain to explore the future of the creator economy, AI assisted content creation, and immersive storytelling as tools for building sustainable digital careers.
The program will focus on how young Europeans can navigate an evolving digital landscape, including AI assisted content creation, platform independence and monetization strategies, immersive storytelling through AR, VR, and XR, and long term growth and collaboration among creators.
Krakow's dynamic creative scene and strong ties to Europe's growing tech and innovation community make it an ideal setting for building the skills and networks that shape a creator's future. This is your invitation to build your superpower!
What Awaits You
Master Your Craft
Deep, hands-on sessions exploring AI assisted content creation, platform independence, monetization strategies, and immersive storytelling with AR, VR, and XR.
Build Your Network
Connect with 75 creators from six European countries, alongside industry experts, working creators, and digital innovators.
Create Real Impact
Develop original content that puts these tools into practice, then share it with the group.
Who Should Join
If you're ready to turn your voice into a career, this event is for you! The call is open to young content creators up to 26 years old from Poland, Romania, France, Hungary, Austria, and Spain who are active in digital formats such as video, podcasts, visual storytelling, or interactive media and who are ready to build the skills and networks to grow sustainably in the digital space.
Applications are now open.
Submit your application here by August 31, 2026 to be considered for participation.
The Selection Process
Participants will be selected through an open application process based on demonstrated experience, motivation, and interest in the listed topics. Particular attention will be given to applicants who can actively contribute to and benefit from the discussions.
- Approximately 75 participants from Poland, Romania, France, Hungary, Austria, and Spain
- Preferred age range: 18 to 26
- Proficiency in conversational English required
Accommodation and Logistics
The organizers will arrange and cover economy-class flights, hotel accommodation in single rooms, most meals, and social activities during the event.
About GEN.EU
Gen.EU aims to engage young Europeans through reliable, multilingual content focused on the issues that matter most to them. Content is produced in Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, French, German, Spanish, and English and distributed across platforms popular with young audiences.
The project is led by Telex (Hungary) and implemented by an international consortium that includes OKO.press(Poland), Forum Apulum (Romania), AFP (France), Dossier (Austria), El Orden Mundial (Spain), CSM (Hungary), and DCN Global (Greece).
Over its 14-month duration, the consortium will produce more than 1,620 short videos, 1,500 Instagram posts, 60 longer video materials, and 72 podcast episodes, with the objective of reaching at least 3 million young Europeans.
Why GEN.EU?
Digital storytelling has become central to how young people engage with societal issues and public debate. GEN.EU responds to the need for stronger skills, wider networks, and cross-border collaboration opportunities for emerging creators across Europe.
This project is co-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 Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.