Urban space as a meeting place: connecting people and transforming cities

You will learn how simple interventions like pianos on the streets or community gardens can transform public spaces into places where people naturally meet, create, and share. Come and hear how to connect city residents and create a living organism full of opportunities for interaction and collaboration.

Who is Ondřej Kobza

Ondřej Kobza is a Czech café owner, cultural activist, and visionary who transforms public spaces and creates new places for people to gather through his projects. He is known for initiatives such as pianos on the street, street chess, Poesiomaty, the long table on Charles Bridge and at Prague Castle, and the Lucerna roof. His work connects people and communities through simple yet powerful ideas that encourage dialogue and sharing. Kobza is a symbol of modern urban activism, inspiring people to create better cities together.