II international Provocative congress
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3 days on effective therapy, coaching, development and art
16-18.10.2026 | STATIONARY: WARSAW | ONLINE: ZOOM
ABOUT THE CONGRESS
Dear Sir/Madam, The Provocare Foundation – Institute cordially invites you to participate in the II International Congress of Provocativeness, which will be held in a hybrid format, both online and in person.
This congress is the first event of its kind in the world, focusing on psychology, therapeutic and artistic methods based on paradox and absurdity. Its innovative nature makes it a pioneering forum that brings together experts, practitioners, enthusiasts, and those interested in exploring and developing this novel field. The initiative undoubtedly contributes to building a community focused on the exchange of ideas, experiences, and information about current research and practical applications of provocative, improvisational, and derivative methods. This event could become a place where new theories, methods, and standards in the fields of Provocative Therapy and Provocative Coaching are shaped, influencing the development of these specializations on a global scale
- Promoting the provocative approach and its ethical, professional usage.
- Exchange of experiences and knowledge among practitioners of the provocative approach.
- Building a community of practitioners and enthusiasts of the provocative approach as a method for development, support, and education (of individuals, families, and teams).
- Promoting innovative approaches to human growth, and providing support.
- Developing cooperation between specialists from different parts of the world and representatives of various psychological disciplines and creative professions.
- Creating a platform for further research and development.
The full range of events during the 2nd Congress of Provocativeness includes:
- Lectures and webinars held online (with translation provided)
- Workshops conducted in-person and online (with the permission of the facilitator)
- Live coaching sessions in the provocative approach for training purposes
- Panel discussions on current research and challenges in the fields of therapy, development, and provocative approach
- Intensive networking
- A provocative-improvised performance (on Saturday evening)
- A documentary film
- The Foundation’s Shop (both in-person and online), with the opportunity to purchase selected books and Congress souvenirs.
PRELEGISTS
FOR WHO
- Individuals focused on their own development and the development of others
- Open to new experiences and skills aimed at improving quality of life
- Individuals and families seeking new methods of support
- Those seeking therapeutic or coaching support
- Professionals focused on supporting, developing, healing, therapy, and helping others (e.g., psychologists, therapists, educators, coaches, trainers, social workers, medical and social workers, etc.)
- Those open to learning provocative tools for working with individuals, families, and groups
- We anticipate numerous presentations, webinars, and workshops. To enable speakers and participants from all over the world, we are opening an online space and we are organizing translation from English into Polish and from Polish into English.
AGENDA
Agenda w przygotowaniu.
16.10. 2026 (Friday) will be entirely held online with prelections.
17-18.10. 2026 (Saturday-Sunday) will be stationary in Warsaw and partially online.
Those days are dedicated to intensive workshops.
WORKSHOPS
DISCUSSIONS
PRELECTS
SPECTACLES
TICKETS
ON-SITE AND ONLINE PARTICIPANTS
Choose your ticket, keeping in mind the option to enter a CODE
TICKET TYPES & PRICING DEADLINES
PARTNERS
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
SUBSTANTIVE PATRONS
CONTENT AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS
PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
SPONSORS / MEDIA
WHY SUPPORT THE EVENT?
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU
Innovation and Pioneering Approaches
The Provocare Foundation was established following the development of the activities of the Provocare Institute – the Institute for a Provocative Approach, which was authorized in 2010 by Franka Farrelly – the creator of Provocative Therapy.
Internationality of the Congress
- attracts participants, speakers and experts from different countries around the world
- enables the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences and best practices from different regions, which can significantly enrich the discussions, presentations and atmosphere of the Congress
- is a bridgehead to create a global platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences and method research
- is a place, where all interested in the method can follow global trends, get inspired and establish cooperation on an international scale
- is an opportunity to build strong connections between different professional communities, which can contribute to the development of the field on a global scale
- is a place to exchange knowledge as well as to build a platform to expand an international community of professionals.
For more information, please see the downloadable materials and contact us directly by email kongres@provocare.org
FAQ
You can participate in the Congress either online or in person, depending on the type of ticket purchased.
Participation Formats for Congress 2026:
Full Package
Access to all Congress events.
Online
Event Streaming: October 16th – full day, and October 17th-19th – excluding sessions marked in the agenda as “In-person only” (for these sessions, you can participate as an observer only).
Special Event: Remote access to a provocative improvisational performance with elements of pantomime, as well as the premiere of the documentary film and the book about Frank Farrelly.
Convenience: An ideal option for those outside Warsaw or those who prefer remote participation.
Congress Library: Access to recordings from October 16th–18th, 2026.
In Person (Warsaw) – On-site (Weekend Ticket)
Event Schedule:
October 16th, 2026 – Special event: Performance and premiere of the documentary film and the book about Frank Farrelly.
October 17th -18th, 2026 – Main Congress days.
Networking: Opportunity for direct contact with speakers and other participants.
No, knowledge of the provocative method is not required. The Congress is open to anyone interested in human development – regardless of age, experience, or specialization. Invited speakers will talk both about the method itself and about the broader context of working with people, their potential, and their possibilities.
Yes, you can.
Types of tickets:
Congress Package – Full | 16-18.10.2026
The ticket includes:
access to all Congress events (in person and online): lectures, workshops, and panel discussions,
in-person and online access to the special event on 16.10.2026: the performance and the premiere of the book and documentary-reportage film,
online access to the full Library of the 1st and 2nd Congress for 90 days.
Congress Package – Online | 16-18.10.2026
The ticket includes:
online access to lectures, workshops, and the panel discussion on 16.10.2026,
online access to selected lectures and workshops on 17-18.10.2026,
online access to the special event: the performance and the premiere of the book and documentary film,
online access to the Congress Library with recordings of online events from 16-18.10.2026 for 30 days.
