Your Idea. Your Impact.

We selected teams of young changemakers who got an idea to tackle a social or environmental issue, want to take action and share their solution with thousands of open-minded people.

These Sziget Changemakers from across Europe develop and present bold ideas that improve the world. Meet them here and onsite in person at the Impact Island.

BEACON – Knights of the Gig Economy

What’s behind the comfort of quick delivery? BEACON is a bold performance and immersive space where you step into the world of algorithm-driven work. You can uncover what makes a worker visible and what keeps them hidden. Courier life, urban survival, invisibility. It questions, provokes, and sparks dialogue: what future does the gig economy offer?

BuzzGuards – Save the Bees!

Step into the secret world of pollinators in this buzzing, three-part experience! Play, build, taste – and discover why bees are vanishing, why it matters, and how you can help. Get inspired, get involved – and take home ideas to make a real difference.

Off-Grid – Life on the Margins, Up Close

Step into a strange village where the forgotten realities of rural life come alive. Feel what it’s like to live with isolation, housing struggles, and inequality first-hand. This hands-on experience and workshop doesn’t just ask questions – it gives you tools to see, question, and change the world around you. Are you willing to become an active citizen?

Terminal Freedom – A Journey That Changes You

Imagine a world where a passport isn’t enough for free travel. In the interactive game of Terminal Freedom, your journey is shaped by personal choices and the items you carry. Explore the invisible barriers and challenges that minorities face when moving through the world. It reminds us: borders don’t always follow the lines on the map.

KHAUF! – A Shop Where Ideas Are Currency

At KHAUF!, you don’t pay with money – you pay with participation! Bring a thought, a question, a good conversation. Try on something new, remix the old, join a workshop, and catch the daily sustainable fashion show. KHAUF! proves green is cool – and it’s even better together.

Minimalism Lab – Clear Your Head, Not Just Your Closet

Too much stuff, too much noise? At Minimalism Lab, you’ll explore what you really need. Sort, reflect, create, and decide – together we can lighten not just our homes, but our minds. Less mess, more room, a more conscious and sustainable life– for you and the planet.