Truth & Goodness
When Conversation Becomes a Way of Thinking Together
15 June 2026
Holistic Talk 2026 returns to Bielsko-Biała
In a world where informational noise steals the time we need for quiet reflection, and smartphone and computer screens replace real encounters, there are still places where the spoken word recovers its old power. On October 24, 2026, such a space will open for the 3rd time at Cavatina Hall in Bielsko-Biała. Holistic Talk — a gathering of ideas devoted to Truth, Goodness, and Humanism — invites its audience not merely to listen to an interesting program, but to take part in a shared journey: through the cosmos, human goodness, war traumas that do not fade when the sound of gunfire falls silent, and music that awakens the soul.
The Authors’ Zone opens at 3:30 p.m.
Holistic Talk 2026 will begin before the 1st speaker steps onto the stage. From 3:30 p.m., the foyer of Cavatina Hall will fill with books, authors, and readers. In the Authors’ Zone, visitors will be able to approach the writers, ask questions, request a signature, or simply pause for a conversation.
Events in Bielsko-Biała begin with cosmos, goodness, and war
At 4:30 p.m., the audience will be welcomed by Jaśmina Nowak, a journalist specializing in international politics and president of the Free Speech Foundation. But before the conversation about the human condition begins, film music will sound, and the lights will turn toward the intimate ensemble of the Cavatina Philharmonic Orchestra. The order matters. Sometimes it is better to hear a few notes first, and let the rush of everyday life subside.
At 5 p.m., Radosław Ambroży will take the stage. The astronomer and science popularizer will lead the audience on a journey titled “In Space, Time Stands Still” — toward a perspective in which earthly disputes lose their sharpness and the human being rediscovers his place in the universe. After the cosmos, the program will turn to something that appears much closer. At 5:40 p.m., Joanna Sadzik will try to answer the question of why people want to be good, and what prevents that readiness from always becoming action.
At around 6:20 p.m., Przemysław Wójtowicz — a former soldier and sniper instructor, seriously wounded during a mission in Afghanistan, and the author of “The Sniper Goes in First” and “Before You Pull the Trigger” — will confront the theme “The War Inside a Person Never Ends.” He will speak about wounds that remain forever, and about the need for real support for those who have returned.
The 4th speaker of the evening will be announced soon.
Wypartowicz and Kozioł on security
The soul of this event is not found on the stage alone. Between 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., the foyer of Cavatina Hall will become the Authors’ Zone — a lively, less formal space for encounters. This is the 2nd, equally important stage of Holistic Talk 2026: a place of authentic relationships.
The group of authors already includes Jacek Piekara, Dariusz Jaroń, Szymon Pękala, Andrzej Kucybała, and Przemysław Wójtowicz. Now, more well-known writers and analysts are joining them. Bartłomiej Wypartowicz and Wojciech Kozioł — editors at Defence24 and experts in security, Eastern policy, and the geopolitics of Central and Eastern Europe — will appear in the Authors’ Zone.
The authors of “Between the Bug River and the Truth” and “The War We Do Not Want” will bring with them a penetrating analysis of contemporary conflicts, the mechanisms of threats, and the condition of the state in the face of today’s challenges. It will be a rare opportunity to meet them in person, talk, ask questions, and exchange reflections in the warm, direct atmosphere of the foyer. The list of authors is still growing, and more names will be announced soon.
Holistic Talk 2026 is not only a conference. It is a place where, in the picturesque city of Bielsko-Biała, this year’s Polish Capital of Culture, people searching for deeper meaning come together: entrepreneurs, leaders, educators, students, and everyone who longs for real conversation. In Cavatina Hall, with its distinctive acoustics and atmosphere of concentration, not only ideas are born, but also relationships that later change reality.
Tickets for PLN 49 until June
Early Bird tickets priced at PLN 49 are available only until the end of June. After that, the price will increase. For those who want more, VIP tickets have been prepared, including an invitation to a closed dinner after the event. Details and reservations are available at holistictalk.pl.
Come to Bielsko-Biała on October 24. Pause. Listen. Talk. Sometimes a single conversation can change the perspective of an entire life — and that is why events in Bielsko-Biała can become more than entries in a cultural calendar.
Tickets can be purchased: here.
The patrons of the event are Resi Capital and Cavatina.
Read this article in Polish: Kosmos, dobro i wojna w Bielsku-Białej. Wraca Holistic Talk 2026
