Exploring Event Management: My First Week at the 104th German Catholic’s Day

So much has happened since my last post here. The phase of writing applications had been long and tiresome, but by now I managed to find an exciting and promising new position. Here, I would like to share a bit about that work with you.

Since 17 February 2025, I am working as event manager in the programme division of the 104th German Catholic’s Day (104. Deutscher Katholikentag) that will take place in Würzburg (Germany) from 13-17 May 2026. Last week was basically my first week. I got to know a team of brilliant and highly motivated colleagues and am hyped to become part of this dynamic team. From what I can see so far, it will be an exciting journey until May next year, during which I am going to learn exceptionally much in a brief amount of time. I am also very curious about the people I will be able to connect to, expanding my network within the sphere of church-related organisations in Germany and beyond.

Making things even more exciting, during my first months I will also be working in the programme division of the Protestant “Kirchentag“, which will take place in Hannover (Germany) from 30 April to 04 May. Last week I was also able to get to know the colleagues there at the headquarters in Fulda – an equally amazing experience as it was the case in Würzburg. It is astounding how much I have seen and learned already in my first week – and I am very grateful to everyone making this possible.

Considering all of this, it is great to see that what I learned in Stockholm I can now use in my new capacity. Especially during the current political situation, I think it is important to have a positive impact on society. Something, I will now be able to contribute to with what I have learned so far. Now onwards to new experiences in 2025!