GEMME EUROPE Conference and General Assemblies 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Following the foosteps of
Fryderyk Chopin and Marie Skłodowska-Curie
24–25 April 2026
Program
Friday, 24 April 2026
09:00-16:00 Congress
“Judicial Mediation and Judicial Conciliation – Strengthening Access to Justice”
Venue: Column Hall, Warsaw University, History Faculty building, Krakowskie Przedmieście Street 26/28
Organizers: GEMME EUROPE
Institute of Justice in Warsaw
19:00
Candlelit Chopin Piano Recital with a glass of wine
Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 13/15
20:00
Gala Dinner celebrating the 10th Anniversary of GEMME Poland
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Venue: Lewiatan Mediation Center, Zbyszka Cybulskiego Street 5
09:30 – 11:30
Extraordinary General Assembly
of GEMME Europe
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:30
General Assembly of GEMME Europe
Election of the New Board of GEMME Europe
13:30 – 14:15 Lunch
14:15 – 15:00
Meeting of the new board of GEMME Europe
16:30 – 18:30
Guided City Tour: In the Footsteps of Fryderyk Chopin and Marie Skłodowska-Curie – Offered by GEMME Polska
19:30
Farewell Dinner/Drinks & Networking
Recommended Hotel: Motel One Warsaw Chopin (opposite Chopin Museum)
Special Rate for GEMME Members: €83/night (double bed; single or double use)
Breakfast: €14; Reservation and Cancellation Conditions:Reservations must be made via mail at res1.warchop@motel-one.com (mailto:res1.warchop@motel-one.com) referencing the assword “GEMME” by 26 February 2026.
GEMME POLSKA OUR RECOMMENDATIONS – NOS RECOMMANDATIONS
- Café Bristol recommended for breakfast – a legendary place where tradition meets metropolitan lifestyle. Since 1901, Café Bristol has enchanted its guests with its original Viennese-style interiors, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and a menu featuring light, fresh dishes and sophisticated desserts, baked daily in the hotel bakery. Its iconic atmosphere provides enchanting moments between cups of delicious coffee.
- Guided tour of the Wilanów Palace of King Jan III Sobieski (3 hours, transportation included) – reservations through GetYourGuide or Viator https://www.viator.com/tours/Warsaw/Wilanow-Palace-2-Hour-Guided-Tour-Including-Amission-Ticket/d528-69641P30
- The Royal Castle in Warsaw is one of the city’s most important historical landmarks. Once the official residence of Polish kings and the seat of parliament, it played a central role in the nation’s history and culture. Almost completely destroyed during World War II, the castle was meticulously reconstructed and now stands as a symbol of Poland’s resilience and national heritage.
https://bilety.zamek-krolewski.pl/termin.html?idw=257&date=2025-11-30
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is a modern cultural institution in Warsaw dedicated to presenting the thousand-year history of Jews in Poland, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum’s engaging multimedia exhibitions explore the cultural, social, and historical contributions of Jewish communities and stand on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto, making it an important place of remembrance and dialogue.
https://bilety.polin.pl/?lang=en
- The National Museum in Warsaw houses one of Poland’s richest and most important collections of painting, including masterpieces by iconic artists such as Jan Matejko, whose monumental Battle of Grunwald is a highlight, Stanisław Wyspiański, Jacek Malczewski, Olga Boznańska, and Anna Bilińska, among others. Many of these painters studied and worked in Paris, where some even lived and died—drawing an interesting parallel with Chopin’s life abroad. The museum’s permanent galleries offer an exceptional journey through Polish art and its connections to European cultural movements.