Two best-practice panels
Solution- and future-focused discussions, mixing a variety of voices. Where this work is heading, and what already helps.
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The Future of Men & Boys Berlin · 2026
A one-day, practice-focused conference on inspiring positive, equitable, and caring masculinities. Amidst the backlash against progressive values, feminism and democracy, we gather to focus on solutions.
Format Panels · lightning talks · bar camp
Who it’s for Academics · politicians · practitioners
Language English
Setting One room
One day in Berlin — Saturday 21 November 2026.
Organised by
the possible man
PATHFORGE
Parallel signal
The same week in Berlin: the conference runs alongside the German Federal Ministry’s conference on men’s policy — a good week to be in the city if this is your field.
CH.02 / ABOUT
Built for people
Why this day
Built for people
who do the work
Amidst the backlash against progressive values, feminism and democracy, we gather to focus on solutions.
This is a day to swap what works, drawing participants from politics, academia, the field of men’s studies, and civil society organizations. In one place, talking plainly about methods, results and the parts that are still hard.
Let’s share what works
All participants are invited to share the methods and results that inspire their work.
Variety of voices
We gather contributors across ages, genders, and social backgrounds to get a fuller picture.
You shape the day
The afternoon bar camp runs on topics attendees propose and vote for.
CH.03 / PROGRAMME
The day
Programme 09:00 → 17:00
An indicative running order. Times may shift a little as speakers are confirmed. Scroll to advance →
CH.04 / BAR CAMP
What is a
The afternoon
What is a
bar camp?
A bar camp is a session where the agenda is set on the day, by the people in the room. No fixed line-up. You bring the questions worth an hour of everyone’s time.
We set a few broad themes in advance. Attendees propose sessions under them, and a sticker vote at lunch decides which ones run.
$ step 01 — We announce a handful of themes before the day.
$ step 02 — You pick bar camp themes when you register.
$ step 03 — Anyone can pitch a session on the day.
$ step 04 — Sticker voting at lunch sets the afternoon.
$ step 05 — Sessions run in parallel. You choose where to sit.
$ exit 0 — agenda belongs to the room
CH.06 / TICKETS
Registration
Tickets €35 → €100
Registration runs on an external platform. Your ticket includes bar camp theme selection, and the option to pitch a lightning talk or poster — slots are limited.
Tier_01Limited
Early bird
€55
per seat / full day
Full-price ticket at a reduced rate. Limited — ends when the allocation runs out.
Tier_02Open
Standard
€70
per seat / full day
Full access to the day: panels, lightning talks, lunch and the bar camp.
Tier_03Limited
Student
€35
per seat / full day
Reduced rate for students. Limited number — valid ID at the door.
Tier_04Open
Supporter
€100
per seat / full day
Same ticket, a little extra. Helps us keep student and reduced places open.
CH.08 / FAQ
Good to know
Questions?
Something not covered? Email us and we’ll answer.
QRY_01What language is the day in?
English throughout — panels, talks and bar camp. You don’t need German to take part.
QRY_02Who is it for?
Participants from politics, academia, the field of men’s studies, and civil society organizations: academics, politicians, practitioners, counsellors, group facilitators, and programme staff.
QRY_03How do I pitch a lightning talk or poster?
There’s an option during registration to propose a two-minute lightning talk or a poster. Slots are limited, so tell us early. We’ll confirm which pitches make the day closer to the event.
QRY_04How does the bar camp work?
You choose bar camp themes when you register. On the day, anyone can pitch a session, and a sticker vote at lunch decides what runs in the afternoon. See how the bar camp works above.
QRY_05Who is organising the conference?
The conference is organised by two organisations working in men’s mental health and men’s development: The Possible Man and PathForge.
QRY_06What’s the refund policy?
Tickets can be refunded in full up to 30 days before the conference. After that, we can no longer refund, because catering and venue numbers are already committed — but you can transfer your ticket to a colleague free of charge at any time, right up to the day. Just write to us with their name. If we cancel or move the conference, you get a full refund.
A note on the law: under EU consumer rules, the usual 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to tickets for events held on a specific date, so this policy is our own commitment rather than a legal minimum. Ticketing, payments and invoicing are handled by pretix, a European (GDPR-compliant) ticketing platform, which issues your invoice and processes any refund back to your original payment method.
QRY_07Is the venue accessible?
Placeholder. We’re choosing a step-free, accessible venue and will publish full access details with the address. If you have specific needs, email us and we’ll make it work.