Congress Package – In Person | 17-18.102026
The ticket includes:
in-person access on 17-18.102026 to lectures, workshops, and the panel discussion,
access to the Congress Library from 17-18.10.2026 for 30 days.
Congress Special Event | 16.10.2026
The ticket includes:
the performance “Provocative-Improvisational Pantomime,”
the premiere of the documentary-reportage film “Frank, We Remember!”,
the premiere of the book “Memories of Frank.”
Code PROVOCARE — 15%
For practitioners of the provocative approach and people who have completed provocative workshops.
Code OŚRODEK — 20%
For:
therapists,
employees of support, care, treatment, and educational institutions — upon presenting proof of employment or if an invoice is issued to the organization,
students of pedagogy, psychology, and psychiatry.
Code PATRON — 10%
For Congress Patrons and Partners, as well as Partners of the Foundation.
Code PROLOG — 5%
For participants of Prolog events in Warsaw, Katowice, and Poznań.
Registration takes place by purchasing a ticket in the Provocare Foundation Store or by email registration.
Types of tickets available online:
Full package (16-18.10.2026) – in-person and online events
Online package (16-18.10.2026) – online and hybrid events
In-person package (17-18.10.2026)
Performance and documentary premiere (16.10.2026) – in-person and online event
Alternative registration option:
You can also send your registration to: kongres@provocare.org.
In reply, you will receive the bank transfer details. Registration is confirmed once the payment has been received in the Foundation’s account.
Yes. Every person attending the Congress will receive a certificate confirming participation — in electronic form sent to the email address provided during registration, and in printed form handed out on site. Certificates will be prepared both for participation in specific events and for the Congress as a whole.
Yes.
Training materials will be made available:
during the Congress,
after the Congress, based on:
materials provided by the speaker,
or, with the speaker’s consent, materials prepared on the basis of lectures and workshops and then sent to participants within the timeframe specified in the event regulations,
in the Congress Library – in accordance with the purchased ticket.
This way, participants will be able to revisit key content and deepen their reflection after the Congress ends.
Yes. Presentations by foreign-language speakers will be simultaneously interpreted into Polish. Likewise, selected presentations by Polish speakers will also be translated live into English. We provide professional interpreting support so that every participant can fully benefit from the content presented during the Congress.
Tickets are non-exchangeable. Please register carefully. If needed, you may contact the organizer regarding transferring the ticket to another person, in accordance with the applicable rules.
Purchased tickets are non-refundable. Please make thoughtful decisions when registering. If needed, you may contact the organizer regarding the possible transfer of the ticket to another person.
No, lunch is not included in the ticket price. Participants will be able to use available catering options on site or in nearby venues. Permanent refreshments will be provided during breaks.
Yes. However, please remember that tickets may sell out – the number of in-person places is limited. We encourage you to buy your ticket online in advance to guarantee your participation.
Participation in the Congress in-person events includes:
the special event October 16th, 2026
the days 17-18 October 2026
Yes, but this requires notification at least 24 hours in advance to: kongres@provocare.org, so that we can update the attendance lists.
The funds collected from participants’ payments for Congress 2026 will be allocated:
first of all — to cover the organizational costs related to the Congress,
any surplus — will be allocated to the statutory purposes of the Provocare Foundation.
Thank you for supporting an event that serves psychological, social, and spiritual development.
On the Foundation’s website you will find:
Yes. The programme of Provocare Congress 2026 may be subject to change — for example in the case of a speaker’s indisposition or other organizational circumstances.
The Provocare Foundation, as the organizer, reserves the right to make changes to the Congress Programme.
Any updates will be published on:
the Foundation’s website,
official social media channels,
the event page.
Please note that we cannot guarantee parking availability at the event venue.
We encourage you to:
use public transport,
arrange shared transport with other participants,
allow extra time to find a parking space nearby.
Location details and travel information will be available in the informational materials before the Congress.
Access links to online and hybrid events will be sent to the participant’s email address:
one day before the Congress begins,
based on the data provided during registration.
Please make sure that your email address was entered correctly when purchasing your ticket or submitting your registration by email.
If you experience any access problems, please contact us at: kongres@provocare.org
Depending on your preferred form of participation, there are two ticket options available:
Full Package
Access to all Congress events 16-18 October 2026
In-person package
This allows participation in on-site events in Warsaw on 17-18 October 2026
Online package
This allows participation in online and hybrid events on 16-18 October 2026
Yes. Before we meet at the Congress, we invite you to free webinars and online meetings open to everyone interested.
What do we offer?
online workshops,
inspiring conversations with experts,
an introduction to Congress topics,
a space for reflection, exchange, and shared preparation.
Where can you find information?
Current announcements and event links can be found:
on the Provocare Foundation’s social media pages,
on the event’s social media pages.
Join us — whether you are planning to attend the Congress or simply want to draw inspiration.
Yes.
Performance and film premiere – October 16th, 2026
We invite you to a special evening event, available both in person in Warsaw and online.
Improvisational-pantomime performance
The performance has an improvisational, provocative, and pantomime character. In the spirit of silent cinema, inspired by the work of Charlie Chaplin – subtle, funny, moving, and full of expression.
Documentary film premiere
After the screening, there will be a conversation with the creators and protagonists of the documentary, opening a space for reflection and dialogue.
The entire event will be interpreted into Polish and English, with an international audience in mind.
Yes, if you are a student in pedagogy, coaching, therapy, or medical studies.
The applicable discount code is: OŚRODEK.