NextGen Conference 2025

10 May, 2025
09:00 - 15:00

Double Tree by Hilton Oradea

Double Tree by Hilton Oradea

We are pleased to invite you to the 5th edition of the “NextGen Conference”, an event that will take place in Oradea, with the theme of the power of empathy in education. Together, we will explore how we can build bridges of authentic communication between children, adolescents, parents and teachers, developing essential skills for a harmonious and understanding environment.

This year, we celebrate the power of empathy as an essential element in education and in the formation of a motivated, balanced and future-ready generation.

The main theme of the conference is “Education with Empathy – the Key to Building a Conscious and Connected Generation”.

Conference Objectives:

Promoting the exchange of ideas and experiences in the field of empathy-based education;
Strengthening relations between civil society and the educational system, emphasizing the development of balanced children, in an environment based on empathy, understanding and authentic connection, thus preparing them for a harmonious future.

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If you are a parent

✅ You will discover effective strategies for motivating children, so as to cultivate their autonomy.
✅ You will learn how to create a family environment based on authentic communication and emotional support.
✅ You will learn how to build a solid relationship with teachers to support your child's educational and emotional progress.

If you are a teacher

✅ You will discover modern teaching techniques based on empathy that stimulate student motivation and increase their academic performance.
✅ You will learn how to transform the classroom into a positive learning environment, where students feel understood and supported.
✅ You will obtain practical resources to facilitate effective collaboration between teachers, students and parents, strengthening the essential triangle of educational success.

Why look forward to NextGen 2025?

You will have the chance to meet with experts in the fields of education, psychology, and parenting.
You will discover how empathy can transform the educational process, helping children become more self-aware and connected to others.
You will learn modern techniques to create a more inclusive learning environment, based on collaboration and mutual respect.
You will have the opportunity to explore the most effective methods of managing conflicts and improving relationships between teachers, parents and children.

Speakers who will be present at NextGen 2025

Oana Moraru

Oana Moraru is a well-known educational journalist, author and teacher with over 30 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has dedicated her work to supporting parents and teachers through educational consulting and teaching training, with expertise in both the public and private systems.
She is the founder and manager of the Helikon School in Bucharest, an innovative educational project, and the initiator of the voceaparintilor.ro platform, through which she promotes a balanced vision of education. She also founded the Vocea Părinților Publishing House, aimed at providing valuable resources for families and teachers. As an educational speaker and parenting trainer, she holds conferences and workshops aimed at creating solid bridges between school and family.
She is also the author of the podcast "Părinți CuMinți", where she addresses essential topics related to raising and educating children. Through all these initiatives, Oana Moraru continues to inspire and transform the way parents and teachers collaborate for the harmonious development of children.

Oana Moraru

“Meaningful Communication – The Key to Empathetic Education – the Teacher-Parent-Student Triangle”
🔹How do we come to understand each other?
🔹What do parents want?
🔹What do teachers need?
🔹What do our children feel in the classroom
The presentation will highlight the main needs of the 3 major actors in education, offering models for efficient and empathetic communication between them.

Masterclass “Successful Partnership in Education: The Dialogue That Makes the Difference”
🔹 Messages that Matter: What and how do we communicate to families at the beginning, during and at the end of the school year for a relationship of trust and collaboration?
🔹 From misunderstandings to solutions: What are the most common tensions between school and family and how do we transform them into effective partnerships?
🔹 Expectations vs. reality: How do we find the balance between parents’ wishes, children’s needs and school responsibilities, avoiding unnecessary pressure?