The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized together with the Department of Philosophy of the University of Zadar from September 5th to 9st, 2022 in Zadar a conference on "The importance of culture for society and the individual". During the 4-day conference representatives from various universities from all over the world discussed, among others, the role of culture in political and social life, the importance of citizen participation in decision-making processes and the importance of the state, sustainability and freedom in a free world.