Small Acts with a Big Impact: Swiss Re Brings Discussions on Volunteering and Resilience to the NGO Arena

At Pohoda, we love opening up important social topics, which is why, in cooperation with Swiss Re, we are bringing an inspiring program to the NGO Arena. As 2026 marks the International Year of Volunteering, we will look together at how helping others connects people, strengthens trust, and builds community resilience.

24. June 2026

Inside the NGO Arena, you can look forward to open discussions and deep conversations providing inspiration for a longer and higher-quality life. It is the perfect place to take a breather, recharge, and focus on the things that truly matter in life. You will also discover how even the smallest individual actions can have a massive positive impact on society as a whole.

We are bringing a program to the NGO Arena that connects communities, helps build resilience, and offers inspiration for a longer, higher-quality life. Here, you will find a space for open discussion, deep conversations, as well as an opportunity to slow down and focus on what truly matters.

JULY 10, 2026 (FRIDAY) | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | VOLUNTEERS – HEROES WITHOUT CAPES

The year 2026 is the International Year of Volunteering, reminding us that helping others transcends borders and cultures. Volunteering brings people together, strengthens trust, and provides concrete solutions where the system falls short. Even small actions can have a massive impact—both for society and for ourselves.

Paulína Hrončeková (Corporate Volunteering Program Manager, Pontis Foundation)
Lenka Adamčiak (Communications Manager, Swiss Re)
Marek Šuba (Environmental Education and Corporate Cooperation Manager, Daphne – Institute of Applied Ecology)
Host: Martin Staňo

JULY 10, 2026 (FRIDAY) | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | QUIZ NIGHT BY PALI

Quiz Night by Pali is a fun evening quiz packed with unexpected questions about food, movies, music, and pop culture. It's the perfect place to test your knowledge, compete with friends, and enjoy the festival atmosphere to the fullest. Come have fun, flex your brain cells, and maybe win something cool.

JULY 11, 2026 (SATURDAY) | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | IS LONGEVITY AN OPPORTUNITY OR A THREAT?

A longer life brings more time for growth, relationships, and new beginnings, but it also places higher demands on society, healthcare, and individuals. The key question is not just how many years we live, but how we live them—in good health, with dignity, and with purpose.

Zuzana Draková (Volunteer, coordinator of the "How Much Love" fundraiser)
Matej Kubriczký (Client Manager for Life Reinsurance, Swiss Re)
Blue Grandma (Senior, Influencer)
Host: Barbora Mareková

Come get inspired, join the conversation, or simply listen to stories that transcend national and cultural borders. We look forward to seeing you at the NGO Arena, where you can also meet these 27 non-profit organizations:

OZ JUPELU
Deťom s rakovinou n.o.
CARE Česká republika z.s.
Mareena
Slovenská humanitná rada
Človek v ohrození, n.o.
Možnosť voľby
Saplinq, o.z.
Amnesty International Slovensko
Povstanie pokračuje/Bratislava bez náckov
Greenpeace Slovensko
BROZ - ochranárske združenie
DAPHNE-Inštitút aplikovanej ekológie
Slovenská ornitologická spoločnosť/BirdLife Slovensko
NaZemi
Humánny pokrok o.z.
Lesoochranárske zoskupenie VLK
Asociácia pre kultúru, vzdelávanie a komunikáciu (ACEC)
Asociácia inštitúcií vzdelávania dospelých v SR (AIVD)
Nadácia Adeli
Občianske združenie Amazonky
Koľko Lásky o.z.
Investigatívne centrum Jána Kuciaka (ICJK)
Hoaxy a podvody
CHCEM TU ZOSTAŤ o.z.
Nadácia Milana Šimečku
Anténa – sieť pre nezávislú kultúru

I'M GOING TO THE CURE EXTRA DAY

The 2026 Pohoda Festival is officially sold out, only one-day tickets for Wednesday, July 8—The Cure Extra Day—are still available.

If you already have a 3-day ticket for Pohoda 2026, you can still upgrade it with access to Wednesday and The Cure through a discounted upgrade ticket. Upgrades for 3-day parking and glamping products are also still available.

We look forward to seeing you at Trenčín Airport. Thank you for being part of the celebrations as we mark 30 years of Pohoda together.