In this captivating talk, Ilir Gashi (journalist, activist, and media development expert) invites you on a journey through the transformative power of storytelling and storylistening. Drawing from his personal hitchhiking experiences, Ilir shares how conversations on the road taught him invaluable lessons about connection, understanding, and bridging divides.

Through a combination of storytelling and an open discussion, Ilir explores how sharing personal experiences can help us articulate our views more effectively, foster empathy, and reach out to people we might otherwise never connect with. His stories offer a unique perspective on how simple, genuine conversations have the potential to challenge biases, reduce polarisation, and create common ground in a divided world.